Bumper filler panels, quality, fitment?

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86regaldrvr

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Had a look today at the bumper filler panels on the Regal. All of them are cracked and the rear filler is missing pieces around the gas filler neck.

Bottom line is that I will be replacing them over the winter, with what, is the question. So what have you used to replace them, aftermarket, NOS, Goodmark?
I had thought about making up a set from aluminum like what would have been used on mid-'80 Nascar versions of the Regal. I was likely going with Basset or Aero wheels to complete it.
 
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lilbowtie

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Bought a set of fiberglass ones off E-bay - fit good and I'm very happy with them. Under $200.00 the only thing I would suggest is fit them in place and drill the holes rather than the pre marked spots - off slightly.

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565bbchevy

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When I bought my Regal it came with some Ebay fillers on the front but the fit wasn't the greatest but some issues were caused by the hack instalI by the previous owner but I decided for the fronts I would use the Goodmark ones and they fit like the factory and line up with everywhere it is supposed to and then on the back I bought some Ebay ABS plastic ones, those I had to kind of pull to fit but after I installed them they look fine they are not a perfect fit but are a fraction of the price for the Goodmark rears.

 

86regaldrvr

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Thanks for the replies 565bbchevy, lillbowtie. Both of your cars look pretty sharp!

I had been looking at the eBay fiberglass versions and its good to hear feedback on them. For this car, it isn't going to restored to show, just a driver so spending a lot on parts is not part of the plan. Since the the car needs paint in some spots it frees up the budget a bit. Its been 25 years since I painted a car so there maybe some sticker shock involved.
 

565bbchevy

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Thanks for the replies 565bbchevy, lillbowtie. Both of your cars look pretty sharp!
Thanks, lol but my project Regal is a long way from looking sharp, I think you will do fine with any of the Ebay fiberglass fillers they may not be an exact show quality fit but since they are fiberglass you can sand and file to get them to look as good as possible and you can't beat the price.
The Goodmark's are top of the line and I have heard Spoolfool's one piece fiberglass fillers are top notch also but both are very pricey by comparison.
 

lilbowtie

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If you think 565's Regal looks sharp, look at his Monte - I'm sure the Regal will be just as good. You are defiantly going to get some sticker shock buying paint!
 
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foxtrot

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I've used many different types of bumper fillers with varying levels of quality over the years and it all depends on what you are willing to spend..

I'm currently have the spool fool fillers installed on my Regal and love them. The spool fool units a better than show quality and are prefnished. The install is really easy and the fitment is PERFECT!

LOVE the spool fool fillers!
 

455'ed80Regal

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Anyone know what vendor supplies the fillers that Gbody parts sells?
 
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