Front Bumper 1973

[Dalis]

Hi

Just about to mount my front bumper. Have had it off for painting. It`s in two pieces now. The rubber part that is being repainted and the steel part. I took it away in one piece but when I mount it back, should I do it in the same way? Or first mount the steel part and then the rubber part? Would be good to know. Regards Dalis.

 

[6DUB606]

Hi

Just about to mount my front bumper. Have had it off for painting. It`s in two pieces now. The rubber part that is being repainted and the steel part. I took it away in one piece but when I mount it back, should I do it in the same way? Or first mount the steel part and then the rubber part? Would be good to know. Regards Dalis.

I took all the steel pieces out, cleaned, neutralized all the rusty bits then re-painted chassis black.  Chased the all the threads and pre - assembled it to make sure it was O K then tighten up when you're happy.

When all back together, it is heavy ( as you already know ) so be careful with the flexible ends as the paint will crack.  I set mine up on two boxes close to the correct position left & right then got a floor jack under it to lift into place.  Careful, careful - don't drop it now.

This will allow you to reach the four remaining bolts behind the mounting brackets and get them started.  Get each one in a few threads and pull them tight when it's all lined up with the lower fenders.  There is a fair bit of adjustment with the slotted bracket holes so you can align it correctly.  Same with the fender to lower valance positioning - you might need to loosen these up to get final alignment. Took me half a day to get it reasonable.

Go for it.

PKJ

 

[Dalis]

I took help of my two strong sons, took about a half on hour to remount it. Looks fine now. Thanks for support in the tread.

 

[Aris]

Hi! How I can take off that rubber skin from bumper metal parts? I take off those bolts under the bumper but the cover dosent't come out.

 

[6DUB606]

Hi! How I can take off that rubber skin from bumper metal parts? I take off those bolts under the bumper but the cover dosent't come out.

By " under the bumper " are you referring to the licence plate bracket ? or the bolts that hold the steel frame to the urethane section ?

There are a couple of access holes in the main steel frame.  Way up inside these are  ( 4 ? ) bolts that attach the urethane part to an inner mounting plate.  You will need a long extension to reach these.  Spray some CRC or similar penetrant on them and give it time to work.

All kinds of sneaky things to provide more challenges.

PKJ

 

[rackerm]

There are 4 nuts o  the inside of the metal frame. You need a socket extension to get to them.

Edit: I should have read PKJ's previous post. He nailed it.





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[Aris]

There are 4 nuts o  the inside of the metal frame. You need a socket extension to get to them.

Edit: I should have read PKJ's previous post. He nailed it.





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HI! Thank you. So there was more bolts inside the bumper... 

:thankyouyellow: :goodpost:

 

[JasonE]

The rubber bumper seems to be glued on where the bolts came off underneath (not inside), the rubber isn't pulling away from the bracket. I'll get a socket extension to reach inside - but how had can I pull on the rubber before it starts breaking and tearing?

 

[Carolina_Mountain_Mustangs]

After you back the bolt that are inside the bumper some take a long punch and strike the heads of each a couple times to break it loose should not have to peel off or use extreme efforts is you do you missed a bolt.