Getting classic Mustang bumpers to fit takes patience and persistence along with a little know how. Stay at it - and you'll get it.
We admit it - bumpers baffle us. Original Ford bumpers installed on an original, never wrecked classic Mustang fit like a glove without shims or odd adjustment technique. Reproduction bumpers from all sources require a certain amount of finessing and patience to get them fitted just right. And, if your Mustang has ever been wrecked, it gets more complicated.
If you're struggling to get a bumper fitted right, you're not alone. Very few are easy to fit and most require shims or bracket tweaking. So be prepared.
If you must use shims, use them between the bumper and bracket. Avoid using them between the bracket and body. Keep fasteners loose, but snug, until perfect fit is achieved.
When you're installing the front bumper, don't forget end brackets. We see this a lot at car shows - classic Mustangs with missing bumper end brackets because they're pesky to install.
Rear bumpers call for a lot of patience - installing, checking fit, and removal to place shims as necessary. Shim placement involves bumper and bracket removal, then, bumper installation for a fit check. It tries your patience.
Always use Ford or quality reproduction bumper hardware for best results. Key BUMPER into your Mustang Monthly search engine for more details.