If new brackets are needed I can highly recommend those made by Kilmartin
Sheetmetal of Australia. On the last two restorations I have used a full
set of new Kilmartin bumper mounting brackets and they were the best and
easiest fitting of any I've experienced over the years. They brought
everything nice and level, and there was a sufficient margin of fitting to
allow good gaps between bumper, valance and front apron of the body.
If you've ever struggled with poor fitting ones, or originals that have been
beaten straight, you'll know how significant a statement this is!
Rich Chrysler
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From: <Editorgary@aol.com>
Sent: Friday, June 11, 2010 3:13 PM
To: <healeys@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Bumperty Brackets
> In a message dated 6/11/10 12:08:16 PM, healeys-request@autox.team.net
> writes:
>
>
>>
>> The front bumper brackets on your 6 cylinder Healey
>>
>
> The original bumper brackets also had slots for the bolts that fasten them
> to the frame rails so that once they're bolted in place they can be slid
> in
> and out to get the proper clearance and angle between the bumper and the
> front of the body. You mentioned drilling new holes -- if you just have
> round
> holes, you're going to have a bit of a problem getting the bumper to fit
> and
> look proper. Take a look at someone else's BN/BT7 and make sure you've got
> good replacement parts -- and let me know, since I need to order a set
> soon
> to replace my bumper.
>
> Cheers
> Gary
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