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Dorf55 · 01-16-2019, 11:35 AM

Should there be a front bumper bracket that mounts to the frame or body that holds the ends of the bumper in place ? picture or who sells them would be helpful. Thanks

Dobie Gillis · 01-16-2019, 11:46 AM

Yup, 2 of 'em. Check eBay...

KULTULZ · 01-16-2019, 01:07 PM

Where did my ILL go?

Strangest damn forum-

scicala · 01-16-2019, 03:51 PM

I believe Dorf55 is looking for the bracket that supports the very end of the bumper to keep it from shaking. In addition to the two that Dobie Gillis posted.
I don't have any pictures of that one (if there even was one originally ?

Sal

Daves55Sedan · 01-16-2019, 05:28 PM

Yes there is a bracket at each end of the bumper that attaches to the backside of the front wall halves. The brackets are held in place with the last two bolts and nuts fastening the splash pan to the front wall half. The end of the bracket has a large square hole for a bumper bolt. That's why there is a hole around the bend at the end of the bumper.
To my knowledge, these brackets are not available on the repro market.

Dorf55 · 01-16-2019, 05:29 PM

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yes, scicala you are correct. I'm thinking somekind of support must hold the bumper in place.

Dorf55 · 01-16-2019, 05:32 PM

just got off work, I'm trying to catch up. Daves55Sedan your correct, do you think that someone produces them or do I need to hit salvage yards ?

scicala · 01-16-2019, 05:34 PM

There are guys on here that have the manuals that will show this bracket. Have no idea if it's reproduced or not.
Hot Rod Reverend on the Ford Barn sells DVD's that I think will have the information also. He advertises in the Swap Meet section of the Barn, and also on EBAY I believe.

Sal

Dorf55 · 01-16-2019, 06:18 PM

Thanks I'll start looking. I don't know anyone in my area that has a 55 so I could check it out.
Thank again !

KULTULZ · 01-16-2019, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KULTULZ

Where did my ILL go?

Strangest damn forum-

B5A 17786-B (RH)
B5A 17787-B (LH)

1955 and 1956 The Same.

See ILL in above post-

EDIT-

DENNIS CARPENTER shows as having both.

Dorf55 · 01-18-2019, 10:34 AM

KULTULZ, thanks for the help, DC no longer has the bracket, it was a NOS part and sold out.

Thanks

Dorf55 · 01-26-2019, 05:49 PM

still looking if anyone can help !

KULTULZ · 01-27-2019, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dorf55

...still looking if anyone can help !

I guarantee there are hundreds of these laying around in parts boxes.

There are salvage yards that specialize in old cars. There is one in AZ but I have lost the URL.

Maybe start here - https://www.partrequest.com/ - and I will try to find the other (or someone here may have it).

The yards go by HOLLANDER PN's so try to get those if you can.

EDIT -

Try Here - https://www.dvap.com/

Let the board know how you do.

56sedandelivery · 01-27-2019, 12:29 PM

http://ctcautoranch.com/

They have tons of old car parts

Dobie Gillis · 01-27-2019, 03:24 PM

Try John's Salvage Co. in Seguin, TX. 830-379-2092 He has a website but it's best to call him and enquire. Good guy and he won't bend you over a fender on pricing.

Daves55Sedan · 01-28-2019, 10:57 PM

There's a junkyard in Denton, Tx (I think it is called CTC's auto ranch). They have a bunch of 55/56 bumpers out near the cars and several models of '55/56 full size cars and wagons. Most of em picked apart pretty good now, but several bumpers layin around near the cars. Some bumpers still attached to cars. I did not notice if the loose ones still had brackets attached to them, but the cars that still had bumpers on them would most likely have the end brackets.

Dorf55 · 01-30-2019, 11:26 AM

Thanks to everyone for your help, haven't found a set yet but will keep looking.

scicala · 01-30-2019, 12:16 PM

Also, around 2005 there was a junk yard North of Denver, CO on highway 25 that had a quite a few '55-'56 Fords. Assume they still may be there. Don't remember the name, but think it may be Dixie ? They let me go in and look around all I wanted.

Sal

down-the-road · 02-08-2019, 01:15 PM

DMI Collision Shop in Colorado Springs had some 55/56 cars (and plenty of others too) behind their building. http://www.dmicollision.com/ I was able to wander through their yard back in 2013. Their inventory has probably changed some since then.

MplsMike · 02-10-2019, 04:58 PM

Try Norbert Doll, 405-372-6606 out of Oklahoma. It’s been a few years since I dealt with him - he specializes in mid-fifties Fords.

01-16-2019, 11:35 AM	#1
Dorf55 Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Omaha Ne. Posts: 34	55 fairlane front bumper bracket. Should there be a front bumper bracket that mounts to the frame or body that holds the ends of the bumper in place ? picture or who sells them would be helpful. Thanks

01-16-2019, 11:46 AM	#2
Dobie Gillis Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Middle TN Posts: 1,060	Re: 55 fairlane front bumper bracket. Yup, 2 of 'em. Check eBay... __________________ Often wrong but never in doubt.

01-16-2019, 03:51 PM	#4
scicala Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Detroit suburb, MI Posts: 3,705	Re: 55 fairlane front bumper bracket. I believe Dorf55 is looking for the bracket that supports the very end of the bumper to keep it from shaking. In addition to the two that Dobie Gillis posted. I don't have any pictures of that one (if there even was one originally ? Sal

01-16-2019, 05:28 PM	#5
Daves55Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Granite City, Illinois Posts: 3,008	Re: 55 fairlane front bumper bracket. Yes there is a bracket at each end of the bumper that attaches to the backside of the front wall halves. The brackets are held in place with the last two bolts and nuts fastening the splash pan to the front wall half. The end of the bracket has a large square hole for a bumper bolt. That's why there is a hole around the bend at the end of the bumper. To my knowledge, these brackets are not available on the repro market.

01-16-2019, 05:29 PM	#6
Dorf55 Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Omaha Ne. Posts: 34	Re: 55 fairlane front bumper bracket. Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) yes, scicala you are correct. I'm thinking somekind of support must hold the bumper in place.

01-16-2019, 05:32 PM	#7
Dorf55 Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Omaha Ne. Posts: 34	Re: 55 fairlane front bumper bracket. just got off work, I'm trying to catch up. Daves55Sedan your correct, do you think that someone produces them or do I need to hit salvage yards ?

01-16-2019, 05:34 PM	#8
scicala Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Detroit suburb, MI Posts: 3,705	Re: 55 fairlane front bumper bracket. There are guys on here that have the manuals that will show this bracket. Have no idea if it's reproduced or not. Hot Rod Reverend on the Ford Barn sells DVD's that I think will have the information also. He advertises in the Swap Meet section of the Barn, and also on EBAY I believe. Sal

01-16-2019, 06:18 PM	#9
Dorf55 Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Omaha Ne. Posts: 34	Re: 55 fairlane front bumper bracket. Thanks I'll start looking. I don't know anyone in my area that has a 55 so I could check it out. Thank again !

01-18-2019, 10:34 AM	#11
Dorf55 Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Omaha Ne. Posts: 34	Re: 55 fairlane front bumper bracket. KULTULZ, thanks for the help, DC no longer has the bracket, it was a NOS part and sold out. Thanks

01-26-2019, 05:49 PM	#12
Dorf55 Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Omaha Ne. Posts: 34	Re: 55 fairlane front bumper bracket. still looking if anyone can help !

01-27-2019, 12:29 PM	#14
56sedandelivery Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Arkansas Posts: 525	Re: 55 fairlane front bumper bracket. http://ctcautoranch.com/ They have tons of old car parts

01-27-2019, 03:24 PM	#15
Dobie Gillis Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Middle TN Posts: 1,060	Re: 55 fairlane front bumper bracket. Try John's Salvage Co. in Seguin, TX. 830-379-2092 He has a website but it's best to call him and enquire. Good guy and he won't bend you over a fender on pricing. __________________ Often wrong but never in doubt.

01-28-2019, 10:57 PM	#16
Daves55Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Granite City, Illinois Posts: 3,008	Re: 55 fairlane front bumper bracket. There's a junkyard in Denton, Tx (I think it is called CTC's auto ranch). They have a bunch of 55/56 bumpers out near the cars and several models of '55/56 full size cars and wagons. Most of em picked apart pretty good now, but several bumpers layin around near the cars. Some bumpers still attached to cars. I did not notice if the loose ones still had brackets attached to them, but the cars that still had bumpers on them would most likely have the end brackets.

01-30-2019, 11:26 AM	#17
Dorf55 Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Omaha Ne. Posts: 34	Re: 55 fairlane front bumper bracket. Thanks to everyone for your help, haven't found a set yet but will keep looking.

01-30-2019, 12:16 PM	#18
scicala Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Detroit suburb, MI Posts: 3,705	Re: 55 fairlane front bumper bracket. Also, around 2005 there was a junk yard North of Denver, CO on highway 25 that had a quite a few '55-'56 Fords. Assume they still may be there. Don't remember the name, but think it may be Dixie ? They let me go in and look around all I wanted. Sal

02-10-2019, 04:58 PM	#20
MplsMike Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 24	Re: 55 fairlane front bumper bracket. Try Norbert Doll, 405-372-6606 out of Oklahoma. It’s been a few years since I dealt with him - he specializes in mid-fifties Fords.