Bumper retaining bracket removal
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Bumper retaining bracket removal
Is there a easy way to remove the left side bumper retaining bracket on a '81 vette? I already drilled out and removed the rivets and it seams the plate that is attached to the fender is still holding it in.
Any ideas or suggestions before I give up and bubbatize it?
Any ideas or suggestions before I give up and bubbatize it?
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I'm not sure on the 81 - but the bumper retainers on my 75
were simply held in place by the studs going through it - and
the nuts. Once all the studs were loose, the piece pulled right
out. Looks like you have a snapped stud and are trying to
replace it ? Do you have the new one to examine and see if
there might be more attachments ? Sometimes these parts tie
into the bumper support structure, too. maybe a bonding
adhesive was used - and you'll need to use a knife/chisel to
pop it off.
That's all I can think of.
were simply held in place by the studs going through it - and
the nuts. Once all the studs were loose, the piece pulled right
out. Looks like you have a snapped stud and are trying to
replace it ? Do you have the new one to examine and see if
there might be more attachments ? Sometimes these parts tie
into the bumper support structure, too. maybe a bonding
adhesive was used - and you'll need to use a knife/chisel to
pop it off.
That's all I can think of.
