Split Tail on a 78?
Dec 30, 2009 | 08:31 PM
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Split Tail on a 78?
Would it be possible to put a split tail bumper on a 78? Just looking for options and I like the split tail design.
Dec 30, 2009 | 08:49 PM
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You mean like a 2 piece 74? It's only fiberglass, anything is possible.
Dec 30, 2009 | 08:52 PM
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exactly like the 74 split... i like that look.
Dec 30, 2009 | 11:00 PM
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To each his own, I don't like that look. That's why they have menus at restaurants.
Dec 30, 2009 | 11:40 PM
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Some replacement bumpers are listed for 74 to 82 so it should fit rather easily with only minor mods. There is some extra hardware required for the split 74 bumper.
Dec 31, 2009 | 10:29 AM
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The best thing about the 74 rear bumper is it doesnt have those horrid bumperettes
Dec 31, 2009 | 10:56 AM
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The '74 Two-Piece Rear Bumper will bolt-on just fine, well... as fine as any C3 bumper!
Dec 31, 2009 | 04:54 PM
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The best thing about the 74 rear bumper is it doesnt have those horrid bumperettes
Exactly!
I cant stand those little mini-bumpers on the ends. Im actually considering replacing both the front and rear bumpers with 74's.
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Dec 31, 2009 | 05:06 PM
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I'm pretty sure somebody makes the 74 rear bumper in fiberglass without the seam as well if you want to eliminate that - i went a different route.
Dec 31, 2009 | 05:23 PM
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I'm pretty sure somebody makes the 74 rear bumper in fiberglass without the seam as well if you want to eliminate that - i went a different route.
What year is that bumper from?
Dec 31, 2009 | 05:29 PM
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Thats an aftermarket ZR-1 style rear bumper designed for C3's this one os no longer in production but ecklers and a few other places sell one without the third taillight.
Split Tail on a 78?
I cant stand those little mini-bumpers on the ends. Im actually considering replacing both the front and rear bumpers with 74's. 
