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Technical Board => Restoration Help => Topic started by: GMHwagoon on March 06, 2011, 01:25:33 PM



Title: separating bumpers
Post by: GMHwagoon on March 06, 2011, 01:25:33 PM

     I need to separate my bumper bar one section has rust
     what is the best way to do this, l can see the rivets have been spread at the ends
     do l need to grind these off
     do you replace these rivets or just go for a nut and bolt
     will the nut and bolt hold alright

      thanks greg 


Title: Re: separating bumpers
Post by: zulu on March 06, 2011, 01:37:24 PM
Hi Greg, At least it's a good sign that you still have your original bumper bar/s = no major prangs.

I've always drilled mine out, you will need a nice sharp drill bit, about 5/16 ? or maybe a little smaller in case you miss the centre of the rivet, then replace with nuts & bolts.

Gary


Title: Re: separating bumpers
Post by: GMHwagoon on March 06, 2011, 01:43:20 PM
  thanks gary
 that seemed like the best way to me
   greg