Topic: 1979 front bumper absorber

[Heybeez]

New here, still looking around.  Haven't had the chance to really check out everything, but I've got one question.  Does anybody know if a new front absorber is available for the 79 Trans Ams?  I've checked the usual suspects (NPD, Classic Ind, YearOne) but no luck.

thanks for the input,

Brent

[RENOVATIONS]

Are you looking for the urethane nose itself or the plastic impact cushion located behind the nose cone?

[Heybeez]

Sorry, should have been more specific.  My urethane nose is fine; I need the impact cushion behind it that is supposed to be riveted to the heavy steel piece that I would consider the actual "bumper".

Thanks,

Brent

[Wallington]

Never seen them new, only used, not that I've really looked either. On 79-81 it is that black plastic milk crate waffle style not spongey foam of previous years. If you use one that's out of shape i can see it affecting the line up of the nose too.

Original GM number is 10005782.

[Heybeez]

Actually, mine is the spongy, hard foam - not "waffle style".  I guess mines OK, it's just that it came loose from the rivets and just kind of flops around in there.  I can probably use adhesive and attach it back to the support .

Thanks,

Brent

[Wallington]

Ok never seen it. It is actually a 79 nose and not a 78?

[RENOVATIONS]

I think both styles were used as my own '79 had the foam style but most I have seen since are the hard plastic  egg-crate style

[Heybeez]

So.... are either available?

Thanks,

Brent

[RENOVATIONS]

Not that I'm aware of.

You would need to find a used one...which may or may not be in the same shape as what you have.
I'd try to repair what you have if possible.