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: Thinking of getting rid of the front bumper on my 68 rs


jcapps
Jul 2nd, 09, 11:21 AM
Has anyone else done it? Have you left the rear bumper on? Any mods to the front valance?

I have some ideas for changes but want to see what others have done

thanks

Redec
Jul 2nd, 09, 11:47 AM
I notice a lot of custom cars and drag racers do it. It is really preference. I personally will put my bumper back on my 67 RS when its time. I do like a Black RS without it though. Makes it "flow" better to me for some reason.

I looked to no avail, but I saw a thread going the other day where there was someone making custom spoilers and lower valances to sale. Something like the lights for the 67-68 valance was going to be round like the 69 I believe.

SPARKY69
Jul 2nd, 09, 12:26 PM
some people like the look, with no front one on ,and the rear one on..its got that kinda endura look with no bumper..

68rs406
Jul 2nd, 09, 01:28 PM
I think it ruins the profile of the car, kind of makes it look like someone with a big nose and no chin....:D It's definitely a personal thing, you'll find tons both ways.

jcapps
Jul 2nd, 09, 01:29 PM
I was unsure whether I should delete the front one and keep the rear. But the 73 vettes had chrome rears and painted fronts.
Also had an idea to mold a rear one in very lightly and turn down at the license plate like the c2's did

jcapps
Jul 2nd, 09, 01:31 PM
I looked to no avail, but I saw a thread going the other day where there was someone making custom spoilers and lower valances to sale. Something like the lights for the 67-68 valance was going to be round like the 69 I believe.
He keeps showing us these new products but it seems that before he finishes one and gets it to market he seems to start on the next. I would buy one but it does not seem like it will get done any time soon. Beautiful work though

smits67
Jul 3rd, 09, 07:47 PM
My front lower valance is fiberglass and does not have the factory cut-outs in it. I think it looks ok with or without the bumper.
Here is a link to a pic:
http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2107926690048907967zCWXsv

67speedfreak
Jul 4th, 09, 09:40 AM
I like them with out the bumper. Here is a shot of mine.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y299/screamindemon1/IMG_5112.jpg

jcapps
Jul 4th, 09, 10:18 AM
I like them with out the bumper. Here is a shot of mine.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y299/screamindemon1/IMG_5112.jpg
Beautiful ! Do you have a front shot?

67speedfreak
Jul 4th, 09, 12:29 PM
Thanks here are a couple more.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y299/screamindemon1/IMG_1968.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y299/screamindemon1/IMG_1974.jpg

DOUG G
Jul 4th, 09, 02:37 PM
Some look good w/o it (I'm still trying to get used to it)

Others need it... I guess its the cars color ?

john68
Jul 4th, 09, 02:59 PM
I haven't run a front bumper on on my 68's since 72?

jcapps
Jul 4th, 09, 05:11 PM
Beautiful!