body and interior Front Bumper Bracket

[Half Moon tii]

I assume the front bumper brackets should be the same? The front was damaged, but when I took the car apart last year, I did not look too closely. I am going to have them powder coated and noticed the discrepancy.

Thank you

[John_in_VA]

Yes - should be mirror images.

[Mike Self]

Both the 68-72 and the 73 front brackets are mirror images of each other.  In your picture, one is bent--not uncommon on the early brackets, as they're pretty flimsy.  Determine which one is unbent, the straighten the other.  You might need a torch (acyletene or if you're lucky, propane) to get it straight without stressing the metal.  

 

mike

[02Les]

I checked recently for the bars/brackets for my Touring. Max's website had them for like $20 each.

Considering the price, I would get a new pair. I have several "used" sets and they are all shapes - different.

[nbcbird]

The brackets don't look like familiar to me--they both could be bent.  I would check with someone who has an unmolested version.

Edited December 16, 2013 by nbcbird

[esty]

left is an ok bracket...right, not so much

[Half Moon tii]

Thank you, look what I brought home on Saturday