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Location: Walla Walla, WA | I recently removed almost 200 lbs. from the rear bumper of #862 and am looking for the hoop-style bumper mounts as seen in this picture:
http://www.fmcowners.com/mbbs22/photos/show-album.asp?albumid=165&p...
It might be more economical to just have them fabricated locally, but thought I'd check to see if anyone had an extra set and what they'd sell / ship for.
Thank you,
Mike Hood, #862
Walla Walla, WA |
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Location: Cottage Grove, OR | In the picture are the mounts for the front bumper as you know. The very early coaches had shock mounted bumpers both front and rear. However, at some point there was a demand for the ability to tow something (car or trailer or ?) and so a retrofit hitch Service Bulletin was issued instructing how to do it as the bumper could not handle a hitch of any type. Either due to that or just "because" the bumper mounts were changed to what you have now.
I suspect, but don't know, that the heavy rear bumper mounting system was designed to be able to support a hitch to pull a trailer or car. Mine had one welded to the bumper support. That support is strong enough to pull a trailer and is attached securely to the ends of the frame members. I have pulled both a car and trailer at different times so I will retain the heavy, but strong rear bumper system. It also provides additional protection to the engine compartment should I get rear ended at some point. |
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Location: Walla Walla, WA | Hi Stephen,
It may not be an "original" configuration but that picture is actually of the rear bumper on #724 which also has a stinger type hitch added for towing. It's different from the front in that what's pictured is a single piece of steel bent to form a complete loop attaching to both sides of the frame rail. The front (at least on mine) have a similar look but are two separate pieces that attach between ears welded to the frame. I'll try to get better pictures posted.
Thanks for the info. I didn't know about the shock mounted bumpers. |
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Location: Scottsdale, Aridzona | When all else fails . . . read the Instructions/Diagram - http://www.fmcmotorcoach.com/files/Parts_manual/1_Frame_Assembly.pd...
Bump ON ! Lou #120 |
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Location: Ignacio Colorado | If anyone needs replacement shock (spring) type bumper mount cartridges, I have a couple boxes of new ones.
Bill |
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