1973 Front Bumper Assembly Removal

I’m about to try a front bumper tuck on my ‘73, so I looked under the bumper to see what I was working with. I see three bolt heads on the frame rail (photo attached) and can feel the nuts on the other side but only through the tiny holes underneath (photo attached). I’m not feeling too confident I can remove these bolts due to access.

First, are the bolts pictured the ones that need to be removed? If not, please help. If so, is there anything I need to remove to gain access to the nuts to hold backup as I loosen from the bolt head side?

Thanks guys.

 

I'm thinking the nuts are welded to the frame...

 

I hope so. I will go check.

 

Yes I believe you’re right. Bolt head spins, but does not... at least the one I tried.

 

The part numbers listed correspond to Addco's part numbers. 835 is the 7/8 Maverick front bar, 264 is a 3/4 Granada/Maverick rear bar

 

Are we talking about bumpers, or swaybars?

 

Bumper assembly. I accidentally posted a reply to sway bars on the wrong posting. I fixed my post.

 

The nuts are welded inside the frame. Sometimes they will break off due to rust and you will have to cut off the bolt.

 

10-4. Thanks William

 

No problem, had that happen to me on a few cars. Real pain in the a**. That’s why when ever I make a junk yard run I always bring a portable grinder lol.

 

PB Blaster...

 

Will do 71g.