Wanted: 1976 Rear Bumper

[twamd80driver]

I need to buy an original style (with recessed letters) for 1976.

Thanks

Chris

 

[crause]

Doesn't sound like you are getting much of a reply. I just ordered a new fiber flex rear bumper for my 75. Corvette Central has them for about $280. I have an aquaintance that let me use his discount number and I was able to get one from Eckler's for that price (regular $350) Eckler's is suppose to have the best on the market. They use the original molds from GM, or so I am told.
Good luck

Andy

 

[twamd80driver]

Thanks Andy, I need an early one with the recess for "Corvette." I have found one in the fiber flex but want an original! Thanks for your help!

 

[Paul Borowski]

Chris, I've been down this road a few times with my Orange '74 coupe & 'Silver '75 coupe. Don't waste your time & money looking for an "original" Even IF you were to find one, you are still buying an AGED part UNLESS it was stored in a vacuum sealed wrapping. I can't get over people taking original aged junk bumpers to Corvette swap meets to sell. Seems as though they are always taking them home too, unless someone were to have a mint one same color as someone's car for a "hard to pass up" price. I know a few people that found NOS bumpers, installed them on their car and in less than a month started splitting. I mounted an Eckler's "FlexFit" rear bumper on my '74 and a front & rear TrueFlex(out of Toledo)bumper on my '75 and it looks great. Got both front and rear from Toledo Pro FiberGlass for $322(BOTH, not each).