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Y-Blockhead · 07-30-2024, 08:21 AM

A good friend's husband recently passed away and I have been teaching her to drive their '30 Tudor so she can continue to participate in our Club's functions.

The other day I noticed the left front bumper bracket was bent and the bumper was very close to the tire. I replaced it with one I had but now her right one appears to be bent different from the one I installed on the left (or the one I installed is incorrect).

I want to try and bent these bumper brackets back into original shape (or close to it). I do see Snyder's has them for ~$90.

I believe the brackets are spring steel. Can I heat the brackets or should I try to cold bend them in my press? I have a 20 Ton press and torches, just not sure which would be best.

Thanks.

07-30-2024, 08:21 AM	#1
Y-Blockhead Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 6,644	Front Bumper Brackets A good friend's husband recently passed away and I have been teaching her to drive their '30 Tudor so she can continue to participate in our Club's functions. The other day I noticed the left front bumper bracket was bent and the bumper was very close to the tire. I replaced it with one I had but now her right one appears to be bent different from the one I installed on the left (or the one I installed is incorrect). I want to try and bent these bumper brackets back into original shape (or close to it). I do see Snyder's has them for ~$90. I believe the brackets are spring steel. Can I heat the brackets or should I try to cold bend them in my press? I have a 20 Ton press and torches, just not sure which would be best. Thanks. Last edited by Y-Blockhead; 07-31-2024 at 08:11 PM.