Has anyone tried to remove the front and rear bumpers impact shocks and tighten up the spacing since most of the fillers are in poor shape? I'm looking looking to change the paint scheme on my '81 2 dr Diplomat. I'd like to loose the extension front and rear add a scoop to match the front hood contours and go from black with tan vinyl roof, interior and gold pinstripe to black with gunmetal or charcoal. The rear overhang in not as prominent as the front but I think they both have to go.