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Re: [Spits] Front Bumper

To: "Mack, Michael (Rochester)" <Michael.Mack@redcross.org>, Spitfire Group <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spits] Front Bumper
From: Doug Braun <doug@dougbraun.com>
Date: Tue, 22 May 2012 09:32:30 -0400
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The car may have been hit once upon a time.  The entire package of bumpers,
front cross-member, and valences might be twisted
downwards.

Just last week I took apart the front endof my car in preparation for a
paint job.  Speaking from experience, you may be surprised at what you
find...

BTW, where can  I get one of those nice front license plate surrounds that
fits up against the bumper.?  For the entire 20+ years I have owned
my car, the front bumper has been held on by a pair of hardware-store angle
brackets.

Doug Braun
'72 Spit


On Tue, May 22, 2012 at 8:53 AM, Mack, Michael (Rochester) <
Michael.Mack@redcross.org> wrote:

> David,
>
> It might be multiple mis-alignment issues adding up to that gap in the
> front.
> I think they used the same bumpers from 1971-78.
> I'd start by removing the front bumper.  Then lay it upside down on a flat
> surface.  Is it flat to the floor all along the bumpers top surface?  If
> not,
> there's your issue, a bent bumper.  Or, maybe your Bonnet nose isn't right.
> There should be some room in the bolts to lower the front end of the bonnet
>
> Mike Mack
> 79 Spitfire w/OD, Euro HS4 SUs, roller rockers, 4-2-1 exhaust, Double hoop
> rollbar
> 70 GT6
> 73 Stag
> 80 TR8
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