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Bumpers Chrome or New

Posted: 10/19/06 4:34am Message 1 of 4
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Dorr, MI - USA
Joined: 8/21/2002
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Vette(s): 71 Colonnade Hardtop Coupe Torch Red with black interior originally L48 built to push around 360hp
What would you guy's recomend? I can get new bumpers for $270.00 front, & $240.00 each for rears. I'd like to keep them original, but chroming would cost quite a bit more. Terry


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Bumpers Chrome or New

Posted: 10/19/06 5:44am Message 2 of 4
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Frederick, MD - USA
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Vette(s): 1969 convertible L71 427/435 4-speed black interior
I think it depends if you want true show quality chrome or oe quality for general driving and occasional show. Rechromer's like Paul's do only show quality chroming...I've seen their work and it is fabulous. You pay for that.

If that's more than you need, get new bumpers at the lesser price. I've been told that the primary supplier for new bumpers is the same supplier GM used and the bumpers are made on the same tooling as way back when. Now they just don't come with GM part numbers on them since they're not "genuine" GM anymore. They may be GM licensed parts, but I don't know that.

Determine what use your car is for and make your choice accordingly.


Bumpers Chrome or New

Posted: 10/19/06 11:25am Message 3 of 4
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Waterford, MI - USA
Joined: 9/13/2002
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Vette(s): 1973 Red coupe
Now that your spending the money on new arrest me red paint then you will want the best bumpers you can get. Don't forget to post up some pics of the work being done so we can all be jealous.


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73 coupe L48, Flat-top pistons, Performer RPM Heads, Crane Cam and roller rockers, Holley 650 vac sec. Performer intake,
3.55 gear BTO 200-4R trans,
Leather seats, Seatbelt Plus 3point seatbelts, Pioneer CD player
Magnaflow Exhuast System

Dewitt radiator and dual electric fans
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Bumpers Chrome or New

Posted: 10/19/06 3:03pm Message 4 of 4
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Dorr, MI - USA
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Vette(s): 71 Colonnade Hardtop Coupe Torch Red with black interior originally L48 built to push around 360hp
This is what I want My Girl to look like?! The Vette that is! Not Brian!! 
my7T12006-10-19 15:11:12


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