TAC Tech => Interior => Topic started by: DeVilliers on December 14, 2022, 02:49:08 AM

Title: 79-81 Snap in bumper kit
Post by: DeVilliers on December 14, 2022, 02:49:08 AM
Morning all,

Got the bumper kit from F-Body a while back.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52562590956_8dd350bd4b_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2o5M23d)2022-12-14_10-19-25 (https://flic.kr/p/2o5M23d) by DeVilliers Buys (https://www.flickr.com/photos/159296934@N04/), on Flickr

I'm trying to figure out what goes where. To find these in the firebird assembly book, is a tough one.
Can somebody on here give me a rundown of what fits where exactly?
Pete?

Thanks all
Title: Re: 79-81 Snap in bumper kit
Post by: Wallington on December 14, 2022, 03:31:20 AM
And what do they look like? Something similar to this?

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/XD8AAOSwlBZbaSKR/s-l1600.jpg

6 triangular but solid bumpers are hood bumpers om inside of front fenders.
4 blocks with twin pins are door end bumpers where close onto body, top and bottom.
2 round bumpers with pin are trunk lid corners.
2 small bumpers are glovebox housing at top for door.
2 round bumpers hollow go on front radiator support adjustable height bumpers for hood.

Title: Re: 79-81 Snap in bumper kit
Post by: DeVilliers on December 20, 2022, 12:41:58 AM
That's the one.
Thanks

Now I just need to find the correct placements.
At least the glovebox ones were easy, hahaha

These ones especially.
6 triangular but solid bumpers are hood bumpers om inside of front fenders.
4 blocks with twin pins are door end bumpers where close onto body, top and bottom.

I don't think my car ever had them, so don't remember any placement.
Title: Re: 79-81 Snap in bumper kit
Post by: Wallington on December 20, 2022, 02:46:34 AM
Easy. There's holes, can't miss them.
Title: Re: 79-81 Snap in bumper kit
Post by: DeVilliers on January 30, 2023, 07:35:15 AM
I fitted all of these. Thanks for the assist.

One think though, is it looks like the front two hood bumpers will be too long once fitted. they stick out above the fender?
Title: Re: 79-81 Snap in bumper kit
Post by: Wallington on January 30, 2023, 09:43:54 AM
They are adjustable, the threaded bolt winds in and out. Random googled pic of similar type. Under the rubber cap is a slot for screwdriver, but if nut is backed-off can usually just turn by fingers to height, then nip up the nut. Check hood height at fenders/nose, repeat.

https://www.autopartsdb.net/assets/images/ProductImg/F/FB1057B.JPG