Are bumper guards uncool?

[IndyShiftman]

Had my car for several years now and the entire time I have had the bumper guards mounted.


But recently after reinstalling the radiator support out, I decided to leave them and the license plate bracket off. At first I thought they were cool because it was an option for the car. But now I think it made it look a little grandma-ish.

[squirrel]

Re: Are bumper guards uncool?

I don't know about cool or not, but it looks a lot cleaner with them off. And besides, they repop those grilles....just in case anything happens with them off...

I was just thinking yesterday that I should pull the guards off the front of the 87 suburban we recently got. They do make it look like the grandpa's truck that it was.

[91CCFirebird]

Re: Are bumper guards uncool?

I vote no brackets and plate....cleans up the nose nicely

[Gary 351C]

Re: Are bumper guards uncool?

As bumper guards go, they don't look bad. But it definately looks better without.

[dustergirl]

Re: Are bumper guards uncool?

I'll go against the grain and say I like it better with them on.

My Duster is a '73 and the bumper guards on it are HUGE...big enough to cause a giant bruise every time I run into them, which is practically daily. I keep 'em on mostly out of spite, cause people hate them with a passion. haha!

[ecniv]

Re: Are bumper guards uncool?

I think they look good on your car.

[JOES66FURY]

Re: Are bumper guards uncool?

it looks good with, but much better and cleaner without

[fahrenschnell]

Re: Are bumper guards uncool?

I too like it better without...

Seth

[SpeedJunkee's Carbs]

Re: Are bumper guards uncool?

With or without them your car is awesome, I would suggest flipping a coin heads or tails..........................lol

[std]

Re: Are bumper guards uncool?

Didn't even need to see the pics. Bumper guards are NOT cool.

[JOES66FURY]

Re: Are bumper guards uncool?

Didn't even need to see the pics. Bumper guards are NOT cool.

I took mine off becasue I thought the same thing.....mistake...it was UGLY....changed the whole look of the car...for the worse.....depends on the car I guess.....

[ksj1]

Re: Are bumper guards uncool?

Your car I say leave them off.I also had a 73 Dustmite and I can attest they are a knee killer.My 69 Swinger had them and they looked good to me.

[smallblockjay]

Re: Are bumper guards uncool?

I think they look good on your car.

x2 and agree with dustergirl

It creates a frame for the SS badge and brakes up the flat, dark grill. Looks like Knight Rider car without. Wait, is this a violation game?

[IndyShiftman]

Re: Are bumper guards uncool?

I really don't see that many 1st gens with them. Almost always they are off. Thats one reason I had them on for so long. But I do like the clean look without. :-\

[oletrux4evr]

Re: Are bumper guards uncool?

I vote for leaving them off. Clean look is my preference, but you should choose the 'look' you like best. 8)