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Newc · 05-11-2023, 12:01 PM

Just ordered some of the LAST in stock repro bumpers! Inventory is emptying fast from the dealers. Apparently the mfgr source has quit, and we are back to 60 yrs ago. Same as our interiors. Newc

35fordtn · 05-11-2023, 12:03 PM

They were discontinued a few months ago. 46-48' and 1940's are all that's available

Newc · 05-11-2023, 11:26 PM

Made a few panic'd calls and found some old stock repros. Newc

WRA · 05-12-2023, 07:40 AM

What year are you referring to, if 1932, that’s been a strong rumor for at least last 6 months.

deuce lover · 05-12-2023, 09:09 AM

I think he is doing a '34 pickup. There is a NORS Drake 34 coupe sedan on Ebay right now.

Zax40 · 05-12-2023, 09:25 AM

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My '40 needs a new rear. Should I buy one now to be safe? It is pretty far down on my list currently.

deuce lover · 05-12-2023, 09:36 AM

Yes buy it now

rockfla · 05-12-2023, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by deuce lover

Yes buy it now

A Bird in the Hand......RIGHT!!!

35fordtn · 05-12-2023, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zax40

My '40 needs a new rear. Should I buy one now to be safe? It is pretty far down on my list currently.

Luckily there is still two manufacturers of the 40 bumpers. But I know when both run out they will be gone. I’d do it now as well as the guards if you needed them

Zax40 · 05-12-2023, 10:59 AM

Thanks. Will order one next pay day

ssffnomad · 05-12-2023, 11:34 AM

Been looking for 35/36’ passenger car bumpers.
I think I am SOL.

woodiewagon46 · 05-12-2023, 12:48 PM

I have been purchasing part's that I really don't need for a while and putting them "in stock" just because of this.

ssffnomad · 05-12-2023, 01:12 PM

Woodie 4 sure, have to these days
Also been looking for good original cores to Chrome Plate.
None so far

Karl Wescott · 05-12-2023, 03:09 PM

I just called United Pacific. They stated they HAVE 1932 bumpers in stock. (If you need them consider contacting me).

Drake Reproductions apparently are in the process of discontinuing any parts that they do not make themselves.

Kens 36 · 05-12-2023, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ssffnomad

Been looking for 35/36’ passenger car bumpers.
I think I am SOL.

Which year are you specifically looking for? They are not the same.

Ken

ssffnomad · 05-12-2023, 04:00 PM

Ken, I would be happy with 35’ or 36’

DavidG · 05-12-2023, 04:13 PM

Only if you have both year's brackets, front outer and rear, as they are as different as the bumpers themselves.

Krylon32 · 05-12-2023, 04:50 PM

I was checking 32 bumpers and went to Speedway. They have I assume the bumper they make for about 350.00 and the United Pacific bumper for about 100.00 more. I wonder of the UP bumper is worth the extra?

ssffnomad · 05-12-2023, 07:56 PM

DavidG, did not know that. Thank You.
Guess I will have to dig out the 35/36’ good book I have .
Purchased 36’ . Came with Drake 36’ repro front and rear brackets.
Rears appear to be shorter than original to use without spare tire.
BTW, I usually fall asleep with the 35/36’ book on my head. ��

34fordy · 05-13-2023, 10:15 AM

After buying my 36 pickup last fall I have been overwhelmed at the parts that are not available! Almost all of the parts and supplies are still listed with most of the usual vendors but all say "out of stock" After 5 or 6 months of checking, I believe that most will not be available again. As for the bumper dilemma, rechroming prices have skyrocketed in my opinion. I do not think hoarding parts helps the situation but sure do understand why guys will do it. In fact, they will probably be rewarded greatly if they don't need them and decide to sell someday, if they don't wait too long!

05-11-2023, 12:01 PM	#1
Newc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,503	Repro BUMPERS--- latest GONE Just ordered some of the LAST in stock repro bumpers! Inventory is emptying fast from the dealers. Apparently the mfgr source has quit, and we are back to 60 yrs ago. Same as our interiors. Newc

05-11-2023, 12:03 PM	#2
35fordtn Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: McMinnville, TN Posts: 2,327	Re: Repro BUMPERS--- latest GONE They were discontinued a few months ago. 46-48' and 1940's are all that's available

05-11-2023, 11:26 PM	#3
Newc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,503	Re: Repro BUMPERS--- latest GONE Made a few panic'd calls and found some old stock repros. Newc

05-12-2023, 07:40 AM	#4
WRA Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South of I-40 Posts: 380	Re: Repro BUMPERS--- latest GONE What year are you referring to, if 1932, that’s been a strong rumor for at least last 6 months.

05-12-2023, 09:09 AM	#5
deuce lover Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern France Posts: 5,321	Re: Repro BUMPERS--- latest GONE I think he is doing a '34 pickup. There is a NORS Drake 34 coupe sedan on Ebay right now.

05-12-2023, 09:25 AM	#6
Zax40 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 307	Re: Repro BUMPERS--- latest GONE Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) My '40 needs a new rear. Should I buy one now to be safe? It is pretty far down on my list currently.

05-12-2023, 09:36 AM	#7
deuce lover Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern France Posts: 5,321	Re: Repro BUMPERS--- latest GONE Yes buy it now

05-12-2023, 10:59 AM	#10
Zax40 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 307	Re: Repro BUMPERS--- latest GONE Thanks. Will order one next pay day

05-12-2023, 11:34 AM	#11
ssffnomad Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Upstate N.Y. Posts: 446	Re: Repro BUMPERS--- latest GONE Been looking for 35/36’ passenger car bumpers. I think I am SOL.

05-12-2023, 12:48 PM	#12
woodiewagon46 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Long Island,NY Posts: 1,557	Re: Repro BUMPERS--- latest GONE I have been purchasing part's that I really don't need for a while and putting them "in stock" just because of this.

05-12-2023, 01:12 PM	#13
ssffnomad Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Upstate N.Y. Posts: 446	Re: Repro BUMPERS--- latest GONE Woodie 4 sure, have to these days Also been looking for good original cores to Chrome Plate. None so far

05-12-2023, 03:09 PM	#14
Karl Wescott Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,293	Re: Repro BUMPERS--- latest GONE I just called United Pacific. They stated they HAVE 1932 bumpers in stock. (If you need them consider contacting me). Drake Reproductions apparently are in the process of discontinuing any parts that they do not make themselves.

05-12-2023, 04:00 PM	#16
ssffnomad Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Upstate N.Y. Posts: 446	Re: Repro BUMPERS--- latest GONE Ken, I would be happy with 35’ or 36’

05-12-2023, 04:13 PM	#17
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,112	Re: Repro BUMPERS--- latest GONE Only if you have both year's brackets, front outer and rear, as they are as different as the bumpers themselves.

05-12-2023, 04:50 PM	#18
Krylon32 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,509	Re: Repro BUMPERS--- latest GONE I was checking 32 bumpers and went to Speedway. They have I assume the bumper they make for about 350.00 and the United Pacific bumper for about 100.00 more. I wonder of the UP bumper is worth the extra?

05-12-2023, 07:56 PM	#19
ssffnomad Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Upstate N.Y. Posts: 446	Re: Repro BUMPERS--- latest GONE DavidG, did not know that. Thank You. Guess I will have to dig out the 35/36’ good book I have . Purchased 36’ . Came with Drake 36’ repro front and rear brackets. Rears appear to be shorter than original to use without spare tire. BTW, I usually fall asleep with the 35/36’ book on my head. ��

05-13-2023, 10:15 AM	#20
34fordy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Fort dodge, Iowa Posts: 834	Re: Repro BUMPERS--- latest GONE After buying my 36 pickup last fall I have been overwhelmed at the parts that are not available! Almost all of the parts and supplies are still listed with most of the usual vendors but all say "out of stock" After 5 or 6 months of checking, I believe that most will not be available again. As for the bumper dilemma, rechroming prices have skyrocketed in my opinion. I do not think hoarding parts helps the situation but sure do understand why guys will do it. In fact, they will probably be rewarded greatly if they don't need them and decide to sell someday, if they don't wait too long!