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57 T bird bumper on 57 pssgr Fords ?

Started by djfordmanjack, 2020-09-20 14:55

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djfordmanjack

2020-09-20 14:55
seeing this terrific pic by Joe, I wonder if anybody has ever used a 57 Tbird rearend/bumper on a 57 Ford pssgr car ?
it probably would be too narrow, but could be widened with an overrider and quite possibly the Custom tail section is pretty slim to begin with. maybe it fits ? pics?

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abe_lugo

#1
2020-09-20 15:49
Maybe use two bumpers and section it wider?
A photoshop study would help.  I?ll take a look.  This reminds me of the early Custom Falcon sketches by Harry Bradley.  They popped up on the HAMB recently.  It was mostly Mustang parts.
Abe      Los Angeles, CA  IN Los Angeles proper. 90008

CobraJoe

#2
2020-09-20 17:27
Next time I'm at the shop, I'll take some measurements and possibly a side by side shot that could be Photchoped.
When I was fourteen years old, I was amazed at how unintelligent my father was. By the time I turned twenty-one, I was astounded at how much he had learned in the last seven years!
'15 F150, '96 Bronco, '39 Ford Coupe, '17 Escape, '57 Fairlane

CobraJoe

#3
2020-09-20 18:18


When I was fourteen years old, I was amazed at how unintelligent my father was. By the time I turned twenty-one, I was astounded at how much he had learned in the last seven years!
'15 F150, '96 Bronco, '39 Ford Coupe, '17 Escape, '57 Fairlane

rmk57

#4
2020-09-20 19:15
  I'd say Ford got it right from the get go. The Fairlane just doesn't seem sporty enough to be wearing a t-bird bumper. The Lab might disagree, she seems pretty happy with that mod.
Randy

1957 Ford Custom
1970 Boss 429

alvin stadel

#5
2020-09-20 20:30
I don't have my 57 Bird any more so can't compare, how ever I do know that the axels  interchange. As far as the shop dog, I have a long haired minature dachund that is by my side all the time very good help, except she has a hard time telling the difference between a 1/2 and 9/16 end wrench.

djfordmanjack

#6
2020-09-21 02:41
Thank you Joe ! Interestingly enough, it doesn't look all that good. It sure looks great on a T bird, making this a very light rearend, even though the 57 Bird has extended panels and those exhaust ports are quite massive looking. I agree that it doesn't quite balance on the Fairlane, because it has taller roll pans/rear panels. That's probably the reason why we have never seen this on a car before.... :003:

Jeff Norwell

#7
2020-09-21 07:28
CJ......I love your puppy.

I personally think a stock Fairlane bumper is heavy ,clunky and awkward... and a Custom rear bumper looks much better, except they tilt downwards at the ends..... Regardless.. all 57's are beautiful.
"Don't get Scared now little Fella"

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Ford Blue blood

#8
2020-09-21 08:02
My favorite is a 58 Fairlane bumper, similar shape, just not as tall and "clunky" looking.......
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Ecode70D

#9
2020-09-22 11:08
« Reply #3 on: September 20, 2020, 04:18:07 PM »
Joe
    I'll make a deal with you.....
    I'll take the puppy and you can keep the 57 Tbird bumper on the 57 Ford.
    How does that sound?   Jay
   

CobraJoe

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2020-09-22 12:18 Last Edit: 2020-09-22 15:01 by CobraJoe
Thank you Jeff and Jay, but if I ever get rid of her, I think my wife would kill me. Also, she is not a puppy she is going to be seven years old.
As far as the bumpers go, I will keep my Pontiac rear bumpers any day of the week over the stock Fairlane bumper

When I was fourteen years old, I was amazed at how unintelligent my father was. By the time I turned twenty-one, I was astounded at how much he had learned in the last seven years!
'15 F150, '96 Bronco, '39 Ford Coupe, '17 Escape, '57 Fairlane

lalessi1

#11
2020-09-22 17:28
That pic with your dog in it brought back sweet memories of my old dog Beaux. RIP.
Lynn

Lou

#12
2020-09-22 18:12
The television car custom shows seem to be a case of "The Emperors News Clothes" when it comes to 57 Fords.

CobraJoe

#13
2020-09-23 05:00
Sorry to hear Lynn, they are part of the family and they are better than people in my book.
When I was fourteen years old, I was amazed at how unintelligent my father was. By the time I turned twenty-one, I was astounded at how much he had learned in the last seven years!
'15 F150, '96 Bronco, '39 Ford Coupe, '17 Escape, '57 Fairlane

62galxe

#14
2020-09-23 14:54
Cant find any complete pics but kindig used camaro bumpers.
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