The rubber bumper facelift kit converts the 1500 Midget’s standard polyurethane bumper mouldings to a chrome-bumper-style front end, transforming the visual proportions of the car. The rubber-bumper design, introduced to meet North American impact regulations, raised the ride height and altered the Midget’s traditionally low-slung sports car profile, a change that many owners feel detracts from the car’s appearance.
Chrome-Bumper Aesthetic Conversion
The facelift kit restores the earlier chrome-bumper aesthetic while retaining all the mechanical advantages of the 1500 drivetrain, the Triumph engine, improved gearbox, and later suspension specification. The kit includes the necessary panels, chrome bumper components, brackets, and fixings for a complete conversion. The conversion is a popular modification that has been carried out on countless 1500 Midgets, and the parts are well-proven.
Rubber Bumper Facelift Kit Fitting
Fitting the kit requires removal of the original rubber bumpers and their armatures, modification of the front panel area to accept the chrome bumper mounting brackets, and installation of the chrome bumper blades, spring bars, and overriders. The original front indicators (which are housed within the rubber bumper moulding) must be replaced with separate wing-mounted or bumper-mounted units. The work is within the capability of a competent home mechanic with welding equipment, though professional fitting is available for those who prefer it.