Return to the BUILD

“Now you can assemble the bumper with its two protective overriders, as well as the front license plate.”

Contents

Parts

• 05A – Front Bumper
• 05B – Front License Plate
• 05C – Left Bumper Overrider
• 05D – Right Bumper Overrider
• 05E – Left Support
• 05F – Right Support
• 6 x HP Screws (+2 extra)
• 2 x MM Screws (+1 extra)

Materials: Everything in this phase is metal, except for the plastic Front Bumper and Front License Plate.

Build

The Front Bumper, Overriders, and License Plate

Step 01

Insert the Left Bumper Overrider (marked with a ‘L’) into the hole on the left side of the Front Bumper aligning the small pin (circled below).

The left side of the bumper is marked with an ‘L’ as well:

Secure these from behind the bumper with one (1) MM screw.

This is your friendly reminder to try using 3-in-One Oil on all screws going into metal:

Step 02

Repeat the previous step with the Right Bumper Overrider (marked with a ‘R’) and another one (1) MM screw:

Step 03

Insert the Left Support (marked with a ‘L’) behind the bumper so the longer end fits behind the Left Bumper Overrider, as shown:

Secure into place with two (2) HP screws:

Step 04

Repeat the previous step with the Right Support (marked with a ‘R’) on the opposite end and two (2) more  HP screws.

You may notice that the Right Support has a small curved tab underneath it:

Step 05

The License Plate is held to the Front Bumper with two (2) HP screws.

Be sure the lettering on the License Plate is right side up, as shown:

Thoughts

This chrome is wonderful and hard to photograph without my reflection! Safely store all of these parts until we need them again in Phase 56.

Next Up

Phase 06 – Engine: Crankcase, Oil Filter, Oil Radiator Cover/Tank/Pipe