anyone any experience in doing this? I have managed to loosen a section using heat from the back of bumper, but concerned that this may warp the vinyl. Any chemical which could be used to loosen glue without damaging vinyl? Thanks
Please post a picture of the bumper showing the strip.
Do you have a parts catalogue? Sometimes the catalogue shows an exploded view when the service manual does not.
The only thing that makes sense to me would be that the bumper was replaced in the last 47 years with a version without holes and someone glued the applique back on.
Again, I stand by using something either hot, thin or sharp to slice. The good news is scraping the chrome isn't an issue if you're rechroming anyway.
thats good to have a definative answer. i can go hammer and tong now.....I have several 72's and wrecked one in 1974. Yes, it is glued, and glued quite well. On my wrecked car, when they replaced the bumper it was without the vinyl applique. Made me mad. I continually debate whether to take the vinyl off my restoration/modded or not. The darn vinyl fades, and of course you have color match issues.
They are really stuck on, no real silver bullet to remove, other than heat, putty knife and determination. Good luck, keep us posted.