[Chuck]

Hi,today i was finally installing my front bumper and the result is this http://s1119.photobucket.com/albums/k639/CougarChuck/?action=view&current=bumperfender.jpg

i cant close te gap anymore then seen on the picture...
any sugestions?

and is there a rubber seal between the fender and bumper ?

Thanks !

 

[yeloxr7]

Yes, there is a rubber piece that goes between the bumper and fender and fills the gap.
It looks like your brackets are bent, or possibly the bumper.

 

[doctordesoto]

try searching hustler bar on the forum---don @ wccc did a photo shoot on this tool---the best darn tool that doesnt fit your tool box !!on a 67/68 , what i have done is to install the center bumper brackets loosly to the bumper---without the valance on , slide it up in place , adjust ,and tighten---twist the ends with the hustler bar and remove the whole assy--check the fit of the outter bumper brackets---bend or elonggate the holes as req'd---reinstall as one unit
by the way , the repop rubber fillers did not fit at all i found some nos @ valley vintage
doctordesoto

 

[Chuck]

ive found the rubber fillers.
now i have to take a look at the bracket,its probally bend as you said
the tool you mentioned i still have to look up,mine is a 70 cougar though..

Thanks already!

 

[JB BATTERSHILL]

I had no problem trimming the repop fillers and installing them.

The tool will work for any year bumper.