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Old Apr 3, 2007 | 10:36 AM
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Does anyone know if the 75 rear bumper had the in dent for the lettering or was it the after market that came out with the corvette in dent on the rear bumper?
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Old Apr 3, 2007 | 11:27 AM
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My bumper I took off is still some where at home but I think they were in set can know for sure tommorrow.
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Old Apr 3, 2007 | 11:40 AM
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The OEM bumper had indents to align the letters during assembly. If you look at an original bumper, the holes for the letters are all different sizes. The indents allow some variance in the accuracy of the mounting holes so that the letters lock into the recess and appear straight even if the holes are not accurate. The aftermarket bumpers come both ways.
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Old Apr 3, 2007 | 11:54 AM
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Thanks! I am trying to restore it to its original condition. The bumper that is on now, I believe is the original and it doesn't have the in dents but several after market have the in dents. I want to replace to original!!
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Old Apr 3, 2007 | 12:32 PM
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My 75 purchased in 76 had indents for the letters, and that is what
I replaced it with.

William
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Old Apr 3, 2007 | 02:42 PM
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Thanks for the information!
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