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That was back in the 60's when everything was made of metal. Bumpers, dashboards, radiator shrouds, trim pieces, etc. were made of metals. Nowadays, its not unusual to find hoods, doors skins, and fenders made of some type of plastic composite. The same holds true with minor components in the engine compartment.. Those good old days unfortunately are long gone, but fortunately the plastics have improved greatly over the past 2-3 decades.