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Charles Reese · 10-26-2014, 03:26 PM

Its been suggested that the early 1928 closed end bumper bars (A17757) had tighter radii than later bars. On front bumpers, the outer end radius was 11-1/2” through February 1928 and 16-1/2” afterwords. Can anyone post photos of this peculiarity … preferably a top-view photo of the two varieties shown side-by-side.

Tom Wesenberg · 10-27-2014, 07:31 AM

I too would like to see that picture.

SteveB31 · 10-27-2014, 08:54 AM

I'll take a photo today.

d.j. moordigian · 10-27-2014, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Charles Reese

Its been suggested that the early 1928 closed end bumper bars (A17757) had tighter radii than later bars. On front bumpers, the outer end radius was 11-1/2” through February 1928 and 16-1/2” afterwords. Can anyone post photos of this peculiarity … preferably a top-view photo of the two varieties shown side-by-side.

Charles...I can't do a side by side....but once you see it, it jumps
out at you...
This is from Mr. Rude's truck

Fred · 10-27-2014, 11:10 AM

WoW, Looking @ that picture, if you took a hard right turn the tire might just hit the end bolt curve..

Rowdy · 10-27-2014, 11:15 AM

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That might explain one of the bumper bars I have that does not match the other bumpers. Will have to have a look later this week. Definately bent , but even if straightening it would not match the others. Rod

msmaron · 10-27-2014, 12:40 PM

I received this drawing from Ron Rude..I hope it helps you. It did for me

Charles Reese · 10-27-2014, 03:49 PM

.. ask ... and ye shall receive! (gotta love this forum, eh) thanks!!

Charles Reese · 10-27-2014, 04:34 PM

Mr Murray Linker shared this pix with me and kindly gave permission for me to post here. enjoy!

10-26-2014, 03:26 PM	#1
Charles Reese Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 882	E28 Bumper Bars Its been suggested that the early 1928 closed end bumper bars (A17757) had tighter radii than later bars. On front bumpers, the outer end radius was 11-1/2” through February 1928 and 16-1/2” afterwords. Can anyone post photos of this peculiarity … preferably a top-view photo of the two varieties shown side-by-side.

10-27-2014, 07:31 AM	#2
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: E28 Bumper Bars I too would like to see that picture.

10-27-2014, 08:54 AM	#3
SteveB31 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Englewood, Colorado Posts: 1,377	Re: E28 Bumper Bars I'll take a photo today.

10-27-2014, 11:10 AM	#5
Fred BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: California, Maryland Posts: 1,421	Re: E28 Bumper Bars WoW, Looking @ that picture, if you took a hard right turn the tire might just hit the end bolt curve..

10-27-2014, 11:15 AM	#6
Rowdy BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gothenburg Nebraska Just off I-80 Posts: 4,893	Re: E28 Bumper Bars Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) That might explain one of the bumper bars I have that does not match the other bumpers. Will have to have a look later this week. Definately bent , but even if straightening it would not match the others. Rod __________________ Do the RIGHT thing - Support the H.A.M.B. Alliance!!!!

10-27-2014, 03:49 PM	#8
Charles Reese Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 882	Re: E28 Bumper Bars .. ask ... and ye shall receive! (gotta love this forum, eh) thanks!!