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How difficult is it to put a 65 rear bumper on a 63? I prefer the 65 taillights. It "looks" like it would be a "bolt on". Anyone done this mod? Thanks!

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Also, the chrome license plate surround on the 63/64 seems really different from a 65. If you remove the bumper on a 63/64, it reveals a moulded lip beneath the surround...like a drip rail...underneath the BUICK letters. I think the 65 bumper would interfere with that. PRL

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OK Cool 57: I have personally removed and replaced these bumpers many times. You could photo shop your question. I have always said that if you like the 65 better, just get a 65. Mitch

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Look at a picture of each side by side. They don't fit. The rear quarters on a '65 have a much smaller relief where the bumper wraps around the body than your '64 does. If you want to put a '65 bumper on a '64 (and I don't blame you, I've seen it done and it does look good) you'd be better off putting the entire rear clip from a '65 on the '64. Or as Mitch says. "...just get a '65." Ask my how I know this. I sold my '65 bumper for way less than I bought it for. :(

Ed

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OK Cool57: Although this idea yours didn't pan out keep pecking away. In my opinion I think you did it right. You had a vision and you ran it by some somewhat knowledgeable people. There have been many visions shot down from the sky because someone pulled the trigger with out doing any homework. Good luck with that Riv. Mitch

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Thanks Mitch. If this car wasn't so near perfect I might undertake the body mods involved. I may still fill the stock lights and install some in the stock bumper. I appreciate your encouragement!

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