CutterWolf

After having to explain this to allot of Mustang owners I figure it would be a good idea to put it here for those who are looking to do this mod. This is factual information gained from talking to a Ford parts dealer, others who have done this mod, looking at a GT500 rear bumper up close and my own real world experience. The myth is that the GT/CS and GT500 bumpers are two different bumpers when the fact is they are the very same bumper.

There are only two real differences, 1. How it’s painted. And 2. Cost. For some unknown reason Ford wants you to pay more for what they call their GT500 bumper but the funny part is that it costs more (paint wise) to have it like a GT/CS bumper. The GT500 stile takes less prep and less paint to do so why do they want so much more for it? The only answer I could come of with is that they want you to pay for the Shelby name.

Below is the direct quote from a Ford parts dealer who currently works at a Ford dealership as the part manager:

"Ok Here is the Lowdown on the Other Parts. Ford Really Has A Mess on there Hands With Service Replacement Parts and Genuine Ford Accessory Parts. Most Dealers are Unaware of the Accessory Parts so you Usually Get Quoted for the Service Replacement parts Vs the Accessory Parts. The Service Parts are More than the Accessory Parts And you get Less! The Service Parts are Just a Bare Cover Where the Accessory Kits Have Extra Goodies. If you Have a GT You Will be Good to Go With the Accessory Kits but if You Have A V6 you Will Need the Additional GT Pieces your V6 will need to get to GT Bumper Specs! I as A Rule do Not Often Post Parts Prices or Part Numbers Because they Change Regularly. In This Case I will Post FORDS Suggested Retail in Order to Give you the Best Deal when Purchasing these Parts Locally!

Ford Suggested Retail, Part Number, Description
$472.88 7r3z17d957aa GT/CS & SHELBY GT Service Bare FRONT Bumper.
$399.00 6R3Z-6320049-AA GT/CS & SHELBY GT Accessory Kit Front
Bumper.

$518.27 7r3z17k835aaptm GT/CS & Shelby GT Service Bare Rear Bumper.
$355.00 6R3Z-6320049-BA GT/CS & Shelby GT Accessory Rear Bumper


$ 596.00 7r3z17k835baptm GT-500 Rear Service Bumper.

No Quote Kit for true 500 Rear Bumper. The Only Difference between the CS and 500 Bumper is a Lot of Money and the Rear Diffuser. On A CS or Shelby Gt the Lower Center Diffuser As Viewed From Directly Behind the Center lower Section Only is Matte Black on a GT-500 The Lower Section is Black all the way around to Match the Matte Black rocker Panels. Other than That the Rear Covers are Identical! Do the Math and Make your Choice! I hope this Clears up the Bumper

I have the 6R3Z-6320049-BA GT/CS & Shelby GT Accessory Rear Bumper on my car and I ordered it threw a local body shop who got it for a little below the quoted Fords suggested retail price. I can tell you for a fact that the texture on the lower half is the very same as the GT500 which I verified by comparing directly to a GT500 bumper.

Now lets talk about that texture for a min because allot of people also asked me, “is there any special prep work that has to be done or, does that texture need to be removed prior to painting?” The answer is no to both. After the normal prep work is done and the paint is applied you can’t even tell it’s textured any more and it blends right in with the rest of your paint. Here are two pictures of mine bumper to show you what it looks like with the textured area on the lower sides painted. I hope this answers your questions and clears up the mystery surrounding this mod.

Forum moderators, could you please stickly this in the FAQ section?

Below are pictures of the 6R3Z-6320049-BA GT/CS & Shelby GT Accessory Rear Bumper painted and unpainted sides

deekum1627

thanks for the write up man good work

shoeys08dkcandygt

thanks for clearing all this up barry. car looks great.

ab

Good info, thank you.

Branomano06GT

2 Words. Thank you. Oh and 2 other words. PICTURE *****. I have a feeling the only reason he did this was to post more pictures of his car.... =) just messing Cutter I honestly can't get enough of it anyway. Haha

Texotic

2 Questions

1) The accessory bumper that you have... it is a full bumper replace ment, correct? Not a lower valance that sticks on with double sided tape like some dealers make it out to be?

2) I like your spoiler, who makes it, where did you get it, how much was it, etc...

Thanks for clearing this up.

CutterWolf

On 1. : Yes its a full bumper replacement. This crazy lower valance stick on part that some dealerships are talking about is total BS! There is no such thing period! The only thing out there like that is an "after markit" part and is not in any way shape or form an OEM accessory bumper valance.

On 2. : Stalker Wing, Cervini's, $299.00 (unpainted)

Texotic

Thanks, man. I might have to look into that wing. Depending on how much prep and paint is... if it's too much, I'll just go GT500 spoiler from ebay...

EDIT: sorry for the off-topic post, since this is going to be a sticky *crosses fingers*, just disregard it.

mygt500

Barry the the first post you made for all is now stickied in the FAQ section as you requested....... this thread will remain for others that search or stumble across it and should they want to ask a question or make a comment on it as you cannot in the FAQ section..... great work and thanks for the write up and the pics!!!!!! Jason -mygt500

americaniron

Very informative, thanks for the good work.