afternoon bumper tuck

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  1. ncmaverick1977

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    I think this is about as tight as I'm going to get by drilling holes. It's about 2 inches. I drilled the holes to 3/4 to give myself some adjustment room. It'll tide me over for now. I'm leaning toward the 73 swap. I like those tucked.

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    before i did the bumper swap on my 74 i tucked mine as well..i cut the thing down and welded it back together though..guess it would have been easier to drill it like you.
    looks good though...small bumper swap is the way to go though :)
     
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    The big bumpers look so much better tucked in like that... Looks really good...
     
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    I cut and welded mine also...like the drilling too...:yup:
     
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    looks really good!!
     
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    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    Just right!!
     
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    looks great! gonna do both mine that way and sell the 70 i bought just for the bumpers :thumbs2:
     
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    Thanks everyone. I think it does improve the looks, and it's easy. If I ever get my hands on a pair of extras, I'd like to take a slice out of the length so they hug the car a bit more and maybe take some of the wrap around off.....but really, for the work, I think a conversion's the best bet. Although, when I see other drivers, it's kinda nice having that railroad tie on either end.
     
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