1970 Front Bumper Removal

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Aug 24, 2023 | 03:46 PM

RetroGuy

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1970 Front Bumper Removal

The front chrome bumper on my 1970 is not aligned properly. The right front corner is approx 1/2" lower than the other side and sticks slightly outward. I removed two bolts that are under the corner, but that really didn't loosen up the blade and I found it was still attached by another bolt/screw that seems to to screw into the actual body? This hidden bolt can barely bee seen from looking down on the bumper blade. I can only see it since there's a gap from being misaligned. How can I properly remove the front bumper blade? Do I need to access the mounting hardware through the engine bay or open headlight compartments instead? Pics attached...
(View looking down onto right front corner)

(View looking up, underneath right front corner)

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Aug 24, 2023 | 04:05 PM

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Click on view diagram to see attachment, in center also
https://www.keenparts.com/CorvettePa...=6004&year=C3#

Aug 24, 2023 | 04:50 PM

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Thanks, but anyone know the best way to remove the front bumper blade? Access to bolts / screws seems to be everything...

Aug 24, 2023 | 04:56 PM

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Thanks, but anyone know the best way to remove the front bumper blade? Access to bolts / screws seems to be everything...

if you look at the diagram there is only 1 bolt on each end and 2 bolts in the center

Aug 24, 2023 | 11:04 PM

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2 bolts in the middle, 2 bolts attaching to the bumperettes, 2 bolts at the outer corners.

Aug 25, 2023 | 10:49 AM

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It's the outer corners that are hard to access. It's as if the bolt is hidden behind / inside the blade. Any ideas?

Aug 25, 2023 | 11:08 AM

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There’s more access if you remove the grilles. However, on a 70 with studs and not screws retaining the grille to the body, I am a bit hesitant to recommend that.