All '73s had one.
73 front bumper ?
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Instructor
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From: Hillsborough NC
73 front bumper ?
Pulled the nose off my 73 for the first time and had a question about the bumper system. Comparing what I saw to the assembly manual, I seem to have what is shown on page 443 and I appear to be missing the large piece (#1) on page 444.
I am a little confused since both pages mention the picture is for the base model. Is it one or the other, or I am I missing the bumper itself?
Thanks in advance,
AL
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I am a little confused since both pages mention the picture is for the base model. Is it one or the other, or I am I missing the bumper itself?
Thanks in advance,
AL
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Navigator
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73 Front bumper
Just so happens I have my front bumper cover off on my 73 ( getting ready for paint) the brackets you have look very close, probably the right ones. Your steel bumper is missing for sure. I'm trying to insert a pic, but doesn't seem to work.
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From: Waterford Mi
I took mine off when I replaced the Urethane bumper with a True-flex fiberglass one from Wilcox.
Bumper install
I have know idea what one is worth but I do not plan on installing it ever again.
Bumper install
I have know idea what one is worth but I do not plan on installing it ever again.
Burning Brakes
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From: New Carlisle IN
This is what it should look like with out the bumper cover. Mine cracked, and the winter winds started taking chunks of it out into the yard. It's been about 6 years now and I still haven't put a new cover on. I have a new tru-flex to go on, but just haven't gotten around to it yet. Most of my time is taken up with racing the car!
Instructor
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From: Boiling Springs
wow, i thought i would have something like that in one of that catalogs i got from corvette week. but apparently both corvette America and keen parts do not have them, or even list a part number in their books
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From: Jeffersonville Indiana 812-288-7103
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15
I'm pretty sure i have one.. I'll have to check on Monday... you can call us at 800-588-3883.
Did someone install a fiberglass or flexy bumper on the car?
Did someone install a fiberglass or flexy bumper on the car?
Instructor
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Wilcox.....I am looking for a 73, the rubber front bumper covering. I have the bumper metal crossmember piece....but not the rubber covering. Do you have? If you can please email me cost at andyrumford@yahoo.com would appreciate. Sorry for hijacking the thread a bit
thanks
thanks
Race Director
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From: Scottsdale Arizona
I took mine off when I replaced the Urethane bumper with a True-flex fiberglass one from Wilcox.
Bumper install
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Bumper install
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Team Owner
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From: Scottsdale AZ
Wasn't there an enormous Corvette boneyard in the Carolina's that had a big auction of cars and parts last Fall? I remember a number of foum members posted about it and the photos were amazing.
There's got to be a fairly ready supply if you can locate a Corvette salvage yard in the region.
Good luck - -
There's got to be a fairly ready supply if you can locate a Corvette salvage yard in the region.
Good luck - -