Wasn't there an issue during this time with Chrome shortages due to the
Korean War? I recall reading something about this somewhere, but can't
recall for sure. Perhaps one bumper is chromed steel, and the other
stainless maybe?
-Dave
joe frega wrote:
> Question: Jason and I have two 56 Belvederes and they have diferent
> rear bumpers. My first reaction was to think that someone changed one
> but in looking at all the old 56 sales flyers, etc., I find pictures of
> Belvederes with both styles of rear bumper. I can find no
> diferentiation beween 2dr, 4dr, hartop, sedan, etc. Seems pretty weird.
> I thought maybe they did a mid year change- or -this was special trim
> package - or a "silver special" (whatever that is) or ???
>
> Can anyone shed any light on this issue?? One rear bumper matches the
> front bumper (from the side view) one is distinctly different (wider
> and forward angled, from the side view). Thanks in advance for your
> help.
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