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Any advice on new stainless bumpers. Are they equal or better than chromed spring steel?
JBL
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My first real post, the S.S. will not shine like the chrome, it is softer you will see it when you over tigthen the bolts. The chrome repop is not true spring steel, most platers say they cannot replate for price of a repop. Anyone else? Mike
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An original 1932 bumper has Chevy bowties on the back face of the bumper. It took me awhile to find and original that was nice enough to chrome and not damage the bowties. Repros are good for drivers but it think it is worth finding an original if you are doing a show car.
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What about bumpers that have G.M.D. on the back or that may say GM & a number or two?......Joe
See America's First...Chevrolet
1931 Sedan Delivery 31570
1933 Standard Sports Coupe 33628.
1934 Master Sedan Delivery Canadian 177/34570
1968 Z/28 Camaro
1969 SS 396 Camaro
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Thanks for the replies, been on the road for a month hence the late checking of comments, but at least they give me some direction
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Joe,
Approximately late 33 or early 34 a change was made from the Chevrolet "bow-tie" to GM or GMD. It depends on the part when the actual change was made. Most people are aware of the spark plug ends but many don't know of the ID on the back side of the bumper.
How Sweet the roar of a Chevy four!
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Chipper, Would that same time frame be when they changed from Chevrolet packaging to GM packaging?
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I have never researched the timing but would not be surprised if they are not in the same few years.
How Sweet the roar of a Chevy four!
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where should the mark be on the bumpers?
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At various locations on the back side of the bumper face bar.  :) :grin:
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