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Model T Ford Forum: Forum 2012: Model t bumpers
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By scott thayer-Ohio on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 - 03:36 pm:

what are these bumpers worth,i am thinking of getting rid of them?


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Danial - Veneta OR US Earth Solar System on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 - 04:33 pm:

That's a different style than the ones on my 27 coupe. When I first joined the forum, someone said mine added $1000 to the value of the car...I have no idea how accurate that was or wasn't though.



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Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Jerry VanOoteghem on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 - 04:43 pm:

Danial,

Your bumpers are the factory accessory style. I think the "add $1000 to the value" statement kind of means that they make the whole car look better and therefore elevate its overall value, above and beyond the value of the bumpers themselves. (Which aren't worth $1000)

Scott,

Your bumpers are an aftermarket style, as factory bumpers were not an option when your car was new. They appear painted and not plated. I'm guessing $200 - $250 for the set. Perhaps others have a better handle on recent valuations of such things however.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Dan Treace, North FL on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 - 05:52 pm:

The factory one 'add $1000' is just a tad off, new repro matching factory set with brackets f/r and new SS bars will set you back $427.95 (front) and $495.95 (rear) for total $923.90. Add freight and there you go :-)

Did original ones to Dixie, but powder coated black on the original bars instead of nickel, total cost of front / rear brackets / bars at swap meets was 'bout $200, + $100 in powder coating, and two years searching.



Those aftermarket bars are pretty neat, and should bring at least $250 or more for front and rear.




Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Charlie B actually in Toms River N.J. on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 - 05:56 pm:

I think they look great and can't possibly detract from the car's value + you get a nice spot for your right hand when pulling it over.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Steven Thum on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 - 06:32 pm:

You should keep the bumpers. My car has blacksmith made bumpers. I was hit in the rear at a stop light. Not bad but there may have been a lot of damage if I did not have the bumpers. The bumpers did screw up the young ladies car that hit me. She was too busy texting to notice me even though I have stop lights.

Steven


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By scott thayer-Ohio on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 - 08:32 pm:

thanks,i sure like the plain look of a T ,to me they just don't look right on a 23,i am not a big accessory guy i like'em the way Henry made them.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Steve Jelf, Parkerfield KS on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 - 08:53 pm:


A couple of years ago I bought this aftermarket bumper at the Wichita swap meet. The tag says $15, but the guy let me gnaw him down to $10 because he didn't want to haul it home. It pays to shop around.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Norman T. Kling on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 - 09:17 pm:

They look nice and add value to your car, but the drawback is they weigh about the same as an additional passenger, so they will slow you down when you climb hills. I have them on one of my cars. See profile.
Norm


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Mike Vaughn on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 - 09:45 pm:

The bumpers on my 26 Tudor are original Ford, most of the nickel is still on them so I have not done any restoration on them. I kind of like the patina. This photo is just after I got the car home and I had not done anything to it yet.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Danial - Veneta OR US Earth Solar System on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 - 10:59 pm:

I like the way they look...and I like those black powder-coated ones, Dan. Cool.

But even if mine didn't have them, I'd still like my T just as much...grin...

I don't mind losing a little power up the hills for them.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Dan Treace, North FL on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 - 11:06 pm:

Yea, bumpers are good to have, esp if you can't back up too well, with a fat foot on the reverse pedal....bumper saved the stop/tail lamp, license plate and paint on this tour :-)


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By David Stroud on Thursday, November 29, 2012 - 04:55 am:

Steve Jelf, do your bumpers bolt up as is, or do they require brackets that bolt to the frame? I have a pair of brackets for a bumper similar to yours. I lost the bumper in a fire several years ago but the brackets were in a different location. If you can use the brackets, let me know. Dave


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By kenny on Thursday, November 29, 2012 - 10:11 am:

Looking for 1924 fordor bumpers.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Rick Goelz-Knoxville,TN on Thursday, November 29, 2012 - 10:54 am:

Kenny, since there were no factory bumpers you may want to purchase Scotts bumpers it looks like they will work as that appears to be a 24 coupe, you may need to drill some holes in your frame to mount them, my bumpers are aftermarket and i needed to drill two holes in the frame in the carb area on both sides the rear bracket attached to the battery box bolts and the body to frame bolts in the rear.Mine were on the car when i got it and i spent $600.00 getting all the parts nickle plated.I have posted pictures on two occasions . Rick


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Jerry VanOoteghem on Thursday, November 29, 2012 - 12:34 pm:

Dan,

Wow. Didn't realize the repro bumpers had gotten so pricey. Thanks.


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