Big Bumper Tuck poll and pictures

Discussion in 'Cosmetic' started by Rando76, Jan 4, 2008.

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Which do you like?

  1. I like the bumper tuck over stock.

    150 vote(s)
    87.7%

  2. I like the stock setup better than the bumper tuck.

    21 vote(s)
    12.3%
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  1. MarulMav

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    still undecided as to keep it small or big
     
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    the side marker issue is just a small sacrifice for an over all greater improvment to the look of the car

    like i said, still not as nice as smalls but definatly an improvment
     
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  3. Rando76

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    I put ONLY those two options on the poll because I knew that if I included "convert it to small bumpers" that it would get 90% of the vote. :rofl2:
     
    Rando76, Jan 7, 2008
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    Rando, I like the tuck. I think some are right in that you would need to fill the side markers or.... you could cut a section out of the sides of the bumpers. Looks kind of like Chris did this to his but I don't know.
     
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    "SECTIONED", that is the word I was looking for, DOHHHHH!
     
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    Sectioned? Do you mean that you removed a portion or cut if off and re-curled the ends?
     
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    Thack vision advicator

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    The big bumper looks OK on the front but, the rear needs help IMO
     
    Thack, Jan 8, 2008
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  8. Mavman72

    Mavman72 Gone backwards but lookin' forward

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    I like the tuck,anything that takes some girth out of those is an improvement.
     
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    Racer_X Maverick Hugger

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    i had big bumpers on my 74 before i swaped them for the small skinny bumpers from a 73. you should doo the same it will look alot better than tucking them
     
    Racer_X, Jan 22, 2008
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    how do you tuck the bumpers, could i get a how to atricle?
     
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    A hacksaw and a lot of time :rofl:

    Anyways, I was thinking about doing this to mine, but after seeing what itll look like Ill have to keep the big bumpers jutting out 5 feet in front of the car, as a few others said it doesnt look natural...I dont know why...maybe because Im used to the jutting out look.
     
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    I ain't done it yet but I'm thinking just cut the plate off the I-beam then cut 3" or so off the I-beam and weld the plate back on.

    [​IMG]
     
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    I was thinking the same thing for my 73.

    Then shave off part of that aluminum backed rubber thing.

    ...and yes it's name has eluded me at this time.
     
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    I am thinking about tucking the bumpers on my 73 also. What I plan to do is move the mounting holes on the frame rearward about two inches and just move the mounting bracket back and bolt it on. To do this I need to get thread inserts to put into the frame, which I am pretty sure I can get from a company named Penn. Then I just need to trim the gravel shield a little.Does anybody see a reason this won't work?
    Lee "THE MAV" Richart
     
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