Does anyone know if there is documentation that shows the correct factory-installed rear bumper for the 51 F1? My front bumper has the double hump design. I located a rear bumber that matches this design exactly. Is this factory-correct? In all that I've seen, I either see no bumper in the rear or the flat face style. Does anyone know the real story? Were they all dealer-installed, maybe?

Thanks.

 

For the 51-52 years the rear bumper matches the front. The one you located is correct.

 

Barry,

Thank you. You made my day.

Do you know if they were only factory installed, or dealer installed as well?

 

Usually the factory installed ones were as you described. The dealer ones were usually those ugly wrap around ones that bolted to the fenders. But, that's not to say that you couldn't order the proper parts and install the factory ones.

 

 

Did you know a rear bumper off a 51 -52 panel truck is the same as a front bumper on the F-1 pick-ups . You will have to fill in the mounting holes that was bolted to the read of the panel truck and drill holes to fit on the front of the pick-ups . Iam looking for a stock rear bumper for a 1951 - 1952 F-1 . Any one have one out there?

 

Swordfish,

I had a very difficult time finding the matching rear bumper. Most 51/52's that I've seen either had no rear bumpers or don't match the front double hump style that is stock (even the Franklin Mint 51 F1 has no rear bumper). I finally found the rear at Carlisle last year. It had a triangle plate, with a hole in it, that was welded to the outside and used for a hitch ball (this will have to be cut off). It also has to be straightened a tiny bit due to towing damage. But it was solid, so I grabbed it (paid a lot too). If I see another, I will contact you.

Good luck!

 

The correct rear bumper is indeed a very difficult
part to obtain. I have seen an early bronco bumper
modified that very closely matches the profile. I have
not done a side to side comparison so I could not
tell you exactly what to do but if you look at it you'll
see that it is a good substitute.