TR6 TR6 bumper removal - advice?

[brent615]

Getting ready to pull the rear bumper (+ lights etc.) and start stripping to bare metal to paint. Any "tricks of teh trade" when removing the bumper solo?

Also, is it very difficult to remove the rear fenders and center deck? I'd really like to work on them off the car.

Thanks in advance!

 

[2wrench]

Brent: I would refer you to a thread that I think
might be helpful titled: 74 tr6 rear bumper removal.

It was posted by suzi6 on 1-18-08.

Discussion and pics there might be helpful; two-page
thread.

 

[kodanja]

I removed my bumpers by myself, it's kind of a pain but not too bad,
I just loosen both sides before actually dropped the bumper down.

Putting them back on is harder. I needed a buddy to help hold it in place.

 

[crj7driver]

The bumpers aren't that heavy, but the rear bumpers will try and rotate on you because of the part that extends forward. Either remove the forward sections, or ideally get help, it makes it much easier. If you want to keep them together (which is what I would do and did) and don't have help, I recommend loosening the bumper and while lying under the rear of the car sideways use your foot to support the opposite forward section of the bumper, while using your arms to support the other side as you remove the last bolt.

It is not very hard, but definitely awkward to do by yourself.

As for removing the rear fenders, they are not very hard to unbolt, but depending on what sealant was used will make a big difference on how easy it will be to separate. You also stand a good chance of chipping the paint, depending on the sealant as well. My TR's DPO used silicone and it was very difficult to separate the two. I had to use a hammer and putty knife to separate the panels.

When you say center deck do you mean the trunk lid or the section forward of that with the gas cap. The trunk lid is easy to remove, the center section with the gas cap can't be removed but would need to be cut out and appropriate metal repair applied. If you do end up cutting the center section, make sure to brace the body so it can't open up at all.

Lastly, I would recommend drilling two very small holes (pin hole size) in each panel, mounting plate, fender, etc. Do this in an inconspicuous place. These holes will allow for quick and easy re-alignment of any panel when you re-install.

Good luck

 

[tdskip]

I've found removal pretty easy, CJ7driver covers some excellent detail.

Having a spare set of hands when the bolts are finally removed is a good idea. The help is worth a beer or footrub...

 

[brent615]

thanks. that is right up my alley.