Mystery Part (Page 1/2)
KennyG FEB 15, 11:16 AM
My 88 notchback restoration is moving ahead after unforeseen delays. De-rusted, suspension and brakes rebuilt, engine back in and running. However, I've got a couple of leftover parts, probably associated with the bumpers, that I can't remember where they came from. I took hundreds of pictures and should have taken thousands because these don't seem to be in any of them. I can't find anything in the service manual that looks like them. Can anyone identify exactly where these should go?

Craig71188 FEB 15, 11:43 AM
Supports that bolt to the front or rear bumper beams and used for energy absorption and to support the bumper covers. I will have to leave it to someone else to give specific locations for each!
skywurz FEB 15, 01:41 PM
Rear bumper they bolt under near the plastic shield i think. part #12

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KennyG FEB 15, 02:53 PM
No, part No. 12 is shaped differently. I already have those reinstalled. They have to be associated with the bumpers but I can't find a spot for them.
Kitskaboodle FEB 15, 11:08 PM
Those are the front bumper supports for a later 87-88 coupe or Formula. These are mine. (see pics) They came off an 87 4 cylinder coupe. I’m about to start on my next project, nose surgery!
Funny, I was just looking at these in the garage tonight as I was thinking that I need to get off my ars and get started on this project!
Kit
Kitskaboodle FEB 15, 11:11 PM
I went through the FSM but I couldn’t find any pics showing these supports. What I did find was a pic of a bumper pad car. (not the same of course)
Hope this helps, Kit
Kitskaboodle FEB 15, 11:16 PM
Those are the front bumper supports for a later 87-88 coupe or Formula. These are mine. (see pics) They came off an 87 4 cylinder coupe. I’m about to start on my next project, nose surgery!
Funny, I was just looking at these in the garage tonight as I was thinking that I need to get off my ars and get started on this project!
Kit
KennyG FEB 15, 11:28 PM
It helps to know they go on the front, but I haven't been able to determine how they bolt on. I guess I will continue to see if I figure out how they bolt on. I'm kicking myself for not taking one more picture. It must have been obvious when I took them off two years ago.
fierosound FEB 16, 03:19 PM
Not sure if those are the tow blocks?

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Patrick FEB 16, 03:44 PM
Ah ha... I found the article that I had sort of remembered from years ago!

What are the two "blocks" of material under GT nose?

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