Joe Curry wrote:
>
> JohnZissler@aol.com wrote:
> >
> > Hi Listers, does anyone know of any problems in putting MkIII bumpers on a
> > MkII. Are the mounting brackets exactly the same. I dont want to go buying
> > these MkIII bumpers if they dont fit my MkII, so any help will be
> > appreciated. Thanks
>
> Generally speaking, it is not a good idea. First, the Mk3 bumper is mounted
>much higher than the Mk2 and to support it, the frame hinges and the
> bonnet hinge pieces are different. So not only will you have to have the MK3
>bumper and overriders, but you will also need top modify both halves of
> the hinge points.
>
> And finally, In my opinion, the lower Mk1 and Mk2 bumpers are much more
>visually pleasing than the "Bone in the nose" Mk3 bumper.
Not to mention better for airflow into the radiator, as well.
Cheers.
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Michael D. Porter
Roswell, NM (yes, _that_ Roswell)
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