Steve

Can anyone tell me if this is a complete rear bumper cover and if it will bold onto my GT without modifications?

Part # is 7R3Z-17K835-AAPTM Rear Bumper Cover

It is a new one still in its wrapping. What else would I need (besides paint of course) to put this on my car? Side Markers? Diffuser (or is that part of the bumper?)? Fasteners? Etc?

I can get it for $280 shipped so I think that's a pretty good price.

SC67Stang

Steve,
That is the correct number for the GT-500 rear bumper.
The diffuser and bumper are one piece. The side markers should be taken from the existing bumper and the fasteners will be with the bumper.
Have you checked with KC on the boards for a price.
I got mine for $216 shipped last Sept. from him.
The paint and install ran me $400 from a Ford Dealership.

tmcolegr

Incorrect - that is the part number for the CS rear fascia

The correct part number for the GT 500 rear fascia is 7R3Z-17K835-BAPTM. I have my invoice in front of me.

I would suggest ordering (8) W712930-S437 rivets, (2) 4R3Z-17A953-A seals as well.

Might as well include (1)7R3Z-16A550-AB left hand splash shield and (1) 7R3Z-16A550-AA right hand splash shield.

SC67Stang

Tmcolegr,they should be the same part #. Don't know what the A vs. B in the part number is? Maybe a second run of them. The only difference in the GT-500 vs. the CS/GT is the way they are painted on the lower fascia, the mold is the same. Ask KC about it he will know for sure.
Steve, you might check the cost of both if they are different part numbers. The CS may be cheaper to get!
As far as the additional parts, the body shop must have taken care of those when they installed the bumper, but they were not included on my invoice. You may have to have these if you are doing the install yourself.
I didn't like the look of the splash guards on the GT-500 so I didn't have them done on mine. I don't drive the car in the rain anyway, but just my personal opinion.

tmcolegr

Yes you are correct about the difference. Tha AAPTM is the CS and the BAPTM is the GT 500. The GT 500 is almost twice as expensive as the CS. That is why most opt for the CS.

Both are still available though.

The rivets attach the wiring harness mount to the rear fascia and the seals prevent water from leaking into the body.

Splash shields are a matter of personal taste.

SC67Stang

[quote=tmcolegr;942014]Yes you are correct about the difference. Tha AAPTM is the CS and the BAPTM is the GT 500. The GT 500 is almost twice as expensive as the CS. That is why most opt for the CS.

Why would you buy the GT-500 for twice the price if paint is the only difference?
I had mine next to a GT-500 and couldn't tell the difference and neither could they.
Just trying to help Steve save some $'s.

tmcolegr

His original post ask is this the part number for the GT 500 rear bumper cover. The short answer is no. It is the part number for a CS rear bumper cover. That is all I'm trying to say. The GT 500 rear fascia is black on the sides. The CS rear fascia is not. Make him aware of the difference and let him decide which he wants to buy but don't give him incorrect information.

saltydog1820

I am the one with the bumper for sale. I bought it from Ford and it is definitely the GT500 bumper (textured black around the sides). The part number on the wrapper is 7R3Z-17K835-AAPTM. So you are saying that Ford put my GT500 bumper into a C/S wrapper? As for painting, the lower black part of the bumper is textured. I don't see how it could be painted to look like the C/S bumper or how a C/S could be made to look like the GT500. The lower portion of the bumpers are very different.
Jon

RobK

The bumpers are indentical with the exception of the paint.

tmcolegr

Here is a picture of the CS Rear Fascia

tmcolegr

Here is a picture of the GT 500 fascia. Notice it is black and textured on the sides to match the rocker panels where the CS is not. That is why there are 2 different part numbers. I have one of each in my driveway but I figured you would prefer pictures from Ford's website.

saltydog1820

If so, how do they get rid of the texture on the sides? Bondo?

Willie

Although I wanted a GT500 bumper, I bought the CS bumper because the price difference. I was told the only difference between it and the GT500 bumper is the sides are not pre-painted. However, the CS sides ARE textured, exactly like the GT500 bumper. All I had to do to "make" it into a GT500 bumper was to hit the textured area (shown in red) with a can of semi-flat SEM Bumper Coater, purchased at an automotive paint shop for about $10.

saltydog1820

I wanted the C/S rear bumper and bought the GT500 by mistake. That is why it was for sale. If they are the same, how do they smooth out the texture on the lower sides to make it a C/S. Can any of you body shop experts help me out. I may not need to sell the bumper after all.

Twisted

When I painted my GT500 chin spoiler (which has said texture) all it took to get rid of the texture was a coat of primer sealer, 11 coats of base and 2 coats of clear.

So you guys know Grabber Orange is very translucent and is almost like spraying candy colors only no metallic. House of Colors paints are what I used and didn’t have to do any blending to the body to get a perfect match when painting the front end and rear wing.

High res picture http://scifimodels.com/GO_Vert/front_large_3.jpg no texture, its really easy to get rid of.

saltydog1820

Thanks Twisted, I guess I screwed myself out of $100 buying the GT500 when the C/S is the same bumper. I guess any good body shop can make it look like I want. And thats a nice looking car you got there!

RobK

I have a GT/CS cover and it's textured. If you left it raw it would match the GT500's texture. Put a couple coats of paint on it and the texture is far less obvious...but it's still there.

Steve

To all who replied, thank you so much for all the great info. I want to buy a bumper that has the rear diffuser in it and whether it is a Shelby or a CS, it really doesn't matter.

It looks like there is some difference in the lower part from what I've read here but for me, it doesn't matter. I just want a Ford rear bumper that has the diffuser. The price on the Shelby bumper is decent so that is why I'm thinking VERY seriously about buying it.

I'm going to decide tomorrow after I talk with my body shop to see what price they can get me either one for.

Again, thank you to everyone for the great and insightful info and especially to those who posted pictures! You have been a HUGE help!!!

Because it IS important to me if I can save some money since there are SO MANY mods I want to do! (Sound familiar? )

Willie

Steve,

If the price differential is significant, I'd suggest getting the CS bumper and a can of this $10 stuff. The color difference is not noticeable. And even if it was, you could just spray the entire lower portion. I did not have to. Eight months after spraying mine, it is still holding up very well with zero evidence of cracking, peeling, etc.

Willie

Steve

Thank you Willie. I'll certainly keep that in mind.