wildfelr Posted July 22, 2015 Report Posted July 22, 2015 RQB3263....(1).Having just removed most of the original shag carpet from 3263 I now see the corrugations in the floor panels are much more extensive than just a raised rib under the front seat mount...making its removal and conversion to flat floor something that shouldn't be tried unless its a frame-off situation...(2) Front bumper removal...appears to only be possible by removing the 4 bolts that attach the bracket to the frame located behind the front wheels 2 on each side with nuts on the back..probably req an impact gun...you can remove all the other bolts you want the bumper aint commin off till you pull the 4 bolts in the back....(3) I may relocate the fog lights and mfg a new grill upon reassembly ...windows coming out soon then to interior shop then paint shop the interior shop then glass reinstall......my summer is shot....BILL RQB3263
wildfelr Posted July 22, 2015 Author Report Posted July 22, 2015 FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL.....SPELLING CORRECTION....RQB3263
brad Posted July 22, 2015 Report Posted July 22, 2015 Yes, the frame bolts do have to come out. They are 11/16" nuts, and 5/8 bolt heads. The outer end bolts that go through the fiberglass into the bumper also need to be removed. It helps to have something or someone holding up the bumper so it won't drop and scratch the paint. Also loosen the two side bracket adjusting bolts so when you remove the other bolts, it can be removed. When you go to put things back together put the frame bolts in, THEN put the side bolts in FINGER TIGHT. Then tighten the side arm adjusting bolts. The reason being is you don't want to draw the bumper bracket along with the fiberglass behind it out to the bumper. By tightening it first, the bumper is drawn into the bracket without any outwards pressure on the fiberglass. The steel bracket takes the force. Of course you will have to add the rubber shims between the bumper and the body.
CaffeineRacer Posted July 24, 2015 Report Posted July 24, 2015 Wildfelr, what would be the point of making the floors flat?
drat Posted July 24, 2015 Report Posted July 24, 2015 You dont need an impact gun for the bumper .. just some penetrating oil. Mine came off easy peasy after letting the oil sit dor a day.
wildfelr Posted July 25, 2015 Author Report Posted July 25, 2015 RQB3263....All (4) the new aluminum (.125 and .250 in) parts are finished and in the dishwasher to be primed and painted tomorrow...this is for drivers side only..the .250 plate for the pax seat base wont be in till Tuesday at the earliest...the point of making the floors flat would be to lower the seat....2" would help my installation of the BMW 330SI seats which are 2" higher (seat bottom) than the originals...Ill live with it ...to remove the floor humps nearly impossible with body on frame....I have 2 ...81 Avanti ii high back seats for sale decent shape...pair $200.00 386-466-6434 C....Also after careful study I believe my 81 will look better without bumpers...since the f glass around the bolt holed needs repair and restoring brackets and reinstalling bumpers will be more work than disappearing the the holes and protrusions....Its going to the paint shop soon anyway.....Im gonna leave them off...FOR SALE 81 Avanti front and rear bumpers with all brackets etc...good shape .."as removed"..$200 each...call Bill 386-466-6434 in Florida...later gator
Avanti83 Posted July 25, 2015 Report Posted July 25, 2015 Bill If the front bumper is available, I'll take it. I left you my cell phone # to discuss details, Thanks. Bob nine-eight-nine / three two seven / 3851
wildfelr Posted July 25, 2015 Author Report Posted July 25, 2015 Gotcha Bob...Its all put away for you....whoever said you dont need an impact gun has probably never done the job...2 1/2 to remove all the rear brackets....thats why there not going back on...PB Blaster is wonderful stuff.........So gang I still have the complete rear bumper, brackets, rubber parts nuts and bolts for $200.00...and OEM 81 front seats in good cond. w/ all tracks etc as removed $200 pair...call BILL 386-466-6434C....RQB3263 BILL
warren55 Posted July 30, 2015 Report Posted July 30, 2015 Any chance I could get some pictures of the rear bumper or the seats? My email is: wcortesi@gmail.com
ron@crall.com Posted July 31, 2015 Report Posted July 31, 2015 Sorry, I already got hold of Bill and the seats and rear bumper are headed to Maine. Sorry i missed the front bumper, still looking.
Avanti83 Posted July 31, 2015 Report Posted July 31, 2015 Sorry, I already got hold of Bill and the seats and rear bumper are headed to Maine. Sorry i missed the front bumper, still looking. Ron, Check your forum PM's Bob
warren55 Posted July 31, 2015 Report Posted July 31, 2015 Sorry, I already got hold of Bill and the seats and rear bumper are headed to Maine. Sorry i missed the front bumper, still looking. As usual, I'm a day late and a $ short!
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