Author Topic: How to identify original bumpers?  (Read 2133 times)

Offline sparky65

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How to identify original bumpers?
« on: May 14, 2010, 11:24:31 PM »
So I am looking around for a good front bumper core.  The one that came with my car didn't fit well at the fenders.  I know it was a reproduction becouse I found the NORDAN sticker on the back side.  Is there some marking that would help me identify an original?  Its kind of hard to test fit a bumper when you find them at swap meets  ???
Steve
1967 Pebble Beige  I6 Coupe built in Metuchen on Oct 26, 1966.
2009 Black GT Coupe

 

Offline Sunlitgold68

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Re: How to identify original bumpers?
« Reply #1 on: May 15, 2010, 12:39:22 AM »
You should be able to tell an original from a reproduction just by looking at it. The condition will reveal much, look at the back interior side for older looking rust, minor surface rust is no big deal,  look for an older patina on the outside. Service replacements should have a C7ZZ sticker. www.tricityplating.com should have a 67, 68 original rechromed bumper in stock for around $300... could save you alot of time, shipping, waiting ect.
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8T01C204XXX

Built May 14th, 1968

Original Owners, custom ordered from Clemmons Ford, Henderson NC