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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Originality => Topic started by: nuch_ss396 on February 20, 2008, 01:16:00 AM

Title: Original "Endura" bumper brackets & mounting hardware
Post by: nuch_ss396 on February 20, 2008, 01:16:00 AM
Hi all!

I'm working on a '69 Camaro project and I need the original mounting brackets & hardware for the "Endura" bumper.  I know repro's are available, but I only want original
components.  Here is an image I found of an orignal outer bracket ( assembled ) to the bumper.  I'd like to see these components separated so I can see exactly what
real ones look like.  The socket head cap screw used to attach the bracket to the bumper is also critical.

(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg15/nuch_ss396/e9bc_1.jpg)

Can anyone post one or more images of the original outer bracket(s), bushings, bolts?  Also, I'd like to see what the original bolts looked like that attached
the inner brackets to the bumper as well.

Finding this stuff (correct) is like hens teeth.

Steve
Title: Re: Original "Endura" bumper brackets & mounting hardware
Post by: william on February 20, 2008, 06:05:39 PM
I would be content to let sleeping dogs lie. Blast and paint as is. Lean on that screw and either it will break or the sleeve in the steel liner of the bumper will break.

If you must, try loosening the screw with very light force.
Title: Re: Original "Endura" bumper brackets & mounting hardware
Post by: nuch_ss396 on February 21, 2008, 01:39:14 AM
William,

Thanks for responding.  Please allow me to clarify:  I own a pristine Endura bumper, but it does not have any of the attaching hardware. 
The image I posted is of one I found online.  I don't own it, just merely posted an image to clarify my point.  My main problem is that I
can't seem to find what the original bracketry & mounting hardware looked like.

Steve
Title: Re: Original "Endura" bumper brackets & mounting hardware
Post by: smith69z on February 21, 2008, 01:20:45 PM
I'll get pics out tonight of an original set that came on my car.
Title: Re: Original "Endura" bumper brackets & mounting hardware
Post by: nuch_ss396 on February 21, 2008, 01:41:53 PM
Great - thanks!
Title: Re: Original "Endura" bumper brackets & mounting hardware
Post by: 1968RSZ28 on February 22, 2008, 10:36:52 PM
Steve -

Here's a couple of endura bumper bracket photos I came across...

Paul
Title: Re: Original "Endura" bumper brackets & mounting hardware
Post by: hihorse on February 24, 2008, 12:14:27 PM
Here is an original set I took off personally from a X44 car dated 12C, sorry don't have the bolts
http://www.camaros.net/classifieds/showproduct.php?product=24364&cat=8 (http://www.camaros.net/classifieds/showproduct.php?product=24364&cat=8)
Title: Re: Original "Endura" bumper brackets & mounting hardware
Post by: nuch_ss396 on February 24, 2008, 05:06:50 PM
hihorse,

Your brackets are the inners - I'm looking for the outers at this point.  But I will consider them ;D

Steve
Title: Re: Original "Endura" bumper brackets & mounting hardware
Post by: asm69 on February 25, 2008, 02:16:01 AM
I took pictures of my original Endura bumper brackets. These brackets are mounted to the frame extension.
I'm not sure if this is what your looking for if you need the pictures of the other brackets let me know.

1969 z28 body build date 10D (October of 1968) LOS plant.

asm69
Title: Re: Original "Endura" bumper brackets & mounting hardware
Post by: asm69 on February 25, 2008, 02:23:46 AM
Passenger side brackets.

1969 z28 body build date 10D (October of 1968) LOS plant.

asm69

Title: Re: Original "Endura" bumper brackets & mounting hardware
Post by: nuch_ss396 on February 25, 2008, 12:49:18 PM
Thanks asm69 ! 

Yes - I'd love to see the same type of images for the outer brackets too.  Those are the ones I'm trying to locate cirrently.  If you can manage to separate the
original internal hex head bolt that holds the outer bracket to the bumper, that would be fantastic.

Thanks,
Steve
Title: Re: Original "Endura" bumper brackets & mounting hardware
Post by: Ed Ernst on February 26, 2008, 05:32:14 AM
Is this what you are looking for?
Title: Re: Original "Endura" bumper brackets & mounting hardware
Post by: nuch_ss396 on February 29, 2008, 11:42:10 PM
Ed!

You're the man!!  That's exactly what I wanted to see.

OK - how much for them? seroiusly!!!

Nuch
Title: Re: Original "Endura" bumper brackets & mounting hardware
Post by: Ed Ernst on March 01, 2008, 07:35:22 AM
Glad the pics helped.  The brackets belong to a friend and are part of the full set he has, so are nfs.  I do see these on Ebay from time to time.
Title: Re: Original "Endura" bumper brackets & mounting hardware
Post by: 1968RSZ28 on May 18, 2008, 05:59:25 PM
Hi all!

I'm working on a '69 Camaro project and I need the original mounting brackets & hardware for the "Endura" bumper.  I know repro's are available, but I only want original
components.  Finding this stuff (correct) is like hens teeth.

Steve

Hi Steve -

I don't know if you're still looking, but here's a complete set on Ebay up for grabs...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1969-Camaro-Endura-Bumper-Bracket-Set-Original-GM_W0QQitemZ230253650109QQihZ013QQcategoryZ33640QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Paul
Title: Re: Original "Endura" bumper brackets & mounting hardware
Post by: 1968RSZ28 on May 28, 2008, 03:29:54 AM
Hi all!

I'm working on a '69 Camaro project and I need the original mounting brackets & hardware for the "Endura" bumper.  I know repro's are available, but I only want original
components.  Finding this stuff (correct) is like hens teeth.

Steve

Hi Steve -

I don't know if you're still looking, but here's a complete set on Ebay up for grabs...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1969-Camaro-Endura-Bumper-Bracket-Set-Original-GM_W0QQitemZ230253650109QQihZ013QQcategoryZ33640QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Paul


Steve -  I see you got them!!     :)

Paul
Title: Re: Original "Endura" bumper brackets & mounting hardware
Post by: nuch_ss396 on June 01, 2008, 05:48:20 PM
Yes Paul !  It's been quite a challenge finding all the correct, original stuff.  This search is done.  Thanks for the heads-up on that one. ;D

Just a few more......  Original six (6) 6-lug converter bolts for my CX THM400 and original 8 screws
used to mount the flapper valve frame in the ZL/2 hood..... ;D

Nuch
Title: Re: Original "Endura" bumper brackets & mounting hardware
Post by: 1968RSZ28 on June 01, 2008, 06:57:23 PM
Yes Paul !  It's been quite a challenge finding all the correct, original stuff.  This search is done.  Thanks for the heads-up on that one. ;D

No problem, glad to help out!     :)

Just a few more......  Original six (6) 6-lug converter bolts for my CX THM400 and original 8 screws
used to mount the flapper valve frame in the ZL/2 hood..... ;D

I'll keep my eyes peeled for those fastners too!     ;)

Paul