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Offline kingtroll

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Re: Best deal on new bumpers?
« Reply #15 on: January 18, 2008 - 03:57:43 PM »
I would give these guys a call. I just ordered my rear bumper for my Cuda from them. I would ask if they carry the Challenger bumpers. ( it never hurts to ask when saving money). I know they just got in a bunch of front Cuda bumpers for those that are looking. They don't carry the bolts so I ordered those from year one. These guys are very friendly and willing to help so it's worth the call.

http://www.autometaldirect.com/
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Offline challenger470

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Re: Best deal on new bumpers?
« Reply #16 on: January 21, 2008 - 07:53:08 AM »
just stay away from bumperboyz dont ask me how I know

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Re: Best deal on new bumpers?
« Reply #17 on: January 21, 2008 - 07:55:39 AM »
just stay away from bumperboyz dont ask me how I know

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Offline JayBee

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Re: Best deal on new bumpers?
« Reply #18 on: January 21, 2008 - 11:03:24 AM »
Don't know what their prices are like but some people swear by:

www.tricityplating.com

I plan on getting a rear one for my car at the Nats from them.
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Offline jeryst

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Re: Best deal on new bumpers?
« Reply #19 on: January 22, 2008 - 12:44:18 PM »
What's the cost of getting your own bumper rechromed?

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Re: Best deal on new bumpers?
« Reply #20 on: January 22, 2008 - 06:21:08 PM »
What's the cost of getting your own bumper rechromed?

The guy by me wants $326. The up side is you know it will fit.


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Offline KellysCuda aircard

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Re: Best deal on new bumpers?
« Reply #21 on: January 22, 2008 - 06:25:34 PM »
Ya I just paid 380 a piece, ouch.

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Re: Best deal on new bumpers?
« Reply #22 on: January 22, 2008 - 06:36:47 PM »
Little cheaper here in CA $275 in two different places.. but I don't know about the quality :dunno: 

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Re: Best deal on new bumpers?
« Reply #23 on: January 22, 2008 - 07:13:21 PM »
Last time I checked with Tricity......$299 each or something close to that.  I ordered mine from Autobody Specialities.   When they came (with no bolts) they looked good.  I installed and cracked the plating on the rear one because they said I tightened the bolt too tight.  Suggested I put a large washer between the bracket and bumper.  I ended up paying the freight again for the replacement bumper that the warranty did cover.  There were $249 each plus after some begging, freight for about $60.  I reused my bolts as they wanted about $3 each for the bolt and the nut.!!!!    Anyway they did have in stock.
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Offline LAA66

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Re: Best deal on new bumpers?
« Reply #24 on: January 22, 2008 - 08:05:37 PM »
 One thing to consider when having the originals replated, if you need some tweaking or straightening done they will need to have a good template to work from. Ideally the car they will be fitted too as prodution tolerances, time, and "abuse" can cause things to vary.

 I had the plating popped off at a bolt hole also, but I think that was my fault for trying to make it fit right. If you use the bolt holes to pull the bumper in or out the distortion in that area can cause the chrome to crack and peel as it is brittle.

 A little more expensive, but what I like about Year One is, they will always take items back and pay the shipping too.

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Re: Best deal on new bumpers?
« Reply #25 on: January 23, 2008 - 10:56:59 AM »
I dont like the sound of cracked chrome  :scared:






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Offline THESHAKERPROJECT

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Re: Best deal on new bumpers?
« Reply #26 on: January 28, 2008 - 05:21:57 PM »
 I here that AMD will have the Challenger bumpers some time in Feb and you can call them to get on there list. They have the Cuda bumpers aval now and have new bumper brackets as well.