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TR6 74 tr6 rear bumper removal

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2wrench said:
And by the way, after it's off, tell me if you
think it would have worked removing the rubber
bumpers first. I just don't know what the reluctance
is on my part, but seems like something.
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2wrench, after taking off the bumper, I don't see any reason to remove the rubber bumper part first, or if it's even possible. Here's a pic of the end result:

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Even if the rubber could could off, there would still be that hefty steel piece that attaches under the car. I was shocked how heavy the rubber/bumper hangar pieces felt. One of these days, I'll get around to weighing one.

The hardest part of this job is definitely the 2 bolts tucked up at the end of the frame rails. The other 4 bolts, two each side, can be easily and completely soaked in PB blaster to ease them out; they came out relatively quickly. I'm left with Paul's 2 notches in the chrome bumper as well... I also used a thread chaser on all the studs, nuts and bolts here. They were pretty grungy, and I want them to go back in like butter.....

2wrench, you've got to get yourself a fluorescent work light to replace your incandescent one. One of the nicer things I've gotten for the garage, and it will take quite a bit of abuse. Thanks for inspiring me to tackle this job....
 
Just think how much faster your TR6 will be without all of that dead weight on all four corners......
 
You bet, Kev. And let's make that mental note the next
time a guy comes asking about the rubber bumpers. They
really will make you believe it is worth going after to
try to get 'em off, and it's a red herring.

And the light....guess what. My dad passed away.
He left me things and that light is one of them.
My kids gave me gift cards for Sears 4 Xmas. This is
probably just the upgrade I should go for. Got
any type suggestions? Would it be a recoil-type
or just a battery you have in mind?

Two lights better than one.
 
There's a 12v rechargeable LED light by Black & Decker at Sears that looks a lot like the one I use. It has a hook on top and a magnetic base; a bunch of LED bulbs and 2 levels of brightness. Very handy.
 
Sorry to ask for advice and then leave town. Had a chance to
take 3 day trip in my sons 76 tr6. Couldnt turn it down.
Drove 300 miles and it only cost me a new clutch master cylinder.
I appreciate all the good advice on the bumper question. I have located all the bolts and nuts and tried the long extension. When I finally got something to move I thought the nut was coming off. Wrong. The nut was spinning the stud. I will try the screwdriver idea asap.
Thanks again.
 
Paul J: Anohter way of looking at this screwdriver
thing: You are going to replace/renew these bolts
anyway. If it loosens just a bit, you might only be
able to get a push/bite on the threaded edge of the
bolt. You gotta stop the spin somehow. I say do what
you must and replace the bolt later, if destroyed.
Whatever it takes.
 
2Wrench/Dennis, your method for removing the bumper worked perfectly for me today. Thank you. --Steve
 
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