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04-11-2010, 10:13 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Gardnerville Nv No Mo Cali!!
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Reproduction Bumpers, Any Good?
I need a front bumper for my 71 C-10. I could re-chrome the one I have but it will cost more than buying a Repro. Anyone know if the Repro fit and finish is any good?
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04-11-2010, 10:39 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: La Crosse, WI
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Re: Reproduction Bumpers, Any Good?
I got a repro rear bumper from eBay that was OK. It looks nice, but doesn't seem to be as well made as the original front bumpers on either of my trucks. Here's a tip though, consider getting stainless carriage bolts to bolt one on rather than bumper bolts. I got mine from Lowes.
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04-11-2010, 11:04 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: DFW Texas
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Re: Reproduction Bumpers, Any Good?
The ones I have bought in the past have had nice chrome and held up well. Just be careful not to over tighten the mounting bolts or they will dimple the bumpers for sure. I have seen quite a few like that around here.
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04-11-2010, 11:06 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: La Crosse, WI
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Re: Reproduction Bumpers, Any Good?
I second that, the dimples really show up in chrome. Its almost like there should be some rubber washers between the brackets and the bumper.
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04-11-2010, 11:24 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: daytonabeach
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Re: Reproduction Bumpers, Any Good?
b4 installing paint the back of the bumper with something like por15
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04-11-2010, 11:23 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Auburn WA
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Re: Reproduction Bumpers, Any Good?
I'm happy with mine. Can't tell any difference.
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