Modifying 73 bumper brackets?

[496BEE]

I'm actually having a hard time finding 71 /72 rear bumper brackets for my 73 charger. Has anyone actually modified the 73 rear bumper brackets to pull the bumper closer to the body?

 

[Bb70charger500]

Not me but if you need mesurments msg me I got brackets out back in the garage for my 72

 

[YY1]

The geometry creates a odd offset angle to try to weld back up.

 

[Alan S]

http://www.hotrod.com/articles/fix-disco-era-bumpers/

Here is a helpful video if you can't find a set of 71/72 rear brackets. They go a little further by shortening the bumper to to tuck in the sides.

 

[YY1]

Pics 6 and 7 show the offset issue.

Did they just bend them to fit before welding?

That's not really clear.

 

[Alan S]

Pics 6 and 7 show the offset issue.

Did they just bend them to fit before welding?

That's not really clear.

What I saw was after cutting the hammered (bent) the bumper side in before welding.

There is a video inset about half way down the page, maybe shows more than the pictures.