[DeTomaso] Front Bumpers

[Asa Jay Laughton]

  Nick,

I would strongly suggest a pair of Kirk Evans L-bumperettes.  These give 
a similar look to the pre-L bumpers but don't require the bodywork to 
cover the holes left by the low-speed bumper rams that protrude through 
the front of the fender.  As I understand it the smaller pre-L bumpers 
will not cover those holes, whereas the Kirk Evans kit will.  The Evans 
kit can be massaged to fit your car perfectly (fiberglass) and then 
painted to any color you wish.

Now if you are looking for the small chrome look only, then the pre-L 
bumpers are your ticket.  Just be aware of the work needed to the fender 
so you don't have gaping holes.

Some pre-L bumpers come with the provision to mount a plate.  I'm sure 
others who remember that part better than me will chime in.  The Evans 
kit does -not- have a provision to mount a plate.  It's something I've 
struggled with too as a front plate is required in my state (though I've 
seen a front plate "Painted" on the front air dam of a Porsche).

This info should get you started.
Asa Jay

Asa Jay Laughton, MSgt, USAFR, Retired
&  Shelley Marie
Spokane, WA
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On 10/3/2010 13:08, threemacs at aol.com wrote:
>   I have a 74 Pantera and I am thinking about switching the front bumper to a the style of the older Pantera.
> I live in Maryland so I will need a front license place holder.?
> Is there any disadvantage to going to the two smaller front bumpers (I believe they look better than the single rubber bumper) and how would one mount a front license plate?
> Also quite a while back I saw a diagram for the exact factory placement location of the original outside mirrors both left and right, does any one know where I can find that diagram?
> Nick
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