1957 rock guard replacement

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cscolastico
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1957 rock guard replacement

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I would like to replace the rock guard below the front grill. I have searched the manual, this forum and the internet and have not found anything that specifically refers to replacing the rock guard . I do not need to replace the grill. Is it possible/feasible to replace the rock guard without removing the bumper?

As always thanks for any info
1957Birdman
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Re: 1957 rock guard replacement

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I think taking the bumper off is the best and possibly only way to go. I have never replaced that piece on my car but I have taken the bumper off more that once. Taking the bumper off gives you easy access to some of the areas that would be very hard to get to with the bumper on.
Good luck with the repair.
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cscolastico
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Re: 1957 rock guard replacement

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Thank you Birdman -happy 4th to you
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paul2748
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Re: 1957 rock guard replacement

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The last time I looked there is no metal replacement. There was a fibreglass replacement at one time, not sure if still available.
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