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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1971 - 1973 => Topic started by: e093116 on May 18, 2010, 10:34:26 PM

Title: 71-73 chrome vs. plastic bumper
Post by: e093116 on May 18, 2010, 10:34:26 PM

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? 

Title: Re: 71-73 chrome vs. plastic bumper
Post by: DWhitaker on May 27, 2010, 04:59:21 PM

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.

Title: Re: 71-73 chrome vs. plastic bumper
Post by: roadrunner on May 30, 2010, 12:15:27 AM

Convertibles had chrome bumpers in 1971.

Title: Re: 71-73 chrome vs. plastic bumper
Post by: DWhitaker on May 30, 2010, 11:38:43 PM

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