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jimwar Samba Member
Joined: April 03, 2007 Posts: 147
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Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2017 3:26 pm Post subject: bumper install |
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Any tips for installing bumpers after paint including the rubber grommets for the support brackets? They are very difficult to slip into the holes. |
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carcrazed Samba Member
Joined: November 15, 2007 Posts: 957 Location: Ohio
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Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2017 4:02 pm Post subject: Re: bumper install |
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I had to heat up my rubber grommets with a hair dryer to make them soft, then they popped in easy. After that, install your bumper mounts to the body, then the bumpers. Heating those grommets up before installation is a must _________________ 1965 Herbie Replica. 1776cc dual Kads.
1961 Beetle 33,000 Original Miles
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jimwar Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2017 4:03 pm Post subject: Re: bumper install |
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Thanks I'll try that |
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Cusser Samba Member
Joined: October 02, 2006 Posts: 31379 Location: Hot Arizona
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Sharp64 Samba Member
Joined: August 27, 2015 Posts: 5304 Location: Central Florida
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Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2017 5:53 pm Post subject: Re: bumper install |
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I got my bumper rubber grommets from WW and they slipped in pretty easy. I put the grommets in. Attached the main brackets loosely to the bumper and slid them through the grommets. Attached the brackets loosely to the body, then attach the overrider supports. Tighten up. _________________ 1960 Indigo Blue Ragtop (Blue Barry)
1967 Ghia
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grandpa pete Samba Member
Joined: July 06, 2008 Posts: 6426 Location: St. Petersburg, FL
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jimwar Samba Member
Joined: April 03, 2007 Posts: 147
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Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2017 8:45 am Post subject: Re: bumper install |
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Thanks for the help. I was able to get all the new grommets in but one and finally gave up and tried the old one and it went in so will live with it for a while. I am trying to loosely install the brackets and then attach the bumpers. Will see how that goes. I know one person said to attached the bumpers to the supports first which I will do if my way doesn't work. Thanks all. |
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