Converting a '76 to look like a '72

[cnyc31976]

What frame mods would I need to install chrome bumpers on both ends ?
I have a '76 L-48 4 spd, planning on a BB later after I get a new (used) frame.

Thx for the replies

Scott

disregard pic in avatar, I'll change that later.

 

[bill81vette]

I don't know if anyone has ever done that....
I've never seen one

 

[Vettehead Mikey]

1) it's been done

2) it looked goofy and cheap

3) cost the guy a fortune

4) killed resale value

 

[cnyc31976]

OK forget it, I won't attempt it. Just thought I'd ask what would have to be done. Thx
I'll keep it clean.

 

[Vettehead Mikey]

Next time you see a '72 or earlier, compare the shape of the steel bumpers to the shape of your car. Not even close, major surgery required. The frame would be the easy bit.

 

[6880 Mike]

...I won't attempt it...

Excellent choice.

 

[KANE]

I've seen folks go from 68-72 fronts to 80-82s. Never seen anyone go the other way.


Personally, I think it would be a lot of effort (and cost) that isn't for the faint of heart. Major surgery- and then paint to get it to look where it was before.


As an aside, I think people converted the notchbacks (68-77) to 80-82 fronts and rears because it was simpler. At the core, changing to the look of the 80-82 was a rear bumper and then adding in the fender corners/bumper/braces/etc for the front bumper. Also, you couldn't get the notchback and the aero aspects of the 80-82 from the factory due to the model years and configurations originally offered- so it was different if you had the notchback and the aero together.