Cushion under front end ???

[Bill75]

While I'm trying to install this POS fiberglass front bumper, I couldn't raise the bumper structure because there was a rubber cushion that supports the bodywork in the front. It would only go up so far. My local Vette shop said that part doesn't belong in the car, but it was definately in there from the factory. It was bonded in place with the yellow cement that I see in various places on the car. It's made from stiff rubber on one side like an upside-down ice cream cone, on the other is a steel disk that rests on the underside of the front end. I removed it and the front end is far less stable without it. I looked in my manual and didn't see any reference to it but it sure does make a difference in the car. Has anyone else seen this before?

 

[JohnZ]

Yup - original factory support cushion; not reproduced, and was GM-discontinued many years ago.

 

[bill81vette]

I got one in my '81 as well we just put it back in a few weeks agocheck on this thread ( if I can get it to work) http://http://corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/showthread.php?t=40367&highlight=nose+bumpers

 

[Bill75]

Thanks for the reply guys. I thought I had a one of a kind or something. Boy it sure does a decent job of supporting the nose section. I wonder what they did to compensate for removing it. I was able to search the previous post Bill, thanks for the link.

Take care and stay warm!!!!! The snow is coming down horizontal here at the moment!!!!