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Old 05-31-2025, 12:50 PM
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Default 1970 Firebird build down under

Hey guys, have just purchased a 70 firebird formula 400 project here in New Zealand, just checking im in the right place to ask questions?, im missing a lot things including a rear bumper, is a 70 Camaro the same? there is one here for sale which would save me a lot in shipping.

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Old 05-31-2025, 02:01 PM
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No, not the same

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Old 05-31-2025, 08:56 PM
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Old 06-01-2025, 01:54 AM
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Hey Tommo,

I've got a 70-73 non-bumperette rear in Sydney if you have a way of shipping over the pond,

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What do you mean by non bumperette? Is there more than one rear bumper option for a 70?

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1970 did not have the 'bumperette'.
Started in 1971.

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