76 bumper retrofit, Will 73 bumpers fit 76 no mods? |
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76 bumper retrofit, Will 73 bumpers fit 76 no mods? |
jstill |
Jan 21 2013, 07:24 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 6 Joined: 1-November 12 From: AL Member No.: 15,102 Region Association: None |
I have a 76 914 project with parts from a 73 donor. Best parts of the 73 other than Eng/trans are the chrome bumpers. I like them and they save 100 lbs I hear.
I have the cars stored while wrapping up Rover project so i can't pull them and compare yet and wondered if that swap was doable/easy. Thoughts? Js |
Mike Bellis |
Jan 21 2013, 07:37 PM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,345 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None |
No mods? No.
Little mods? Yes. |
shelby/914 |
Jan 21 2013, 07:58 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 804 Joined: 24-August 05 From: Foxfield, Co Member No.: 4,655 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
try searching old school bumpers. Some cutting involved, be careful.
Dan |
Kirmizi |
Jan 21 2013, 08:02 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 836 Joined: 12-February 06 From: Wyoming, US Member No.: 5,568 Region Association: None |
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eyesright |
Jan 21 2013, 08:05 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 430 Joined: 8-January 12 From: OK Member No.: 13,979 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I am making a creamsicle out of a '76. Adapting the early bumpers to the '76 is doable but a bit of a chore if it is your first time.
Remove the '76 bumpers and bumper shock absorbers. I covered the shock holes with several layers of aluminum tape. To drill holes in the '76 body for the early bumpers, make a good template from the early body to mark the location on the '76. I used one small cardboard template for each side. As it was, I had to auger out the holes a bit, too much for a perfectionist. To do it again I would make a single long template from one side of the early body to the other side. Stick this on the '76 body and drill away. The front and rear will be a little different. If you want to use fog lights, make a template for these too and drill these holes before your bolt on the bumpers--it'll be easier and more acurate. And positioning the nuts to mount the fog lights will be a chore as you can't get your hand into the area under the headlight bucket because of the heavier front frame. I used three wobble extensions on a ratchet to hold the nut up against the body while I fumbled around inside the early bumper that I had already mounted with the bolt. I should have just taken the bumper back off. For the rear bumper you have to fabricate a center support for the rubber bumper top. Notice it on the old one and you can figure something out. I still have to mount the license plate lights but that shouldn't be too hard. A bit of a chore, and easier if you do it the smart way. I think someone posted a primer with photos awhile back. My mistake was it looked so easy and straight forward that I proceeded without reviewing the posting. Good luck. PS I forgot about having to remove the lip from the '76 body. My body shop did this for me before paint so I didn't have to mess with it. |
jstill |
Jan 22 2013, 05:48 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 6 Joined: 1-November 12 From: AL Member No.: 15,102 Region Association: None |
I am making a creamsicle out of a '76. Adapting the early bumpers to the '76 is doable but a bit of a chore if it is your first time. Remove the '76 bumpers and bumper shock absorbers. I covered the shock holes with several layers of aluminum tape. To drill holes in the '76 body for the early bumpers, make a good template from the early body to mark the location on the '76. I used one small cardboard template for each side. As it was, I had to auger out the holes a bit, too much for a perfectionist. To do it again I would make a single long template from one side of the early body to the other side. Stick this on the '76 body and drill away. The front and rear will be a little different. If you want to use fog lights, make a template for these too and drill these holes before your bolt on the bumpers--it'll be easier and more acurate. And positioning the nuts to mount the fog lights will be a chore as you can't get your hand into the area under the headlight bucket because of the heavier front frame. I used three wobble extensions on a ratchet to hold the nut up against the body while I fumbled around inside the early bumper that I had already mounted with the bolt. I should have just taken the bumper back off. For the rear bumper you have to fabricate a center support for the rubber bumper top. Notice it on the old one and you can figure something out. I still have to mount the license plate lights but that shouldn't be too hard. A bit of a chore, and easier if you do it the smart way. I think someone posted a primer with photos awhile back. My mistake was it looked so easy and straight forward that I proceeded without reviewing the posting. Good luck. PS I forgot about having to remove the lip from the '76 body. My body shop did this for me before paint so I didn't have to mess with it. Much thanks. |
mepstein |
Jan 22 2013, 07:23 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,279 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Late bumpers weigh 80lbs for the pair. I forget how much early ones weigh but I'm guessing ~30 +/-. Add in a bit for rubber bumper pads. Weight savings is 45lbs-max.
But I do like the look of early bumpers. |
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