This was news to me. Wonder where they are made.
'71 & '72 Front Bumpers Reproduced
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'71 & '72 Front Bumpers Reproduced
Was trolling E-Bay and find someone selling Repop front Chrome bumpers for 399. They are made by AMD
This was news to me. Wonder where they are made.
			
									
									
						This was news to me. Wonder where they are made.
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				Magnes
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Re: '71 & '72 Front Bumpers Reproduced
After having a bad experience buying a rechromed front bumper, I took a chance and I bought a new one from AMD. I would have to say that I am very satisfied with it. The fit is great. Everything lined up easily. The chrome is nice... Not "triple dipped" show car but I would say it's about as good as the originals were when new. Again, I am happy with the quality and I'm a bit picky. I would recommend this part.
The only issue I had is:
My car is a 72. I ordered the 71 bumper using the 71 part number. What I got was a box that said 71, but the bumper was a 72. The only difference being the bumper jack slots are 72 only. It wasn't a big deal for me though, since I have a 72. I did call AMD and talked to one of their guys who was very appreciative that I called them and let them know this issue because the item is a brand new item. He said he would make a report and pass it on to AMD's R&D team. It could be something as simple as the wrong item in the wrong box... I don't know for sure.
So if you are wanting to order one and you have a 71, you should give them a call and make sure that you are getting one WITHOUT those bumper slots. I am sure they will get the issue worked out quickly but it's best to be on the safe side.
Here's a couple of pics.


			
									
									
						The only issue I had is:
My car is a 72. I ordered the 71 bumper using the 71 part number. What I got was a box that said 71, but the bumper was a 72. The only difference being the bumper jack slots are 72 only. It wasn't a big deal for me though, since I have a 72. I did call AMD and talked to one of their guys who was very appreciative that I called them and let them know this issue because the item is a brand new item. He said he would make a report and pass it on to AMD's R&D team. It could be something as simple as the wrong item in the wrong box... I don't know for sure.
So if you are wanting to order one and you have a 71, you should give them a call and make sure that you are getting one WITHOUT those bumper slots. I am sure they will get the issue worked out quickly but it's best to be on the safe side.
Here's a couple of pics.


Re: '71 & '72 Front Bumpers Reproduced
Thanks for the reply. 
Two questions:
Did they make their mistake right?
Where was bumper made?
			
									
									
						Two questions:
Did they make their mistake right?
Where was bumper made?
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				Magnes
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Re: '71 & '72 Front Bumpers Reproduced
1- I didn't press the issue. I didn't ask for an exchange or refund. It doesn't matter to me that it has bumper slots. I would have preferred not but I'm not going to make a big deal of it. I was just happy having a good fitting/looking part.
2- To be honest... No idea where it's made. There was no "made in Taiwan" sticker on it but I do know that some of AMD's parts are made there. All that matters to me is: Does it fit properly? And the answer to that is: Yes.
			
									
									
						2- To be honest... No idea where it's made. There was no "made in Taiwan" sticker on it but I do know that some of AMD's parts are made there. All that matters to me is: Does it fit properly? And the answer to that is: Yes.
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				dangina
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Re: '71 & '72 Front Bumpers Reproduced
looks like a winner! locally they wanted $400 just to rechrome the old one
			
									
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