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sfdaugherty wrote: Since 68 bumpers are pretty rare, I may just have to cough up the cash for the SS ones.

Shannon

Yeah, if you want the "original" look you can always get them chrome plated.

I have yet to fit them on my roadster but will take some pictures tonight and post them. I think they look as good or better than chrome. I do not think you would have to have them chromed to look good on the original bumpers. I sent them the rare hard to get 68 bumper and lots of pictures of the other styles. I have an early set for my purposes with no indent in the rear bumper and no over riders. Pics tonight.

Steve

I have to say I believe the stainless steel bumpers look better than even show chrome. The pictures do not do them justice. I did run into a minor issue as the stock bolts do not fit the captive nuts they have welded in place. Once I get that sorted out I will get them mounted.






Hopefully this weekend I will get them on.

SA

Well polished stainless can look every bit as good as chrome. Stainless can even have a process done to it called electropolishing which is very shiny/smooth and adds durability ($$$). Did they say what the grade of stainless used is? It will make a difference on how long that shine will last. They do look pretty nice. The proof will be in the fit.

Mark

Does this type of stainless need a lot of maintainence or repolishing, as compared to chrome?

Linda

Mark,

Here is the blurb from the Ebay ad:

Our bumpers have big advantages over chrome plated mild steel bumpers:

1. Our bumpers never rust and are backed with a lifetime anti corrosion warranty. We are happy to put our money where our mouth is on this! Just think- should your bumpers ever rust- we will send you new ones!
2. If the bumpers get dented or scratched they can be beaten back to shape and re-polished.
3. Our bumpers are made in very high grade (304/ 1.4301) stainless steel. (Around 1/5 of the steel is pure CHROME!!!)
4. Painted back - The back of the bumpers are acid etch primed and painted with ICI two pack paint.
5. Our bumpers are finished to a high mirror polish, just like chrome.


Like I said they do look very nicely done.

SA

Just so we all know-the mounting bolts are 8 MM-unsure of pitch right now. Will update when I sort it out.

SA

Thanks for the legwork Steve. As a suggestion, perhaps you could let the mfg. know that they should include new bolts to prevent this issue.

Sid,

I already emailed them this morning suggesting exactly that which would be a plus for the product.

Steve

You da man!! I am envious of your bumpers...

Steve, If the mounting bolts and captive nuts are stainless, be sure to use anti-seize when installing. Stainless galls badly when assembling. You might not be able to remove the bolts in the future. I'd use anti-seize even if the bolts were not stainless. Dissimilar metals can do funny things. FWIW Pat Mahoney

dynaguy wrote:If the mounting bolts and captive nuts are stainless, be sure to use anti-seize when installing. Stainless galls badly when assembling. You might not be able to remove the bolts in the future. I'd use anti-seize even if the bolts were not stainless. Dissimilar metals can do funny things.

Absolutely! He ain't kiddin! BTDT with ss fittings on my boats.

Thanks both for the recommendation of using anti-seize. I will do just that with the bolts.

Steve

I finally got them mounted. I had a problem getting the correct bolts. I bought what I thought were 8mm x 1.25 pitch from the local hardware store. They did not fit. I finally located my thread gauge and verified they were indeed 8mm x 1.25 pitch but the bolts I purchased were really 8mm x 1.0 pitch. I dug through my bin of bolts and found enough to get them mounted.

The front fits like a glove. The rear fits but is missing the slight curve towards each end. They still look great and fit fine. For the purist they would probably not do but I am satisfied with them. I did let the manufacturer know about this minor issue.

Any way-here are pictures of them mounted.











SA

Steve,
Man I haven't seen you roadster in years!
Still looks as good as it did when you restored it!