[markjohnson]

Yes, there was also a one-piece bumper for the rear also. My '62 Bel Air "Bubbletop" was a Los Angelas-built car that was originally equipped with one-piece bumpers. When I went to see my '62 for the first time and the garage was opened, I immediately noticed them! The bumper brackets are very specific to them also so never buy just the bumpers by themsleves unless the brackets are included. As far as why they were produced, the story I heard was that there were so many freeway pile-ups on the over-populated West Coast, that they were mandated for less debris after a crash. Now I don't know if that's true or not so please don't crucify me(this means you, Verne!) if that's wrong!