Early M bumpers

[Russ T Bolt]

Just in case anyone is interested.

Many years ago whilst refurbishing our 1972 3000M I wanted to get some original chrome bumpers for it (someone had fitted later rubber ones), they were impossible to get hold of so I had some made using the original Triumph 2000 saloon (I think) front bumpers IIRC.

These were also very difficult to find so I bought all those available, 4.

2 were used to make replacement bumpers and the other 2 have been in my garage for the last 20 or so years.

After all that pre-amble, the main reason for the post is to find out If anybody would like these bumpers, they are free (although a donation to Help for Heroes would be nice if they have any value these days), but they would need to be collected from the Hampshire/Surrey/Berkshire area.

[plasticpig72]

H Russ,
i would very much like the Bumpers for my 1976 3000M which has none at the moment.
The problem is i live in Brittany France.
It's no problem for me to pay the post if you would consider posting them please.
My E-mail is <[e-mail]>
cheers
Alan

[tvrmk363]

I see on Fleabay there are chrome ones frequently, are those yours?

[anonymous-user]

Beware the ones on flea bay. They have been modified in design to suit the later cars, sad consequence is they don't fit the original early Ms without quite a bit of work to the body.

[plasticpig72]

An update,
i recieved the bumpers from Rust T Bolt with many thanks and i'm well pleased free of charge.
A friend is closing the ends with stainless and some welding .
Then i will see about chroming.
I will take some photos to show the result to everybody
Alan

[phillpot]

Chrome on stainless?

[anonymous-user]

Polished stainless



Don't look at the wheels.....they're in the process of being restored and will be shiny again !!

Edited by anonymous-user on Tuesday 30th May 13:02

[plasticpig72]

It's only the closing end plates that are in stainless. They are ex Triumph 2000 front Bumpers with middle section cut out.
With the closing plates made from stainless they have a good surface finish so reduce polishing man hours before rechroming.
Alan

[phillpot]

Apart from issues welding stainless to carbon (mild) steel, I presume the Triumph bumpers are not stainless, I understand the preparation process to differ slightly?


I could, and quite possibly am, completely wrong but I would speak to your plater first

[plasticpig72]

No problem for the welding with TIG. It depends what stainless you use and what wire mix.
I will visit the chroming place soon to see what they have to say for the polishing before rechroming. To see if i do some polishing or let them do all the work, depending on price.
Because of the stainless part them will need a Nickel or Copper strike in the process.
Alan

Edited by plasticpig72 on Tuesday 30th May 16:34

[plasticpig72]

Here they are just need a little polishing before rechroming

Alan

[anonymous-user]

They look like new

[Andrew Gray]

TVRMs said:

They look like new

It will be interesting to see what the finishing cost will be good quality Chroming is not exactly cheap
Andrew

[plasticpig72]

+1
the chroming will not be cheap but i hope cheaper than the Harrington prices. I think they will fit better also and no modification to the body.
Wait and see
Alan

[Andrew Gray]

plasticpig72 said:

+1
the chroming will not be cheap but i hope cheaper than the Harrington prices. I think they will fit better also and no modification to the body.
Wait and see
Alan

Make sure you have them test fitted before Chroming i would think about £400 to chrome
Andrew

[plasticpig72]

Just an update about the Bumpers and rechroming. I have left them for Chroming and will pick them up in one month.
The price is 408 Euros including tva which for me seems correct BUT i will see when i pick them up.
For sure with the "T" slot wheels already refurbished that will mean lots of bling bling.
Alan

[plasticpig72]

Here's the Bumpers just come back from chroming.
I need to fit them to the 3000M now.

Alan

[Astacus]

They certainly look very nice