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1970 Cuda elastomeric bumpers
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04/15/14 10:32 AM
04/15/14 10:32 AM
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Looking for advice from anyone here that has experience with 1970 Cuda elastomeric bumpers. I'd like to put a set of front and rear elastomeric bumpers on my 1970 Cuda. Should I wait until a "good" used OE set comes up for sale or should I purchase a repo set from Gean Gregory? http://www.alhambracustomservice.com/2.htmlThank you all in advance for your assistance and knowledge sharing. It is greatly appreciated.
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Re: 1970 Cuda elastomeric bumpers
[Re: mastiffd]
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04/15/14 11:52 AM
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Looking for advice from anyone here that has experience with 1970 Cuda elastomeric bumpers.
I'd like to put a set of front and rear elastomeric bumpers on my 1970 Cuda. Should I wait until a "good" used OE set comes up for sale or should I purchase a repo set from Gean Gregory?
http://www.alhambracustomservice.com/2.html
Thank you all in advance for your assistance and knowledge sharing. It is greatly appreciated.
Gene's bumpers are very nice with minimal work needed for installation...problem is Gene's business is supposaly for sale, he's pulling out of the business for health/retirement from what I've seen/heard, I know his daughter was helping him with the last run of rubber bumpers awhile ago, I wouldn't hesitate if he has some in stock, or is willing to make a set....he who waits, often goes without , used/beat originals are going to cost you as much, if not more than repros, NOS...open up and empty your wallet, if your lucky enough to find a set
Mike
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Re: 1970 Cuda elastomeric bumpers
[Re: mastiffd]
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04/15/14 08:53 PM
04/15/14 08:53 PM
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Thank you for the quick response.
Is the "minimal work" needed in the bumper bracket or in the actual bumpers?
You'll need to elongate the slots in your brackets so you can move the bumper where it can tuck into the body properly,...Gene's urethane castings are pretty nice, a minimal amount of trimming and dressing the rubber will be needed for fitment and surface detail, you'll be miles ahead with the repros, rather than the repair that used rubber bumpers typically need, unless you find an original pair in great shape?....I wouldn't hesitate to contact Gene as he's been "liquidating" a lot of stuff on Ebay for the last 6 months or so...there's no other source that I know of for repro E body bumpers
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Re: 1970 Cuda elastomeric bumpers
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04/16/14 01:38 AM
04/16/14 01:38 AM
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AMD had some new repro's on display in Ted Stephens booth at the MATS I didn't look them over but give AMD a call.
Hmmmmm....are we talking RUBBER COATED ELASTROMERIC BUMPERS? or just CHROME PLATED REPROS? Inquiring minds would like to know!
RUBBER!!!
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Re: 1970 Cuda elastomeric bumpers
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04/16/14 10:05 PM
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Great, thanks for posting what you have found out!
70 Cuda 340 4 speed - now stroked to 416ci (SOLD) 2017 Mustang Shelby GT350
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Re: 1970 Cuda elastomeric bumpers
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04/23/14 03:55 PM
04/23/14 03:55 PM
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AMD said they did make 1 small batch of elastomeric bumpers and supplied them to Stephens Performance. AMD also said they are out of stock at the moment and to call back weekly for eta status (no eta at this time). I then called Stephens Performance and was told they sent the bumpers back to AMD due to major manufacturing flaws (they would not speculate) and will not be carrying them until AMD resolves the flaws.
Looks like Glen Gregory is all we have for the time being.
Hey guys - I wanted to weigh in on this post as it seems there is some misinformation.
Our new elastomeric bumpers are not a special product made specifically for Stephens Performance. We've been developing these bumpers for quite a while with the intention of making them available to all our distributors.
Stephens has not purchased and returned any of these bumpers. To date, they've only sold one of these bumpers. It was sold at a show and Ted Stephens informed us that the bumper looked good and the buyer liked the product. I encourage anyone interested in one of these bumpers to call Ted Stephens direct @ 888-466-7276.
Thanks guys
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