I just looked at all the ads I've saved over the years, and also at Bunn's Ford F-Series, which has a lot of ads in it. None of them show the rear of the trucks except with the tailgate down, and in a way that prevents seeing if a bumper is there or not.

In all the ads, tho, you can see thru the rear wheel well that there are no bumper brackets.

 

I wonder if those Concours judges realize this.

 

Well you guys sure did bust my bubble, I thought that I had the rare rear bumper.

 

More common... saved from past threads

 

No wonder the aftermarket bumper market was pretty prominent with those trucks. The farmers didn't have a choice (and I'd bet that the 51-52 bumper from the dealer was much more expensive than the aftermarket ones). It kind of baffles my mind that Ford left the bumpers off the 48-50's. Makes you wonder if the rear bumper didn't fall prey to the money spent on the "Million Dollar Cab" development.

 

The rear bumper in the Hutchinson Co. add is exactly what I've got on my 49 flatbed , always thought it came from the factory that way , but was suprised by how heavy and stout it was . Now I know .

 

That one in the picture sure is rare! I think it is one of a kind....

 

What about the "wrap around " on my 52 F -3?

 

I have a '48-'52 parts book and bumpers are listed before "Accessory" section.

As was stated, parts books are for "replacement parts" and can have items for later trucks listed for earlier trucks (being a '52 book it would obviously only cover '52 and older)

Listed are:

Grp # 17781 BAR (Rear bumper impact)
48-50 - C (Panel) 7C-17781-A
51-52- C (panel) 1C-17906-C
51-52 - C,D,Y (F1-F2) 1C1906-B

I have a 1950 Paneltruck that came with a smooth bumper (not ribbed) that is the same in appearance as the front bumper, so I am going to assume it is an original Ford unit. Also, a paneltruck has a rounded rear end and the bumper is rounded to fit. A pick-up will be flat across.

Knowing this I would say that bumpers were not available from Ford for the '48-'50 pickup, although in the '52 parts book, there is a listings for rear bumper brackets and hardware for 48-52 C,D,Y (except Panel), I assume so a 51-52 rear bumper could be put on a 48-50 truck and this is why the parts are listed.

It would make sense that a rear bumper for a '48-'50 would be smooth if available (as the front is), although I am sure most consumers of the time didn't worry about originality or matching front and rear bumpers.

Chuck would know for sure and has earlier parts books to confirm.

 

Rear bumpers came standard on Panel trucks.

Let'e see your Panel.

 

I've got that top grillguard in the smash-hit add. Always wondered what make it was. It'll be going on my panel.

 

That Smash Hit grille guard is very ornate. I wouldn't mind finding one for my Panel. For now, I just have the hard to find FORD accessory grille guard on my 52. Also have another one stashed away somewhere for the 51.

 

Have to remember that the war had just ended and steel was still in short supply. The manufacturers wanted to crank out as many new trucks as they could, so anything they didn't have to put on them they didn't. Farmers and tradesmen put on whatever was most functional for their use, there wasn't much need for a rear bumper except as a step or a work surface. It's easy to confuse the way our trucks were used, the way they fit into society, and roads and traffic conditions encountered in their day with the way those things are today.

 

Its...Uhhh...a work in... sometimes progress.
The front sheetmetal is off of the F-6, just good storage for now.


See link below

 

I can't figure out how to upload the pics ??

Heres a link:

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