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rear fiberglas install (1/4)
 12/18/18 7:54am
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1975 L48 Stingray 1992 LT1


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So I have been  searching the internet for all possible scenarios to install fiberglass bumper and it says to remove tail light supports and center support as they are not needed, any thoughts on this



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Re: rear fiberglas install (2/4)
 12/18/18 11:08pm
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#1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/ Am-Fm/map light National/Regional/Chapter NCRS "Top Flight" #2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto Member: NCRS, NCRS Texas, Corvette Legends of Texas


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Depends on the cover you buy. Chances are, for the '75, the cover will hold the rear lights directly to the cover, so no supports will be needed. 
As far as the "center support", I'm guessing you're referring to either the actual bumper, or the flexible honeycomb thingy. The honeycomb thingy will need to be removed, from what I remember, for the new cover to fit properly. 


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Re: rear fiberglas install (3/4)
 12/18/18 11:08pm
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1973 L82 4 Speed Coupe - Very original, well documented driver/survivor. 2016 Bend Regional NCRS Top Flight.


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Cindy, I installed a FG rear bumper for a friend several years ago and you are correct, the tail light mounts and center reinforcement are not required. The new FG rear bumpers are sustaintial enough to hold the lights and the Corvette letters in place. The reinforcements were needed for the original urethane bumpers that were somewhat flexible. I recommend a few trial fits of the bumper to make sure everything on the backside clears. You may need to do some sanding and fitting if you want it to be perfectly flush to the body. The only problem I had was the license plate light, a little cutting and fitting was necessary to get it in there and clear the main bumper beam. Good luck, I hope this helps !!

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Re: rear fiberglas install (4/4)
 12/19/18 9:25am
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Cindy, My 75's, both/neither of them have a honeycomb support. Tail light supports, and the center support are all mine have. Not sure if the corner supports for the bumperettes can be removed for application or not. Depends on your choice of bumper. I have seen a couple refits with NOTHING under the bumper but the frame, as a Good fiberglass unit does not require any support except around the body.

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