Quick E-body question

[Ghoste]

Were elastomeric (color keyed) bumpers available on the Challenger?

[71bigblock]

Yes, but I believe it was '71 only...

[71ChallengeHer]

Yes, they were. Started in 1970.    Some could have both . Just on the front or just on the back. Depending on how it was ordered.

[Ghoste]

Okay thanks.    Have any of you actually ever seen a Challenger with them?

[71ChallengeHer]

I'm looking for a pic. I've finding some sources that say 70 and some 71. 

[71ChallengeHer]

a 71

[71ChallengeHer]

Hope this helps http://www.challengerspecs.com/1971challenger.htm

[Ghoste]

Wow, thanks Jackie.  You know, I do not believe I have ever seen one before.  Several Cudas but no Challengers.

[71ChallengeHer]

Your welcome     a little more info .... Bumpers offered:
• The standard chrome 197 bumper returned for 1971, but only for a brief time, due to new safety requirements. Elastomeric front and rear bumpers were offered in 1971, and were color coded,but were only offered in five colors, B5 blue, Y3 yellow, V2 hemi orange, C7 plum crazy, or J6 green. Starting in April 1971 all painted bumpers were cancelled except for Y3 yellow.

[71ChallengeHer]

another 71

[Alaskan_TA]

Painted bumpers were initially supposed to be available for 1970 Challengers, but it did not happen for some reason.

See this page from the 1970 service highlights booklet;

http://www.hamtramck-historical.com/images/serviceHighlights/70%20sh%20217.jpg