FW: Spider US Bumpers

[Marty Wilson <martin.wilson@domain.elided>]

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Marty Wilson 
> Sent:	Tuesday, 4 January 2000 16:26
> To:	'alfa_digest@domain.elided'
> Subject:	Spider US Bumpers
> 
> Greetings from Australia,
> My ex USA 1976 Spider is nearly ready to go back on the road after a full
> bare metal restoration.
> I will have to put the old heavy bumpers back on to get it registered but
> will then remove them and either try to upgrade to early bumpers or put
> one of the local "Zender Style" kits on it.
> I seem to remember someone saying on the digest some time ago that you
> could modify the bumpers to bring them closer to the body so they don't
> stick out so much. Anyone know how to do this?. It looks like you could
> just remove the shock absorber style rams and then just bolt the bumpers,
> less rams, straight to the chassis as the mounting bolt holes look the
> same. Is this possible or isn't there enough room once you remove the
> rams.
> Any suggestions on how to improve the looks of these ugly bumpers would be
> appreciated.
> 
> Marty Wilson
> Newcastle Australia 

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