was killing time between squalls and decided to do a Google image search of our favorite subject. 57 Ford customs and as usually happens one caught my eye so went to the page. The write-up mentioned the owner used a Ranchero rear bumper as its thinner. Never heard this before, and this was on a custom not a Fairlane which is definitely larger and heavier looking. So is the Ranchero (and guessing the wagon) bumper different than the others. The over riders I'm pretty sure are different but now not sure on them either.
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HRD you got that kitchen painted yet ?
I robbed this rear bumper off of my Ranchero. Only difference was better chrome than my old bumper and a few extra holes.
that's what I thought
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Overriders..lol..I guess it's the input from the English guys filtering in, but that is a cool term. I believe they are different on the ranchero and wagon (the guards)to allow the tailgate to come down.
The Ranchero/wagon "Overriders" :003:, have the license plate lights. The two extra holes in the center of the bumber are for the license plate bracket.
Quote from: RICH MUISE on 2014-04-17 08:42
Overriders..lol..I guess it's the input from the English guys filtering in, but that is a cool term.
That an owning an MGB and going thru those manuals and catalogs does tend to add to one's vocabulary.
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I got a quote from a vendor at portland swapmeet for an exchange on front and rear bumpers and guards/overriders.I now wonder if they know the differences.
Am wondering if the guy's car had a Fairlane bumper on it, lot of time to 1957 to give several owners to make changes.
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