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**70cst** · 01-28-2016, 08:55 PM

I am going to be needing a new front bumper as shown - are these bumpers all the same quality or are there different quality bumper suppliers? Thanks

**FirstOwner69** · 01-28-2016, 11:38 PM

I can't answer the question as asked. However, based on recommendations in previous threads, I ordered a front bumper from Brother's a couple years ago. The first one was delivered damaged due to poor packaging, but they made it right immediately. I'm pleased with the quality.

ETsC10 · 01-28-2016, 11:52 PM

If it were me, I would ask the vendors I know & trust.

**70cst** · 01-28-2016, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ETsC10

If it were me, I would ask the vendors I know & trust.

Agreed

I have one Vendor in mind but - I wanted to cast out the net .....

Mayo · 01-29-2016, 12:11 AM

I got one from Brother's years ago because I had read on here that they are the best. I've been happy with it.

**70cst** · 01-29-2016, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 70cst

Agreed

I have one Vendor in mind but - I wanted to cast out the net .....

Ideally is I find a NOS bumper ....

**68bowtie** · 01-29-2016, 01:51 AM

how much is a re-chrome on a straight original? i wonder if it's as much as a new aftermarket.

**FirstOwner69** · 01-29-2016, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by 68bowtie

how much is a re-chrome on a straight original? i wonder if it's as much as a new aftermarket.

Here's a link to an old thread started by DeadheadNM (Pete) recommending Electroplating of El Paso for bumper restoration/plating.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=495482

'68 Newtricks · 01-29-2016, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by 68bowtie

how much is a re-chrome on a straight original? i wonder if it's as much as a new aftermarket.

I traded my twisted one as a core and got one local for $220. Nice chrome and it's an original

**Already Gone** · 01-29-2016, 03:50 AM

I would get the one from your truck starightened and recromed becausde it isnt that bad. I ahd mine done that way. Shipped off the original white one from my truck and had it chromed but drove the 400 mikles to pick it up from the chromer.

**70cst** · 01-29-2016, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Already Gone

I would get the one from your truck starightened and recromed becausde it isnt that bad. I ahd mine done that way. Shipped off the original white one from my truck and had it chromed but drove the 400 mikles to pick it up from the chromer.

That's an idea

AirSpeed · 01-29-2016, 09:43 PM

I've ordered bumpers from lmc and Classic Chevy, they were both the same quality, not bad. I would recommend painting the back side of them though as I got some surface rust on the backs after about a year. I have a friend who bought a premium bumper from Classic Chevy and it was beautiful, the chrome was much nicer looking than mine, the steel seemed to be the same thickness but the chrome was far nicer. I don't know if anyone would notice unless they were side by side but the premium bumper looked like it wouldn't grow surface rust on the inside as fast.

Z10 · 01-29-2016, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by FirstOwner69

Here's a link to an old thread started by DeadheadNM (Pete) recommending Electroplating of El Paso for bumper restoration/plating.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=495482

I've used Electroplating of El Paso for my original 69 Camaro number. The thing looks fantastic. Highly recommended.

**michael bustamante** · 01-29-2016, 11:28 PM

Ibwork for an aftermarket crash parts supplier and ibcan tell you there are different qualities. Look for CAPA certified or QUALITY as well as platinum plus (lkq) better chrome plating. And might be a thicker qaug metal as well.

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01-28-2016, 11:38 PM	#2
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,852	Re: Are all new bumpers the same? I can't answer the question as asked. However, based on recommendations in previous threads, I ordered a front bumper from Brother's a couple years ago. The first one was delivered damaged due to poor packaging, but they made it right immediately. I'm pleased with the quality.

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01-29-2016, 09:43 PM	#12
AirSpeed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fall River California Posts: 2,026	Re: Are all new bumpers the same? I've ordered bumpers from lmc and Classic Chevy, they were both the same quality, not bad. I would recommend painting the back side of them though as I got some surface rust on the backs after about a year. I have a friend who bought a premium bumper from Classic Chevy and it was beautiful, the chrome was much nicer looking than mine, the steel seemed to be the same thickness but the chrome was far nicer. I don't know if anyone would notice unless they were side by side but the premium bumper looked like it wouldn't grow surface rust on the inside as fast. __________________ http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v655/aaronhero/

01-29-2016, 11:28 PM	#14
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,862	Re: Are all new bumpers the same? Ibwork for an aftermarket crash parts supplier and ibcan tell you there are different qualities. Look for CAPA certified or QUALITY as well as platinum plus (lkq) better chrome plating. And might be a thicker qaug metal as well. __________________ 1967custom



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