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Old 05-21-2013, 10:55 PM   #41 (permalink)
mikeyjd
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Next, on to the new non-drilling-the-car attachment method. A crummy shot of the DIY bracket. It's made from flattened copper pipe, stainless nut, bolt & washers:




I made 6 of those special brackets in total, 3 per side. Once tightened, they're well clamped down and very solid.

The other two brackets per side attach to the lip of the plastic bumper, so I just made simple 90 degree bends in the copper pipe, drilled & bolted them on:

I made my own metrompg brackets today for my rear festiva wheel skirts using a piece of 3/8 galvanized i had Pro design bud!

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