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  • David C.
    Very Frequent User
    • June 30, 2006
    • 126

    How to determine if front bumper cover is urethane or TrueFlex?

  • Russ S.
    Extremely Frequent Poster
    • April 30, 1982
    • 2161

    #2
    Re: How to determine if front bumper cover is urethane or TrueFlex?

    Trueflex is still very stiff. You would have to press hard on a trueflex to get much deflection. You don't need to press very hard on urethane bumper to see considerable compression.

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    • Paul B.
      Very Frequent User
      • April 30, 1995
      • 482

      #3
      Re: How to determine if front bumper cover is urethane or TrueFlex?

      ...around this timeframe(2006), GM did have a GM Reproduction Parts urethane front bumper cover for '73/'74 Corvettes. I replaced mine in 2004 with the previously mentioned bumper and it was exact, and I mean exact in every way to the original EXCEPT it did not have the embossed "INLAND MFG" logo on the backside. It's possible it is one of these.

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      • David C.
        Very Frequent User
        • June 30, 2006
        • 126

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        • David C.
          Very Frequent User
          • June 30, 2006
          • 126

          #5
          Re: How to determine if front bumper cover is urethane or TrueFlex?

          Thanks Paul this sounds likely.

          Actually I found that the original part number urethane bumper is still available from GM. Several GM parts suppliers have it listed for a bit over $500.

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          • Russ S.
            Extremely Frequent Poster
            • April 30, 1982
            • 2161

            #6
            Re: How to determine if front bumper cover is urethane or TrueFlex?

            This is strange as for years it was available from GM for over $700. Would make me wonder if the current one from GM is the same aftermarket repo available from vendors.
            Originally posted by David Ciaramello (45974)
            Thanks Paul this sounds likely.

            Actually I found that the original part number urethane bumper is still available from GM. Several GM parts suppliers have it listed for a bit over $500.

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            • John S.
              Very Frequent User
              • June 15, 2015
              • 505

              #7
              Re: How to determine if front bumper cover is urethane or TrueFlex?

              Approx three years ago I purchased a GM urethane reproduction front bumper cover for my ‘73 from a GM dealer on the east coast through EBay. Very good quality and it looks like a great replacement to my original.

              I apologize for the poor pics, the backside does feature the correct P/N and what I believe is the correct Inland logo. GM label on the box indicates a 2017 date. I believe I paid about $500 including shipping.

              My original is getting pretty rough but it’s hanging in there. Someday I’ll get up enough courage to install the new one.

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              1973 L82 M21 4 Speed, very original and well documented driver/survivor
              NW Chapter Member, 2016 Bend Regional Top Flight
              73/74 TIM&JG 3rd Edition Revision Team Member

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              • David C.
                Very Frequent User
                • June 30, 2006
                • 126

                #8
                Re: How to determine if front bumper cover is urethane or TrueFlex?

                I think the GM urethane is the way to go. For sure it will fit the best, and is the original set up. Even if it only lasts as little as 15 years....

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