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Old Dec 25, 2004 | 06:31 PM
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I got a Vette calendar for Christmas and I think the first picture is wrong! What was the last year for the steel bumper? I thought it was 73. I know, I dont know nuthin
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Old Dec 25, 2004 | 06:36 PM
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Chrome bumpers from 68 to 72 on both front and rear, rear only in 73, rubber from 74 on to 82
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Chrome bumpers from 68 to 72 on both front and rear, rear only in 73, rubber from 74 on to 82
Thank you sir! The picture is correct. Now I know I want a 72 or older C3
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