Can i swap the rear bumper from 1970 Cutlass

Musman70 · 03-29-2007, 11:08 PM

Hi guys,

I just bought a 1971 Cutlass Supreme Convertible, which has a bad rear bumper....i'd be able to get a decent bumper from a 1970, but can i use that?
Obviously i'll need tail light assemblys, but what about brackets etc.?

Also to my mind the bumper from 1970 looks better, so while restoring i'd be happy to see that in my car....

Thanks,
-J

Oldsguy · 03-30-2007, 05:08 AM

I think the major difference is the lenses, as I recall the dimension on the bumpers were the same for 70, 71 and 72.

2blu442 · 03-30-2007, 06:33 AM

Yes, the bumpers will swap and fit just fine if you don't mind having the 1970 tail lights.

Musman70 · 03-30-2007, 08:16 AM

Thanks guys, like said, i actually like 70's tail lights...

03-29-2007, 11:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
Musman70 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 4	Can i swap the rear bumper from 1970 Cutlass Hi guys, I just bought a 1971 Cutlass Supreme Convertible, which has a bad rear bumper....i'd be able to get a decent bumper from a 1970, but can i use that? Obviously i'll need tail light assemblys, but what about brackets etc.? Also to my mind the bumper from 1970 looks better, so while restoring i'd be happy to see that in my car.... Thanks, -J

03-30-2007, 05:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
Oldsguy Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 2,859	I think the major difference is the lenses, as I recall the dimension on the bumpers were the same for 70, 71 and 72. __________________ Dan '46 2 door

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2blu442 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 806	Yes, the bumpers will swap and fit just fine if you don't mind having the 1970 tail lights. __________________ 1964 Cutlass Factory 4spd 1965 442 4spd 1967 442 Auto 1967 Cutlass Convertible 1968 442 Auto 1969 442 W30 Auto 1970 442 4spd 1971 Cutlass Flat Top Wagon 1973 Che*vy 3/4 Ton 454/TH400 Tow Vehicle Only the tow vehicle is finished!

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03-30-2007, 08:16 AM	#4 (permalink)
Musman70 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 4	Thanks guys, like said, i actually like 70's tail lights...