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55 56 front bumper differences

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I bought a set of rechromed bumpers for my 55 at the swap meet. Now a week later I notice the outer fronts say 56. I am hoping they are mislabled. I need to know how to identify them.


Thanks, Greg
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chevman57
Greg there is another thread on 55/56 bumpers and they say the outer ends are the same.
Terry
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55mike
'56 center comes to more of a point . I can't speak for just the ends, they certainly look close to the same..
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santiaguero
they are completely different
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santiaguero said:
they are completely different
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In what way?
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Will
The 56 center has a bend at the center.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1956...r_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3caeb74037

The 55 Center is straight.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/55-C...r_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item51912f3aac

The ends look the same and was told they are the same.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/56-C...r_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item51912f3bb2
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chevman57
He is wondering about the ends, not the center section guys.
Terry
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R
As said, the ends are the same between 55 and 56. The centers are different, the 56 comes to a bit of a point as already said.
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G
cool, I have 56 ends and 55 center, so all is well. Thanks guys.
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santiaguero
i think the ends on a 55 is different then on the 56 the 55 is more round
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busyguy8
nope, the ends are the same.. compare them.
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Chevynut
Better yet, look at the assembly manual. The ends of the 55 and 56 FRONT bumpers are the same part number.
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