[JayTee]

I am looking for a 1973 pontiac Lemans driver side rear bumper bracket that bolts to the frame. Part #489883 attaches to the bracket that iI need. Frank's auto does not have one and I would prefer not to fabricate one or re-weld mine. I have attached photos of the broken part and good passenger unit for reference. I live in Oregon and do not have any issue with paying shipping + unit price. Thanks for any help

[73LeMans]

Sorry, no parts here like that. Others will chime in.

Just curious your reason for not wanting to weld this one, or paying someone to do it?

[muscle_collector]

ive got a 73 lemans in my yard not sure if the bumper brackets look like that. did all 73 have that bracket? im drawing a blank on it.

[JayTee]

OK, Thanks 73 LeMans. It looks like I found one on FB 73-77 gm abody group. I know it's kind of an insignificant reason but, other than some sheet metal on the floor pans, everything I have for the car is period correct gm parts. I'd just prefer to keep it that way unless necessary. I do have access to a 50 ton iron worker press so I could fab one up pretty easily. All the original parts that I am replacing are just getting restored and then stored in a tote incase I ever go back to completely original. Doubt I will though since I like driving it ... must say, ypu have some impressive stats for your car! Nice work!

[JayTee]

Originally Posted by muscle_collector

ive got a 73 lemans in my yard not sure if the bumper brackets look like that. did all 73 have that bracket? im drawing a blank on it.

Thanks for replying muscle_car6516584. I'm not 100% sure either. I know the 74 Lemans incorporated the bumper rams into the rear section of the frame, so they are different. Also, Back in the 90s, my grandpa tuck the bumbers in tight for me and got rid of the ram brackets that would bolt around that area. Doesn't look like he altered the brackets in any way though.