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    Offline IMNCARN82

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    bumper blues
    « on: March 05, 2007 - 06:55:20 AM »
    We'll I saw a thread about relocating the front bumper on a later year 'cuda by re-drilling the mounting holes for the bumper brackets. I followed the procedure properly. It just doesn't seem to work on a 73 'cuda. The  outside bumper brackets hit the inner fender if I slide them in until the bumper would be where I want it. And it would not line up with the mounting holes. This is as far in as it would go. Now I'm on the lookout for 70-72 brackets because I hate the filler.  :dupe:  Anyone got suggestions? :clueless:
    « Last Edit: March 05, 2007 - 07:16:52 AM by IMNCARN82 »
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    Offline 4Cruizn

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    Re: bumper blues
    « Reply #1 on: March 05, 2007 - 09:23:39 AM »
    I had my doubts . . . sorry it didn't work out for you.   :walkaway:
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    Offline 67vertman

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    Re: bumper blues
    « Reply #2 on: March 05, 2007 - 07:03:41 PM »
    You should PM F N Cuda, he did his this weekend and says they turned out great.
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    Ron - Born and raised in Southern California

    I got the 1970 Cuda, but still need the hot blonde to ride shotgun!

    First car -1969 Road Runner 383 4sp

    Current ride - 1970 Barracuda 440-6 4 sp Dana 60  (4:10)

    Offline F N Cuda

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    Re: bumper blues
    « Reply #3 on: March 05, 2007 - 07:40:38 PM »
    That's about as far as mine went in also but I was happy with it. Huge difference to me.
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    Offline F N Cuda

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    Re: bumper blues
    « Reply #4 on: March 05, 2007 - 07:47:52 PM »
    Oh yeh, almost forgot. Since it is now a 5 mph bumper anyway, I just used the top bolts thru the bumper and modified the top hole a bit and slid it a little closer. :2thumbs:
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    Offline IMNCARN82

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    Re: bumper blues
    « Reply #5 on: March 05, 2007 - 08:29:46 PM »
    Thanks....thats funny.That was my next choice.Just don't use the outer braces and slide them in just a little bit more and It'll probably be better thanks for the tips.
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    '73 340 5 speed,RMS,BAER,... "Supercuda" (O[   ]||||[   ]O)  
    '69 Dodge Charger 383,Auto                  (OiiiiiiiiiiIiiiiiiiiiiO)
    13' Challenger R/T BlacktoP  6spd. (OO________OO)
    71' Demon
    75' Duster
    87' Conquest TSI
    56' Plaza
    Boulder CO
    Robert    "cuda bob"

    Offline IMNCARN82

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    Re: bumper blues
    « Reply #6 on: March 09, 2007 - 06:58:36 AM »
    This is better... :bigsmile:
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    '73 340 5 speed,RMS,BAER,... "Supercuda" (O[   ]||||[   ]O)  
    '69 Dodge Charger 383,Auto                  (OiiiiiiiiiiIiiiiiiiiiiO)
    13' Challenger R/T BlacktoP  6spd. (OO________OO)
    71' Demon
    75' Duster
    87' Conquest TSI
    56' Plaza
    Boulder CO
    Robert    "cuda bob"

    Offline Jacksboys

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    Re: bumper blues
    « Reply #7 on: March 09, 2007 - 09:26:29 AM »
    Looks great  :2thumbs:
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    Offline 67vertman

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    Re: bumper blues
    « Reply #8 on: March 09, 2007 - 08:48:50 PM »
    Wow very nice IMNCARN82  :2thumbs:

    I am glad you got the bumpers to fit better.
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    Ron - Born and raised in Southern California

    I got the 1970 Cuda, but still need the hot blonde to ride shotgun!

    First car -1969 Road Runner 383 4sp

    Current ride - 1970 Barracuda 440-6 4 sp Dana 60  (4:10)

    Offline F N Cuda

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    Re: bumper blues
    « Reply #9 on: March 10, 2007 - 11:39:22 PM »
    That is nice, I'm gonna go work mine some more now. Tighter fit is very clean.
    Great job.
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    Offline mrbill426

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    Re: bumper blues
    « Reply #10 on: September 11, 2007 - 11:34:45 AM »
    Quote from: IMNCARN82 on March 09, 2007 - 06:58:36 AM
    This is better... :bigsmile:


    Looks darn nice  :2thumbs:

    That is a '73?  Do you have pics of the front brackets?  Mine is a '72 that had a '70 or '71 bumper on it when I got it; I now have what I think is a '72 bumper but the the mounting holes in the new one are in different locations (front & top, vs front only) so it won't fit the existing brackets  :banghead:  I am trying to figure out what the heck I really have now  :clueless:  Also, on the old bumper the guards are close in to the license plate opening and on the new one they are further outboard.  I also wonder if the new one is not for a Challenger instead of a 'Cuda :dunno:
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    Offline IMNCARN82

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    Re: bumper blues
    « Reply #11 on: September 11, 2007 - 10:52:47 PM »
    Mayby post some pics of what you got... :dunno:  Mayby :ebay:
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    '69 Dodge Charger 383,Auto                  (OiiiiiiiiiiIiiiiiiiiiiO)
    13' Challenger R/T BlacktoP  6spd. (OO________OO)
    71' Demon
    75' Duster
    87' Conquest TSI
    56' Plaza
    Boulder CO
    Robert    "cuda bob"

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    Re: bumper blues
    « Reply #12 on: September 12, 2007 - 10:28:21 AM »
    Quote from: IMNCARN82 on September 11, 2007 - 10:52:47 PM
    Mayby post some pics of what you got... :dunno:  Mayby :ebay:

    Here are a few pics of the "new" and old bumpers side by side.  The old one I am sure is a '70 or '71 which not correct for my car.  But the new one I am not exactly sure of what it fits, 'Cuda or Challenger, and what year(s).   :clueless:

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    '72 Sebring; bracket project
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    Offline IMNCARN82

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    Re: bumper blues
    « Reply #13 on: September 12, 2007 - 10:58:21 AM »
    I'd prefer to run the 70 style bumpers...less holes.  Mayby someday.    What exactly do you have for brackets?  What is your goal...original?   Alot of people with 73-4 cuda's use 70-2 bumper stuff to get a better look.Smaller "bumperettes...or bumper guards". I only run those in the back to fill the holes in the valance though.  I am running 72 rear brackets and bumperguards.With a 73' bumper. I took the filler strip out.And drilled holes for the guards. ::)   Take more pics of what you got...   I'll look to see what I got,and take some pics. Mayby one of the CC.c gods will create an archive post to explain this in great detail with pics n stuff.
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    '69 Dodge Charger 383,Auto                  (OiiiiiiiiiiIiiiiiiiiiiO)
    13' Challenger R/T BlacktoP  6spd. (OO________OO)
    71' Demon
    75' Duster
    87' Conquest TSI
    56' Plaza
    Boulder CO
    Robert    "cuda bob"

    Offline triplets

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    Re: bumper blues
    « Reply #14 on: September 12, 2007 - 11:07:26 AM »
    mr. bill426,
    FYI
    one of the bumpers is a barracuda
    the other taller one is a challenger-
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