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SCOTI · 01-17-2003, 06:55 PM

Anyone bought any repro bumpers & didn't like the quality or fit? I found some factory new & want to know if it's worth spending the extra $$. Thanks in advance, Scot

littlebubba · 01-18-2003, 01:46 AM

All depends on who did the plating job on them, and the quality of the finish. I would consider the originals first if the plating on them looks like a good job and the price is within reason. The repops all seem to be coming from the rice country! Not real good quality and fit, if you want really nice pieces. Find some good straight originals and a GOOD CHROME shop and have them replated (triple plating if possible) and have them do the backs also! I have been told the originals have more metal to them than the repops. Just my opinion. I try to buy made in the usa first.

SCOTI · 01-19-2003, 01:12 AM

Jackpot! I found a 84 & later smooth rear blazer/burb bumper @ the local chevy dealership. In the box, brand new, 200$. I found some 're-finished' bumpers for 150-180$ so I think I did ok. He's going to get me a matching front next week.

01-17-2003, 06:55 PM	#1
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,071	Bumpers: Repro or Factory Anyone bought any repro bumpers & didn't like the quality or fit? I found some factory new & want to know if it's worth spending the extra $$. Thanks in advance, Scot __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

01-18-2003, 01:46 AM	#2
littlebubba Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Clinton Twp., Michigan Posts: 321	Bumper quality All depends on who did the plating job on them, and the quality of the finish. I would consider the originals first if the plating on them looks like a good job and the price is within reason. The repops all seem to be coming from the rice country! Not real good quality and fit, if you want really nice pieces. Find some good straight originals and a GOOD CHROME shop and have them replated (triple plating if possible) and have them do the backs also! I have been told the originals have more metal to them than the repops. Just my opinion. I try to buy made in the usa first.

01-19-2003, 01:12 AM	#3
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,071	Jackpot! I found a 84 & later smooth rear blazer/burb bumper @ the local chevy dealership. In the box, brand new, 200$. I found some 're-finished' bumpers for 150-180$ so I think I did ok. He's going to get me a matching front next week. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

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