1976 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible... a ? (Page 1/1)
htexans1 FEB 21, 08:29 PM
A neighbor has a 1976 Cadillac Eldo Conv 500 cu in V8, auto, the works in medium blue.

The question is what are the things called that are between the bumper (metal part) and the car body?

Its missing them front and rear... Neighbor wants me to replace them, but I cant search yet as I dont (Do'h) know what to call em. lol

HISTORY: the Eldo was purchased by PepsiCo in 1976 and used until 1997 when it was in a contest and given away to the lady who now owns it. It has the "parade package" bascially a hard top cover and a beefed up rear suspension to keep the car looking good in parades. The hard top cover allows people to sit on the top without damaging it.

Car has 77.000 miles, medium metallic blue.

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craigsfiero2007 FEB 21, 09:12 PM
Bumper Fillers.

Those are usually made from a hard rubber and rot out on the older Cadillacs.

Edit: Here are some helpful links for you.

http://www.sheffieldgarage.com/fillers.htm
http://www.sandkindustries.com

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htexans1 FEB 21, 10:35 PM
Many thanks!!

EDIT: (+ for good info)

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rogergarrison MAR 11, 02:47 PM
Sometimes mistakenly called a valance.
rogergarrison MAR 11, 02:49 PM
Shame its not a DeVille. I have those rear panels in my storeroom. I always save parts like that. I dont think they interchange with Eldo.
Monkeyman MAR 11, 05:51 PM
They seem to be missing on just about every car that had them. I think they were biodegradable.
rogergarrison MAR 19, 09:31 AM
along with the quarter extentions between the fender and bumper/tail light. I see lots of those old caddys driving around with the tail lights just hanging out in mid air.
Lou6t4gto MAR 20, 05:34 PM
Beware the Fiberglass replacements, they Very seldom fit properly, if at all.