73 Charger - Rear bumper on 71-72 brackets- do I need a 71-72 fuel filler tube ?

[fanucme]

I moved in my rear bumper on my 73 Charger using the earlier 71-72 bumper brackets.
I have installed a new fuel tank and have yet to find the grommet to replace the dried up old one , so I dont know how the 73 filler tube is going to fit

Does anybody know if I am going to need to find a filler tube from an earlier car so it fits behind the license plate bracket ?
thanks in advance ,
Dennis

 

[callofthemopar]

Did the same to my 73 and the filler tube just fits. its tight but the shorter one is not much easier to use anyway. Still a pain when fueling up. I remember my 72 charger and i thought it sucked to put gas in when I was 17 and had to kneel down on one knee to do it. now I am 40 and the 73 with modified bumper does not seem much more difficult.

 

[ODZKing]

PN 3404182 Grommet still available from Chrysler

 

[Kernel Sanders]

Quick question because I'm curious and dont know... What is the advantage other than wieght savings, is swapping out the 73-74 brackets for the 71-72 brackets?

 

[callofthemopar]

Swapping the brackets allows you to pull the bumpers in closer to the body and delete the rubbery bumper filler for a cleaner look. Also the bumper fillers are hard to find in nice condition and are not repoped so this leaves an ugly gap and most cars I see are missing at least one or more sections. This has become a popular swap so the 71 -72 brackets are becoming hard to find and pricey.

 

[fanucme]

Thanks for the replys fellas !!!

 

[ODZKing]

Quick question because I'm curious and dont know... What is the advantage other than wieght savings, is swapping out the 73-74 brackets for the 71-72 brackets?

IMHO, nothing. It looks as if there is something missing with out the fillers on a 73-4. But that is just MHO.

 

[callofthemopar]

ODZKing is correct. It does look as if something is missing unless you have the chrome body trim around the bumper which helps for a more finished look.

 

[Kernel Sanders]

Ok cool and thank you for the answers and opinions for sure. I have been thinking about doing the following to my dart but may also be doable with my charger as we'll....

I was thinking of moving the numbers closer to the body by drilling into the hydronic bumper cylinders and slightly collapsing them then welding up the holes once I have the look I want. I know it's done with the 73 to 76 a bodies. So now knowing the reason for changing to the earlier brackets, is drilling the cylinders on the 73 & 74 not feasible or advised?

Sorry but I'm just trying to further understand

Thank you all again for any insight

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[Dennis H]

IMHO, nothing. It looks as if there is something missing with out the fillers on a 73-4. But that is just MHO.

Even if they are pulled in with the earlier brackets? The pic is of a 73. The filler has an odd look, but normal.

 

[callofthemopar]

I also slotted the mounting holes on the front bumper to push it back and do away with the front fillers as well. My car looks shorter and more like a 71=72.

 

[WP29440SE]

Ok cool and thank you for the answers and opinions for sure. I have been thinking about doing the following to my dart but may also be doable with my charger as we'll....

I was thinking of moving the numbers closer to the body by drilling into the hydronic bumper cylinders and slightly collapsing them then welding up the holes once I have the look I want. I know it's done with the 73 to 76 a bodies. So now knowing the reason for changing to the earlier brackets, is drilling the cylinders on the 73 & 74 not feasible or advised?

Sorry but I'm just trying to further understand

Thank you all again for any insight

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my 74 does not have any cylinders. they are normal brackets. I am about to do the same and recess the front and rear. here is a thread on the front bumper. I am going to cut and weld my rear brackets, and rework the fronts

http://wichargerguy.proboards.com/thread/15347/recessing-73-front-bumper