Bent Bumper
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Mountain Pass
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From: Near Orlando, fl
Bent Bumper
Hi everyone,
Question, how would you straighten a chrome bumper on a 52 F-1. The front right corner of the bumper contacted something and bent it back toward the front fender. This bent may be out two inches from original position. Also, I would expect the chrome finish to crack when I straighten it. Any thoughts about repairing the chrome finish.
Thanks, monte
Question, how would you straighten a chrome bumper on a 52 F-1. The front right corner of the bumper contacted something and bent it back toward the front fender. This bent may be out two inches from original position. Also, I would expect the chrome finish to crack when I straighten it. Any thoughts about repairing the chrome finish.
Thanks, monte
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From: indiana
might want to try a porta power. leave the bumper on the truck and attach the other end to something very stable and pull it back to shape. other than fixing a bad spot in chrome i think youll probably have to just get it rechromed. good luck.
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Mountain Pass
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From: Near Orlando, fl
Thanks Larry, I will ask the chrome shops if they provide this service when I call. This is one of the many items I need to attend to with regard to my project. Best wishes to all, Monte
