DANMAS@aol.com wrote:
> In a message dated 97-05-20, Ken Streeter wrote:
>
> > I think (from looking at lots of pictures) that the front bumper
> > actually existed at three different heights, from lowest to
> highest:
> >
> > (1) the early cars
> > (2) the late '74 cars w/overriders & indicators over
> > (3) the 75/76 cars w/overriders, and indicators under
>
> Ken:
>
> I have been looking at a lot of pictures, too, and a lot of cars,
> just for
> this subject. I have never seen it written anywhere, but there is a
> fourth
> category - 1973. For this year, the front bumper was lowered about
> one inch
> or so, but is otherwise the same as the eary bumpers. No rubber
> overriders
> were fitted. On the earlier cars, the bumper almost touches the
> indicator
> lamps. On the '73, there is clearly a space.
>
> I may be off a little on the year, but I am almost certain that
> around '73,
> this type bumper was fitted. I don't think it's just a case of
> someone
> removing the overriders, either, because that leaves the mounting
> holes
> visible. I would love to have confirmation on this. It has been
> puzzling me
> for quite a while. Anyone?
>
> Dan Masters,
> Alcoa, TN
>
> '71 TR6---------3000mile/year driver, fully restored
> '71 TR6---------undergoing full restoration and Ford 5.0 V8
> insertion - see:
> www.sky.net/~boballen/mg/Masters/
> '74 MGBGT---3000mile/year driver, original condition
> '68 MGBGT---organ donor for the '74
Speaking of bumpers. My 71 has a late model Front bumper in descent
shape (no dents or rust). Does any one want to trade/sell one without
the holes for the "Rubber Buggy Baby Bumpers"?
--
Roger Helman
71 TR6 CC67866L
Digimation Inc.
New Orleans La.
e. rogerh@digimation.com
http:/deepthought.digimation.com/rogerh/
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