Chrome bumpers for vettes '73-'82

[nchase007]

Hey guys, I was just wondering if anyone has been able to find aftermarket chrome bumpers for the later C3's? I love the look of the chrome bumber on the 68-72, and would absolutely love to find one or have one made of my 79. Have any of you came across these?

Thanks,
Nate

 

[81' Corvette Guy]

From what I understand bro..there is quiet a differance in the brackets and front end body configuration from the chrome bumper/urethane bumpered cars. Conversion would be very expensive..and questionable depth of mods neccesary to make this happen...have heard guys say, "if you want a chrome bumpered vette..just go buy one...ezier said than done..hehe!" Hope this helps..Joe!

 

[ChuckG]

Besides the brackets, etc., you'd need to modify the front fenders and surround panels. Same on the rear.

Sell it and buy a 68-72. Chuck

 

[srs244]

Besides the brackets, etc., you'd need to modify the front fenders and surround panels. Same on the rear.

Sell it and buy a 68-72. Chuck

not to mention creating a front and rear valence behind the bumpers. BTW a 73 has chrome rear bumpers. it was the only year model with a "split" personality. new style front end, old style (chrome bumper) rear end.

 

[lone73]

BTW, a 73 has chrome rear bumpers. it was the only year model with a "split" personality. new style front end, old style (chrome bumper) rear end.

Prefer to think of it as "split" from tradition... a stand-alone and a stand-out, one year design. A "loner" as vettes go.
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