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Jul 31, 2002 | 10:38 AM

79FordF100

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Someone did a hit and run on my bumper! I just repainted the damn thing and someone hit it so hard on the corner they bent it!! My question is now how hard is it to bend it back, or is it even possible? Or is it hopeless and i should probaqbly just look for a new one? oh yeah, i have a 79 f100

Jul 31, 2002 | 11:07 AM

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Sorry to hear about your hit.:-X23

I've seen guys use hammers, jacks, or come-alongs to straighten bumpers. Sometimes they straighten out, but most times they are still twisted or bowed a little. I'd look for a new one...

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Jul 31, 2002 | 12:16 PM

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79,
Bumpers can be hammered out. The front is much easier than the back. A torch can help immensely. I usually lay mine out on a thick piece of concrete, heat them up, and hammer them out. This will ruin the chrome every time but, your painting. I wouldn't hesitate to fill it with dura-glass bondo and repaint.
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Jul 31, 2002 | 01:13 PM

tetraruby

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Becareful not to heat the concrete with a torch - just the fender.

Jul 31, 2002 | 02:27 PM

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Heated concrete is not a pretty sight.A friend of mine was cutting some metal on his concrete floor and literally blew chunks out of the floor!!!

Jul 31, 2002 | 05:16 PM

Vampiro

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you can maybe drill a few small holes and use a dent puller to pull the dent out, putty up the holes you drilled and repaint that area or just get a new bumper

Jul 31, 2002 | 08:33 PM

XLT79Ranger

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my old 79 f150 had a bend on it and i couldnt get it out by putting it against the wall in my garage and going in reverse, alls i did was mess up my trim. anyway, a brand new crome one in jcwhitney is only $140.

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Aug 10, 2002 | 12:07 PM

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thanks alot, i just didnt want to ruin it. i know the whole truck needs alot of work to restore it, i didnt want to add a new bumper to the list of things to replace. thanks again

Aug 10, 2002 | 05:57 PM

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You never did say whether this was the front or rear bumper,only that is was a painted one.

If you have a photo for me to see ,I might be able to provide you with a little trick I used one time.

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Aug 10, 2002 | 11:54 PM

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Aug 11, 2002 | 06:34 PM

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79FordF100

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ok, it's a rear bumper. i don't have any pictures of it, and i wouldn't know how to put on line if i did one. buti caqn say it is my rear bumper

Aug 17, 2002 | 09:03 PM

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I have a nice rear step bumper if you want to change it. I can sell it for $25 but shipping might be high - I'm in PA

Aug 18, 2002 | 03:04 AM

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Jermafenser

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I also have a rear step bumper. It has a slight twist on the left. I would think a sledgehammer would be an overkill...or is it? I was thinking of bending the brackets to straighten it. Would that work?