53-56 front bumper
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53-56 front bumper
I would like to hear from anyone who has moved the front bumper back , closer to the lower valence on a 53-56 F100. How much did you move it ? I have redrilled holes and sawed off enough frame to move mine back 2 and a quarter inches. The only bumper I have at present is all warped and twisted so I can't really tell exactly how it's going to fit . I hope I didn't cut off too much . I know the bumper shouldn't touch the valence panel . What about narrowing the bumper ? I would love to see some close-up pictures. Thanks
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Damn it.....The sites best looking truck. You make weep Wayne. Jeeeeez............
oh yea, 2 inches looks good and that is the amount that I am going to hack off as well. For some reason a few of the chassis repop guys eliminated 1.5" from the new units they make. I like 2.0 as it just looks tighter.
Jon
oh yea, 2 inches looks good and that is the amount that I am going to hack off as well. For some reason a few of the chassis repop guys eliminated 1.5" from the new units they make. I like 2.0 as it just looks tighter.
Jon
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That's a beautiful truck you have there b/b ford, not to take anything away from this thread but can you tell me what rim and tire size you are running.
John
ps the front bumper looks good tucked in
John
ps the front bumper looks good tucked in
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Thanks guys, Wheels are American Racing torqthrust II's
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Front: 16x8 with 3.75 b.s. with P22550R16 BFG KDW,s
Rear: 17x11 with 3" b.s. with P28540R17 BFG KDW,s
Jon, You are making me blush.
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I have about a half inch from the valance. I can't get my fingers in from the top, but I reach it from underneath. Tightening the bolts was a treat!...
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Ed and Wayne, I wonder if you guys just lopped off the frame horns and rebolted or did you section and use the stock boltholes. If sectioned, where did you make the cut.??
PS: Ed, the low looks fantastic!!!
Jon
PS: Ed, the low looks fantastic!!!
Jon
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Originally Posted by CIAF
Ed and Wayne, I wonder if you guys just lopped off the frame horns and rebolted or did you section and use the stock boltholes. If sectioned, where did you make the cut.??
PS: Ed, the low looks fantastic!!!
Jon
PS: Ed, the low looks fantastic!!!
Jon
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I just estimated the distance and cut the horn with a sawsall. Then hang the bumper and redrill the holes. I made a few cuts first until I found the right distance I wanted. Don't cut off too much because you can't go back.
Thanks for the comments on my truck also...
Thanks for the comments on my truck also...