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November 5th, 2008, 09:07 PM
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Anyone used the repro bumpers? 71-72 cutout
Has anyone used any of the new reproduction, "triple chrome plated as good or better than O.E.M. rear bumpers for the 71-72 w/cutouts? I was traded a bad, bent, poorly chromed one-only to find out when I put it on my car how bad it really was! The cost of the repro's seems to be good-about $395.+ 40. shipping. Are they as good or better than the originals? Also, my car has the bumper guards on it--I can't find a measurement in the assembly manual--it looks like they are centered between the closest bumper bolt and the reverse lights--anyone know for sure?--Thanks for the help and the opinions!-Steve
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November 6th, 2008, 07:42 AM
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Most automotive chrome work is triple plated, first with copper, then with nickel and finally with chromium dioxide (sp?). Kind of mis-leading to advertise "triple chrome plating" as something special.
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November 8th, 2008, 02:57 PM
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bumper question
Thanks for the info OldsGuy--good to know--Steve
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November 17th, 2008, 05:10 AM
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I've been eyeing this post myself to see what others think but there's been no answer to the question regarding the quality of the repro bumpers compared to the OEM. I'm sure there are plenty of folks out there who have purchased repro bumpers. So....how are they?
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