Tips & Tricks! 1970-1973 Camaro Rear Bumper Install

The 1970-1973 rear bumper is one of a kind as the early models were sauper simple and looked soooooo. clean compared to the later year models when new safety standards rolled out. Today we take a look at the bumper, brackets and bolts required to mount this rear bumper and do the full install and verify gaps.
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[@dkzgarage6480]

Love dropping into your videos....the vibe of your channel is very cool! The Camaro is going to be killer!!

[@joesyotas4232]

Car looking even more amazing w each upload

[@JoDoDesigns2011]

You was asking about those holes on the bottom or the bumper, my guess would be that they are for the factory stock bumper jack.

[@cliffwright9842]

Yes the tabs with holes are for bumperettes, there will be tabs on the front bumper too on none RS models. The trunk seal needs to be glued in the channel if you don't... well you'll find out. Also the torque rods should have been installed when your body guy was pre-fitting the deck lid. You should install these right away...I've never not scratched something when putting them in...they're a bitch to do gently.

[@Lethalgarage]

Cliff Wright rods were in during pre fit, took them out as they couldn’t hold the trunk up. Threw those ones away and got new ones.

[@tomcangelosi6594]

Those loop holes on the bottom are for small bumperettes, 70 1/2 Z28s came with them. I like the look with them as well, I don’t think they were offered in 71.

[@weirdharold7635]

Correct,had them on mine

[@z28chet]

Yes, the bumperettes are on ‘71 Z28s, too.

[@tflnorthamerica4585]

I bought the exact same bumper and I noticed that there were some waves in the top. So it needs minor straightening. It's only on one side but to correct it needs to be replated. I was also going to weld the studs/brackets to the bumper when I did that and make a smooth bumper and have the whole thing replated in nickel. Same for the front.

[@barnabyjones5161]

Weatherstrip adhesive is a must on the decklid ws channel. Did mine in about 15 mins, easy to do. I used the 3M brand.

[@stevebauer6293]

Now you should weld the brackets to the bumper, weld the bolt holes in the bumper shut and have the bumper rechromed.

[@tflnorthamerica4585]

Nickel plating would look very good.

[@JakeM624]

I was hoping there would be a video today!

[@Nonameshame]

Just FYI. They sell inner rubber corner piece ends, that helps keeping the paint intact later on when actually drive the car, just encase you bump something. They where originally used in the factory. NPD and Classic Camaro Central Sell them. Idk if you know this. {PART NUMBER: BUM-542 Camaro Central}

[@Lethalgarage]

Anthony Paul I ordered some awhile ago, still waiting

[@wendellharper1935]

I was hoping you would have a video of a key lock install for the camaro trunk

[@BlockaderunnerCSA]

Just my opinion you should’ve blacked out the tail light panel. Gives an accent to the lights and bumper. May not be something you like. Just my two cents

[@MyrtleBchsweeper]

Use the vinyl like they use when servicing cars to protect paint.

[@Lethalgarage]

CamaroMan2018SSDanny have to let the paint breathe as long as possible

[@dannyoliveira4787]

Great job. Love the car brother. Dud you end up getting the front bumpers from the same manufacture .

[@Lethalgarage]

Danny Oliveira Yes, they are from OER

[@MrKherb79]

I’m surprised you didn’t go with the Custom Works carbon fiber bumpers front and rear

[@ericsandhu6253]

Chrome looks classic

[@cypherl0k]

If i remember correctly - Classic Industries has full sets of kits for 'every bolt and nut' required to rebuild/replace on our cars. I know ss396(dot)com has an AMK Master body kit as well. Beats having to go to the hardware store. Every bag is labeled for location usage. On a side note - I think your paint scheme with the mild amount of chrome accent will be nice. Maybe once we see the wheel choice - that opinion will change, and my OCD will kick in!

[@Lethalgarage]

cypherl0k Yeah... those kits all have about 1/2 of what is needed. I have 3 different kits and still have to order missing bolts and screws. They chalk it up as each year has different things so they cover all the standard stuff.... which is BS

[@spikewhite4556]

I thought the loops an indentation were the rear jacking point.

[@thomashalikas4812]

i love chrome bumpers !, ........ 74 Camaro had an anodized aluminum bumper , no comparison to a real chome bumper !

[@MikeWolf-427]

Bumperettes :) You're building my childhood dream car.

[@z28chet]

You forgot the bumper end gaskets.

[@Lethalgarage]

z28chet didn’t forget them, just not using them currently

[@Retro_flashback72]

Its for the stock bumper jack.

[@Retro_flashback72]

Your missing the rubber pieces that go on the ends of the bumper at the top between the bumper.and the body

[@Richardskull]

Tabs might be to mount bumperrettes.

[@jeffreyviands3242]

Probably the holes are for a bumper jack

[@JCunningham21]

were your at id call into work and not stop working till it was done. Are you getting giddy yet?

[@Lethalgarage]

Always excited