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Old 10-06-2023, 01:24 PM
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'68 GTO with the "endura delete" option.

The steel front bumper could be chosen if a person desired, but was forced on the early builds destined for hot climate regions due to durability and paint adhesion concerns.

Our '68 had the front bumper painted probably four times within the first year because we couldn't keep paint on it.

It was a popular (and attractive) feature. We took our car to Florida on vacation and had a little trouble navigating through town because people would flock around trying to catch a glimpse of that front end.

K
I remember, too, that during a visit to Rock City on Lookout Mtn (probably that same trip) they had put a "See Rock City" bumper sticker on the car while we were enjoying the view.

Dad was pi-i-issed. Now I see why.

K
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