turn signals with bumpers removed

bandit · Post by **bandit** » Tue Dec 26, 2006 3:40 pm

Ok you go first !

Daniel

MIGHTY 8 · Post by **MIGHTY 8** » Tue Dec 26, 2006 6:18 pm

Allright everyone, here's the pics. I promised.

As they say in Chinese restaurants:

Enjoy!

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mdrburchette · Post by **mdrburchette** » Tue Dec 26, 2006 7:03 pm

You did a great job! Did you use the same mounting holes as the stock bumpers? These look like they're positioned just right.

So Cal Mark · Post by **So Cal Mark** » Tue Dec 26, 2006 8:47 pm

I guess I missed something, I thought this thread was about removing the bumpers and replacing lights? Why replace the lights if the bumpers are still on?

MIGHTY 8 · Post by **MIGHTY 8** » Wed Dec 27, 2006 7:46 am

So Cal Mark,

If I understood you correctly, then I guess it goes to show the quality of the work. (Not that I'm taking the credit here, since a local shop owner takes credit for that.)

These are pics. of a 1980, with the bumpers converted over, and the replacement with the aformentioned Lucas lights from Factory Five.

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So Cal Mark · Post by **So Cal Mark** » Wed Dec 27, 2006 9:53 am

oh, I didn't realize that was a conversion. Nice job!

bandit · Post by **bandit** » Wed Dec 27, 2006 3:22 pm

It looks great to me Mighty I really love the early Bumpers
vs the Tube style ! I was thinking of doing the same if i
end up keeping my 79 !

Daniel

MIGHTY 8 · Post by **MIGHTY 8** » Thu Dec 28, 2006 4:21 pm

Thanks so much, gents, for the replies. It was a project many years in the making, and I am so happy with the results. Well worth it, indeed!

As far as the mounting holes, yes they are from the original mounts.

The new bumpers were welded unto the original bumper shocks, which had been cut practically in half and removing the "innards." The next step was simply bolting them right back on to the car. It sounded like a piece of cake, but I'm sure the mechanic really earned his money by assuring that they would beperfectly level once completed(front and back) which I tend to agree he did perfectly.