rustytoolss
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My 62 Fury wagon has bumper guards/ bumperettes on the front bumper. Are these a rare item ?... I have mixed feelings as to weather I like them/ or not.
1962 Fury front bumper guards / bumperettes
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rustytoolss
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any information ? anyone ? Yes the car is in need of attention, working on making improvements.
TxGTX
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Not sure about the rarity aspect, so someone that's in-the-know should answer about them. But, I don't think you'll see them very often. However...... I like them a lot. They're cool looking !!!
Any more pics of your wagon to share??
Any more pics of your wagon to share??
rustytoolss
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318 poly , pushbutton 727, Vintage air installed ( not in these pictures) Disc brakes
TxGTX
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Thanks for the additional pics. I also saw another one from the LONGROOF SUNDAY event you attended in the past.
But while looking over all the '62 Fury pics shown in Google, I have come to the conclusion that not too many Furys had those bumperettes installed.
Of that observation, I would conclude that not very many of them left the factory that way, and to me that says quite rare.
Maybe I'm wrong in my assessment of this, but I can't be too far off based on the number on vehicles seen with and mostly without this option.
To me, if there is a factory option as part of my car, and it's not very popular or commonly used in production, I conclude it's not going to be seen by many others,
and I'm definitely going to keep it. Being different is what gets a particular vehicle more notice and could possibly raise more questions at times.
But, it will be nice to be able to tell people they are real, and the car was factory delivered that way.
KEEP THOSE PUPPIES RIGHT WHERE THEY ARE !!! You'll be glad you did. Besides, they belong there.
Of course it's ultimately your choice, but I believe others will agree with the cool factor, and the "keep 'em" thoughts.
But while looking over all the '62 Fury pics shown in Google, I have come to the conclusion that not too many Furys had those bumperettes installed.
Of that observation, I would conclude that not very many of them left the factory that way, and to me that says quite rare.
Maybe I'm wrong in my assessment of this, but I can't be too far off based on the number on vehicles seen with and mostly without this option.
To me, if there is a factory option as part of my car, and it's not very popular or commonly used in production, I conclude it's not going to be seen by many others,
and I'm definitely going to keep it. Being different is what gets a particular vehicle more notice and could possibly raise more questions at times.
But, it will be nice to be able to tell people they are real, and the car was factory delivered that way.
KEEP THOSE PUPPIES RIGHT WHERE THEY ARE !!! You'll be glad you did. Besides, they belong there.
Of course it's ultimately your choice, but I believe others will agree with the cool factor, and the "keep 'em" thoughts.
Had them on my '63, although stock, I didn't like the look of them...something overly granny; but just MO. When I put them up for sale had no problem selling though. Had those on my '73 Challenger and took those off.
rustytoolss
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Have decided..still plenty of time.
rustytoolss
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My views are somewhat like yours ( Granny looking ), but then again they were an option back in the day...think the bumpers look cleaner witout them.
Sold quick on ebay so some prefer them...and yes being a factory item for the pure look. Think I should have hung onto those...
rustytoolss
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At this point I'm just going to keep them, until I decide. Thanks
413Wedge
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I have a pair. I think they"re cool as hell, and anything 62 Plymouth is rare. That"s a nice wagon!
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I’ve seen them before but I think they are really rare.
Had them on my 62 Fury 4 door hardtop 361 hp. I loved them, one that got away. I'll look for a picture.
rustytoolss
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thanks, great looking car.
They do protect the low beam head lights, probable why they are in that position.
rustytoolss
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I think the bumpers look clearer without them....But I guess they are a rare option, and came with the car. I'm sure I will be leaving them on. Thanks
TxGTX
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Good decision!! If you really don't want to use them, I'm sure someone would be more than happy to scoop them up from you....probably rather quickly.
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