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‘76 Bumpers/can you Identify/anyone want them? - free, What are these ones called? |
TINKERGINEERING |
Jun 4 2020, 10:19 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 177 Joined: 15-March 20 From: Sierra Madre, CA Member No.: 24,031 Region Association: Southern California |
Hello!
Trying to get down to metal this summer. The bumpers are off and I wanted to know what these ones are called. Having hard time finding info online. Especially for the front bumper. Just curious. The plan is to back date. Also I want to see if I can find a new home for these bumpers. Is there anyone out there that needs 1976 bumpers?. You can have them for free. Or at least barter with some advice for this ongoing project. I’m not sure if these are able to be shipped because I could barely pick them up. Also I won’t be meeting this drip pan for this car anymore. Here are some photographs: Frances and Daniel Thanks for all your advice yes holding onto the rain tray and searching for a dumpster big enough for these bumpers (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Attached image(s) |
Coondog |
Jun 5 2020, 09:22 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,089 Joined: 24-September 15 From: Apple Valley Calif Member No.: 19,195 Region Association: Southern California |
Great news that your backdating. Best mod you can do to a 75-76 other then going six.
Throw those things in the dumpster...... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
RiqueMar |
Jun 5 2020, 04:18 PM
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Enrique Allen Mar Group: Members Posts: 2,169 Joined: 28-August 08 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 9,478 Region Association: Southern California |
@TINKERGINEERING
Even though you're going electric, I would suggest holding on to that rain tray / drip pan. It does help keep water out of the engine bay and by extension, the areas underneath what was the stock battery tray, where water tends to collect. The holes you see at the corners had funnels below them to act as a sort of gutter to channel water through the engine bay and under he car. As for the bumpers, I'de ditch them. I think the front bumper was someones 'backyard project'. I'm following you on instagram under the username 'riquemar' and look forward to your posts. Keep at it! |
TINKERGINEERING |
Jun 6 2020, 05:34 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 177 Joined: 15-March 20 From: Sierra Madre, CA Member No.: 24,031 Region Association: Southern California |
@TINKERGINEERING Even though you're going electric, I would suggest holding on to that rain tray / drip pan. It does help keep water out of the engine bay and by extension, the areas underneath what was the stock battery tray, where water tends to collect. The holes you see at the corners had funnels below them to act as a sort of gutter to channel water through the engine bay and under he car. As for the bumpers, I'de ditch them. I think the front bumper was someones 'backyard project'. I'm following you on instagram under the username 'riquemar' and look forward to your posts. Keep at it! Hello!! Thanks for the Follow! Thanks for your advice today as well!! Such a great community everyone is so willing to share their experiences. Yes this front bumper barely fit securely and is probably 100 pounds. Sure I wouldn’t be able to put it inside of a dumpster (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Thanks!!! |
bdstone914 |
Jun 24 2020, 06:51 PM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 4,517 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
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date='Jun 6 2020, 04:34 PM' @RiqueMar Even though you're going electric, I would suggest holding on to that rain tray / drip pan. It does help keep water out of the engine bay and by extension, the areas underneath what was the stock battery tray, where water tends to collect. The holes you see at the corners had funnels below them to act as a sort of gutter to channel water through the engine bay and under he car. Francis, You do need to protect the electronics but i would not run the rain tray. I have seen other electric conversions and you need maximum airflow to prevent the motor from over heating. You may want to use a GT type engine grill which have open mesh on the upper half. Are you going to have batteries in the engine bay? Do you know what batteries you are going to use? Bruce |
RiqueMar |
Jun 24 2020, 07:02 PM
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Enrique Allen Mar Group: Members Posts: 2,169 Joined: 28-August 08 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 9,478 Region Association: Southern California |
Francis, You do need to protect the electronics but i would not run the rain tray. I have seen other electric conversions and you need maximum airflow to prevent the motor from over heating. You may want to use a GT type engine grill which have open mesh on the upper half. Are you going to have batteries in the engine bay? Do you know what batteries you are going to use? Bruce (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Bruce has got a point, I didn't think of that. You might also consider leaving the tray and install a fan on a switch or thermostat. It could end-up being cheap insurance. Another note: Talk of fans brought up another question; What about heating? I would assume an electric heater would draw too much power and limit your range. I wonder how converters have tackled this in the past. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) |
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