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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1967 Mustang => Topic started by: Deuce on January 22, 2024, 03:02:25 PM
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Looks like my signature car will require a replacement rear bumper after a rear-end collision this past weekend. The damaged rear bumper on the car has the characteristic slight inward bow in the middle. (I won't know if the damaged bumper is the original bumper until removed and examined for factory stampings on the underside).
Also, I'll place a WTB ad in the forum.
A Question should I need a new replacement rear bumper: Does anyone know if the NPD replacement 67 rear bumper has the inward bow, or is it straight?
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Sorry to hear that you had trouble.
I do not believe that there was any bow in the rear bumper. I think it is always best to use original Ford parts but the last rear bumper I had plated cost $540.00. If the car is a driver grade car I think the NPD bumper for $206.00 is the way to go. I just got one for my 67 convertible project and am pretty happy with it.
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Alas, this 67 rear bumper is probably beyond straightening. Will likely go with the NPD replacement part.
Seem to recall discussions here in CMF and elsewhere about an inward bow in the factory rear bumper (maybe it was 65-66?). Will try to find/cite a source. Perhaps the 67-68 members can inspect their original rear bumpers and tell us what you find.
For my unrestored driver, it's likely I'll be satisfied with a NPD replacement bumper.
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I always thought that originals had a slight bow in the bumper. It is slight and matches bow in trunk lid, about 1/2 - 5/8".
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I always thought that originals had a slight bow in the bumper. It is slight and matches bow in trunk lid, about 1/2 - 5/8".
That is true. The replaters have a tendency to make them perfectly straight.
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I always thought that originals had a slight bow in the bumper. It is slight and matches bow in trunk lid, about 1/2 - 5/8".
+1, they definitely have a very slight inward bow. Put on a flat surface, the ends will stick up, maybe a 1/4" to 1/2"
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every original bumper I've seen has a slight inward bow
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Both my cars with original Ford bumpers have the curve. I suppose one could call NPD and inquire if the repos are that way. As Bob says some bumper shops will mistakenly "straighten" that out.
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1980 Ford NOS bumper measures in at 1/2"
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Yes, guys you are correct that there is a slight bow in the rear bumper. I recently had one on my bench and did not look close enough to see the slight bow and replied to the original posters question that they were strait. Today I checked an original and the NPD reproduction and found they both had slight bows. Sorry for the bad information.
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Yes, guys you are correct that there is a slight bow in the rear bumper. I recently had one on my bench and did not look close enough to see the slight bow and replied to the original posters question that they were strait. Today I checked an original and the NPD reproduction and found they both had slight bows. Sorry for the bad information.
Your forgiven. :)
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Your forgiven. :)
You're forgiven too for your the times you have made errors ;)
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You're forgiven too for your the times you have made errors ;)
Lighten up Francis . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syV2LkGpQB0 Marty is a close friend and post with smiley face emoji was done tongue in cheek.
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The really great thing about this forum is that we all have a brain fart from time to time but there are enough of us watching to keep the information accurate.
I am honored to be part of this.
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You're forgiven too for your the times you have made errors ;)
That happens a lot. There, their, they're having a dual duel a lot.
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Lighten up Francis . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syV2LkGpQB0 Marty is a close friend and post with smiley face emoji was done tongue in cheek.
That happens a lot. There, their, they're having a dual duel a lot.
Exactly...tongue in cheek, all in good fun.
Remembering too this past summer in Indy, I failed to do a radar search of weather conditions before unloading my car from the trailer when the proverbial cloud burst of hell rained down on us out waiting in "classification"...
...I apologize for whatever look might have been on my face after you commented on my rather "grizly and unkempt" appearance (my translation of whatever you actually said)...
I was quite frazzled at the moment after driving through the night, still in yesterday's clothing and then the cloud burst from hell onto my otherwise "totally prepped" entrance to the show.
I wasn't at all a very happy camper just yet, so I assume I shot you quite "the look" that may have communicated a form of hostility... I knew you were only joking in good fun and in all fairness, had the roles been reversed, I'd probably had said the same sort of greeting!
Yes, we have fun taking these little jabs...it's why we grew up developing "thick skin".
No harm, no fowl (foul)!
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The really great thing about this forum is that we all have a brain fart from time to time but there are enough of us watching to keep the information accurate.
I am honored to be part of this.
We still love you Marty