Front bumper fit on 67

[Red5oh]

I am trying to put the new bumpers on my car and I have a different opinion vs. what the parts are trying to tell me.

When I bought the car, the front bumper and grill area were not straight at all. I have replaced all those parts and I thought the front bumper would be as easy as the rear was.... guess not!

How far does the bumper overlap the body painted panel between the grill and bumper? I thought it should overlap some, maybe 1/2" to 3/4", but if its 1/4", I would be suprised.

Like I said, I was hoping for better, but that may be what I am up against. I guess I can always slot the mounting bracket holes on the frame rail and move it back, but I am just asking what it is supposed to be.

Thanks for the help. I dont have pics as I didnt bolt it up, and I didnt want to get too far if there was any problems.

BTW, they are brand new ford tooling fenders, aftermarket filler panel (between grill and bumper" and aftermarket lower valance. All the holes aligned up just fine prior to paint and required no messageing to get them all to fit together.

 

[Red5oh]

I have this picture of someone else's car... there appears to be a pretty good space between the grill and the bumper, buts its the best I could find.

Anyone have anything I could go on... thanks.

 

[billbanshee]

i had to slot out the holes more and use some spacers it took me at least 10 times on and off to get it where i was happy with it

 

[Red5oh]

Which holes did you slot? The frame mounts or where the bumper mounts... also where did you end up with spacers?

Thanks so much

 

[Red5oh]

Well, I finally got it to fit. I ended up slotting the frame brackets so I could have some adjustments there (about 3/16" on each hole) Then some washers here and there and it fits great. All the holes lined up and it is starting to look like a car.

Now all I have to do is update the cardomain site and take some more pictures, so you guys wont think I am not doing anything!

Thanks for the help