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Old 07-15-2012, 09:38 AM   #1
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rear bumper mods

Hey, I have this bumper. I plan to modify and reuse it. Anyone have pics of modified stock bumpers?
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Old 07-18-2012, 08:50 AM   #2
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Re: rear bumper mods

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Old 07-18-2012, 12:03 PM   #3
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Re: rear bumper mods

Bumpers like yours are unique in that they allow the gate to hang straight down, and could be useful in certain loading situations. I can see why you would want to modify as they are not the best looking.
It's kind of wide open on the ideas for modification. Maybe use a different bumper altogether?
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Old 07-18-2012, 12:39 PM   #4
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Re: rear bumper mods

I didn't post as my rear bumper is the stock black bumper, sorry. There are lot's of options. I have seen some use a bumper like mine except from a 67-72ish, difference there is the license plate cutout is at the bottom. Not sure if all 67-72 bumpers bolt right up, but some do. I like the look that some have gone with, no bumper and a roll pan. Look through some build threads for ideas.
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Old 07-18-2012, 03:18 PM   #5
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Re: rear bumper mods

ahhhh! another one! heres mine. i agree. plane jane..
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Old 07-18-2012, 07:03 PM   #6
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You could run dual exhaust through it, or put some "speed" holes in it for fun. Just a quick thought. Maybe even a frenched 3rd brake light as well. Keep thinking.
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Old 07-18-2012, 09:53 PM   #7
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Smooth the bolts and the light. Put LEDs shining down on the plate so they don't show. Round off the corners with sections of welded in 2" black pipe.

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Old 07-19-2012, 08:06 PM   #8
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cut off the outer boxes and just use the center section
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Old 09-16-2012, 06:39 PM   #9
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I'm not a big barden bumper fan but this one on CL is pretty cool.
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/pts/3274999028.html
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Old 09-16-2012, 11:35 PM   #10
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I'm not a big barden bumper fan but this one on CL is pretty cool.
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/pts/3274999028.html
Agreed! Even if it did not have the Foyt name on it, that's a pretty decent looking step bumper. I wonder how common they are down there in Texas.
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