1973 Rubber bumper replacement
TheCorvetteBen
Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Van Alstyne, TX
did you have all the nuts and bumper retainers still on your car? i will have to do this soon as well and will have to buy new retainers. Also did anyone answer if it was easier to get the bumper painted on or off that car... thanks
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Instructor
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From: Stony Brook New York
The only thing I had to replace was the bumper cover. I used all of the old nuts and retainers over again with no problems. When I took the old bumper cover off I put all of the hardware in oil and left it soaking there until I was ready to install the new one.
Nobody ever answered my question if I should have the bumper cover painted first, but I saw from pictures that other guys had it installed and there was no paint on them so I did the same. I hope to bring mine to an auto body shop this week. I’ll let you know what he says.
Bill
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From: Lake Arrowhead - Georgia > 72 Base Coupe & 74 BB Roadster
After reading this thread....I may go with the OEM front for my 74.....no choice for the rear...Toledo truFlex.
Does anyone have the GM part # for the 74 OEM?
Does anyone have the GM part # for the 74 OEM?
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Instructor
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From: Stony Brook New York
Bill
