 Jim.Biron
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04-25-12 11:29 AM - Post#2218989
Anyone get a set of Smoothie bumpers for a 64?
I see I can get a pair from Impala Bob's or Hubbards for around $650.
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kingkreeton
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04-25-12 12:34 PM - Post#2219015
In response to Jim.Biron
Got them and think they look badass. 
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Jim.Biron
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04-25-12 12:56 PM - Post#2219020
In response to kingkreeton
Got them and think they look badass.
Where did you buy them?
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slo
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04-25-12 06:03 PM - Post#2219125
In response to Jim.Biron
excuse my ignorance but what are smoothie bumpers? those one peice deals they recently came out with?
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Edited by slo on 04-25-12 06:03 PM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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kingkreeton
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04-25-12 10:16 PM - Post#2219217
In response to Jim.Biron
Hubbards
Shane
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Jim.Biron
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04-26-12 04:52 AM - Post#2219256
In response to slo
excuse my ignorance but what are smoothie bumpers? those one peice deals they recently came out with?
yes, the one piece bumpers without the bolt holes.
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jephroe
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04-26-12 01:22 PM - Post#2219384
In response to Jim.Biron
do they have them for the '62?
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skunk22
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04-26-12 01:51 PM - Post#2219395
In response to Jim.Biron
Got them on my 64 and they look so much better than the 3 pc. I have no regrest . Got mine from Hubbards.
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Bigcarman
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04-26-12 10:13 PM - Post#2219573
In response to skunk22
Here near the west coast, they were called "California bumpers." I agree, they look cool.
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slo
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04-27-12 06:38 AM - Post#2219625
In response to Bigcarman
now these are a bit recent. i have seen someone build a set for a 64 lowqrider almost 10 years ago. granted you could see the welding work but they did loook neat..
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05-01-12 01:09 PM - Post#2221181
In response to slo
The original one piece "California" bumpers used on west coast built cars use the stainless domed head mounting bolts that go through the bumper. They mount essentially the same way the more common 3-piece version bumpers do.
The new one piece "Smoothies" instead have mounting studs welded to the back of the bumper before plating. There are no visible bolt heads when the bumper is mounted on the car. These are great for a sleeker, more modern custom look.
In an effort to please Chevy restorers with different needs and tastes, we do offer all 3 types. You can see them all here:
>>CHEVY IMPALA BUMPERS, BUMPER GUARDS, MOUNTING HARDWARE<<
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