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rear bumper warped

Posted: 2/1/04 3:03pmMessage 1 of 2
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mongaup valley, NY - USA
Joined: 8/25/2003
Posts: 79
Vette(s): 1958 red-white 4 speed 283 1976 My project car L48 T350 1984 Daily driver 1986 convertable daily driver 1991 zr1 never been driven still in plastic
I have stripped my 76. I took the bumpers off of the car. I bought a new front it had been repaired. The other day when I wet sanded the rear it had a big dip in it any idea how to fix it or if anyone sells them really cheaped. Possibly used. I think you can reshape them with a torch? Anyone ever try? thanx
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rear bumper warped

Posted: 2/1/04 5:55pmMessage 2 of 2
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CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH - USA
Joined: 12/2/2003
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Vette(s): 1975 C3 Red, T-Tops, Black Interior. All I need is time and money! Getting there!
Don't use a torch. You may have some success with a heat gun. This is tricky and easy to mess up, so take your time. Make sure the bumper is supported, and won't sag somewhere else while working. Warm it into shape and hold it while cooling. You almost need to build a support to do this. Minor shaping can be done by adding the compatable epoxy, then sanding into shape.

Ken Styer
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(some day, no strike that, October 2008 it turned red, still in progress!)

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