Because using the 1979 taillights in a 1980-1982 rear bumper just does not look right to me. I would also replace the rear emblem. Using a 1979 emblem on a 1980-1982 rear bumper just looks really out of place.
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I put the 80-82 bumper on my '77 with no problems. I did have to leave off 2 metal brackets with rubber strips on them as they stuck out to far so the bumper wouldn't bolt up otherwise. Your '79 should be the same.
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I agree.
I bought the fiberglass bumper from Ecklers for 350.00.
Mounting was another 300.00 - Fit was very good.
Paint at Macco was another 300.00 - I did some of the sanding myself, but they did need to do extra prep before painting.
I bought the fiberglass bumper from Ecklers for 350.00.
Mounting was another 300.00 - Fit was very good.
Paint at Macco was another 300.00 - I did some of the sanding myself, but they did need to do extra prep before painting.
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