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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1967 Mustang => Topic started by: kkupec02 on April 26, 2024, 01:26:33 PM

Title: 1967 Front Bumper Overstamped Factory Codes
Post by: kkupec02 on April 26, 2024, 01:26:33 PM
I have been looking for a matching date stamped front bumper to match my factory original rear bumper. I came across a front bumper locally that I bought for $30 with over stamps. I assume it is a factory replacement part but couldn't go wrong for that price while I continue the search.  The date codes are top line: 11 over stamped on an 8, then 6 2 M 2 with the M over stamped on a 9 or vice versa. Lower line: upside down 2 then 6 7, then 8 1 with something under the 8 maybe a 1? Any guesses on what I bought? Thinking early over the counter replacement. Thanks.
Title: Re: 1967 Front Bumper Overstamped Factory Codes
Post by: ruppstang on April 26, 2024, 02:58:59 PM
A picture would be great.
Title: Re: 1967 Front Bumper Overstamped Factory Codes
Post by: kkupec02 on April 27, 2024, 12:29:04 PM
Here are the best 3 pictures of the 20 or so that I took.
Title: Re: 1967 Front Bumper Overstamped Factory Codes
Post by: dkknab on April 27, 2024, 08:11:10 PM
Since we're talking front bumpers,  can I assume if there are no numbers stamped on the bumper for 67 or 68s then it's not a FoMoCo part? I've taken mine off to replace because it's dented and showing age and it has no numbers on the inside at all.

In addition the wave washers were installed under the mounting brackets and not sandwiched in between the bumper and the mounting bracket per the assembly manual.
Title: Re: 1967 Front Bumper Overstamped Factory Codes
Post by: Bob Gaines on April 27, 2024, 11:50:41 PM
Since we're talking front bumpers,  can I assume if there are no numbers stamped on the bumper for 67 or 68s then it's not a FoMoCo part? I've taken mine off to replace because it's dented and showing age and it has no numbers on the inside at all.

In addition the wave washers were installed under the mounting brackets and not sandwiched in between the bumper and the mounting bracket per the assembly manual.
No numbers stamped in the front bumper typically = aftermarket part.