Van S. Griffin wrote:
>
> My Commission number is CF199050U, and is cursed with
> > those bumpers.
> >
> > Carol Zingone
> > 1974 TR6 -- Sybill
> >
> >
> I've read this opinion on the black rubber bumper guards
> before. Were they added for looks, some US reulation or to maintain the
> chrome in a less dinged up state? Van, all the reading I've done indicates
>these were added as part of a
US (?) regulation. I believe it had some safety applications, but can't
recall.
I like the look and find the earlier
> models to be kind of plain in comparison. Is there someting sinister in
> those rubber attachments that I'm unaware? no sig file, Van
I don't think the 74 rubber overriders can be easily removed.
Personally, I really like the 73 and earlier bumpers, as they have a
cleaner, more classic look.
Carol
74 TR6 -- Sybill (acting weird, again ?)
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