Alternatives to OEM rear bumper fillers for my 86 GN

[PaulRV6]

It's been impossible to find original equipment rear bumper fillers so I am asking what are my alternatives? I would like to get the bumper back on but not without the fillers. What are you using? Thanks

paul

 

[T-CHRGD]

I have a set from Kirban's. Not on yet, but they look good. From what I've seen, and heard, they're getting good reviews.

 

[INEEDAGN]

I'd hold out until these become available:

http://turbobuick.com/forums/threads/nos-gm-style-bumper-fillers-coming-soon.374344/

 

[Red C5]

There's a few vendors selling them. I think they all have pretty good reviews.

Peter

 

[TurboDave]

I use the fiberglass units from GBody Parts. But if you can wait, they're also near production of OEM type plyable units as mentioned above.

 

[Rubicon 327]

Not trying to take business away from supporting vendors but has anyone ever used E&K Bumper Fillers?
http://sandkindustries.com/

 

[Bweavy]

Not trying to take business away from supporting vendors but has anyone ever used E&K Bumper Fillers?
http://sandkindustries.com/

If you look at the pictures they look like the same as our ABS units do. I do not think they manufacture that particular bumper filler. That filler is manufactured in FL. like the FG units are. (2 different companies)

I will have the GM style Fillers on my site today. There is a slight delay because I am having the speed nuts built new & the rubber push pins built new in with this kit. A Full set fronts & rears will be $649.95.
Fronts & rears will be available seperate as well.
All pock marks from the originals are removed. No repair work needed. Steel is not bare but an EDP coating. Sorry for the delay I just figured the new hardware will make for the best installation experience.
We will have a set at the Burlington event so you can handle them & compare. I will also have a GM unit there for comparison. They will have a alot longer life then the originals.

 

[jlat]

hello; I called sandindustries and there product is ABS plastic as discribed like a kids toy. Talking with them on the phone they all sound good. There located in Fla. They come black primed and the bus. has been there a long time.
IBBY

 

[TType85]

If you look at the pictures they look like the same as our ABS units do. I do not think they manufacture that particular bumper filler. That filler is manufactured in FL. like the FG units are. (2 different companies)

I will have the GM style Fillers on my site today. There is a slight delay because I am having the speed nuts built new & the rubber push pins built new in with this kit. A Full set front & rear will be $649.95.
Fronts & rears will be available seperate as well.
All pock marks from the originals are removed. No repair work needed. Steel is not bare but an EDP coating. Sorry for the delay I just figured the new hardware will make for the best installation experince.
We will have a set at the Burlington event so you can handle them & compare. I will aslo have a GM unit there for comparison. They will have a alot longer life then the originals.

I can't wait for these. My car needs them badly.

 

[T-CHRGD]

A Full set fronts & rears will be $649.95.
Fronts & rears will be available seperate as well.

$649.95 sounds So much better than the "target price" of $800
Can't wait to see them.

 

[PaulRV6]

Ok thanks for the info but I couldn't find them on the GBODY website. What is the cost for just the rears? I assume they are black and do not require any paint or other prep work before installation?

paul

 

[INEEDAGN]

Any brand/source for bumper fillers is going to require prep and paint. GOOD ones shouldn't need much of any fitment work, but even the NOS GM ones come molded in gray.

 

[Bweavy]

Any brand/source for bumper fillers is going to require prep and paint. GOOD ones shouldn't need much of any fitment work, but even the NOS GM ones come molded in gray.

Anything you paint needs prep. What I was saying is that the gm units needed a lot of prep work for the cost comparitively. Fitment though was dead on with GM & so is the fitment with these.
Here is where they are at on the site. If you pan down you to the bottom of our main page you can always see new listings.
Here is a direct link.
http://www.gbodyparts.com/product_info.php?products_id=1656&osCsid=afcd9211a5ef6ae48a8457687d000fda

 

[russgoodman]

Went ahead and pre-ordered a set Brian. Thanks

 

[Bweavy]

Thank you Russ I appreciate it.

 

[PaulRV6]

Thanks Brian. I just want to know roughly how much a bodu shop will charge to paint them? So I assume they come in gray ready to be painted? Is there any reason to wait for a few to come out before pre-ordering, like getting the bugs worked out first? If not I am going to pre order a set of the rears. Thanks

PAUL
paul