drwatson Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 (edited) Have gone thru 60's spotter guides but can't id this nos bumper. Help is appreciated. Edited October 12, 2021 by drwatson add 2 photos (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1939_Buick Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Dimensions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Looks more like late 40s/early 50s to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3macboys Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Maybe a picture with it turned over with the bolt holes pointed down might help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roysboystoys Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 I agree with Keiser , take a look at 49-50 Ford to get an idea of the shape from that era. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drwatson Posted October 12, 2021 Author Share Posted October 12, 2021 Thank you all, I'll provide measurements & another photo or 2 soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viv w Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Looks newer than 60's with the wrap around ends, maybe something like MGB or MG midget Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 My first impression is a first generation Corvair. Maybe a rear bumper? https://www.mecum.com/lots/BB0213-146956/1964-chevrolet-corvair-monza-spyder/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drwatson Posted October 12, 2021 Author Share Posted October 12, 2021 Thank you, It does look close to Corvair, but the bolt holes don't match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30DodgePanel Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Aftermarket for Plymouth Fury? 1962 ish.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drwatson Posted October 12, 2021 Author Share Posted October 12, 2021 (edited) 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 typo (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3macboys Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KURTRUK Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 1949 Studebaker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drwatson Posted October 14, 2021 Author Share Posted October 14, 2021 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roysboystoys Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KURTRUK Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 (edited) 1953-up Studebaker coupe and later Hawk. Edited October 17, 2021 by KURTRUK (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drwatson Posted October 18, 2021 Author Share Posted October 18, 2021 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 I'm thinking it is not from an American car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Boehm Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 Nash Metropolitan? That is a narrow car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Boehm Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Close! Good guess. But all the bolt holes are on the leading edge on a Metro front bumper. I googled some pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drwatson Posted October 20, 2021 Author Share Posted October 20, 2021 (edited) 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Boehm Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 (edited) 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drwatson Posted October 20, 2021 Author Share Posted October 20, 2021 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. vw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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