Bumpers

Allen · 2014-10-23 05:19

I'd like to put 56 Ford bumpers on my 57 to get rid of the massive ones that 57s have. I'm not asking how to, just if anyone out there has done this and have some pictures.

Ford Blue blood · 2014-10-23 07:40

Look at a 58 Fairlane bumper. Bolts on. Larger then the 300s, not nearly as massive as the 500s from 57.

lalessi1 · 2014-11-05 09:36

Assuming you have a Fairlane you could use a Custom rear bumber, just a thought.

DanTudor57 · 2014-11-26 00:17

I was actually thinking of doing the exact opposite. I like the 57's huge Fairlane 500 monster bumper. I currently have the standard Custom bumper.
I thought the '58 was same as the '57 custom line. I'll have to start googling for pictures to compare.

lalessi1 · 2014-11-26 10:39

I looked at the '58 Fairlane, the (rear) bumper is similar in size to a '57 but a little cleaner. I would bet the custom series bumpers are the same from '57 to '58.

Raven Rider · 2014-12-02 15:16

So to bring this back up what was the definitive answer on the best looking bumpers? I need a set for my RW.

RICH MUISE · 2014-12-02 17:27

mine....lol

RICH MUISE · 2014-12-02 17:36

Jerry...I'm not sure you'll have as many options as the passenger cars...your tailgate I believe will restrict the options usable.The wagon guys will have to chime in here, but I do believe it's a Custom size bumper with wagon/ranchero only guards.

Raven Rider · 2014-12-03 10:06

Rich your bumper isn't shiny enough

Looks good but a little too modern for me. Get that car on the road I want you to drive it to Phoenix so I can see it in person.

RICH MUISE · 2014-12-03 13:10

The pic was base coat before the clear...it's shiney now!! lol

DanTudor57 · 2014-12-04 18:48

On the topic of bumpers. Has anyone powder coated instead of chromed, any first hand experience? I'm thinking bumpers and grill.

I love my chrome, don't get me wrong.. Around here chrome is expensive beyond belief. The plan for my car right now is to switch from my chosen 90's restoration red/white back to a sealed/tinted black/white primer. I have spare bumpers and was thinking of blasting the most rusted set. Then going with powder coat for a few years until I save enough money to go back to a nice 50's traditional paint job and re-chrome often spare set...

Limey57 · 2014-12-05 05:46

Chrome powder coating is big over here because chrome plating is being banned very shortly. The powder coated type looks like a satin-chrome or stainless steel/nickel finish. It looks quite nice, especially if all the other parts are done the same and is way cheaper than plating.

Raven Rider · 2014-12-08 11:48

I talked with a guy at a local swap meet who is from Fullerton Ca about new bumpers and he is cheaper than getting mine re chromed. He will even delete the bolt holes and weld in the bolts for a smooth bumper about $700.00 for front and rear and he will deliver to the next swap meet for free. It is $900 to $1000 here for the local chrome shop to fix and the smooth out my stock bumpers plus the wait is 4-8 weeks. The guy from Cali needs my bumpers for a core and he will give me some credit for my extra rear bumper.

RICH MUISE · 2014-12-08 14:00

Jerry...you need a HUGE caution here. There are a number of socal chrome guys who quite frankly I'm surprised are still alive after reading about how many guys from the Hamb were looking for these swap meet guys...and not to share a cup of coffee.
I don't want to mention any names publicly, for obvious reasons, and a bad memory, but in no way would I give even a deposit until the work was done and inspected.
There is a company called the Bumper Shop...NOT to be confused with the Bumper Boys (or vise-versa..there's my bad memory, I'll check for a receipt)...that does the swap meets in tx, ok, and nm..maybe Arizona, I don't know. I got my replated grille from them and my front bumper. The pieces were already done, at the swap meet, and they gladly unwrapped them for inspection. Both were excellent. Grille was 380. for the 3 pieces, bumper I think was about 300., and it had the guard holes welded....(LOL...I got a deal on it because he had modified the bumper welding in the guard holes as a special order for a customer who never picked it up. I had been quoted 80. additionally previously to weld up those holes) Even with them though, I had seen other bumpers they had in previous years and they weren't done as well as the ones I bought.
Also, I am assuming by "new bumpers" you were actually talking to him about replated ones.

Raven Rider · 2014-12-08 14:45

Yes Rich new to me re plated original bumpers that is why they need my old ones. I will check again and make sure it was not one of the ones you mentioned but the Bumper Shop seems quite familiar. I will check tonight and give them a call tomorrow and I will see what they have to say. They were busy yesterday selling bumpers and they did unwrap them for inspection. BTW thanks for the heads up.

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