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Old Dec 10, 2013 | 09:57 AM
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Finally got around to removing front bumper support.
Do you just fab up some kind of brace to bolt the bottom of the nose to.
Also need to mount the fog lights to that brace. They are the only lights I have up front. No headlights.
'99 Trans Am.

Going to try this before buying a aftermarket bumper support.
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Old Dec 10, 2013 | 10:16 AM
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You can get by with a piece of aluminium angle. If you use a narrow angle material you will need to add a piece of plate to extend the fog light mounts.
I had 2" X 2" 3/16" thick angle, drilled full of holes, with fog light tabs TIG welded in place. Gave it to a local kid when I made it into a legal NHRA SS car.
Have to have the factory steel bumper in place now.
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Old Dec 10, 2013 | 11:02 AM
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Burkhart here. On sale right now i think? Fits good and has the fog light mounts.
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I used zip ties to the hood latch support on my flap. I might cut it off instead though.
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Old Dec 10, 2013 | 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by sweetbmxrider
I used zip ties to the hood latch support on my flap. I might cut it off instead though.
I'm lost on that one.
I'll look again when I get home.
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Old Dec 10, 2013 | 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by RENE'S RAGE
Finally got around to removing front bumper support.
Do you just fab up some kind of brace to bolt the bottom of the nose to.
Also need to mount the fog lights to that brace. They are the only lights I have up front. No headlights.
'99 Trans Am.

Going to try this before buying a aftermarket bumper support.
George I have a very lightweight fascia support that has the air flap and fog light mounts built in already, and you know I will give you a good deal.

Call me!
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Old Dec 10, 2013 | 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by ssvert99
George I have a very lightweight fascia support that has the air flap and fog light mounts built in already, and you know I will give you a good deal.

Call me!
I know, I know!!!
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Originally Posted by sweetbmxrider
I used zip ties to the hood latch support on my flap. I might cut it off instead though.
I see now.
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Old Dec 10, 2013 | 11:06 PM
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Midwest Chassis and Burkhart make front bumper supports, am happy with my midwest chassis support
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Midwest Chassis front and rear bumper supports on my car. Very quality pieces.
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Old Dec 11, 2013 | 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by RENE'S RAGE
I see now.
Yeah I chained a couple together and just used the center hole. There was good tension on the flap but still space between it and the radiator area for airflow.
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Old Dec 13, 2013 | 10:25 AM
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I tried using modified factory pieces but wound up not liking it and I also need the space for fans and cooler so now I have a Burkhart on mine...it freed up a lot of room and running only fogs on mine as well.
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Old Dec 13, 2013 | 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Outlaw666
I tried using modified factory pieces but wound up not liking it and I also need the space for fans and cooler so now I have a Burkhart on mine...it freed up a lot of room and running only fogs on mine as well.
Thank you. we have them 10% off right now.
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Old Dec 13, 2013 | 12:18 PM
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What we need is a carbon front bumper for these cars...would lose so much more weight than just swapping to a light weight bumper support. I need to talk my buddy in to that after we finish the dash
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Originally Posted by Jenson
What we need is a carbon front bumper for these cars...would lose so much more weight than just swapping to a light weight bumper support. I need to talk my buddy in to that after we finish the dash
Be pateint
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Old Dec 13, 2013 | 05:50 PM
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got midwest front and rear installed extremely fast and look and hold awesome im sold on midwest already ordering more ****
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Old Dec 13, 2013 | 08:23 PM
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There are a few good companies out there, but Eric is THE MAN when it comes to my car.
All MWC parts here!
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Old Dec 13, 2013 | 09:29 PM
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I just let mine flop in the wind and made some support brackets. But for Black Friday I call Eric up and order a bumper support received it quick. You know what to do!!
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Old Dec 14, 2013 | 07:58 PM
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Got it all figured out!
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Old Dec 16, 2013 | 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by ssvert99
Be pateint
Stepping up the game!! I assume the Camaro will be first though, I need a firebird one.
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