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38 coupe · 02-24-2026, 06:50 AM

These days I keep seeing old Argentina repop crap being presented as NOS by people who didn't experience it the first time. I wasn't around in the 70s, but I remember the mid 80s and on, and all the V8ers who were replacing the Argentina parts on their restorations when decent parts came available.
Discount the observations of the best advisors at your discretion.

rockfla · 02-24-2026, 09:42 AM

MOST salient point, certainly better than pontification's and theories

"Discount the observations of the best advisors at your discretion."

Seth Swoboda · 02-24-2026, 09:53 AM

I'm most inclined to believe Kube and 35fordTN with 99.999% certainty. You came here to ask and the folks delivered solid information. However, if you want to believe they are original Ford bumpers go for it. Are you just looking for someone to validate your thoughts? I'll go.... they are original Ford bumpers. Problem solved.

Kube · 02-24-2026, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seth Swoboda

I'm most inclined to believe Kube and 35fordTN with 99.999% certainty. You came here to ask and the folks delivered solid information. However, if you want to believe they are original Ford bumpers go for it. Are you just looking for someone to validate your thoughts? I'll go.... they are original Ford bumpers. Problem solved.

My first big smile for the day. Thanks Seth

02-24-2026, 06:50 AM	#21
38 coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Texas Posts: 2,135	Re: Bumper identification - smooth/no groove 33-36? These days I keep seeing old Argentina repop crap being presented as NOS by people who didn't experience it the first time. I wasn't around in the 70s, but I remember the mid 80s and on, and all the V8ers who were replacing the Argentina parts on their restorations when decent parts came available. Discount the observations of the best advisors at your discretion.

02-24-2026, 09:42 AM	#22
rockfla Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 5,164	Re: Bumper identification - smooth/no groove 33-36? MOST salient point, certainly better than pontification's and theories "Discount the observations of the best advisors at your discretion."

02-24-2026, 09:53 AM	#23
Seth Swoboda Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 4,211	Re: Bumper identification - smooth/no groove 33-36? I'm most inclined to believe Kube and 35fordTN with 99.999% certainty. You came here to ask and the folks delivered solid information. However, if you want to believe they are original Ford bumpers go for it. Are you just looking for someone to validate your thoughts? I'll go.... they are original Ford bumpers. Problem solved.