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> Old School Bumpers, retrofitting to a 76
Neal
post Jan 21 2004, 10:49 AM
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I am starting the process of going Old School with my bumpers. I have a 76 and I am buying a older rear from Kevin this weekend. I have read the posts about this process (not much info) so I am asking if anyone has done this could they give me some tips. I don’t know how much work is involved retrofitting the older bumpers. Any help would be appreciated.

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post Jan 21 2004, 11:42 AM
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bleyseng has done it, and robby750's rear has been backdated as well (IIRC).
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post Jan 21 2004, 11:59 AM
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here's hoping they read the post and reply, to annoint me with bumper knowlege.
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post Jan 21 2004, 01:07 PM
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Neal,

I have a big-bumpered 75. I have never done this, but my understanding is that it is not too difficult.

Two things need to be done:

1. Remove the bumper shocks (couple of bolts)
2. Shave the bumper lip retainers. These are tabs that hold the side of the late-style bumpers to the car.

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post Jan 21 2004, 01:12 PM
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I thought we had to drill holes for the mounting bolts ?
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post Jan 21 2004, 01:56 PM
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Yes. We do. We also need to find a way to hold up the middle of the rear bumper pad IIRC. ...and the tow-eye bracket from an older car if one chooses to use it.

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post Jan 21 2004, 02:14 PM
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Could you elaborate on that last post, I am looking for info to aid in this task
so more text would be good.
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post Jan 21 2004, 02:44 PM
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Neal I have pics of the last retro fit I did to JLO. Email me off line I will attach the pics if you want. I have done four other cars. No pics form them.
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post Jan 21 2004, 02:47 PM
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Why not post the pics here? I'd like to see them also. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)
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post Jan 21 2004, 03:08 PM
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Okay I will post pics here later this afternoon I am heading out for CAMP 914 and a parts run for Mike.
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post Jan 21 2004, 03:30 PM
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Thanks Craig. I know I didn't start the thread but I'm very interested in your pictures.

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post Jan 21 2004, 04:30 PM
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I've been thinking about the very same thing for my 75. I even had the bumper and the shock absorbers off today on the front to see what it would take. I discovered that the mounting holes for the old style bumpers are stamped inside the wheel well, just not drilled. I want to keep my square fogs. I recently upgraded to 100watt halogen bulbs for the fogs and they are awesome. I'm going to incorporate the square fogs in the square openings in the early bumper.
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post Jan 21 2004, 05:07 PM
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Another thought(I feel like Miles). I was told the rubber bumpers added 200 pounds to the the car. With the front off today, it felt more like 25-30lbs, and the shock absorber felt like 3 lbs. anyone know the real weight? URY?
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post Jan 21 2004, 07:30 PM
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