Stuck trying to ID this bumper

[drwatson]

Have gone thru 60's spotter guides but can't id this nos bumper. Help is appreciated.

 

Edited October 12, 2021 by drwatson
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[1939_Buick]

Dimensions?

[keiser31]

Looks more like late 40s/early 50s to me.

[3macboys]

Maybe a picture with it turned over with the bolt holes pointed down might help

[roysboystoys]

I agree with Keiser , take a look at 49-50 Ford to get an idea of the shape from that era.

[drwatson]

Thank you all, I'll provide measurements & another photo or 2 soon.  

[viv w]

Looks newer than 60's with the wrap around ends, maybe something like MGB or MG midget

[Larry Schramm]

My first impression is a first generation Corvair.  Maybe a rear bumper?

 

https://www.mecum.com/lots/BB0213-146956/1964-chevrolet-corvair-monza-spyder/

[drwatson]

Thank you, It does look close to Corvair, but the bolt holes don't match.

[30DodgePanel]

Aftermarket for Plymouth Fury? 

1962 ish..

 

[drwatson]

Thank you for replies, but no ID confirmation as yet.

A couple more photos and some dimensions:

1. Flat leading edge with 4 bolt holes suggests a place for a rubber strip.

2. Instead of being oval shape to top edge it flattens out for approx 1-1/2" as to fit under sheet metal edge (?)

Edited October 15, 2021 by drwatson
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[3macboys]

Take a look at a 1962 Pontiac Tempest - I can't find a clear picture to really match it up.  I think that it is right in that 62 63 era - Valiant and Hawk have similar styles for the front bumper where there reach around the front fenders back to the wheel openings

[KURTRUK]

1949 Studebaker.

[drwatson]

Thanks KURTRUK, close but not a perfect match.  https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1949-studebaker-champion/

Width spec for '49 Stude is 5'10" but my mystery bumper is only 5 Ft.

Another point on mystery bumper, it appears to be lighter weight steel (thinner gauge) compared to 40's 50's American cars.

[roysboystoys]

I'm now thinking it's an Import car bumper , 60's era , most of the 50's cars have more arc to  them.

probably a wagon or utility vehicle.

[KURTRUK]

1953-up Studebaker coupe and later Hawk.

Edited October 17, 2021 by KURTRUK (see edit history)

[drwatson]

Thank you KURTRUK for your persistence, but '53-up Studebaker Coupes front bumpers don't quite match,

leading edge is pointed, mine is flat across face (7/8" wide) .

Guess it's back to the rafters again!

[keiser31]

I'm thinking it is not from an American car.

[Tom Boehm]

Nash Metropolitan?   That is a narrow car. 

[Tom Boehm]

Close!    Good guess.    But all the bolt holes are on the leading edge on a Metro front bumper.    I googled some pictures. 

[drwatson]

7 hours ago, Tom Boehm said:

Close!    Good guess.    But all the bolt holes are on the leading edge on a Metro front bumper.    I googled some pictures. 

Thanx for the effort Tom, Metropolitan front bumper also has 2 small number plate holes, not seen in mystery bumper. 

Edited October 20, 2021 by drwatson (see edit history)

[Tom Boehm]

Hudson Jet looked similar but again, the bolt holes did not match up. Same for Rambler and Rambler American.

Edited October 20, 2021 by Tom Boehm (see edit history)

[drwatson]

On 10/18/2021 at 11:14 AM, keiser31 said:

I'm thinking it is not from an American car.

I agree with keiser31, the mystery bumper is lighter gauge & wt., smooth even chrome finish typical of Europe, or Japanese cars.

I looked closely at 50's & 60's Alpha's, Toyo's, VW Squareback, Karmann G. even Ferrari.....all close in some respects, but no cigar. Thx everyone.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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