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Offline old-school

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Best deal on new bumpers?
« on: January 15, 2008 - 04:23:14 PM »
I've been searching the web and i have found new repop bumpers for my 73 Challenger at yearone for $265 plus shipping. Anybody know where i can find a better deal? Appreciate all and any links.

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Re: Best deal on new bumpers?
« Reply #1 on: January 15, 2008 - 04:24:14 PM »
$265 apiece is what i meant to type.

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Re: Best deal on new bumpers?
« Reply #2 on: January 15, 2008 - 04:51:45 PM »
I really don't have a recommendation other than Year One. The problem is, there might be a waiting list there. The sad thing is, it will probably cost you more to get your originals rechromed, but at least you know they will fit.



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Offline cudazappa

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Re: Best deal on new bumpers?
« Reply #3 on: January 15, 2008 - 05:48:00 PM »
Auto Body Specialties in Middlefield, CT have them for $249 a piece
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Re: Best deal on new bumpers?
« Reply #4 on: January 15, 2008 - 05:58:09 PM »
does that include mounting bolts?


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Re: Best deal on new bumpers?
« Reply #5 on: January 15, 2008 - 06:02:03 PM »
Year One has a back order of about nine months on bumpers.

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Re: Best deal on new bumpers?
« Reply #6 on: January 15, 2008 - 06:47:30 PM »
Year One is always hit and miss. I ordered a set of cuda bumpers from them back in December and they happened to have them in stock. The chrome has a nice reflection and they fit really well, but the chrome plating is wavy. If you want them to be perfect spend the extra money and have yours redone.
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Re: Best deal on new bumpers?
« Reply #7 on: January 15, 2008 - 08:41:30 PM »
Stephens Performance carries original rechromed and repop and they had just got a few pallets in when I went and bought some originals. You may not like the price .  100 buck  or core exchange for the originals

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Re: Best deal on new bumpers?
« Reply #8 on: January 16, 2008 - 11:11:31 AM »
Thanks everyone. I'll focus on all replys and when i do pull the trigger, i'll report back the results. Maybe that will help someone else at a later date. Thanks again.

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Re: Best deal on new bumpers?
« Reply #9 on: January 16, 2008 - 11:37:59 AM »
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Re: Best deal on new bumpers?
« Reply #10 on: January 16, 2008 - 01:19:03 PM »
I will probably get my originals re-chromed.  Anyone out there know of a good plater in the Milwaukee area?

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Re: Best deal on new bumpers?
« Reply #11 on: January 17, 2008 - 11:24:03 AM »
i know of a couple of plating operations near you but i dont know if either has a retail operation.  you might have to find a machine shop that has an account with them to act as a middle man.  youd have to call and find out.  theres southwest metals thats out in the new berlin industrial park ( i think they do some stuff for harley ) (262) 784-1919 and then theres hydro platers right in milwaukee 414-352-6216

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Re: Best deal on new bumpers?
« Reply #12 on: January 17, 2008 - 09:58:26 PM »
I will probably get my originals re-chromed.  Anyone out there know of a good plater in the Milwaukee area?

Not sure if you feel like driving to Woodstock IL. I haven't used them but I'm going to give them a shot in the near future. If I remember right the pricing was pretty fair. If you happen to check them out let me know if I'm wrong  ;D

www.desertdogautoparts.com   I think they say it's 3 to 6 weeks and they can ship for $50 a bumper if needed.

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Re: Best deal on new bumpers?
« Reply #13 on: January 18, 2008 - 01:10:36 PM »
Thanks for the replies, alpha & 440   :cheers:  I will check out your sources.  Doesn't it seem that it is more difficult to find a good plater than a good body shop??

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Re: Best deal on new bumpers?
« Reply #14 on: January 18, 2008 - 01:33:33 PM »
I've always had issues finding good platers. No sure if it's just me or if it's that difficult. Let me know how things works out for you. Thanks