57 T bird bumper on 57 pssgr Fords ?

[djfordmanjack]

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?

[abe_lugo]

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.

[CobraJoe]

Next time I'm at the shop, I'll take some measurements and possibly a side by side shot that could be Photchoped.

[CobraJoe]

[rmk57]

  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.

[alvin stadel]

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]

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....

[Jeff Norwell]

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.

[Ford Blue blood]

My favorite is a 58 Fairlane bumper, similar shape, just not as tall and "clunky" looking.......

[Ecode70D]

« 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]

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

[lalessi1]

That pic with your dog in it brought back sweet memories of my old dog Beaux. RIP.

[Lou]

The television car custom shows seem to be a case of "The Emperors News Clothes" when it comes to 57 Fords.

[CobraJoe]

Sorry to hear Lynn, they are part of the family and they are better than people in my book.

[62galxe]

Cant find any complete pics but kindig used camaro bumpers.