Chrome Bumpers
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Chrome Bumpers
The 1973 F-350 I bought to restore has very good front and rear bumpers. They are very straight and don't seem to have any scratches and bends. But the chrome is failing. I have read of the bad press on the replacement bumpers we can buy. The price to have them re-chromed seems to be about $300 for the front and I would assume it is a little more for the rear step bumper. The good front bumper at LMC seems to be $179 plus shipping. And rear at $250.
Is it worth it to stay with the Original bumper and the chrome may be better quality.
Is it worth it to stay with the Original bumper and the chrome may be better quality.
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The 1973 F-350 I bought to restore has very good front and rear bumpers. They are very straight and don't seem to have any scratches and bends. But the chrome is failing. I have read of the bad press on the replacement bumpers we can buy. The price to have them re-chromed seems to be about $300 for the front and I would assume it is a little more for the rear step bumper. The good front bumper at LMC seems to be $179 plus shipping. And rear at $250.
Is it worth it to stay with the Original bumper and the chrome may be better quality.
Is it worth it to stay with the Original bumper and the chrome may be better quality.
Think of it this way: Pay just as much for something that's old and potentially has the chance to look great, or pay the same amount and get a guaranteed good look that's brand-spankin' new.
For me, that's an easy choice, take the brand new one.
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