Learning_Curve

My front bumper cover for my '76 is complete with no tears, but the paint is all cracked and it would take a lot of work to get it presentable.

My plan is to switch to a fiberglass cover as I want to shave the bumperettes. Would the old cover be of use to anyone, or would it be more hassle than its worth to refurb an old piece like this that could crack in the future? Reproduction rubber covers are expensive, but not as expensive of having to repaint because the bumper cracked on your freshly painted car.

Denpo

good question, I have two of them, plus a rear one.

WHITE 1974

Rather than shave the bumperettes why not try and fit a 73,74 bumper already gone lower cost and easier...just a thought

Learning_Curve

If I find either design used and cheap I'll jump on it. 73-74 uses a different grill and is shaped differently where it bonds to the body. So either choice will take some modifications.

Denpo

Won't work,different shape.

Learning_Curve

It wouldn't be easy, but it's been done. It would need fiberglass to fill the recessed area on the nose of the 75-79.


Thread of origin: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...nt-bumper.html

stpman

I bought a used rear bumper for my 74 I had and stored it in my basement, I went down for something one day and the bumper was in pieces. The bumper on the 73 I have was bumped by a roofer (before I bought it) and it broke in a few places.

gbvette62

You should be able to get $150-$200 for that bumper, from someone wanting a urethane one. We use to get a little more for them 20 years ago, but most people go with fiberglass ones now. The fiberglass ones hold their shape better, than the urethane ones, plus these cars are mainly used as toys now, so bumpers don't get damaged as often.

This is only a problem with the 73, 74 and 75 urethane bumpers. Chevrolet most have changed the formula for the make up of 76 and later bumpers, as they seem to last indefinitely.

Redwing01

I just finished replacing my front nose with the Tru Flex from Willcox , definitely a better look than the eurethane.
With cracks in the original eurethane one I wouldn't think it's worth very much though.
The bigger surprise is you managed to get it off in one piece, mine shattered trying to gt it off!!

'75

My wifes 77 has cracks similar to this, I'm wondering if it's just paint cracks because it has been bumped or if the urethane is also cracked and what the fix is? I don't want to start sanding it off just yet to find out, not ready for a complete paint job.

Learning_Curve

I think this one just has cracked paint. I scanned the inside looking for any signs of damage.

I was looking for an excuse to throw it away...

CaptPaul

I don't know how fanatical you are, but I plan on using liquid rubber and liquid electrical tape to re-new my bumpers, cost around $15. Done Boom!

'75

I'm interested to see how that goes, always interested in cheaper and easier!

Learning_Curve

There is filler made specifically for flexible parts like bumper covers.


It's pricey though.

I thought my bumpers were destined to crumble, but if what is said above as only appying to to 73-75 covers then I may end up trying to use it.

Unless anyone wants to trade for fiberglass...