Moderator Curtis Jacobson Portland Oregon (4593 posts) Registered: 10/12/2007 02:16AM Main British Car: 71 MGBGT, Buick 215 |
nifty bumper trick
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rficalora Rob Ficalora Willis, TX (2764 posts) Registered: 10/24/2007 02:46PM Main British Car: '76 MGB w/CB front, Sebring rear, early metal dash Ford 302 |
Re: nifty bumper trick
Neat idea. Seems obvious but I'd have never thought of it. Could do the same prior to sending a bumper to be replated too so would work whether you're painting or plating.
Rob |
Ronp Ron Pulliam Tacoma Wa (15 posts) Registered: 04/19/2014 12:09AM Main British Car: 1972 TR6 1963 Buick 215 |
Re: nifty bumper trick
Hmm.. I was blanching last night at the cost of new, or even used bumpers in good shape. There are several available that have small wrinkles or scuffs on them that could be made into something interesting. I'm getting some ideas. Stay tuned (pun intended).
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Jim Stabe Jim Stabe San Diego, Ca (830 posts) Registered: 02/28/2009 10:01AM Main British Car: 1966 MGB Roadster 350 LT1 Chevy |
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MG four six eight Bill Jacobson Wa state (325 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 02:15AM Main British Car: 73 MGB Buick 215, Eaton/GM supercharger |
Re: nifty bumper trick
Old hot rodders call it bumper shaving.
When I did it to mine, I used a MIG welder and hand filed them with a body file. When I took them into the plater's, guy checked them out and was impressed. Then he asked how long it took me. When I told him I had about 20 hours in to each one, he just smiled and said that he could have done that for me and would have had approx 1 to 2 hours in each bumper! Oh well!LOL Bill |
DiDueColpi Fred Key West coast - Canada (1384 posts) Registered: 05/14/2010 03:06AM Main British Car: I really thought that I'd be an action figure by now! |
Re: nifty bumper trick
Know what Bill,
I'll take the 20 anyday. And proudly proclaim that I did it myself! Learned a new skill and a respect for the talent involved. A winner all the way around! Cheers Fred |