69 rear bumpers

[Mark B.]

The hole that the bolt go through to bolt on the bumper on the corner, is there a rubber grommet that should be installed to prevent over tightening?

[Bill L.]

Re: 69 rear bumpers

No grommet or other. Some have used very thin clear washers to protect the paint. Factory bolted them right to the body.

Bill

The hole that the bolt go through to bolt on the bumper on the corner, is there a rubber grommet that should be installed to prevent over tightening?

[Jimmy P.]

Re: 69 rear bumpers

Mark,
There was a rubber grommet used in this area on the 73's, but not on the earlier years as mentioned above. Tough to see in the photo ( but it's there). Page from the latest 73-74 TIM&JG.

[Mike E.]

Re: 69 rear bumpers

Mark,
There was a rubber grommet used in this area on the 73's, but not on the earlier years as mentioned above. Tough to see in the photo ( but it's there). Page from the latest 73-74 TIM&JG.

That was new in 72 already, fwiw.

[Jimmy P.]

Re: 69 rear bumpers

That was new in 72 already, fwiw.

Thanks Mike,
Nice to know! Interesting it wasn't mentioned in the 70-72 5th Edition TIM&JG. Maybe it is in the newest 6th edition?

[Christopher K.]