So my 1972 cutlass S goes into the body shop on Wednesday. I was looking for options for a rear bumper and new taillights but I really want a 442 rear bumper as the car will be a clone once it is finished. Anyone have advice on a repro rear bumper and lights or a source for an original rear 442 bumper???

 

Have you checked out opgi.com? I just saw them on the site for $440. I'm sure that you could find a used one cheaper, but these are brand new.

 

Call or goggle Pauls or NorthStar(Keystone now I think?) in Minneapolis/St Paul area. Ive not heard good things about the repo parts. Plus they're likely chineasium crap who wants china on an American Muscle car?
The larger chrome shops usually have good cores in stock. Or look around for a good core to rechrome. Be aware most bumpers of this era can only be rechromed once. They will be too thin if a second rechrome job is required.

 

Actually the cutout bumper for 71/72 Cutlass (TAMRAZ) is extremely good quality and matches OEM very very closely. I compared the one I bought to the OEM that came off my car and they are almost ounce for ounce the same. Their price is comparable with most others.

MLO - when you say rear lights, are you referring to just the plastic lenses and difusers, or the buckets that bolt onto the bumper?