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Post by blackNblue82 on Jan 1, 2018 9:35:55 GMT -5
What has been peoples experience with the 74 elite bumpers? I'm not sure all the years they spanned, but the ones I'm interested in have a larger point than most other 70s ford bumpers. Are they a good bumper seam welded, or are they like the rest and need loaded hold up?
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Post by 57 on Jan 1, 2018 12:04:28 GMT -5
Depends on the build i reckon. The elites are the best ford bumper out there. Seam welded they are plenty strong for stock or light weld class. Depending on what you put it through its at least a one good run even cple run bumper.
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Post by beefybuilt104 on Jan 1, 2018 14:20:25 GMT -5
I was also wondering that. I have a Torino elite bumper that have some plates on it and is also fully seam welded and looking to put it on a 98-02 frame for a weld show. Wasn't sure if it would be a good choice. Either that or a 74 impala or a 76 impala.
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Post by blackNblue82 on Jan 2, 2018 16:08:31 GMT -5
Depends on the build i reckon. The elites are the best ford bumper out there. Seam welded they are plenty strong for stock or light weld class. Depending on what you put it through its at least a one good run even cple run bumper. I appreciate the input. In your opinion, what would they compare closest to? 76 impala, Mopar flats, montes?
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Post by 57 on Jan 3, 2018 0:13:37 GMT -5
Hard to answer that question but you can rule out comparing it to anything flat cause flat and pointed bumpers react differently and both have their pros n cons. If your just talking about overall strength and using it on a stock/light weld class car then imo it would be in the class just below the Pointys and the Impalas. Strengthwise its basically close to the Buicks, Olds, Chryslers (dobas etc), Mopars, Pontiacs, just any nice fullsize mid 70s bumper.
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Post by Luke Wells on Jan 3, 2018 1:24:37 GMT -5
I agree with that. I ran one on a light weld 97 Vic. It was seam welded and did good in the middle, and curled like a 76 Chevy on the ends. Pretty decent bumpers.
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Post by STROMI 121 on Jan 3, 2018 8:28:53 GMT -5
And how its seam welded makes a difference too. If you throw a couple bublegum stiches over some rust and call it welded. Is definitely not the same as taking it apart and grinding all the mating surfaces, replacing all the bolts with next size bigger grade eight and adding several more. And then welding on it for a night or two with a good welder. Etc. I've seen Impala bumpers junked on a bone stock build. Ive had the same bumper last through several cars. More variables than correct answers. IMO
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Post by fordpowerforever on Jan 3, 2018 13:48:27 GMT -5
And how its seam welded makes a difference too. If you throw a couple bublegum stiches over some rust and call it welded. Is definitely not the same as taking it apart and grinding all the mating surfaces, replacing all the bolts with next size bigger grade eight and adding several more. And then welding on it for a night or two with a good welder. Etc. I've seen Impala bumpers junked on a bone stock build. Ive had the same bumper last through several cars. More variables than correct answers. IMO man i hope everyone reads this and really understands it, so very very true.
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Post by blackNblue82 on Jan 3, 2018 14:50:24 GMT -5
Hard to answer that question but you can rule out comparing it to anything flat cause flat and pointed bumpers react differently and both have their pros n cons. If your just talking about overall strength and using it on a stock/light weld class car then imo it would be in the class just below the Pointys and the Impalas. Strengthwise its basically close to the Buicks, Olds, Chryslers (dobas etc), Mopars, Pontiacs, just any nice fullsize mid 70s bumper. You gave me the answer I was looking for, overall strength is what I was interested in. I understand pointed bumpers act differently than flats in the aspect of what they make the frame do. I like the idea of these bumpers having a deep flat back, and not angled at the bottom to relieve a little leverage, when compared to a pointy anyways. I really do appreciate everyone's advice. I might still try one on a real limited weld car sometime, but it sounds like they aren't quite enough for what I want. Thanks again everyone.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 28, 2018 19:07:54 GMT -5
73 Torino bumper worth 25$? With I-beam brackets..thinkin bout runnin it on the back of a 63 galaxie
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Post by demoboy333 on Feb 28, 2018 22:34:15 GMT -5
Yes. Brackets go for 40 an bumpers go for 100 near me. An we run them on the front of our cars
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Post by Deleted on Mar 1, 2018 8:05:08 GMT -5
Yes. Brackets go for 40 an bumpers go for 100 near me. An we run them on the front of our cars Was gonna lightly load a 80s steel Lincoln number for the front...that Torino bumper is kind of flat,just seam weld it an stick it on the back..stock type show with bumper swaps
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Post by Luke Wells on Mar 1, 2018 14:08:30 GMT -5
In my experiences with 73 Fords some were bad, kinda like 73 impalas (had some backing but pretty much crap) and some were like the 74 models with full backing.
Check it out 1st before you buy it.
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Post by demoboy333 on Mar 1, 2018 17:57:35 GMT -5
72 tornio is the crappy one like a 73 impala. 73 should of been first year for a backing on tornio.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 1, 2018 19:39:02 GMT -5
It's full backing across,like the LTDs but without the point in the middle
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