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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Originality => Topic started by: 77thor on April 23, 2019, 11:44:50 PM

Title: How to tell if it's a real OEM bumper?
Post by: 77thor on April 23, 2019, 11:44:50 PM

I found a front bumper for a 1969 on Craigslist...
 Seller claims it's OEM... How can I verify that statement?
 Any stampings to look for?


 Thanks.
 

 
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Title: Re: How to tell if it's a real OEM bumper?
Post by: Mike S on April 23, 2019, 11:49:12 PM

I have only seen either an etching or a stamped numbers/letters on reproduction bumpers on the inside.  I've never seen any identification on originals or NOS bumpers.

Title: Re: How to tell if it's a real OEM bumper?
Post by: 67conv6cyl on April 24, 2019, 06:11:05 AM

original bumper will have a unfinished look on inside, even if a original bumper Is re-chromed it will still have a rougher texture on the inside.....repo bumpers are lighter weight and smother on the inside. At least this has been my experience on ones that I compared.

Title: Re: How to tell if it's a real OEM bumper?
Post by: Kelley W King on April 24, 2019, 04:32:30 PM

agreed on the weight. I have one I feel sure is real. I need to weigh it and post it unless someone has already.

Title: Re: How to tell if it's a real OEM bumper?
Post by: Petes L48 on April 24, 2019, 05:02:32 PM

An older thread

http://www.camaros.org/forum/index.php?topic=14342.0

Title: Re: How to tell if it's a real OEM bumper?
Post by: 169INDY on April 24, 2019, 09:53:34 PM

Quote from: Mike S on April 23, 2019, 11:49:12 PM

I have only seen either an etching or a stamped numbers/letters on reproduction bumpers on the inside.  I've never seen any identification on originals or NOS bumpers.

One identification means for a over the counter GM  parts is a little blue-white black part number tag.

When I "DETAILED" my grill area and front lower valance I took the bumper off and found a sticky tag  applied to the inside of the bumper which made sense since my car hit a telephone pole and damaged the front end in 1979 by a previous owners girl friend.

JIM

Title: Re: How to tell if it's a real OEM bumper?
Post by: 169INDY on April 26, 2019, 12:54:12 AM

Over the counter 1979 appx.
1968 service Bumper w/ tag

Title: Re: How to tell if it's a real OEM bumper?
Post by: Fred Mertz on July 17, 2019, 11:29:27 PM

I have an original rear bumper that was removed my the previous owner because it needed to be rechromed.  The license plate light is still installed.  The rivets have a torx imprint.  Is this original?