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Old Apr 16, 2020 | 09:34 PM
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Good evening. I hope everyone is doing well during this COVID pandemic. As we all grow tired of quarantine I figured I’d use my down tome to work on my 76’. I’m getting ready to put the rear bumper on and would like advise on which style brackets to use. Any recommendations and tips?
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...Any recommendations and tips?...
Do you have the 76 assembly instruction manual? The AIM shows the factory installation. I don't recall there being a "style" of brackets.
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Originally Posted by Easy Mike
Do you have the 76 assembly instruction manual? The AIM shows the factory installation. I don't recall there being a "style" of brackets.
here are the two different options. I do not have the instillation guid book. Just been doing google searching and watching videos.
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When I replaced the Urethane Bumper Cover on mine with a fiberglass like cover I could not use the original retainers.


And had to use CORVETTE CENTRAL #203013 stainless steel bumper retainers.



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Originally Posted by KenSny
When I replaced the Urethane Bumper Cover on mine with a fiberglass like cover I could not use the original retainers.


And had to use CORVETTE CENTRAL #203013 stainless steel bumper retainers.


thank you. That’s what I was planning to go with. Seems like a better option due to needing wiggle room for a different cover. Seems like they will allow for different holes to be drilled if needed.
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