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Old Nov 26, 2015 | 11:12 AM
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I think the issue of identity theft has been pretty much agreed- better safe than sorry.
Anyone have any thoughts on a replacement bumper for my 1986 Ford Van?
 
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Old Nov 26, 2015 | 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by raye321
I think the issue of identity theft has been pretty much agreed- better safe than sorry.
Anyone have any thoughts on a replacement bumper for my 1986 Ford Van?
It did get your post a bunch of views... The best suggestion I would have is to search boneyards in salt-free states. Looking online (Rock Auto, JC Whitney), it does not look like there are any new ones available for anything before 1992.

The only other alternative might be finding a later bumper and doing some measurements to see how different the mounting points are.

You could possibly modify either a post-91 van bumper or a pickup bumper via welding on new brackets and/or redrilling mounting holes. But if you are using the bumper to pull a trailer, you would have to make sure it ended up strong enough to take the tongue and pull weight. I remember buying a generic brand step bumper for an '86 GMC van but that was when it was only a few years ago. Wonder if there are any of these hiding in someone's warehouse...maybe check EBay?

Happy Thanksgiving and best of luck,
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Old Nov 26, 2015 | 12:02 PM
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Vettex has a point about your information being out here all over the place..
A criminal or someone who works in researching people can find out just about anything..

No I looked today and did not see your birthday on your profile.. You do have a pic of a receipt in your picture album that has someones phone number on it, your tag number, and truck vin number.. With just a couple more easy to find pieces of information someone could access your FL DMV license files..

I was very vague because I didn't want to give out any clues to your possible true ID...
 
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Old Nov 26, 2015 | 12:41 PM
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IM--As long as you're not the Utah cop with the same name who killed his wife, kids, and himself, we are OK
 
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Old Nov 26, 2015 | 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by raye321
I think the issue of identity theft has been pretty much agreed- better safe than sorry.
Anyone have any thoughts on a replacement bumper for my 1986 Ford Van?
I just did a quick search and found a bumper, but it's not a step bumper.

But the note at the bottom of the page says the price is good as of 2006!

You might want to try an online parts search.

Take some advice - create a throwaway email address first. Or use spamgourmet. It's a great way to protect yourself from spammers. Once you've established a relationship with an online vendor, and you decide you can trust them, you can give them your real email address.

Another thought is to try some service body installers in your area. They might have a take-off available, or know where you can find one.


As for hiding personal information online, and why you should or should not, two words:

Seat belts.


(HINT: You don't use them because you live in fear. You use them because you aren't stupid.)
 
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Old Nov 26, 2015 | 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by YoGeorge
IM--As long as you're not the Utah cop with the same name who killed his wife, kids, and himself, we are OK
Close, but his name was different by one letter. Though I've heard rumors that my family name was changed by that one same letter a century ago.

I've found only one other guy with my same name, he's in California and has/had a vinyl graphics company.

Fun.
 
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Old Nov 26, 2015 | 01:40 PM
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I just want to echo Wireless Engineer's suggestion to do an online search. The OP probably has already done some of this, but he needs to intensify it.

While looking for a chrome front bumper for my 92 I came across many, many rear painted bumpers, some of them step bumpers. Unfortunately I don't recall what years they were.

One thing to try is to run a "Wanted" ad on your local Craigslist in the auto/truck category. EBay is another source.

And of course your local Pick-n-pull might have one, or then there's always Rock Auto.
 
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Old Nov 26, 2015 | 01:43 PM
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You should try car-part.com and RockAuto.com. They have vast array of old dinosaur parts.

That's the best advice I can offer.
 
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Old Nov 26, 2015 | 02:12 PM
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I am still wondering if you could adapt a f150 bumper to fit..
I was looking here
Quality Bumper: Search Results

Ad they sell a universal bumper for a f150 with mounting brackets sold separately..

Maybe if there is a salvage yard near by or you have a chance, measure the length of your bumper and a truck bumper.. seems like the width might be the concern..
 
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Old Nov 26, 2015 | 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by annaleigh
I am still wondering if you could adapt a f150 bumper to fit.

I was thinking the same thing. Does anyone know if the frame is the same?
 
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Old Nov 26, 2015 | 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by raye321
I'm looking for a rear bumper for my 1986 Ford E 150 cargo van. It's a 6 cylinder with a rear step bumper. HPIM1367.JPG
There is at least a visual difference in the e150 and f150 bumper according to this pic compared to the van pic
https://jet.com/product/detail/113f4...2lwaAvPR8P8HAQ





Here is some information that might help when searching for a bumper.....
This is a info on a front bumper filler on ebay and says it fits 79- 91 e150-e450. I checked Amazon and Amazon shows the same fitment..
Perhaps the rear bumper would be the same on 79-91 also..
79-91 FORD ECONOLINE VAN e150 e250 e350 e450 FRONT BUMPER FILLER VAN, Panel (1979 79 1980 80 1981 81 1982 82 1983 83 1984 84 1985 85 1986 86 1987 87 1988 88 1989 89 1990 90 1991 91) 7520 E8UZ8188A





Here is a standard rear chrome bumper that says the fitment is

86 87 88 89 90 91 FORD E150 REAR BUMPER ASSY 56586
http://www.ebay.com/itm/86-87-88-89-90-91-FORD-E150-REAR-BUMPER-ASSY-56586-/191741904137?hash=item2ca4b54509:g:VJwAAOSwiwVWTi5 3&vxp=mtr




Here are some universal bumpers from amaon. there might be a way to use one of these..


http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007VM3DE/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ps_1?pf_rd_p=1944687702&pf_rd_s= lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B0007VNZMM&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX 0DER&pf_rd_r=1N6M2DSBZSXFMH0SHWD7
Product Dimensions 63 x 7 x 7 inches




Amazon.com: Fey 61000 DiamondStep Universal Black Replacement Rear Bumper (Requires Fey vehicle specific mounting kit sold separately): Automotive Amazon.com: Fey 61000 DiamondStep Universal Black Replacement Rear Bumper (Requires Fey vehicle specific mounting kit sold separately): Automotive
Product Dimensions 63 x 7 x 7 inches




Amazon.com: Fey 63000 DiamondStep Universal Black Replacement Rear Bumper (Requires Fey vehicle specific mounting kit sold separately): Automotive Amazon.com: Fey 63000 DiamondStep Universal Black Replacement Rear Bumper (Requires Fey vehicle specific mounting kit sold separately): Automotive
Product Dimensions 67 x 6 x 7 inches


Amazon.com: Fey 20009 DiamondStep Universal Black Replacement Rear Bumper (Requires Fey vehicle specific mounting kit sold separately): Automotive Amazon.com: Fey 20009 DiamondStep Universal Black Replacement Rear Bumper (Requires Fey vehicle specific mounting kit sold separately): Automotive
Product Dimensions 9 x 77 x 9 inches

 
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Old Nov 26, 2015 | 05:10 PM
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here iis another difference in a f series and e series bumper. The bumper of the F series fits up under the tail gate and has a cut-out on each end just under the tail lights..
While the E series bumper appears to be flat or flush across.
So if you can find the right length and could live with the gap at the ends???

http://c2.rt-static.com/images/produ..._step_ford.jpg
 
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Old Nov 26, 2015 | 06:27 PM
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Fake.

 
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Old Nov 26, 2015 | 06:39 PM
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I searched and searched for a bumper. Junk yards may be your best bet. Either that or buy a newer one and make some brackets.
 
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Old Nov 26, 2015 | 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Im50fast
You should try car-part.com and RockAuto.com. They have vast array of old dinosaur parts.

That's the best advice I can offer.
I checked Rock Auto earlier and they do not have any rear bumpers pre-92, step or regular.

George
 
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