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: Bumper bracket bolts


70Elky396
Feb 9th, 02, 8:47 AM
Does anyone know what the size/length of bolts to use that hold the front and rear bumper brackets to the frame? Thanks in advance!

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David72Elky
Feb 10th, 02, 1:21 PM
The bolt to attach the bumper brackets to the frame are 3/8-14 thread per in by 1 1/4" long. With original serated washers, torque to about 50-60 ft #'s.

FYI

70Elky396
Feb 10th, 02, 4:45 PM
Thanks David!

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Frank Z.
Astro blue 70' El Camino SS 396 project in process.
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Big James 4XL
Feb 10th, 02, 4:46 PM
David, are you sure the bolts aren't 1/2"? That's what mine are.

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David72Elky
Feb 10th, 02, 9:00 PM
Boy, I'm not having any luck lately with mail order.

I just looked again at the new bolts I just got from Ground Up Restorations, specifically for bumper to frame, they are 3/8 x 1 1/4".

Then, I looked at my bag of bolts that I had from dismanteling everything. Big James, your right, there're 1/2 thread x 1 1/2".

Got to call them Monday.

David