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Just wanted to see if anyone on here have seen these in person or not? I have noticed on ebay that there are reproduction rear chrome bumpers for $379 a pair. Just wanted to know if they are halfway decent or not? I have my originals and the cost to get them rechromed would be over 1K and i thought this might be another option for a nice driver quality bumper.
Rookie reply: Every now and then you can find a Company that is just getting started and offering great deals.....OR not. $379 for ONE NOS rear bumper would be a deal now-a-days.
I don't know of anyone in my area who has purchased repro. bumpers. I think re-chroming down South runs a bout $300 per bumper
Last edited by doorgunner; 12-31-2017 at 09:18 PM.
I usually get the originals rechromed but the prices keep going up. There are two different vendors on ebay offer a pair for $379...crazy low price and thats why I brought up the question. Thanks !
I usually get the originals rechromed but the prices keep going up. There are two different vendors on ebay offer a pair for $379...crazy low price and thats why I brought up the question. Thanks !
Can you check them on the internet to see if they are legitimate.....or OOTC Out Of The Country?
Last edited by doorgunner; 12-31-2017 at 09:35 PM.
I have discovered that Import Items are "hit and miss".....they might last if you don't drive on salt roads, and if you park in a garage. They probably will be made of "thinner" steel, but the main things is how long will the chrome last?
I purchased a pair. You can tell the steel is thinner than the oe, the chrome is plating looks real good though. I keep mine cleaned and waxed all the time, still look like new after nearly a year. For the average passer-by, you can't tell the difference. But I'm sure an expert could point it out. And I paid less than $300 for mine, definitely worth the money compared to my old ones and the price I would have had to pay to have them rechromed.
I've had a few sets of those repro rear bumpers, and they are hit or miss, quality wise. Some look good, but I've also gotten a couple that were pretty wavy, or had grinding marks. The fit of them is usually pretty good though.
If your looking for a front bumper too, I'd suggest you either buy the $500 US made Paragon one, or have your original rechromed. The right side of the $375 foreign repro just doesn't fit right, and no amount of adjustment will fix it. The pictures below are of the foreign repro.
I've had a few sets of those repro rear bumpers, and they are hit or miss, quality wise. Some look good, but I've also gotten a couple that were pretty wavy, or had grinding marks. The fit of them is usually pretty good though.
If your looking for a front bumper too, I'd suggest you either buy the $500 US made Paragon one, or have your original rechromed. The right side of the $375 foreign repro just doesn't fit right, and no amount of adjustment will fix it. The pictures below are of the foreign repro.
When I was doing my ‘69 I went to a friend to order a set of reproduction numbers. He wouldn’t even sell them to me, said I would be unhappy. I have not spoken to a person who has liked them.
Rechroming is always the best option as long as they are not damaged and they fit properly. They go back on much better.
Last edited by vettebuyer6369; 01-01-2018 at 09:50 AM.
12-31-2017, 08:23 PM
Reproduction Chrome Bumpers....decent?
