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Oct 19, 2008 | 02:27 PM

dn69427

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73 bumper replacement

I would like some advice on where to purchase the front bumper retainer hardware for my 73. The old urethane bumper one gave up the ghost. Everything I have read indicates it is best to replace the retainer HW and the one on the care looks pretty rough, and I don't think it will come off cleanly.

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Oct 19, 2008 | 02:36 PM

rayluka

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check it out

Ecklers.com is a good place. There are many. Im sure you'll get more replies

Oct 19, 2008 | 02:47 PM

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Thanks will check it out now, I looked at Zip last night but it seemed like you needed to piece it all together, I'm looking for a "kit" that has all the pieces.

Oct 19, 2008 | 03:05 PM

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http://www.zip-products.com/Zip/prod...CC308D655C69EF

If you are replacing the urethane cover with fiberglass or true-flex, this is the easier type of retainer.

Oct 19, 2008 | 03:12 PM

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You are correct, I do have a fiberglass "flex" bumper
I was looking at these, are you saying to just use these individual retainer clips vice the larger 3 piece (original) to secure the bumper?

Oct 19, 2008 | 03:15 PM

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Yes, that's what the body shop did on mine, they are a lot easier to use and cheaper too. I think they make it easier to tweek the seam for good alignment also.

Dean