Suggestions on where to find a 73 front bumper

[GregP]

Other than Ebay(no luck so far), anyone know where to find a 73 complete front bumper setup? Are there repros? If so any good?

Thanks

Greg

[=Enigma=]

Are you looking to stay original, if not, you could always mount an earlier bumper on the 73. All you need is the bumper and the earlier brackets. The holes are there to mount either version. At this point I think it's pretty much eBay, Craigslist or forum classifieds here or hybridz.

[ConchZ]

Hi Greg, I have a 73, too. The front bumper is different than the earlier cars. In fact, its a one year only design. This makes it hard to find certain things for it. For example, I've never been able to find new left/right bumper fillers. I've refreshed mine as best I can, but I'd prefer new ones. The rubber strips are also different, and I haven't found a complete set.

I ended up having the holes filled for the vertical bumperretes and rubber strips, going with a smooth look and just getting a re-chrome. If I ever have to do it again, I would switch to a 70-72 bumper, which can be done if you find the mounting brackets for it. At least I'd have a better chance of finding parts for the bumper if I needed them. You can't find a new 70-72, but you can get a good used one and get it rechromed. As for reproductions, here's a thread on getting them in stainless steel.

Matt

[GregP]

Matt & Adam,

Thanks for your replies. I currently have a front bumper which I think is aftermarket. It has the the earlier brackets but has no hole to mount any ruber to it. It doesn't quite fit right (little to tight to the car) and is actually scraping some paint off my fender. I don't know why the previous owner didn't try some spacers/washers or something so it wouldn't touch the fender. :stupid:I am trying to stay original so I will keep looking.

Thanks,

Greg