New Bumpers

FordGuy · Post by **FordGuy** » April 17, 2008, 12:48 pm

Sorry, I don't have any "before" pics. It's a long story, but I didn't really plan on restoring the truck at the time and don't have any pictures. Suffice it to say, there was virtually no paint left on it. It was very straight though, and came from CA so the bed, cab, and tailgate were very solid. Randy Christensen from Delhi, IA painted it for me and it came out better than I ever could have expected.

needmoretime · Post by **needmoretime** » April 17, 2008, 7:56 pm

My recomendation on vendors! Personally have had a few done already.

DV, please chime in if your out there!

http://www.tricityplating.com/

FordGuy · Post by **FordGuy** » July 11, 2008, 10:07 am

Hey all!
Just to let you know, my bumpers from LMC came in and they look really good

. The best news is that the front bumper was correct (for a '65-'66) as advertised. Thought you might like to know.
Also, I installed the Pertronix Ignitor Electronic Points setup ($70) and it was very simple. The engine runs great and I would highly recommend this swap if you are having problems with points.

Hoofbeat Racer · Post by **Hoofbeat Racer** » July 11, 2008, 3:24 pm

Welcome to the club there Tim.

That is one great looking truck. Always nice to see something that takes you back into a time warp.

Post by **Greg D** » July 11, 2008, 5:11 pm

Beautiful Truck! Those wheels are just perfect on it.
BTW, I also like the colors.

FORDMANLCRACKEL · Post by **FORDMANLCRACKEL** » July 11, 2008, 9:49 pm

Good looking truck.

Lonnie

cdherman · Post by **cdherman** » July 11, 2008, 10:25 pm

The bumper from LMC no doubt fits fine, but they are not absolutely correct for 65-66.

The later 67-72 bumper bolts up fine and looks OK. It is VERY similar to the 65-66, but is slightly wider.

If LMC were offering a correct 65-66, I'd purchase one in a heart beat. You will note that their listing says 65-72. If there are two different listings, one 65-66 and 67-72 then that is a very new developement.

Glad you are happy with them -- I also have LMC bumpers and contrary to what some people say, they seem decent to me as well. But the front one is not 100% correct.

FordGuy · Post by **FordGuy** » July 14, 2008, 8:18 am

Actually, the bumper was listed as 64-66, not 65-66 as I had said. But yes, I'm almost certain it is correct since the bumper I am replacing is different. The new LMC bumper comes in closer at the fenders and has longer curved returns on the ends than the one I had on the truck. The previous owner said it was from a '71, so right or wrong the LMC bumper for 64-66 is different than the others. It looks to fit perfectly. I ordered it online from this page:

http://www.lmctruck.com/ICATALOG/FB/full.aspx?
Page=57

Let me know what you find out.

Slick Fan · Post by **Slick Fan** » July 14, 2008, 1:01 pm

Wow, from what I can see in the pic, the 49-9570 bumper actually looks like it has the correct ends on it finally! Maybe after all these years, they finally made it right?

FordGuy · Post by **FordGuy** » July 14, 2008, 1:17 pm

Yes, I believe they finally got it right. However, if you order number 49-9570 it comes with built-in halogens. I orderd 49-9508 (further down the page) and it came looking just like 49-9570 w/out the lights. I know the picture of 49-9508 & 49-9507 look identical, but I called LMC to confirm and it worked out great. Now I've got to take some new pics! The bumpers really made a big difference. Hope this helps.
Tim

cdherman · Post by **cdherman** » July 14, 2008, 3:04 pm

Golly Gee.... Appears I stand corrected and pleasantly so.

That is a relatively new developement -- I'll probably have one on my truck by Slickstock.....

DV65CustomCab · Post by **DV65CustomCab** » July 15, 2008, 6:49 am

Tim, interesting stuff. If you could post photos of the bumper as it fits the ends and curves around the fender, that would be very helpful. If they have finally made the correct bumper at an affordable price, it will make a lot of people very happy.

FordGuy · Post by **FordGuy** » July 15, 2008, 8:22 am

I should be able to get some pics up later in the week. Please reply to this thread if you don't see something from me by Friday, as that will generate an auto-email and remind me!

dwbr · Post by **dwbr** » July 15, 2008, 3:54 pm

if you can show a bumper before and bumper after picture
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Omaha Ford Motor Company Assembly Plant specifications

FordGuy · Post by **FordGuy** » July 16, 2008, 8:19 am

Yes, I plan on taking both pictures this evening if possible.

You know, I didn't realize this would be such a big deal as I hadn't really been looking for a front bumper. If this works I'll have to hit LMC up for a kickback!

Slick Fan · Post by **Slick Fan** » July 16, 2008, 3:27 pm

FordGuy wrote:
You know, I didn't realize this would be such a big deal as I hadn't really been looking for a front bumper.

It's only a big deal because ever since the last dealer sold the very last OEM Slick bumper, we've only been able to get the later model ones...like for decades now!

What's funny is that I saw a Dentside in a car show a couple weeks ago with a Slick front bumper. I thought it was just one he had found & had re-chromed, but if these LMC ones really are the correct ones for Slicks, it looks like I probably saw my very first reversal of what has been the norm for so many years...a new Slick bumper on a Dentside

FordGuy · Post by **FordGuy** » July 16, 2008, 3:47 pm

Well then I hope-to-god I'm right 'cuz it seems everyone is excited about the possiblity and they'll p.o.'d at me if I got their hopes up for nothing.

What's funny is that it wasn't much of a risk for me to take a flier on the bumper anyway; the '71 bumper I have has scratches and discoloration from the bumper guards and needed to be replaced no matter whether the new one was absolutely correct or not.

I should have pics by tomorrow and then you all can decide for yourselves!

FordGuy · Post by **FordGuy** » July 17, 2008, 9:33 am

Well, here are the promised pics.
While there is an obvious difference in the length and sweep of the returns, it will be up to the individual as to whether or not said difference is significant enough to warrant the purchase. Personally I'm very happy with the way it fits, but I needed a new bumper anyway.
It looks to me like this bumper would be absolutely perfect if it was stamped with a bit more arc, bringing the ends in toward the body. The style of the stamping seems more rounded as well, though that doesn't really show up in the pics.
Speaking of pics, I must apologize as I'm not much of a photographer. The chrome on the new bumper is really nice, regardless of how it looks here. Unfortunately, the reflection picked up on how dirty my floor was (recent errant oil change) and it made the bumper look strange. Trust me, the new bumpers made a big difference in the appearance. Please feel free to contact me with any questions.

Before 1

After 1

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Before 2

After 2

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Slick Fan · Post by **Slick Fan** » July 17, 2008, 11:11 am

Holy crap, it looks like they finally got it right!

Show us a pic of one of the ends, that's where it's most noticeable.

This wrong one...

Versus this right one...sorta pointed on the upper corner.
(just ignore those wagon wheels

It's the only pic I had handy

)

FordGuy · Post by **FordGuy** » July 17, 2008, 11:24 am

Man, those are a couple of nice rides! Gotta love that '66 grille.

I will try to get some side pictures of the new bumper this week (I didn't drive the truck to work today) and put them up.
As I said before, the differences are subtle but definite.
Hope this helps.

New Bumpers

Bumpers from LMC