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08-10-2019, 08:29 AM | #1 |
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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
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08-10-2019, 11:57 AM | #2 |
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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.
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08-10-2019, 04:34 PM | #3 | |
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Re: 1937/38 ford bumpers
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08-10-2019, 05:37 PM | #4 |
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Re: 1937/38 ford bumpers
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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08-11-2019, 03:57 AM | #5 |
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Re: 1937/38 ford bumpers
That is what I needed Thanks,mike
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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.
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08-10-2019, 12:17 PM | #7 |
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Re: 1937/38 ford bumpers
At least one exception is the rear bumper on a 37 Sedan Delivery. It is way different.
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08-10-2019, 01:27 PM | #8 |
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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. Last edited by Zeke3; 08-10-2019 at 05:29 PM. |
08-10-2019, 01:56 PM | #9 |
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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
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08-10-2019, 03:36 PM | #10 |
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Re: 1937/38 ford bumpers
37 rear bumper is wider and more curved than a 38.
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08-11-2019, 02:30 PM | #11 |
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Re: 1937/38 ford bumpers
Bill, don't believe everything you think.
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08-12-2019, 01:32 PM | #12 |
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Re: 1937/38 ford bumpers
I once thought I was wrong, but then I found that I was mistaken..
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