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55 Chev bumper on a 54?

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by tooslow54, Dec 28, 2007.

  1. tooslow54
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    Something makes me think I've heard of this before, anyone know for sure if they are somewhat interchangeable?

    I was in Danchuk the other day and they had a real nice one piece for a 55 on display, looked very similar to my 54's bumper, but I didn't take dimensions.
     
  2. 53sled
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  3. Custom54
    Joined: Feb 20, 2006
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    I have a 56 bumper on my 54 (front & back).
    Works well, need to do a few mods though.

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  4. Jalopy Joker
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    Custom54-What kind of mods did you have to make for using the '56 bumpers? Could not see entire pic that you posted. Thanks
     

  5. Custom54
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    You need to extend the (I think it's called) valence pan about 1 1/2" both front and back. You should be able to see that in the photo.
    The rear bumper at both ends where cut and turned in towards the quarter panels about 1/2" for a better fit. I guess a bit of work, but I think when done they fit nice. You could just modify the mounting brackets a little and they would fit, the width is good, depends how fussy you are.
     

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