74 Front Bumper on 78
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74 Front Bumper on 78
Hey guys just curious, I saw a 74 the other day and liked that it doesn't have the two bumpers protruding out of the front bumper like the 78 bumper and that they offered a center grille which i think also helps clean up the look. My question is whether or not the grilles from a 78 bumper will work with a 74 bumper?
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http://www.corvetterestoration.com/images2/74pic.jpg
Versus this:
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For instance, notice on the '74 that the fiberglass in between the emblem and bumper comes to a point. You'll notice on the '78 that the bumper actually turns into the nose of the car just below the emblem.
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To be clear we're talking about this:
http://www.corvetterestoration.com/images2/74pic.jpg
Versus this:
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http://www.corvetterestoration.com/images2/74pic.jpg
Versus this:
https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/i...RdeGsBIDcvLwiA
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Alternatively I could, whenever i get around to paint, have a shop lob off the two black bumpers on the 78 and fliberglass to get the same look?
Also would the 74 center grille work on the 78 bumper?
Also would the 74 center grille work on the 78 bumper?
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Hide Quickview CORVETTE BUMPER - 80 THRU 82 STYLE FRONT
Description1975-1979
Uses 1975-79 grilles.
These custom front bumpers allow you to give your 73-79 Corvette an 80-82 look without modifying your fenders. Available for use with original or 80-82 grilles.
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...Also would the 74 center grille work on the 78 bumper?...
If you want to get an idea of what can be involved with what you want to do, purchase the 74 and 78 assembly instruction manuals and compare the front bumper installations on each.
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You can do it but it will need body work to make it fit. I plan on adding a 74 to my 76 as I to do not like the bumperettes and want the center open for added cooling. It can be done just not bolt on. I don't care about the grilles but you can always try to make them work. Here's link
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...nt-bumper.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...nt-bumper.html