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> Removal of tits on '73, Do I need to remove the bumper
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post Jul 12 2016, 11:11 PM
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Traveling and not doing a great job of search on my iPhone. Wondering if someone can tell me if I need to remove the bumper in order to remove tits on my '73? Are these an easy thing to remove? Thanks.

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post Jul 12 2016, 11:38 PM
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Yes ... you need to remove the bumper .
BUT that is super easy. Just 4 bolts 2 on each side (in the wheel well)

Then you will see the bolts for the tits .. (ha ha ha . "tit bolts" LOL)
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post Jul 13 2016, 12:14 AM
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I think you can get to them after removing the grills.
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post Jul 13 2016, 06:47 AM
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Then you weld up the holes and have it painted or chromed. Makes for a really clean look. I had the licence plate holes filled too
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post Jul 13 2016, 07:04 AM
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I don't believe you can get to both bolts by just removing the grills. The bolts are on each side of the inner steel and rubber bumper block. You will need to remove the bumper completely.

I think Steve is replacing old tits with new tits.

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post Jul 13 2016, 07:35 AM
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I bet you can remove the grill and reach in and remove the two nuts. I doubt yours are even rusty.


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post Jul 13 2016, 07:59 AM
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QUOTE(gcrotvik @ Jul 13 2016, 06:04 AM) *

I don't believe you can get to both bolts by just removing the grills. The bolts are on each side of the inner steel and rubber bumper block. You will need to remove the bumper completely.

I think Steve is replacing old tits with new tits.

Greg


You will need to get under the strap and rubber buffer. See the picture. There is a steel sub plate that slides under the strap and buffer that bolts on to the back of the tit mounting screws (not shown in the picture).


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post Jul 13 2016, 12:02 PM
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QUOTE(mepstein @ Jul 13 2016, 06:35 AM) *

I bet you can remove the grill and reach in and remove the two nuts. I doubt yours are even rusty.

Mark -

Steve has fog lights in the way of the tit bolts, plus the backer shown by Greg is in the way.

So the bumper has to come off. That way he can clean the backside (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bootyshake.gif) of the bumper for his next concours event too!

Nothing like a fresh set of tits! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif)

Cheers Steve! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Jul 13 2016, 12:27 PM
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QUOTE(Tom_T @ Jul 13 2016, 02:02 PM) *

QUOTE(mepstein @ Jul 13 2016, 06:35 AM) *

I bet you can remove the grill and reach in and remove the two nuts. I doubt yours are even rusty.

Mark -

Steve has fog lights in the way of the tit bolts, plus the backer shown by Greg is in the way.

So the bumper has to come off. That way he can clean the backside (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bootyshake.gif) of the bumper for his next concours event too!

Nothing like a fresh set of tits! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif)

Cheers Steve! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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Fog lights don't take up the whole space. There is still space behind the tit bolts and the backer. You can't just assume it won't work.
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post Jul 13 2016, 09:57 PM
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I think Steve is replacing old tits with new tits.

Greg



So do we get to see a photo of the pinger tits?
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post Jul 15 2016, 02:28 PM
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Thanks Guys. I think I'll take the bumpers off since, as Tom says, it will give me a chance to clean more. Also will likely replace one tit since there is a slight cut on it and I was able to find two nos ones.

Will take pics and let you know how it goes.

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post Jul 15 2016, 04:58 PM
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Well that was easy. Decided to go out and tackle the bumper today. Biggest issues was finding my small ratchet that fit up near the bumper bolts. The front panel and bumper looks really good. Even the bolts and attaching hardware still have there yellow cad plating. Took some before and after (a quick cleaning)

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post Jul 15 2016, 05:02 PM
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And after a bit of cleanup

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post Jul 15 2016, 05:05 PM
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Amazingly clean if that's the first time the bumper has been off the car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif)
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post Jul 15 2016, 05:07 PM
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not sure why some are loading poorly.

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post Jul 15 2016, 05:07 PM
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Always sad that the Tits deform the bumper causing a lot of metal work to have them re chromed.
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post Jul 15 2016, 05:08 PM
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Amazingly clean if that's the first time the bumper has been off the car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif)



It is Dave. I was pleased with what I found! The original owner never removed it.
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post Jul 15 2016, 05:10 PM
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QUOTE(pete000 @ Jul 15 2016, 07:07 PM) *

Always sad that the Tits deform the bumper causing a lot of metal work to have them re chromed.


Yeah I was surprised to see that. Is that from a light tap at some point or does this happen even without hitting something. I'll leave it as is since its an original car.
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post Jul 15 2016, 09:18 PM
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QUOTE(914Next @ Jul 15 2016, 04:10 PM) *

QUOTE(pete000 @ Jul 15 2016, 07:07 PM) *

Always sad that the Tits deform the bumper causing a lot of metal work to have them re chromed.


Yeah I was surprised to see that. Is that from a light tap at some point or does this happen even without hitting something. I'll leave it as is since its an original car.


I agree, it's better to leave it original. If you put larger tits on you can expect problems with leakage, and possibly have to re stuff them every 5 yrs. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Jul 16 2016, 07:28 AM
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.....and finished this am. Thanks guys for the help!

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