Bumper Interchangability

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Mar 18, 2006 | 04:13 AM

pokerpuller

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Bumper Interchangability

Can our trucks use front bumpers from 66-77 Bronco's?

Is the frame width the same in the front?

Any pictures?
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Mar 18, 2006 | 03:45 PM

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not the little bronco, but the full size is the same from atleast 65-79.

Mar 18, 2006 | 04:21 PM

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Hold it !

There are slight differences between some years.

Just look up the applications on one of the sponsor sites.

Mar 18, 2006 | 04:59 PM

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I have similar questions. I have looked at many different sites, BOTP, LMC, DC, etc and they don't say if they are interchangeable (regarding different years of the trucks, not Broncos).

I have a 78, but saw a 73-77 at the junkyard with a nice chrome bumper with the horizontal pads and bumper guards. Looking through the catalogs, I can't seem to find any bumpers w/ horizontal pads for sale for anything but 78-79.

Were the bumpers with horizontal pads only for 78-79? If so, it seems like they would fit previous years since I see them on an older truck. However, it is possible that the junkyard truck was a 78-79 but they put on the 73-77 grill. If anyone knows anything about this, please let me know because looking in the catalogs doesn't help. I'll try and go back Monday to see if the bumper would fit, but not sure what to look for. Would the bolts be spaced further apart? The bolts on my bumper are about 31.5" apart.

Any input would be appreciated. Thanks!

Oh and sorry to hijack this thread but I thought my questions are relevant enough and I didn't want to make another thread on the subject if I didn't have to.

Mar 18, 2006 | 05:02 PM

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I seem to think they are just for 78/9's.

btw, they are called Bumper Guards or Bumperettes at least in Canada.

I'll check my brochures for other years.

Mar 18, 2006 | 05:26 PM

78f-150Supercab

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I just saw this truck in the gallery:

https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...&albumid=20646

It's a 76 and has the bumper guards / impact pads.

If the bumper in my junkyard is a 73-77 bumper, will it fit on a 78-79 truck? I have a funny feeling that for some reason it won't