Need help adjusting front chrome bumper
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2002
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From: Fort Pierce Florida
Need help adjusting front chrome bumper
I've got the body back on my '72 and I'm trying to get the front bumper adjusted right. For some reason there's like a 1 inch gap between the bumper and the fiberglass. I know there's supposed to be a little space, but it's way too much. I've tried adjust the frame horns, the bumper support, and the front bumper brace, but there dosen't seem to be enough adjustment. Is there something I'm missing? Can someone tell me how much of a gap there should be between the bumper and the body?
Also, how far off of the bumper brace (the stealth bomber shaped piece under the core support) should the core support be? Mine's sitting right on top of it right now. Thanks guys!
Also, how far off of the bumper brace (the stealth bomber shaped piece under the core support) should the core support be? Mine's sitting right on top of it right now. Thanks guys!
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Austin Texas
I've got the body back on my '72 and I'm trying to get the front bumper adjusted right. For some reason there's like a 1 inch gap between the bumper and the fiberglass. I know there's supposed to be a little space, but it's way too much. I've tried adjust the frame horns, the bumper support, and the front bumper brace, but there dosen't seem to be enough adjustment. Is there something I'm missing? Can someone tell me how much of a gap there should be between the bumper and the body?
Also, how far off of the bumper brace (the stealth bomber shaped piece under the core support) should the core support be? Mine's sitting right on top of it right now. Thanks guys!
Also, how far off of the bumper brace (the stealth bomber shaped piece under the core support) should the core support be? Mine's sitting right on top of it right now. Thanks guys!
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2002
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From: Fort Pierce Florida
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Macon, GA
Is it an afternarket bumper or was it already on your car? My outer bumper brackets would not fit, so I used a longer bolt and washers to tie them together. Basically, the brackets and the bumper are not touching. There is about 2 inches of space between them. That's the only way I could get it to fit.
