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There was no rubber on the brackets but there is suppose to be. Question is where does it go on the braket?? ...since front filler pan has two rubber pads on it, or the big one pictured below go on rear?

One more question: do you find its easier to put grille in first, or last after the splash/filler pan?

Thanks

The bumper in the picture goes on to the rear bracket. It prevents the bracket going thru the SIDE of the fender from cntacting the fender sheetmetal.

I always found it easier to mount the splash pan first, but don't tighten the bolts securely. Then set the grille in place and secure it with one screw into each fender. Then fasten the bolts that go through the splash pan into the bottom of the hood latch assembly. If the holes aren't lining up use a probe or ice pick to wiggle things around until they do. Now, all the rest of the holes should be in line to take the screws/bolts needed.

Alvin, attached is a photo of what I did with those rubber bumpers. I assumed they kept the metal bracket from traveling too high by "bumping" the trunk floor. Also, contact Andy on how we installed his front grille. I can't remember which order we used but it did work out WITHOUT any scratches or lost fingers. Definitely a two person job.

Thanks guys, its nice to have a little insight before we get into things......but I must ask, does the rubber bumper fit inside the hole that the bracket goes through?
The reason I'm asking is I have new quarter panels and I still need to cut the holes for the brackets and just wonder if the rubber pieces fits in the hole.... or just inside the hole.

....thanks again. It'll come clearer as I work on it. (At my age I sometimes I wish I had just stayed with trucks and panels, but noooo, just had to jump on "one more" LOL

No, it slides over the bracket. The other reason for the bumper is it protects th sheet mrtal from direct contact of the sheet metal when a bumper jack is used and the brackets flex,