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Old 09-10-2019, 10:16 PM
Pierre67 Pierre67 is offline
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Unhappy Firebird 67 bumper issue

Hello,

I have tried several times to adjust the front grills with the bumper and I still have this huge gap. Also, I have to push hard the bumper on both sides to bolt it but without success.

Is it a common fitment issue ? (It is stamped Made in Canada)

Please see the picture, I need your help

Thanks a lot

Pierre
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Old 09-11-2019, 10:00 AM
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Reproduction bumper?

I had mine rechromed with reproduction grills not a perfect fit for me either. I don't think I had a gap there however.

Unfortunately I don't recall there being much adjustment in this area.

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Old 11-30-2019, 11:26 AM
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I’ve seen similar issues with a reproduction bumper and grills. Never that bad. I believe that’s a stock bumper on yours if it’s made in Canada. Was it rechromed? Are the grills reproduction?

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Old 11-30-2019, 02:07 PM
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Those cars never lined up well from new. It takes a talented body guy many hours to get those looking even reasonable. Keep up posted.

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Old 11-30-2019, 02:59 PM
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I still have my 1st car a Firebird bought from my brother in 1978. Some bumpers were better than others. If they have been damaged and rechromed all bets are off. The bumper I have on it now, my friend literally found it in the dump. I have a reproduction one hanging with OEM grills in my garage. They don’t fit as well as the dump one.

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