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Ten13 · #9 11-10-2017, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by 280EZRider

I just had a look at your earlier post about the same topic. Not to rain on your parade, but there is so much rust on the bracket (in the photo) that it would probably be just as expensive to fabricate all this stuff as it would be to simply buy new brackets. And forget about the USDOT stuff. Also, you need a new side part of the bumper since the side mount is missing. These are 3-piece bumpers.

Hey 280EZRider, thanks for the comprehensive reply. Everything makes sense and it's good to know about the DOT reinforcements, too. I'm sure many of my questions will be answered upon removal of the US bumpers - I'm just trying to minimize downtime once they are off, as the 280ce is my daily.

As for the fabrication, next week, I'm meeting with a fabricator who is close friends with my next door neighbor. He mostly works on custom tube-frame chassis' for 20's-30's vintage hot rods, and is interested in this little job. I'll report back when I have some more info and pricing, and will document the project photographically. The bumpers came with an extra side piece, with the attachment "hook" in place. I also have the rubber strip. The bumper shells and chrome are in great condition overall, front and back. I am going to treat the back sides to stop any issues before they start, though.

But, if you have any leads on solid brackets and support pieces, I'd love to know about them. I've searched for months and haven't found a single item for sale. The price I paid for the bumpers was low enough to be able to justify fabrication on the support structures...

Cheers!