Bumper Exchange

[tmason]

I started the process to change out my 74 to 73 this weekend.They do make the car look correct! I was looking for the metal strips and rubber for the rear and Tomkinson only goes to 1980 on their website?

 

[HB Chris]

Tim,

Get part numbers from Penske site and the paste into Tomkinson.

 

[tmason]

Thanks Chris

 

[Ohmess]

Hi Tim -- I seem to recall a vendor listed in our links does a stainless steel version of the metal bumper strips that is supposed to be more durable than the stock item. I may get one of those when I get around to replacing my rear bumper (which, even though I have the bumper, will be a while).

Then again, nobody other than you will ever see it, and I'm guessing rust is not a big problem where you live.

 

[HB Chris]

I powder coated my mounting strips but the galvanized pieces should last almost forever, mine weren't bad after 33 years.

 

[bert35csi]

That vendor is the coupeguy.

 

[BarryG]

Tim
I have a rear and front rubber's, there in really good shape.
Pm me and I'll send them your way.

 

[tmason]

Thanks Barry
I'll see if I can cancel my order and I would rather pay you for them.I'll pm you. Thanks

 

[tmason]

Wow what a differents bumpers make to these cars! Is the rubber the same on the front and rear?

 

[HB Chris]

Rear is one long piece

 

[tmason]

Can you cut it to fit? Thanks Chris

 

[HB Chris]

Probably

 

[tmason]

The bumpers are on and what beautiful differents they make to these cars!
Thanks Chris and cutting it to fit is the ticket!