1937/38 ford bumpers
 

Hello, Can anyone tell me how wide bumpers are on a 37/38 coupe and what the arch measurement is Thanks,Mike

Re: 1937/38 ford bumpers
 

I thought I had a '37 bumper in the garage, quick review of my inventory produced nada.

I had a '37 for several years, restored two of them so I had a lot of spare parts, most of which have been disposed of. I do know that all '37 bumpers, front/rear and pickups are the same.

Re: 1937/38 ford bumpers
 

At least one exception is the rear bumper on a 37 Sedan Delivery. It is way different.
gregg

Re: 1937/38 ford bumpers
 

The bumpers on my 1937 car are 3 1/2" tall and the is a gap about 1/4" in the center to the floor.

Here are the descriptions of the 1937 and 1938 bumpers from Bob Drake's catalog,

"1937: When installed the end curve goes down like a frown. The bolt holes are just below center line. The rear bumper is different in that it has a larger bow compared to the front.

1938-1939 Standard: When this one is installed the end curve goes up like a smile. The bolt holes are noticeably above center line. Front and rear are the same."

Let me know if you need any more dimensions.

Re: 1937/38 ford bumpers
 

I need side to side across front of car then a straight edge side to side measure bow in middle of bumper

Re: 1937/38 ford bumpers
 

37 rear bumper is wider and more curved than a 38.

Re: 1937/38 ford bumpers
 

Bill, I beg to differ. '37 passenger rear bumpers followed the bobbed rear fenders.

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My 1937 front bumper is 61 5/8" across the front and with about a 5 1/2" bow. The bow is a difficult to measure without taking it off the brackets, which I didn't do.

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That is what I needed Thanks,mike

Re: 1937/38 ford bumpers
 

Well now, it would seem that someone took it upon himself to alter my comment about rear bumpers, making the type bold in lieu of regular type.
I should have clarified my comment stating that the rear bumpers on station wagons and sedan deliveries can and are different from the regular car line.

Re: 1937/38 ford bumpers
 

Bill, don't believe everything you think. :D

Re: 1937/38 ford bumpers
 

I once thought I was wrong, but then I found that I was mistaken..