Cheap Drifter bumper fix..

Sublimewind · Post by **Sublimewind** » Sat Sep 11, 2010 3:56 am

Front bumper got ripped out backing over a snowbank (Wasn't me, was my Granny (RIP)) Ever since, the corners wouldn't hold.. been flapping around and well, I decided it was time to do something... Problem, no money... With the fenders shot anyway, I decided to go a little low budget and "drifter" with my fix.. You can see in the pic above, the gap between the plastic over-fender and the metal, that's what I shot for... You can see were the screw in the bumper would often make contact with the metal of the fender.. Zip Zip Clip (with flush cutters please)

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Sat Sep 11, 2010 5:33 am

The Ziptie Avenger strikes again!!!

Sublimewind · Post by **Sublimewind** » Sat Sep 11, 2010 5:38 am

!!!!!!!!!!!!

keithvibe · Post by **keithvibe** » Sat Sep 11, 2010 5:39 am

why not just put a zip tie threw the bolt hole on the bumper and the bolt hole on the fender behind everything so it's not seen?

ou.grizzly · Post by **ou.grizzly** » Sat Sep 11, 2010 5:54 am

The fender is shot? There was no way you could of used some washers, bolts, and nuts instead of that screw to reattach the bumper?

DressedInBlack · Post by **DressedInBlack** » Sat Sep 11, 2010 6:01 am

now we all know where the treasure is buried.

06pvibe · Post by **06pvibe** » Sat Sep 11, 2010 6:03 am

Even a hammer and dolly might have flattened the metal so the captured nut (plastic) might have been refit in. There had to be some way besides punching holes in the bumper cover and fender.That's pretty drastic, if you'd ask me.

djkeev · Post by **djkeev** » Sat Sep 11, 2010 7:07 am

Ewww!!A fender washer (big washer, small hole) a bolt and nut would have fixed that puppy up like new! (Bend the washer at a 90 degree right by the hole and then install, probably one on top as well as one on the bottom) Now you've made 2 holes that WILL rust this winter and it looks like crap to boot!!!Sorry, calls them as I's sees them. Your auto repair grade for this repair........ D- ........ I only passed you because it worked!I guess you are the "artist" and now I'm the "critic' ? Seems like on this go around the artist needs the education!Let me add, those sharp edged holes you drilled WILL abrade that zip tie until they are cut in two and the piece drops off yet again. Also MOST zip ties are NOT protected from ultra violet rays and degrade rather quickly when exposed to sun.Dave

midnighthunder89 · Post by **midnighthunder89** » Sat Sep 11, 2010 7:57 am

I have seen the zip-tie solution many times http://www.driftworks.com/foru....html

scherry2 · Post by **scherry2** » Sat Sep 11, 2010 11:05 am

there is probably 10 other ways to fix what was wrong for under 5 bucks. now it has the start of that Frankenstein look like the ones from the above link.

ou.grizzly · Post by **ou.grizzly** » Sat Sep 11, 2010 11:14 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OveJ8AsJ8Lo

zionzr2 · Post by **zionzr2** » Sat Sep 11, 2010 9:43 pm

I thought this was going to be a mighty mend it commercial

Sublimewind · Post by **Sublimewind** » Sun Sep 12, 2010 12:26 am

Was going to title the thread "EXTREME Drifter bumper fix" but didn't want to get TOO Fast and Furious with ya old farts... lol..

ou.grizzly · Post by **ou.grizzly** » Sun Sep 12, 2010 12:27 am

Quote, originally posted by Sublimewind Â»Was going to title the thread "EXTREME Drifter bumper fix" but didn't want to get TOO Fast and Furious with ya old farts... lol.. And you have 8 yrs on me!

06pvibe · Post by **06pvibe** » Sun Sep 12, 2010 4:28 am

Quote, originally posted by Sublimewind Â»Was going to title the thread "EXTREME Drifter bumper fix" but didn't want to get TOO Fast and Furious with ya old farts... lol.. HEY!!! I resemble that remark... but I do know about the Fast and the Furious.

ramenboy... · Post by **ramenboy...** » Sun Sep 12, 2010 8:59 am

sublime totally mcguyvered that fender!suweet job!!!

Sublimewind · Post by **Sublimewind** » Tue Sep 14, 2010 1:39 am

Quote, originally posted by ou.grizzly Â»And you have 8 yrs on me! I know right, hows it feel to be an old fart.. lol.. Quote, originally posted by 06pvibe Â»HEY!!! I resemble that remark... but I do know about the Fast and the Furious. You may resemble that remark, but it's all in your head.. lol.. thanks for not bein offended.. lol..

leemur · Post by **leemur** » Sun Oct 03, 2010 4:29 am

First did that with the nose of my 78 Formula Firebird, Yellow one. It was 1989

mistertwo · Post by **mistertwo** » Sun Oct 03, 2010 5:26 am

Quote, originally posted by leemur Â»First did that with the nose of my 78 Formula Firebird, Yellow one. It was 1989 I was 3... LOLnot trying to make you feel old.. hahaha

Cheap Drifter bumper fix..

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