Home page
  Home Page   Contact Us   Our History   Advertise with Us   Sponsor List   Link to Us   Compare Levels   Member Agreement   Privacy Policy   About C3VR
  Community Forums   Active Threads   Forum Search   Top Posters List   Private Messenger   C3VR Email System   C3 Corvette Quiz
  Members Vettes & Pictures   Member Stories   Member Stats   Real Time Member Map   Member Search   Lifetime Member List   Member Calendar Entry Form   Who's Online
  C3 Registry Data   C3 Corvette Statistics   C3 Corvette Tips & Tricks   C3 Corvette How-Tos   Corvette Club Listing   Corvette Event Listing   Mechanic Directory   Corvette VIN Decoder   Save the Wave   Corvette Emblem History   C3 Corvette Birthday Calculator   C3 Corvette Build Dates   Corvette Parts Illustration Catalog   Shark Bytes - Online
  C3 Corvette Parts Auctions on eBay   Corvette Books   C3VR In-Stock Apparel & Accessories   C3VR Member Name Badges   C3VR Custom Apparel & Accessories @ Zazzle   C3VR Window Stickers   C3VR Member Deals & Discounts   C3VR Member Calendars   Shop Amazon.com
☰
SPONSOR AD SPONSOR AD

Topic: Bumperette

in Forum: C3 Body


Already a Member? Click Here to Login

Bumperette

Posted: 7/22/04 10:03pm Message 1 of 10
Vet'sVette
Former Member
Send PM
Joined: 11/8/2003
Posts: 43
I just purchased a bumperette for my 77. It fits on the front license plate and protects the nose. Looks very easy to install. Any comments about this part. I bought it from Corvette Central. |rollysmile|


SPONSOR AD:: (Our Sponsors help support C3VR)

Bumperette

Posted: 7/22/04 10:21pm Message 2 of 10
Profile Pic
cthulhu
Lifetime MemberLifetime Member
Send PM
Hot Springs, AR - USA
Joined: 4/24/2004
Posts: 3236
Vette(s): 69 Conv #'s match 427, TKO-600/.64, 3.36HD-Posi, HT, T/T, PS, PB, PW, SP, Leather, Comp XE264HR & Roller Rockers & Lifters, Air-Gap RPM intake, Holley St Av 770 VS, MSD 6AL+Dist+Blaster SS, K&N, Jet-Hot Hooker Side-Pipes, Steeroids, Al Rad, Spal Fans
got a picture of this thing ??


Bumperette

Posted: 7/23/04 1:16pm Message 3 of 10
Profile Pic
kstyer
Lifetime MemberLifetime Member
Moderator
Send PM
CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH - USA
Joined: 12/2/2003
Posts: 6424
Vette(s): 1975 C3 Red, T-Tops, Black Interior. All I need is time and money! Getting there!
??? Would love to see what it is.


Bumperette

Posted: 7/23/04 4:19pm Message 4 of 10
C3RVETTE
Former Member
Send PM
Anacortes, WA - USA
Joined: 12/16/2002
Posts: 1293
Vette(s): 1979 Red #72 C3 Corvette,T-350,Black interior,air,tilt/tele,K&N.And a 1978 Olds Cutlass 350/350,auto,air,2-dr.,buckets
 Vet'sVette said: I just purchased a bumperette for my 77. It fits on the front license plate and protects the nose. Looks very easy to install. Any comments about this part. I bought it from Corvette Central. |rollysmile| 
Yep,I've seen them,and thought about getting one.I just wish the previous owner had thought to get one! |cussing| Because it looks as though it might have been bumped just enough to have spiderweb cracks on the nose,although there isnt any damage on the edge I can see.. |headscratch| Looks like in pics,the bumperette thingy is solid rubber?


Jon,-Majestic Glass Corvette Club-....Red #72,blk.interior,1979 C3 Corvette-TH350,Weiand,Holley,glass tops,Pioneer,3.55's,K&N,Dynomax,Flowmaster 40's,Energy Suspension,Spicer,VB&P(pics soon); 1978 Olds Cutlass Supreme 350/350,Dk. Blue 2-door Coupe-Hotchkis,PST,K&N,XM...'99 Mitsubishi Galant GTZ V6,black/grey leather,intake,strut bars,tint... |IMG|http://www.msnusers.com/cutlasscorvetteworkinprogress/shoebox.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=63|/IMG|

Bumperette

Posted: 7/23/04 4:47pm Message 5 of 10
Vet'sVette
Former Member
Send PM
Joined: 11/8/2003
Posts: 43
Took all of 2 minutes to install the bumperette. Doesn't look bad and can prevent problems. It is solid rubber with a metal piece around the holes. Attaches to the license plate. I use mind with a license plate frame. Almost looks like it came with the car. You can see when by going on the Corvette Central website. |bouncy|


Bumperette

Posted: 7/23/04 6:17pm Message 6 of 10
Profile Pic
Gunslinger
Former Member
Send PM
Frederick, MD - USA
Joined: 9/8/2003
Posts: 3398
Vette(s): 1969 convertible L71 427/435 4-speed black interior
I have one on my '78. It bolts into the top two holes of the front tag and extends slightly beyond the front bumper, so it takes any minor shock before the car body does. I look at it as cheap insurance.

It only fits rubber bumper Sharks, not chrome bumper models.


Bumperette

Posted: 7/23/04 7:00pm Message 7 of 10
C3RVETTE
Former Member
Send PM
Anacortes, WA - USA
Joined: 12/16/2002
Posts: 1293
Vette(s): 1979 Red #72 C3 Corvette,T-350,Black interior,air,tilt/tele,K&N.And a 1978 Olds Cutlass 350/350,auto,air,2-dr.,buckets
How much are they? |headscratch| Sounds like every little bit of protection is worth it. |saluteflag|


Jon,-Majestic Glass Corvette Club-....Red #72,blk.interior,1979 C3 Corvette-TH350,Weiand,Holley,glass tops,Pioneer,3.55's,K&N,Dynomax,Flowmaster 40's,Energy Suspension,Spicer,VB&P(pics soon); 1978 Olds Cutlass Supreme 350/350,Dk. Blue 2-door Coupe-Hotchkis,PST,K&N,XM...'99 Mitsubishi Galant GTZ V6,black/grey leather,intake,strut bars,tint... |IMG|http://www.msnusers.com/cutlasscorvetteworkinprogress/shoebox.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=63|/IMG|

Bumperette

Posted: 7/24/04 4:53am Message 8 of 10
Profile Pic
Gunslinger
Former Member
Send PM
Frederick, MD - USA
Joined: 9/8/2003
Posts: 3398
Vette(s): 1969 convertible L71 427/435 4-speed black interior
Corvette Central calls it a "nose guard" (part #103409) and sells it for $49.95. Other suppliers have it as well for about the same cost. Their catalog says it fits '75-'82 model years.

As I said, I have one on my '78 and think it's well worth the cost.


Bumperette

Posted: 7/24/04 7:09am Message 9 of 10
C3RVETTE
Former Member
Send PM
Anacortes, WA - USA
Joined: 12/16/2002
Posts: 1293
Vette(s): 1979 Red #72 C3 Corvette,T-350,Black interior,air,tilt/tele,K&N.And a 1978 Olds Cutlass 350/350,auto,air,2-dr.,buckets
Rubber seems to have become quite expensive these days. |biggrin|


Jon,-Majestic Glass Corvette Club-....Red #72,blk.interior,1979 C3 Corvette-TH350,Weiand,Holley,glass tops,Pioneer,3.55's,K&N,Dynomax,Flowmaster 40's,Energy Suspension,Spicer,VB&P(pics soon); 1978 Olds Cutlass Supreme 350/350,Dk. Blue 2-door Coupe-Hotchkis,PST,K&N,XM...'99 Mitsubishi Galant GTZ V6,black/grey leather,intake,strut bars,tint... |IMG|http://www.msnusers.com/cutlasscorvetteworkinprogress/shoebox.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=63|/IMG|

Bumperette

Posted: 7/24/04 9:17am Message 10 of 10
Vet'sVette
Former Member
Send PM
Joined: 11/8/2003
Posts: 43
I agree, rubber is expensive, but fixing and painting a bumper cost much more than $49.95.... good for those who can't judge distances in a garage.....I use the old 2 x 4 on the garage floor to stop me in time.......but the bumperette is that extra bit of insurance |thumb|


in Forum: C3 Body


SPONSOR AD: (Our Sponsors help support C3VR)