JimRockford

I was wondering if anyone here has any experience with or opinions on the aftermarket 1985-1990 trans am front bumper covers available from classic industries. Do they fit correctly and is the design an exact repro of the GM part?
Since this is an often damaged part I was curious.

TEDSgrad

iTrader: (4)

I advise to keep all original panels if possible (includes bumpers). I had mine refinished (dipped not blasted).
If they are badly spider-cracked, you may not have the option.

JimRockford

I am just thinking they get hit and ripped you may not have a choice. Do you know something about these aftermarket bumpers to stay away from them?

thtanner

iTrader: (1)

They're not super perfect, but they're manageable unless you have a 10k mile show car.

JimRockford

So they aren't an exact copy of the factory GM ones I take it?

84 1LE

iTrader: (9)

If its anything like the 82-84 z28 bumper.Its nothing to write home about.Not horrible, but not exactly like the OE part either.Its better than the OE i had, but if had the choice!

Beater79TA

If you do get one, post lots of pictures of the fitment. There are a few others on the board, like me, who are wondering the same thing about these bumpers. Classic will tell you they are a perfect fit but history with their reproduction parts tells a different story.

TEDSgrad

iTrader: (4)

I can't recall the price to repair eyelets and refinish (under $200 for sure). Once you decide to do body & paint properly, the costs just keep adding up. But then you reach the finish line: