74' Front & Rear Bumpers

[igasper10]

Does anyone know where I can find these for under $200.00 other than eBay??? Also, for the front, does it just mount with bolts like the rear, or will I need other mounting hardware for it? Thanx for all replies...

Ian - :confused

 

[Paul Borowski]

GM used "retainers"(strips with the studs attached)'73-'82. This just made the assembly at the plant quicker and easier. You can used individual nuts and bolts IF it does not have to be "CORRECT". I did it this way on my '75 two years ago when I put "seconds" on my car. They were "TrueFlex" seconds. Ones they could not sell to MidAmerica, Zip, Corvette Central, etc. I got both front and rear bumpers for $322, shipping included. Call Toledo Pro Fiberglass direct and talk to them. Don't have the #, just use "Yahoo" Yellow Pages under Toledo, Ohio. The bumpers will be scuffed, scratched and maybe gouged. I probably spent a day sanding and "featherfilling" the imperfections mine came with, but to me, $322 for both front and rear bumpers were more than well worth it.

 

[igasper10]

GM used "retainers"(strips with the studs attached)'73-'82. This just made the assembly at the plant quicker and easier. You can used individual nuts and bolts IF it does not have to be "CORRECT". I did it this way on my '75 two years ago when I put "seconds" on my car. They were "TrueFlex" seconds. Ones they could not sell to MidAmerica, Zip, Corvette Central, etc. I got both front and rear bumpers for $322, shipping included. Call Toledo Pro Fiberglass direct and talk to them. Don't have the #, just use "Yahoo" Yellow Pages under Toledo, Ohio. The bumpers will be scuffed, scratched and maybe gouged. I probably spent a day sanding and "featherfilling" the imperfections mine came with, but to me, $322 for both front and rear bumpers were more than well worth it.

I've seen these retainers. How do they attach to the bumper? Adhesive???

Ian

 

[GW74]

The retainer with the studs fits behind the front or rear bumpers. The studs fit through the holes in the body and are held on with nuts and flat rectangular washers.

 

[igasper10]

Ok, thanx...

About the rear bumper. I didn't know there were retainers for it too. I just bought (16) bumper bolts with flat washers, lock washers & nuts and bolted it to the body. Is that the wrong way to do it??? Is there something that will happen if I leave it that way??? I haven't had any problems yet.

Ian - :confused