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I have come across 1979 for sale and after looking at a bunch of photos of 79's I see many have a rear bumper with rubber pads on them, but the one for sale has a rear that seems to match up to photos of 80's vettes (smooth, no bumper pads).
Were there different rears available, maybe a production cut in. Should I be concerned about the different rear? It is supposed to have a clear title. The front does have the pads if that makes a difference.
...1979 for sale...has a rear that seems to match up to photos of 80's vettes (smooth, no bumper pads)...Were there different rears available, maybe a production cut in...
No. All stock 79s have the bumper guards. I am sure the 79 you are looking at has an aftermarket 80-82 bumper cover on it. It's a popular swap.