MGB resto Part 15 - Restoring the RUBBER BUMPER

I show you how I went about restoring the front rubber bumper from my 1974 MGB GT.

[@Mickyrst43]

Regarding leaving the Imperial tools up at the shed......get yourself a tool-board,you know it makes sense!! LOL Anyway, another very good video,can see the level of filming and on-screen chat is getting more professional as the months pass.

[@Endfloat]

I have honestly thought of it, cause I'll be the only one using them! I'll just make sure to keep Ashley away from my garage! 😁 I'm glad you've noticed the production quality. I've been doing a lot of reading and watching videos about video production so it must be working!

[@ericlawson1362]

I am beginning to restore my MIDGET numbers tomorrow and boy am I lucky to have come across your video. Wonderful tutorial, thank you so much for helping the DIY mechanic.

[@ceased2care]

I'm a fan of the rubber bumper MGBs, they represent a specific time from the mid 70s to the early 80s, a stylish time in the UK. It's the interiors that let them down. Even a TR7 interior is better

[@MGB-learning]

I like the Rubber bumpers too. They keep your car safe compared to the chrome version. I wet sanded my rubber part to make the smooth and nice again. Great progress.

[@Endfloat]

Thanks! Yeah I'll be wet sanding mine when it comes to installing it, but that's a long way down the line, so there's no point doing it now. And you're right, they're much sturdier than the chrome.

[@MGB-learning]

@@Endfloat There is a dvd set called an MG is born. It will help you quite a bit. Here is a link to the KZbin there are many to watch. Hope this helps. kzbin.info/www/bejne/epLOlHqAgseHrtk

[@scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain]

Top Job on the bumper a really entertaining and informative video, have to say I prefer the Rubber Bumper MGB's.

[@Endfloat]

Thanks! Yeah, the rubber bumpers are really coming into fashion!

[@ronanmc2112]

If you’re looking for imperial bolts etc you could try farm shops/agricultural suppliers. A lot of old Masseys etc still working farms so these place carry this stuff

[@Endfloat]

That's actually where I ended up picking up some Imperial bolts in fact! Cheers!

[@the_realJP_]

Ribbed for your pleasure 😂

[@TX200AA]

I have used that type of rivet gun in the past, but as I now prefer stainless or monel rivets I now use a long arm riveter, which makes life much easier.

[@Endfloat]

I think it's time I invest in a new rivet gun actually.

[@hawkmoon560]

Hi Ross, did you every strip and overhaul your MGB's rear rubber bumper in the same fashion or are you planning to do so in the near future? Cheers

[@Endfloat]

Haven't done it yet, no, but I will be doing it. I can't imagine it being much different to the front to be honest.

[@martinnorth2680]

Excellent video

[@richardedwards7332]

LIKE THE WAY YOU EXPLAIN WHATS GOING ON. GREAT VIDEO'

[@Endfloat]

Glad you liked it!

[@kellycollins5442]

Looks great!!!

[@nfexec1312]

I really enjoyed your garage-based rubber bumper resto! And you're right.... Vice Grip Garage (Dereck) is the BEST. But you did good! A guy has to do what he can do!

[@sollywelch]

Whats the 2 part paint opoxy you used after the bilt chamber 80?

[@Endfloat]

It's just a standard 2 pack epoxy that's available from any car paint suppliers. It's nothing special.

[@sollywelch]

@@Endfloat great, thank you. Do you think something like hammerite would be suitable or would you recommend a 2 part?

[@michaelreynolds4816]

I too like the rubber bumpers.

[@Endfloat]

Both have their charms. That said, the weight of the rubber bumpers is incredible!

[@mwludlow]

Great video! Can you tell us what type of black paint you are using… I read different opinions on how to coat chassis parts… is the two pack epoxy hazardous? What type is it?

[@Endfloat]

I'd have to get the full details on the type of 2 pack epoxy paint I'm using, but yes it is hazardous stuff and you need to be reasonably careful when using it. What I'll do is, in the next video in which I'm using it, I'll show the products I use and talk about them. It's very effective, hard wearing stuff.

[@donalddarou3091]

Hello Ross never thought about doing my rubber bumpers so thoroughly but will now just a word of caution when using grinder with cut off wheels you should have safety glasses and face shield I had one cut off wheel shatter on me it went right through the door card and dented the metal behind glad it wasn’t my face take care and keep up the good work

[@Endfloat]

Yes, I take on board what you're saying. I am trying to be more conscious of using the right PPE.

[@donalddarou3091]

I might drill and tap the ri it holes and use cap screws just to experiment and waste time in my workshop lol

[@Endfloat]

I don't think the metal would be thick enough to get a decent thread into. You could use rivnuts though!

[@christaylor3403]

Great job on the metalwork. Black boot polish is the best for the bumpers, brush on and buff off

[@Endfloat]

Thanks! Yeah I've actually heard that before about the boot polish! I'm not going to bother doing anything with it until I'm installing the bumper though, and that's a long way down the line!

[@davyp7107]

Is that you on the drums lol. A wee video from start to finish of how to actually drill out a broken bolt and re tap it would be good.

[@Endfloat]

No that's not me. It's just some stock music I got from KZbin. There's a library available to content creators. As for how to drill out a bolt, there'll be people out there far better at doing that than I am! It's not something I'd consider myself skilled at.

[@davyp7107]

Cheers m8

[@ShaunMurray63]

Nice bit of work there on the bumper it looks great.

[@Endfloat]

Thanks very much!

[@jbclassics]

A lot of work going into that bumper should last for years. One thing though, I hope you don't regret pouring oil into it when you come to paint it. Hope you manage to paint it OK, the oil just keeps seeping out and effects how the paint sticks. It might be worth considering waiting until you have painted it next time. I hope it's ok

[@Endfloat]

I painted the bumper parts in this video. They came out fine actually, although I was concerned about that.

[@jbclassics]

@@Endfloat I know I realised that later. I watched the video in two parts. Putting the cart before the horse again lol. It looked great when finished, worth all the trouble.

[@Endfloat]

@@jbclassics thanks! Yeah I was pleased with the end result. It should look the part when I get it back on the car..

[@timsiggs7993]

Good solid job, great improvement.

[@Endfloat]

Thanks!

[@David-wy9jl]

Agreed, rubber bumper GT's look great

[@Endfloat]

Yeah, on that, I actually do think that roadsters look better with the chrome bumpers and GTs with the rubber bumpers.

[@steveberry1331]

Top Job . . . . Fantastic Transformation!

[@Endfloat]

Thanks very much!

[@markwalsh8411]

Acid dip and galvanised

[@Endfloat]

It would make a nice job of it but it would be too expensive for me.

[@rpfree]

RUST CONVERTER!!!

[@Endfloat]

The Hydrate 80 that I used is rust converter.