1973 Urethane Bumper Rivets

[Christopher K.]

[Robert G.]

[Christopher K.]

Re: 1973 Urethane Bumper Rivets

Thanks Brett, I would think they were painted body color since the retainers give the cover support for painting. I should know, but I assume the cover was painted on the car? (Definitely not how I would do it).
BTW, very nice find with your black ‘73, saw that in Driveline!

[Robert R.]

Re: 1973 Urethane Bumper Rivets

The rivets are natural (Zinc?) finish.


Disregard----- I thought you were referring to the rivets for the retainer strips on the bottom of the '74 rear bumper.

[Robert G.]

Re: 1973 Urethane Bumper Rivets

[Jimmy P.]

Re: 1973 Urethane Bumper Rivets

Robert,
So nice to hear you say that you can't wait to drive it. That's what it's all about. Enjoy it and all the deserved attention it's getting!

[Jimmy P.]

Re: 1973 Urethane Bumper Rivets

Are the rivets on the lower retainer painted or natural? Sorry, don’t have the new 73 guide with pics.
Thanks for the help,

Chris,
Is the retainer your talking about ? If so, IF it was attached to the bumper cover before it was painted they would be body color. Keep in mind that the bumper covers and lower front valance were painted off the cars and then installed later at the factory. We didn't get into these specifically in the 73-74 Revision because they are covered buy the lower valance and not visible underneath for judging. This bracket visible from inside the fenderwell. They would more than likely be covered with some light undercoating in the fenderwell area as shown below.

[Christopher K.]

Re: 1973 Urethane Bumper Rivets

Thanks Jimmy for the insight on the painting process. I was actually talking about the lower retainer (6) that is riveted (5) to the bumper cover. I guess as I look at the diagram and recall the disassembly it is covered by the lower valance/panel (2) anyway.

[Richard F.]

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Chris

The pix attached are from my original 1974 Corvette front bumper cover (or what's left of it), they are large head rivets, black anodized and unpainted.

Rich

Thanks Jimmy for the insight on the painting process. I was actually talking about the lower retainer (6) that is riveted (5) to the bumper cover. I guess as I look at the diagram and recall the disassembly it is covered by the lower valance/panel (2) anyway.

[Robert G.]

Re: 1973 Urethane Bumper Rivets

Robert,
So nice to hear you say that you can't wait to drive it. That's what it's all about. Enjoy it and all the deserved attention it's getting!

Jimmy, I am humble on how much attention this car is getting. We had no idea when we purchased this car. I should have some driver tires on it in the next week or so. Looking for some western yj8 wheels.

[Christopher K.]

Re: 1973 Urethane Bumper Rivets

Thanks Rich, great description and pictures, I really appreciate it!
Interesting how the bumpers were painted off the car without the retainers, or at least the lower one. They take quite a bit of massaging to install.
Do you have any overspray on the retainers?

[Richard F.]

Re: 1973 Urethane Bumper Rivets

Hi Chris

No overspray on mine, but there were touch ups at the factory so overspray wouldn't be unusual. If you were to judge that area you would have to decide between overspray and full deliberate coverage.

Yes the replacement bumpers present a challenge, I'm doing a front and two piece rear.

Rich

Thanks Rich, great description and pictures, I really appreciate it!
Interesting how the bumpers were painted off the car without the retainers, or at least the lower one. They take quite a bit of massaging to install.
Do you have any overspray on the retainers?

[Christopher K.]

Re: 1973 Urethane Bumper Rivets

Thanks Rich for all the info. It would be nice to see some pictures of rubber bumper cars getting painted and assembled afterwards.
Good luck with that install,

[Richard F.]

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Chris

I'll post the question..........

Rich