I need a bumper measurement - unusual issue

[Starliner]

 have a big favor to ask.

A lady tore my front bumper foo the other day.
Now the holes don't line up.

Fortunately, the previous owner only secured it with 2 bolts and no washers, so it tore off like paper.

Some minor damage to both fender corners, but they fit in with the unintended theme of a rough rider.

The favor, would someone please measure bolt center to center for me. I'm not sure if I need to spread the frame mounts or the bumper.

Thanks,
Joe

[mat in tn]

being that the frame holes are slightly oversized for adjustment and the reason heavy washers. the measurement should be 37.5"- 38".

[Starliner]

Thanks a bunch.
Now i know what I need to tweak.
I appreciate you taking the time.

Joe

[ArdWrknTrk]

Gary has the body builders handbook up on the site.
It has pretty much any critical dimensions you might need.

https://www.garysgaragemahal.com/1985-body-builders.html

[Starliner]

I am not surprised that it is in the library. Sometimes I need help with navigation, but I definitely haven't checked that section out, YET.

Anyway, the bumper is lined up to military specs, thanks to a sledge hammer, a come-a-long, and a bashed forearm.

It's not pretty, but neither am I.

Thanks guys for the spec.

Joe

[ArdWrknTrk]

"Good enough for the Government!"

You and I are of the same school of body work.  
I've literally welded a chain to my bumper in order to pull it straight(er)

The book is a great help to someone looking for accurate dimensions, wether to build a flatbed or an amazing scale model, like Tobias.

[viven44]

Yes great work here!!

If only I had Joe's conviction, I could have potentially used a come along and saved my parts truck. (The frame on it was bent bad enough to jam the door on the other side though)