Rear bumper swap

[n77cjs]

Not sure if I have this in the right board but I have a rear bumper on a fairlane town that is in poor condition. As I live in Newfoundland, Canada, rechroming is not an option due to shipping cost (no chroming shops in this next of the woods). As I am not fussy on the huge bumper anyways, what options do I have on a swap from another model or even a universal bumper. I am new at this so don't laugh at my question on a universal bumper if such thing doesn't exist!

[sprink88]

If you have a Custom rear bumper you will also need the brackets. They do fit the Fairlane, But you need the brackets. As far as other bumpers.... I would guess you would need those brackets too. And maybe some modifying.

[n77cjs]

Not so much worried about the brackets or the fabricating of some, but wondering about the dimension and fit (or look). Is the 300's the same length? Has anyone used a non-fairlane bumper on their fairlane?

[Hoosier Hurricane]

I have a '58 Fairlane rear bumper on my '57.  It is not as tall as the '57 Fairlane, but taller than the Custom.  I like the look.  Some Meteors of that era may have the same bumper as the '58 Ford.  Problem is you are looking for parts that are 55+ years old.   John

[RICH MUISE]

I think basically you're asking about body and frame dimensions...the Fairlanes are longer, not wider.

[sprink88]

What Rich said.  That 300 bumper should fit. Same width.

[Limey57]

Have you considered having the original bumper powder coated?  A lot of powder coaters (assuming you can find one local) are now doing a chrome finish, which while not quite as shiney as REAL chrome, looks very good.

[57 imposter]

WE have a guy here in town that has a 57 Fairlane with a custom bumper. fits right and looks good

[n77cjs]

Thanks guys!