dan402 Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Hello all. The new bumper I got for my 72 came without mounting holes for the bumper guards. Did they come from the factory both ways ? Thanks , Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Peters Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Back in the days I would have to say yes but not now. You will need to drill your own. rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Yes, bumper guards were an option from the factory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCfan Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Dan, you didn't specify if you are replacing the front or rear bumper. I assume it is the rear bumper (which has no holes for guards) because even reproduction front bumpers come with the lower guard hole in the bottom lip. I installed a set of NOS rear bumper guards on my '70 SS and they came in a box with a template and locating instructions for drilling two holes for each guard. I made a photo journal of that project if you are interested - you can find it at this LINK. If you are replacing the front bumper, you already have the bottom hole located in the bumper and you just have to locate the upper hole. I installed a complete set of rechromed original guards on my other '70. I didn't make a photo journal of that project but I took lots of photos so I have attached several as thumbnails below. It is easy to make a cardboard template to locate the upper hole vertically and use a level or square to locate the hole horizontally. I recently replaced my front bumper with a reproduction bumper and used the same procedure again with good success. Good luck. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boots Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 got the chills looking at the drill on that beautiful shiny bumper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCfan Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 got the chills looking at the drill on that beautiful shiny bumper Actually, that photo was when I drilled my old bumper which has since been replaced. It took more courage to center punch and drill the hole in the brand new bumper but the end result was worth it ... love the look of bumper guards on first gen Montes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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