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post Jun 12 2020, 08:54 PM
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I want chrome. TBD if I can get these refinished.
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post Jun 12 2020, 08:55 PM
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Working on the rear bumper today.


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post Jun 12 2020, 08:56 PM
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Here's how the PO filled the towing eye hole, with a sheet metal patch brazed on the inside.


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post Jun 12 2020, 08:57 PM
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After some grinding to clear up the hole. Looks a bit ragged.


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post Jun 12 2020, 08:58 PM
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This is a chrome bumper, but the PO attacked it with sandpaper before painting it black.


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post Jun 12 2020, 09:01 PM
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The rear bumper has a few minor dings but is in good shape overall.
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post Jun 12 2020, 09:03 PM
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The front bumper also looked pretty good--at first.


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post Jun 12 2020, 09:04 PM
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The right side has some issues.


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post Jun 12 2020, 09:05 PM
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How about a custom dog bone--half thickness?


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post Jun 12 2020, 09:06 PM
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The corner contour looked OK...


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post Jun 12 2020, 09:07 PM
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But after a big of work with the wire wheel, surprise! That's about 1/2 inch of bondo.


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post Jun 12 2020, 09:09 PM
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The inside also shows how the fender got crimped.


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post Jun 12 2020, 09:09 PM
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After removing the rest of the bondo, it looks pretty ugly.


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post Jun 13 2020, 08:12 AM
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Hi Bob,

I "might" have a set of bumpers for you. They were painted body color when I bought the car - but there is usually a reason they got painted.

Let me know if you want to have a look.
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post Jun 13 2020, 09:02 PM
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QUOTE(Kansas 914 @ Jun 13 2020, 08:12 AM) *

Hi Bob,

I "might" have a set of bumpers for you. They were painted body color when I bought the car - but there is usually a reason they got painted.

Let me know if you want to have a look.


Yes please!
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Today, I remember to strip the engine lid (torsion bars, latch peg)--and also made sure it had no surprises.


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post Jun 14 2020, 07:14 PM
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Spent a few frustrating hours working on the front bumper end today.

Here is how much the end profile is off, compared to the other side.


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post Jun 14 2020, 07:15 PM
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The inside view shows the severe crimping.


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post Jun 14 2020, 07:16 PM
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I used my press to try to unfold some of the damage, with partial success.


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I got the profile a bit better, but still off.


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