Hmmmmmmm (truflex bumper)
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Hmmmmmmm (truflex bumper)
It looks like this side was "pushed in" when it set. So I am wondering how I would change that.
I am torn on whether or not I return it and try another.
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No replacemnt bumper will fit perfectly. These cars were never perfect from the factory. My Truflex bumpers required work both front and rear both sides. One rear fender had to worked out almost 1/4".
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It appears to be after I bolt it all down and let it stretch and flex its about 3/16 to 1/4 off just around that curve.
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Hmmmmm the little turn signal grill thing doesnt really fit that side either, that corner is probably really just 3/16 off.
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Yeah, that's a tricky decision. It's possible that the mold isn't good, but have you looked at the back side closely to see if there are any signs that your car may have had collision repairs done at one time or another? These cars aren't anywhere new and it's entirely possible repairs may have been made and it could contribute to the contour being off even more. I bought True-flex for my car, didn't fit very well, then I bought a GM Urethane front bumper and that fit better, but still did not line up very well on the corner (same corner as your picture). Mine was off, maybe 1/8" or a tad more. I ended up adding filler on the car body as needed, to build it up a little. My rear bumper was off a lot more on one side and I ended up having to cut a long slit on the fiberglass bumper, making it fit, then re-glassing the bumper back up. I also had to add some filler to the body in places. It took a good bit of effort, but the result was near perfect fitting bumpers. If you look in some of the older Corvette magazines of the day, you'll see that some of the new vettes bumpers were awful fitting on some cars.
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Last edited by Mark G; Oct 23, 2010 at 08:46 PM.
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The front bumper on my '73 had a crack and I was thinking of replacing it. After seeing these pictures which show a bad fit I'm wondering if I might be better off to have it repaired by a fiberglass profesional.This crack was repaired before I bought her and a section of it looks good but the nose has cracked again.
I realize that since the bumper is painted the color of my Vette I would have to have the bumper repainted.
Is it best to paint the new bumper to match the car or leave it black?
I realize that since the bumper is painted the color of my Vette I would have to have the bumper repainted.
Is it best to paint the new bumper to match the car or leave it black?
