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Resto-Rand · 02-22-2015, 11:49 AM

I found a rear bumper for sale and I am leaving to go look at it in an hour.

Anyway to make sure it's original and not a reproduction made in China? Except for the made in China stamp, lol.

Resto-Rand

**jocko** · 02-22-2015, 11:54 AM

If it's heavy and rusty, probably ours. But seriously, if you can post a pic realtime via phone, someone might be able to tell you on the spot. No way to know without a pic - or, as you point out, if there's an obvious stamping on the bumper somewhere.

**Tim Christian** · 02-22-2015, 12:19 PM

The way the square notches at the bottom of the bumper are cut is different on a GM vs Aftermarket.

**cericd** · 02-22-2015, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim Christian

The way the square notches at the bottom of the bumper are cut is different on a GM vs Aftermarket.

Would you happen to have any example pics to illustrate? I'd like to learn the difference.

**Already Gone** · 02-22-2015, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cericd

Would you happen to have any example pics to illustrate? I'd like to learn the difference.

I just posted pics in the attached tread.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661120

Resto-Rand · 02-22-2015, 03:19 PM

Sorry Mods, got in a hurry and posted twice. Can you merge or delete?

By the way, 45 minute drive and it was wrinkled on bottom edge, and bolt eyes were stretched. No thanks, and drove away.

02-22-2015, 11:49 AM	#1
Resto-Rand Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 108	Original rear bumper? I found a rear bumper for sale and I am leaving to go look at it in an hour. Anyway to make sure it's original and not a reproduction made in China? Except for the made in China stamp, lol. Resto-Rand __________________ 1971 C-10 307 3OTT

02-22-2015, 11:54 AM	#2
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,985	Re: Original rear bumper? If it's heavy and rusty, probably ours. But seriously, if you can post a pic realtime via phone, someone might be able to tell you on the spot. No way to know without a pic - or, as you point out, if there's an obvious stamping on the bumper somewhere.

02-22-2015, 12:19 PM	#3
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Re: Original rear bumper? The way the square notches at the bottom of the bumper are cut is different on a GM vs Aftermarket.

02-22-2015, 03:19 PM	#6
Resto-Rand Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 108	Re: Original rear bumper? Sorry Mods, got in a hurry and posted twice. Can you merge or delete? By the way, 45 minute drive and it was wrinkled on bottom edge, and bolt eyes were stretched. No thanks, and drove away. __________________ 1971 C-10 307 3OTT Last edited by Resto-Rand; 02-22-2015 at 03:27 PM.



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