Will 67 Wildcat bumpers and spats fit a 68?

Discussion in 'A boatload of fun' started by kiwidave, Aug 24, 2014.

  1. kiwidave

    kiwidave Well-Known Member

    Howdy. A guy across the ditch in New Zealand is offering me bumpers (front and rear) and wheel ''spats''/covers for the rear wheel from his 1967 Wlldcat.

    I have a 1968.

    Will they fit? I am guessing the wheel spats sure will. But I am unsure of the bumpers. I am very aware that the 68 tail light assemblies are unique, but I do not know about the rear bumper, let alone the front.

    Thank you for any advice.
     
  2. wildcatsrule

    wildcatsrule Well-Known Member

    The bumpers for '67, although they look very similar, will not fit a '68. The rear bumper on a '67 has a raised section on each outer end that was eliminated on the '68 bumper so that the '68 taillights could wrap around the corner.
    Front '67 bumper is slightly different than the '68 as well. I believe the front bumper also has the raised corners.
    As for "wheel spats" I'm assuming you are talking about the fender skirts? Yes those will fit, however the chrome trim pieces are different for '67 and '68. The trim can be changed easily enough.
     
  3. kiwidave

    kiwidave Well-Known Member

    Thanks David. Awesome knowledge there. :TU:

    Dave
     

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