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Thread: Correct orientation for bumper endcap rubber trim

  1. 03-11-2024, 06:41 PM #1
    true968
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    Correct orientation for bumper endcap rubber trim

    Yes I know quite the detail but I want to get it right. Putting the bumper endcaps back on my 1970 and the rubber trim has a long side and a short side. I believe the long side is the outside or visible side but I would like confirmation. Also, are 1/8 aluminum pop rivets the way to go or is the factory version the metric equivalent or something else. Insight is appreciated. Thanks, Tom
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  2. 03-12-2024, 04:07 AM #2
    Rick Cabell
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    1/8” rivets are correct. I put long side visible.
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  3. 03-12-2024, 04:08 AM #3
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    Short side is visible. Pop rivets are okay.
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  4. 03-12-2024, 04:48 AM #4
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    Thanks Ed ! I guess I have been doing it wrong…
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  5. 03-12-2024, 03:05 PM #5
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    The untouched ones I've seen have been long side under the trim. I assumed it was to have more material under the trim so as to have more material for a better grip. So that's what I've always done. As usual maybe someone can show a confirmed untouched car.
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