Managed to get the front and rear bumpers rechromed and test fitted today.
Bought new (repop) bumper brackets and all new bolts too.
Here's the front...
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Managed to get the front and rear bumpers rechromed and test fitted today.
Bought new (repop) bumper brackets and all new bolts too.
Here's the front...
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1957 Nomad- LS1/T56 on C4 chassis
1959 Fleetside Apache 1/2 ton, shortbed, big window, 327ci.
And the rear bumper...
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1957 Nomad- LS1/T56 on C4 chassis
1959 Fleetside Apache 1/2 ton, shortbed, big window, 327ci.
Adding chrome bumpers is definately "out of build sequence" but since I had them recrhromed and had no where to store them...I figured I'd at least bolt 'em up and see what they look like.
Last edited by WagonCrazy; 05-27-2017 at 07:54 PM.
1957 Nomad- LS1/T56 on C4 chassis
1959 Fleetside Apache 1/2 ton, shortbed, big window, 327ci.
I know the problem WagonCrazy... Having 3 sets of Nomad rechromed bumpers which are NOT yet installed...
You can always call the early install ...an extended trial fit.... rather than temporary storage..
BTW.. They look great. Did you have the original front sections welded up to make the 'one piece'? or is it a repro??
Looks great Paul! Who did the re-chroming? I'm probably going to have Ogden do my rear bumper.....was just informed that my A/C bracket has been though 5 layers of copper and should be done soon.
56 Nomad, Ramjet 502, Viper 6-speed T56, C4 Corvette front and rear suspension
Other vehicles:
56 Chevy 2-door BelAir sedan
56 Chevy 210 4-door sedan
57 Chevy 210 4-door sedan
1962 327/340HP Corvette
1961 Willys CJ3B Jeep
2001 Porsche Boxster S
2003 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Duramax
2019 GMC Sierra Denali Duramax
Started with a factory one piece bumper. So that's 60 year old steel under that one.Did you have the original front sections welded up to make the 'one piece'? or is it a repro??
Same guy who did yours. I needed to get these done before he moves away to AZ.Who did the re-chroming?
1957 Nomad- LS1/T56 on C4 chassis
1959 Fleetside Apache 1/2 ton, shortbed, big window, 327ci.
Neato! I have seen VERY FEW one piece factory '57 bumpers...
I think that is a good thing Laszlo. More layers of base along with smooth finishing prior to nickel and then chrome equals a quality looking piece....was just informed that my A/C bracket has been though 5 layers of copper
My bumpers both needed quite a bit of finessing prior to the final chrome dip/polishing as well.
1957 Nomad- LS1/T56 on C4 chassis
1959 Fleetside Apache 1/2 ton, shortbed, big window, 327ci.
Looks good Paul, glad you were happy with them. 1 piece are a pain in the ass. 3s are a piece of cake .
Still in wiring hell at the moment. There is so much wire, fuse panel, relays, circuit breakers, ECM, master shut off switch, and on and on in this center console area!
Tonight I'm baffled about why I cant seem to get the stock headlight switch to fit correctly.
Ive installed a milled aluminum dash insert (from Back Roads Fabrication-who bought Petes Fabrication who made these for years).
But when I go to install the chrome bezels on top of that dash insert, it puts the whole thing "out" too far for the pull switch to work properly.
The shaft in the switch handle is about 1/4 inch short.
I cant push it in far enough to shut off the lights. It stops at the parking light on position, and won't go in any further.
it's all because the dash insert adds bulk...and I need to figure out how to get a switch handle that is longer by about 1/4 inch.
The knob is pressed onto the shaft, so If I try to remove it I'm going to damage it I think (plastic).
Aargh.... I'm going to sleep on this one and think about it again in the morning.
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1957 Nomad- LS1/T56 on C4 chassis
1959 Fleetside Apache 1/2 ton, shortbed, big window, 327ci.