Saga continues, 73 Bumper
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Saga continues, 73 Bumper
Here are some pics of the replacement of the front bumper cover on my 73. The cover is still at the bodyshop getting painted. I still have some work to do before I install it.[IMG][IMG][IMG]
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It is a OEM GM cover. Got it from GM parts direct. Yes it fit good right out of the box. Little pricey, but worth it I think. My only problem is, the old cover was painted on the car when it was painted in 82. I think I should paint the mounting flange area even though it didn't show during the fitting stage. I have a little work to do before I bolt it on anyway. I should have the cover back this week.
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I have owned the car since 84. During that time it hasn't been out much, so rust wasn't a problem. I sprayed everything with PB Blaster before I started taking things apart. The retainers were in great shape overall. I just cleaned them up a bit,painted them and plan on using them over. I plan on using new washered nuts on the installation.
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You lucked out on the fit. Makes me think I should have used original GM as I went fiberglass and had to work it quite a bit for good fit. Good to know for the future. I have this sinking feeling that I will be revisiting this part of my car at some point due to some brainless driver kissing my front bumper and turning my fiberglass into junk.
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Believe me, I mulled this over quite a bit before I acted. I lived with the first crack quite awhile before I did anything. I think a lot of the guys that used covers other than the OEM, eliminated the bumper bar to get rid of some weight. That parking lot bump thing scares me a bit also.
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It is a OEM GM cover. Got it from GM parts direct. Yes it fit good right out of the box. Little pricey, but worth it I think. My only problem is, the old cover was painted on the car when it was painted in 82. I think I should paint the mounting flange area even though it didn't show during the fitting stage. I have a little work to do before I bolt it on anyway. I should have the cover back this week.
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Believe me, I mulled this over quite a bit before I acted. I lived with the first crack quite awhile before I did anything. I think a lot of the guys that used covers other than the OEM, eliminated the bumper bar to get rid of some weight. That parking lot bump thing scares me a bit also.
That is scary!!