View Full Version : 69 Front Bumper Guard Bumperette - Love it or Hate it?


Microgiant
Jun 6th, 08, 09:00 PM
Im sure opinions vary greatly on the front bumperette. You either love it or hate it. Im curious to know what most people think.

6781camaro
Jun 6th, 08, 10:20 PM
I think it detracts from the aggressiveness of the front end. Between the grille and cowl induction hood, that does it for me.

I do have deluxe rear bumper gaurds though. I do like those and how they look.

Hatya
Jun 6th, 08, 10:41 PM
I have both front and rears. It seems to adds something and I like mine. See my 69 link for pics if you like.

But at the same time I dont like them on RS models. I feel the RS looks mean enough

csn69ss
Jun 6th, 08, 11:35 PM
I love them and have them on one of my 69's

Here is a picture of a cool 69 bigblock car (not mine) with the bumperettes:

http://www.69pace.com/images/69ss_huggerorange.JPG

buenymayor
Jun 7th, 08, 02:09 AM
I think they look great on a Z/28. I can take them or leave them on any other car. I tend to lean toward liking them, though.

Microgiant
Jun 7th, 08, 11:23 AM
I have both front and rears. It seems to adds something and I like mine. See my 69 link for pics if you like.

But at the same time I dont like them on RS models. I feel the RS looks mean enough

Ya know, I see what you mean. :yes: I have the RS so to me it is adding uneeded clutter. But now I dont hate them so much. :hurray:

69L65-4spd
Jun 7th, 08, 12:33 PM
I have both front and rear bumper guards on my 69 and left them only because that's the way it came from the factory. I personally think that it looks cleaner without. If my car weren't so original, i'd take them off.

KevinW
Jun 7th, 08, 03:30 PM
I love the look and have a set of rechromed GM fronts and rears to go on my SS. :)

Rhino
Jun 7th, 08, 03:38 PM
I'm in agreement that it really detracts from the look of the front car. I think they look ok on the '67 and '68, although not my personal preference. On the '69 I feel they look a little out of place.

SOUTHPAW
Jun 7th, 08, 04:06 PM
I have rears on my '69... I personally can't stand the fronts.

Those things belong on trucks and police cruisers. :thumbsup:

JohnZ
Jun 7th, 08, 05:45 PM
Mine's all original, and it came with them, so they're staying. :)