Does anyone have a decent to nice driver rear bumper for a Custom series? I bought one for a wagon/ranchero that was rechromed, apparently by Bumper Boyz, as most of the chrome is falling off and looks like total crap. If paying for another, would prefer one without the extra holes. Let me know, location and price, this one has to go.
i might have one but its a long way to wv, can go upstairs and look if you want
James,
I think I still have one I took off of my car. It is not perfect but it is yours if you want it. Here is an old pic of the bumper still on the car.
Heck yeah, Lynn..gimme a price and I'll come over to Baton Rouge and pick it up. That looks brand new compared to mine. The chrome on mine is about 3 years old, been stored inside all its life, but looks like it has been laying out in the Gulf of Mexico. Huge chunks of chrome plating coming off the right side, looks terrible. Thank you much..
Thank you too Alan. If Lynn doesnt have one, I may need to form a road trip. I had planned on getting up that way for the Columbus Spring Swap, but they cancelled it again..Killing me, man..Ive got junk to sell and no place to sell it without having to ship it.
I'll make sure I still have it and get back with you.
I've been looking for a custom rear bumper as well, I've been hesitant on buying one from bumper boys and another I checked reviews on and in California. Reviews were bad.
I do not like the 500 bumper and would even consider another bumper from another vehicle if one would fit and look descent. Has anyone on this site installed or know if any other bumpers might adapt/fit on a Fairlane other than Ranchero, Station Wagons, Or Customs?
Look at a 58 Fairlane back bumper.
58 Ford rear bumper or 58 Edsel rear bumper.
I prefer the 58 over 57 Fairlane bumpers on a Fairlane. My axle storage frame is a 57 Custom and still has back bumper on the frame. Was nice, probably is not now after sitting at edge of woods for 20 years.
a 57 Bumper just showed up on the HAMB https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/1957-ford-ranchero-rear-bumper-wagon.1227330/ (https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/1957-ford-ranchero-rear-bumper-wagon.1227330/)
Thanks for the heads up. I looked at it but do not have reply priviledges, I just joined so it may take some time to allow access.
You have to just be a member but with at least 10 posts. for Classifieds only Pm's allowed also. still need 10 post to PM anyhow.
Good cheap bumper chrome isn't possible anymore. Too many EPA regs. I use Qualchrome in Erie Pa. You can use my 57 rear bumper for a mirror to shave with! There are many great shops around but, none are cheap.
I have heard Advance Plating in Portland Tn. does good work also.
Good luck,
Ron.
Ranchero and wagon bumpers are slightly different than passenger Custom and 300 bumpers. They have some extra holes to accommodate the bumper guard license lights and wires. John
cool info Hoosier Hurricane, nothing a couple bumper bolts can't cover if the chrome and price were right??
I'll keep looking. One will show up eventually. There is one on ebay that is triple plated show chrome, 1000 bucks.. i wouldnt mind paying it if it will stay looking good. Not interested in paying several hundred dollars for one that the chrome is peeling off in 2 years, while being stored inside.