1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year > 1971 - 1973

71-73 chrome vs. plastic bumper

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e093116:
I have a 71 fastback with the chrome bumper.  I've always wondered what the differentiator was for chrome vs. plastic.  Seems like most of the cars I've seen locally have plastic bumpers.  I know the 5 mph bumper law didn't go into effect until September 72.  Maybe this was an option? 

DWhitaker:
The urethane bumper was used on the Mach I bodystyle (05) only and the chrome bumper was used on the regular Sportsroof and Boss 351 bodystyles (02). Someone please correct me if this is not right.

roadrunner:
Convertibles had chrome bumpers in 1971.

DWhitaker:
oops, sorry, my bad, you are exactly right. I just didn't think of the vert body styles. Thanks for replying on this one.
                                    DW

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