Bumper Question

[tii bimmer]

I am in the process of restoring a 72 tii (hemorrhaging money), and I am struggling with getting the front bumper replaced.

My original bumper brackets are slightly bent and aI am wondering what brackets are compatible. I saw a pair of early brackets that look different than mine and wander if they will work. Also, will the 73 brackets work? Any fit problems?

[bluedevils]

73 brackets will work but will push the bumper away from the nose compared to 72 brackets. The set on sale will work fine. But looking at your brackets, I think they can be refinished, don't seem bad to me.

[02Les]

I too think you could straighten yours.

You can still buy the '72 type new, but now at a staggering $50 each.

2 years ago I bought a new pair and they were around $22 each.

[eurotrash]

Shorten the '73s for the added security..?

[tii bimmer]

Since both of mine are bent, I'm not quite sure what position they should be in.

Are they easy to bend? I thought that was spring steel.

[Napes]

That's what BFHs are for, among other things.

Bob Napier

[Guest Anonymous]

I too think you could straighten yours.

You can still buy the '72 type new, but now at a staggering $50 each.

2 years ago I bought a new pair and they were around $22 each.

51115670106

51115670107

price is about 14.00 bucks each.

these are the European front bumper brackets similar to the 72's but with a twist.

[bluedevils]

I too think you could straighten yours.

You can still buy the '72 type new, but now at a staggering $50 each.

2 years ago I bought a new pair and they were around $22 each.

51115670106

51115670107

price is about 14.00 bucks each.

these are the European front bumper brackets similar to the 72's but with a twist.

Armond;where did you get 14 bucks quote, parts.com? If they are coming from Europe, add 15-20% mark up. They are more like 25 bucks each.

[Guest Anonymous]

I too think you could straighten yours.

You can still buy the '72 type new, but now at a staggering $50 each.

2 years ago I bought a new pair and they were around $22 each.

51115670106

51115670107

price is about 14.00 bucks each.

these are the European front bumper brackets similar to the 72's but with a twist.

Armond;where did you get 14 bucks quote, parts.com? If they are coming from Europe, add 15-20% mark up. They are more like 25 bucks each.

sorry the (107 right side $18 is more than the (106) left side $14.00. Got it from my local dealer a while ago.

[tii bimmer]

Armond,

I found these parts at DDM for even less. $13.26 and $16.90 (not sure why they different prices).

Are these the same as my 72 brackets? I can't tell by the diagram if they have the extra twist in the bend. Do you know?

Thanks,

[02Les]

I too think you could straighten yours.

You can still buy the '72 type new, but now at a staggering $50 each.

2 years ago I bought a new pair and they were around $22 each.

51115670106

51115670107

price is about 14.00 bucks each.

these are the European front bumper brackets similar to the 72's but with a twist.

Oops. I looked at the USA 73tii brackets by mistake.

Yep, $14 each at getBMWparts.

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocator/index.cfm?action=searchCatalogOEM&siteid=214672&makeid1=3

[bluedevils]

Armond,

I found these parts at DDM for even less. $13.26 and $16.90 (not sure why they different prices).

Are these the same as my 72 brackets? I can't tell by the diagram if they have the extra twist in the bend. Do you know?

Thanks,

DDM? what is it?

[tii bimmer]

http://www.ddmtuning.com/Products/51115670106.BASEH5110D

[John_in_VA]

Rather than save a few bucks I, personally, would avoid them. Search their reputation on the various E36 & E46 forums.

[Tommy]

They are some sort of spring steel and not easy to straighten. Also the shape is difficult especially if you don't have a pattern to follow.

Tommy