Topic: Bumper Dating

[J_Speegle]

As a by product of another discussion and a recent visit to a local yard I thought I would post a few pictures of original bumpers, dating practices and location of those dates to help others. Need to find some 71-3's as well as fill in a couple of holes - when done I'll post in a formal article in the Library

65-66 Front bumper. Normally the area where the date is is accompanied by a difference in the plating in that area (not polished like the rest of the bumper) Marked - 10 12 M5







Early service replacement  Marked - 10 26 M6





67-68 Rear bumper Location ins on the back side between the license plate light mounting holes  Marked - 11 2 M7








69-70 Front bumper Location ins on the back side near the center of the bumper Marked -  70 M 76








69-70 Rear bumper Location ins on the back side between the license plate light mounting holes M9  66

[Brant]

I'll add these two Blog Post Links to Jeff's information:

65-66 Rear Bumper Date Stampings

65-66 Front Bumper Date Stampings

[ruppstang]

Here is a 67-68 front.

[J_Speegle]

Thanks - both of you