Finally found and purchased a rear bumper. Had it repaired and thriple plated. I wamt to do this right. Can this be done by the novice bodyman? If not, What do you suppose it would cost to have installed correctly?
Thanks
Eddie

 

I think you can do it, just be careful you don't scratch the paint or the outside surface of your bumper. I would install the brackets to the bumper, then have some help to set it up on the exhaust trumpets and line up the bolt holes for the brackets, get the bolts started then when they're about snug move the bumper into the right location and tighten them down. I've done it myself but having two guys would be much better. Also, be careful you don't overtighten the stainless capped bolts, it will make a dimple in the bumper if you do. John

 

Thanks, John
I think I'll try it myself. Good info.
Eddie

 

eddie can you share who did your plating and what repairs were required, maybe a pic or two?? I have a rear bumper core just want to see if mine is fixable and who is a good choice to do it...

 

if youre in a garage,lay down some blankets on the flor in case the bumper slips and hits the floor.

i highly recommend you get somebody to help you,at least just to hold the bumper steady.

 

I put masking tape on the ends and on the body where it could possibly scratch it either way, along the top edge, even the brackets if you want to keep the frame nice. I got some of those rubber cushion interlocking garage floor mats that they sell at snears and rubbish that I to set scratchable stuff on and sometimes a packing blanket on top of that. Pipe insulation slipped over edges comes in handy, foam padding, I take no chances. I still have pipe insulation on my cowl to firewall support bars and guys ask me if it's stock..
I've had mine on and off by myself about ten times so far just for kicks. I set them on a couple of strong cardboard boxes stacked about the right height and slide it in, the boxes crush down so you can get them out and give a little if needed when adjusting. The old ones from my cherry picker and engine stand work perfectly, I also have a few specialized exhaust height boxes, I write "tool" with marker on all them.

 

Eddie,
A place called Chucks Bumper & Glass did mine. They are located in Greenville S.C.

 

Instead of masking tape I would recomend duct tape -cuz it is thicker and stronger (not smellier)...and a different colour than your car so you can see where it is when it is time to take it off..

 

Duyct tape is my choice. Take it off as soon as you can ...

 

Thanks eddie!!!