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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1964 1/2 - 1965 => Topic started by: must69 on June 09, 2018, 08:40:51 PM

Title: Bumper Questions
Post by: must69 on June 09, 2018, 08:40:51 PM

I have searched this forum and others concerning rechroming original bumpers vs reproach, and the consensus seems to be heavy in favor of rechroming originals. My original 64-1/2 number is straight and sure needs rechroming.  I found a production date of 6 23 which is good for a July 13 production. The date was stamped in the area where the tag light would be.  The front bumper is is not as quite a good of shape and wondering if rechromers can also straighten them?  I could not find a production date on the front.  Any suggestions where it may be located?  Lastly, any suggestions for a rechromer in the NJ area?
Thanks.
Phil

Title: Re: Bumper Questions
Post by: NEFaurora on June 09, 2018, 11:16:25 PM

Yes, They can easily straighten them.  It comes free usually with the cost of rechroming...

An Original Ford Factory Front '65-'66 (and 64 1/2) bumper has the date stamped on the bottom of the Driver's Side lower Bumper Tab.  If you can't find any Date Stamp there, chances are the bumper is a replacement (older repro possibly).

See pics below.

Title: Re: Bumper Questions
Post by: must69 on June 09, 2018, 11:19:30 PM

Thanks for the info and photos.  I looked on the tabs, but more on the inside.  I’ll check again.
Thanks!
Phil

Title: Re: Bumper Questions
Post by: rodster on June 09, 2018, 11:22:35 PM

Quote from: must69 on June 09, 2018, 08:40:51 PM

I have searched this forum and others concerning rechroming original bumpers vs reproach, and the consensus seems to be heavy in favor of rechroming originals. My original 64-1/2 number is straight and sure needs rechroming.  I found a production date of 6 23 which is good for a July 13 production. The date was stamped in the area where the tag light would be.  The front bumper is is not as quite a good of shape and wondering if rechromers can also straighten them?  I could not find a production date on the front.  Any suggestions where it may be located?  Lastly, any suggestions for a rechromer in the NJ area?
Thanks.
Phil

Great info here:

http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=4519.msg25144#msg25144

and here:

http://blog.virginiaclassicmustang.com/2012/02/just-detailsmustang-bumper-date.html

Title: Re: Bumper Questions
Post by: J_Speegle on June 10, 2018, 11:05:33 PM

Date coding and examples of locations of many are included in the decoding date markings article located in the sites Library also ;)