[DeTomaso] Removing bumpers

klckmac at msn.com klckmac at msn.com
Sun Mar 11 17:03:15 EDT 2012


They look good, I remember them close up in Chelan, they seem to follow the body line very well. I assume the rears from Kirk are a 2 pc. instead of the 1 long rear L bumper? I'll have to get some of our pics we took posted on the NW forum. Been a while since visiting.
 
Ken 
 



From: mbefthomas at comcast.net
To: klckmac at msn.com; boyd411 at gmail.com; detomaso at realbig.com
Subject: RE: [DeTomaso] Removing bumpers
Date: Sun, 11 Mar 2012 13:33:11 -0700





The cool thing about Kirk's bumperettes is that they are designed to use the holes that are already there from the big bumpers - no sheet metal work, and yes, they do cover all of the holes.  Take a look at my profile picture on www.panterasnorthwest.com, or visit me on Facebook to get a look at the front.
 
Mike



From: klckmac at msn.com [mailto:klckmac at msn.com] 
Sent: Sunday, March 11, 2012 11:01 AM
To: Michael Thomas; Boyd Casey; detomaso at realbig.com
Subject: RE: [DeTomaso] Removing bumpers



Boyd, Mike
 
I am also thinking of removing my L front bumper as well. Have you considered how to cover the large holes where the bumper tubes go through the body? 
 
I am thinking of the Amerisport bumperettes and thinking they may cover them or if not, I guess will have to get some steel welded in. I remember yours Mike when we were in Chelan and liked the look. Do they cover the holes up front?
 
I'm sure there are a few folks out there who have done something like this and I would also appreciate any thoughts on the best ways to clean up the front end after reomoving the L bumper. 
 
Ken
72L 4443

 


> From: mbefthomas at comcast.net
> To: boyd411 at gmail.com; detomaso at realbig.com
> Date: Sun, 11 Mar 2012 10:17:38 -0700
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Removing bumpers
> 
> Boyd, I have Kirk Evans bumperettes front and rear, and really like the look
> over the L style original bumpers, but as they are fiberglass, are for
> appearance only. They would offer "some" protection from the standpoint of
> being better than nothing at all between your bodywork and the offending
> immovable object of destruction.
> 
> Mike Thomas
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com [mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com] On
> Behalf Of boyd casey
> Sent: Sunday, March 11, 2012 6:23 AM
> To: De Tomaso List
> Subject: [DeTomaso] Removing bumpers
> 
> I am thinking about having my car reprinted (I have a 1973 narrow body L
> ) I really like the looks of a no bumper car. What are the opinions ( or
> alternatives) to complete removal of the bumpers? Can you paint the front
> bumper to match the Brody color?
> Do you think the small bumper estates really offer any protection?
> Any alternative ideas?
> Boyd
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