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Flex front bumper (1/8)
 4/14/09 10:27pm
ossw1
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Rocklin, CA - USA

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1970 T-Top350/350hp numbers matching 4 speed. It's a mess and 1970 Convertible 4 speed.


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I bought a used front bumper for my 81. One end seems to fit fine but the other looks to be about and inch short. Would the bumper shrink over time off the car?
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Flex front bumper (2/8)
 4/15/09 7:54am
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IF it is an original style, urethane cover, it will stretch to fit somewhat. It really depends on how dried out it is, as to how far you can tweek it without creating a new problem. The urethane covers were never a perfect fit from the factory to start with, so a little bit of mis-match is gonna be there in some areas.
Urethane covers will shrink over time, but prolly not that much. You'll need to try to "center" it to get the best fit on both ends, and you may wind up doing some bodywork on the body to get it perfect, if that's what you're looking for....

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Flex front bumper (3/8)
 4/15/09 11:36am
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If you need to do body work to make your bargain bumper fit, it might be time to consider a new Tru-Flex bumper.  They fit better, don't sag or shrink, and are cheaper than urethane.

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Flex front bumper (4/8)
 4/15/09 3:14pm
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I have flaws in both front and rear in my '81 that all showed up when I had it painted (too late to replace),  but after some of the bumpers I've seen, I was afraid to buy used even though they were said to be in good condition.

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Flex front bumper (5/8)
 4/15/09 6:22pm
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Oak Creek, WI - USA

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1981 Great White Shark. Red Interior, 350/190hp. PS, PB (SS), A/C CC, T-Tops, Going to remain as Stock as possible. Served three years in Active Duty Army, then Retired Air Force after 34 years! Badger State Vetts Car Club. 175,000 Original miles!!


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Fixed??
Dan


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Flex front bumper (6/8)
 4/15/09 6:24pm
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1981 Great White Shark. Red Interior, 350/190hp. PS, PB (SS), A/C CC, T-Tops, Going to remain as Stock as possible. Served three years in Active Duty Army, then Retired Air Force after 34 years! Badger State Vetts Car Club. 175,000 Original miles!!


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Did you get the info I sent you??  Was it helpful?
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Flex front bumper (7/8)
 4/15/09 11:03pm
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Rocklin, CA - USA

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1970 T-Top350/350hp numbers matching 4 speed. It's a mess and 1970 Convertible 4 speed.


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Hey Dan thanks I did get the info. I will get you the pic's soon. That bargain bumper came with the impact bar and the honeycomb for a $100.00 that was a price I could not pass up. If Jimmy and I can not get it to look good then the flex will be the next option. In to days economic times the cheap rout must be the first option.
Flex front bumper (8/8)
 4/15/09 11:12pm
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1981 Great White Shark. Red Interior, 350/190hp. PS, PB (SS), A/C CC, T-Tops, Going to remain as Stock as possible. Served three years in Active Duty Army, then Retired Air Force after 34 years! Badger State Vetts Car Club. 175,000 Original miles!!


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Price was right!  Want more 81 Info?


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