Sebring

Hello all,

II have a 76 B and am not thrilled about the rubber bumpers. I kow that Mossh has a kit for going to chrome. Have any of you put the sebring front and rear kits on? How much work is there. I would like to do something about the bumper now so I can paint them with the rest of the car. thanks again you all have been very helpful.

Mike

You can 1) just get a CB car and be done with it. or 2) paint the bumpers body color.

Of course I prefer the RB look (in the very small minority of owners that do)

I am putting the sebring valances on my GT (not a fan of the chrome bumpers). FInished the rear. Quite an undertaking to say the least..to get it right. I have seen a few installations that look so-so. But to get it looking right, takes a lot of time and skill. Haven't got to the front yet, but does not look like a walk in the park either. The look WILL be awesome. The rear does look great IMO.

Just depends on how much time and money you want to throw at it. Either kit (sebring or CB ) will require a paint job. Also, you WILL have to lower the car, otherwise it will look totally retarded IMO

Gary, I just know you've got pics of the new install!

I hear ya. I like the sebring look too.
However, I do like the RB.
Not fond of the chrome bumpers. If I had a chrome bumper B I'd probably remove them in favour of the sebring look.

Vive la difference, or something like that.

Bob

I kinda like the way some guys have flipped the RBs over and painted them body color.

I have the sebring rear valance sitting behind me, the project will start this weekend or next... I will keep you posted on how it goes.

Here are some nice details upon upgrading B's for Sebring look and some details how it was done:
http://www.upgrades4mgs.co.uk

Boy I actually really like that! I would love to more about this and see one in person. Very nice upgrade for a beat up bumper if that is what you have. Kind of a cross between CB and RB. Cool!

Thanks all,

I like what Jim did to the RB. different.

Ed let me know how your project goes. Good luck.

Mike

For the rubber B's to go Sebring ( I am looking into this myself ) the rear needs a filler piece similar to the chrome from the tail lights. Pretty much a curved piece of steel. I think Moss can get you just that part. For the front, again you need some CB conversion pieces, specifically the front signals, you have to fill the hole, then cut for a proper fit. There are also some pieces that need to be cut off the front where the RB attaches, so that you can fit the new chrome grille

I am in the process of finishing putting sebring valances on my GT. Mechanics of fastening and fitment are tricky. I used trim studs epoxyed to the inside for the rear one (the toughest of the two to attach in my opinion.) The front was easier but does require you to space out from body so panels align. I used, of all things, a construction product that is a poly trim board by Azek. It is about 3/4 thick and 4" wide. I cut a strip 1" wide with a jig saw. Then I heated the strip with a heat gun and bent it to match the front end shape. The tips as they curve around the fender diminish in thickness so I used a belt sander to match the curve. Drilled the holes. Bolted on the valance. It leaves a nice, smooth visible spacer that not only wont rust, but can accept paint.
Necessity is the mother of invention.

I've been wanting to do an installation guide to these pieces for years, but just havn't had time. I used some leverage on a friend of mine in Colorado a couple of months ago and got him to detail his installation which used piping to blend the fiberglass to steel. It looks really good and is an alternative for those not wanting to blend the pieces.

Personally, I prefer having them removable as they are prone to damage.

He still owes me photographs, but when I get them I'll put something together. Any input here would be appreciated and I'll give you credit.

The filler panel necessary to merge the rubber bumper lamp to the valence (or do the chrome bumper converision) is a Steelcraft part. Moss #457-980 (it's item 37 on the exterior body panel page). This is open on top and bottom, so a pair of flat plates need to be cut and MIG welded on to close the ends.

kelvin