1964 Dodge Polara front bumper R&R

• Sep 5, 2018

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6t4polara

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New re chromed bumper to install on my Polara.
Have to remove existing bumper and install new.
What is the best way to do it,can I just remove bumper bolts?
Or do I have to remove the brackets mounted to the frame.
This is on your back work by a senior citizen with some help.

Thanks

 

• Sep 5, 2018

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on my 65 satellite I would remove it from the frame first, then remove it from the bumper, plus now you can paint the brackets too and make it look all pretty. good luck, Jay.

 

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If you can get at the bumper bolts and if they will loosen for you after lots of penetrating oil, it might be simpler. Mine had shims between the frame and brackets to twist the bumper slightly for proper alignment and gaps, etc. Here's a link to pics of my bumper after I removed it to blast the brackets.

https://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/threads/can-of-rusty-worms.104526/page-26

 

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I got pretty lucky when I removed mine. I pulled the brackets off with the bumper.

Unplug the lights
Remove the large side bolts
Remove the front two bolts and it'll fall off.

 

• Sep 5, 2018

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Use a couple of layers of masking tape between the bumper and fender to prevent scrapes and scratches.

I really like your car

 

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Thanks to all who replied will be weekend project.
Will have front and rear bumpers available for sale good drivers or for re chrome.
$125.00 no shipping located Metro Detroit area.

Thanks.

 

• Sep 13, 2018

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Had a shop replace front bumper way to much work for a senior laying on the floor.

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• Nov 3, 2018

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Do you still have old bumpers

 

• Nov 4, 2018

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NO sold to Moparts member maybe he will respond.