Urethane bumpers
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Racer
Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 421
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From: Troy Michigan
Urethane bumpers
Hi all,
im repainting my corvette,
the rear eurethan bumper, I believe with a solid sanding I can save...
the front on in the other hand, it has seen better days! I’m thinking the only options are replace it or have it sand blasted....
also when replacing I’d have to decide between a new eurethane bumper or a replacement fiber glass one!
any recommendations??? I like the idea of a urethane bumper for easy replacement and a bit of “forgiveness” if something were ever to be tapped!
thank you
im repainting my corvette,
the rear eurethan bumper, I believe with a solid sanding I can save...
the front on in the other hand, it has seen better days! I’m thinking the only options are replace it or have it sand blasted....
also when replacing I’d have to decide between a new eurethane bumper or a replacement fiber glass one!
any recommendations??? I like the idea of a urethane bumper for easy replacement and a bit of “forgiveness” if something were ever to be tapped!
thank you
Last edited by Kdeman1; Feb 25, 2019 at 09:40 PM.
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 421
Likes: 34
From: Troy Michigan
Any good sources for these bumpers? I found a new urethane front bumper, I believe I will replace that bumper for sure! the rear, really doesn't Look bad... I may still attempt to sand and save the bumper!
Thanks all,
Thanks all,
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2000
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From: Englewood FL
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 2,142
Likes: 195
From: Englewood FL
I replaced both the front and back bumpers with GM restoration urethane bumpers that I purchased from Ecklers. Both bumpers have held up well and were easy to install as all the holes for the brackets and lights are already drilled.
When I looked at Ecklers web site they show out of stock. I also see them on Vol Vettes web site, but do not know if they are in stock or possibly discontinued.
When I looked at Ecklers web site they show out of stock. I also see them on Vol Vettes web site, but do not know if they are in stock or possibly discontinued.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2011
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From: Paoli, IN
St. Jude Donor '17, '19
I wouldn't do the fiberglass ones from the front. Lots of alignment issues. Ask me how I know.
Swap meets are a good place to buy one. I picked one up for $200 and i will keep it until I am ready to repaint.
Swap meets are a good place to buy one. I picked one up for $200 and i will keep it until I am ready to repaint.
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