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1970 Challenger AMD rear bumper??

Started by 750-h2, July 23, 2019, 03:01:24 PM

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750-h2

After buying two OE cores that turned out to be bent and useless for rechroming, I am considering buying a new 1970 Challenger AMD rear bumper and having it triple plated in show chrome. Can anyone confirm that the AMD rear bumper [unlike the Keystone] fits properly and that its upper edge actually follows the profile of the taillight bezels. If anyone can post pictures of their AMD bumper that would be great!  Thanks. 

Cuda Cody

I liked the fit and finish of Keystone better than AMD.  The AMD felt thin to me.  :alan2cents:

None of them fit perfect, but it's way cheaper than re-chroming bumpers these days.

70Barracuda

Where do I find Keystone Cody?  Thank you
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anlauto

Quote from: 70Barracuda on July 23, 2019, 05:07:48 PM
Where do I find Keystone Cody?  Thank you

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70 Challenger Lover

I bought an AMD for the front and the bumper guards don't fit. Would probably be less an issue at the back but I'd get feedback from someone first.

GrandpaKevin

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I was under the impression Keystone is just a chrome plating company and the bumpers they sell are AMD cores that Keystone buys and chrome plates in house. The chrome is better quality but the rear Challenger bumpers still have fitment issues. :notsure:

750-h2

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Jon at Roseville told me that the 1970 Challenger AMD rear bumper usually will fit better than Keystones. Downside of AMD's is that they are not plated in the US like Keystones. Maybe @MoparDave can help us out on this?


anlauto

Keystone cores to come from overseas so they could very likely be stamped at the same place. The Keystone bumpers I've used do show signs of repair sometimes be fore plating. It's a 50/50 on Keystones...and I've had some pretty good luck. :dunno:
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Brads70

Quote from: 750-h2 on July 23, 2019, 06:10:20 PM
Jon at Roseville told me that the 1970 Challenger AMD rear bumper usually will fit much better than Keystones. Downside of AMD's is that they are not plated in the US like Keystones. Maybe @MoparDave can help us out on this?

:popcorn:  I'd buy another one if I could get a straight one....

750-h2

Quote from: Brads70 on July 23, 2019, 06:17:06 PM
Quote from: 750-h2 on July 23, 2019, 06:10:20 PM
Jon at Roseville told me that the 1970 Challenger AMD rear bumper usually will fit much better than Keystones. Downside of AMD's is that they are not plated in the US like Keystones. Maybe @MoparDave can help us out on this?

:popcorn:  I'd buy another one if I could get a straight one....

Actually the fit problem with the Keystone rear bumper is because the bumper top is straight. The top of the bumper should be slightly concave in order to follow the profile of the taillight bezel.

MoparDave

Both are available. as mentioned many of times each bumper as with any reproduction part are NOT like NOS and may or may not have issues. where and whos blanks are used are really irrelevant to what is available. fitment is a speculative comment.
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750-h2

So, I guess I'm back to my original question. Can anyone post pics of their 1970 Challenger with an AMD rear bumper?

RUNCHARGER

Here you go. Unfortunately I wish I had one of my FJ5 car because it was totally fubared. Both AMD.
Sheldon

750-h2

Thanks Runcharger that bumper looks to fit perfectly! What was wrong with the other one? 

RUNCHARGER

The other one was tight to the back up light. I tried to put more curve in it by pulling the center down and jacking up the ends but I couldn't budge it. It was sort of acceptable but not perfect like this one was. Purchased about the same time too, just a different run I guess.
Sheldon