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64-454ss · 11-18-2012, 08:36 PM

I've seen on 56-ish F$?d pickups where people will cut 2" out of front frame rails to move the bumper in tighter to body. Has anyone seen or done this on a 60-66?? It looks like I could move bumper in 2" and not have clearance issues. I'm thinking this would be a nice look. Also toyed with idea of a front roll pan. Any ideas or pics or comments would be appreciated.
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Mad Rods · 11-18-2012, 10:20 PM

I was thinking about doing that mod, prolly be a while though

I like bumpers up front and have seen many front roll pans and don't quite like the look. Just my opinion
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oem4me · 11-18-2012, 11:30 PM

Some crazy skills behind the work on this Sub, including the bumper mods you speak of. http://www.pro-touring.com/showthrea...-Roadster-Shop

64-454ss · 11-18-2012, 11:46 PM

I love that tight look! How much was it moved in?
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markeb01 · 11-19-2012, 12:04 AM

There was a satin black magazine project truck a few years back that modified the bumper brackets. They either moved them in, or flipped them over, or both. They had close up photos of the modifications. It was some type of low budget build but I don’t remember the name of the project or which magazine published the segments. The finished truck had white pinstriping and had a chrome GMC grille and bumpers. It was either in Classic Trucks or Custom Classic Trucks.

padresag · 11-19-2012, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by oem4me

Some crazy skills behind the work on this Sub, including the bumper mods you speak of. http://www.pro-touring.com/showthrea...-Roadster-Shop

I just wonder if the guy didn't run out of money or something as this build seems to have stalled
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Mad Rods · 11-19-2012, 09:29 AM

Those tight tucked bumpers look sweet
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63swag · 11-20-2012, 03:08 AM

I just read the thread on this truck, I was so amazed with how good the bumpers looked I didn't even realize the hood and fenders were changed up.

donthekawguy · 11-20-2012, 10:24 AM

It looks like they might have narrowed the bumpers also. I think Foose does it to every car he works on.

s11sean11 · 11-20-2012, 02:48 PM

my bumper is tucked and shaved this is an old picture its straightened out now

s11sean11 · 11-20-2012, 02:51 PM

[QUOTE=s11sean11;5712964]my bumper is tucked and shaved this is an old picture its straightened out now[/QUO
here is a another pic

jimmydean · 11-20-2012, 03:43 PM

The Extreme Powdercoating truck cut a little off the front to bring it in tight. Looks awesome.

1enick72 · 11-20-2012, 10:47 PM

I would like to find write up on this as well. I have heard of the front bumpers being flipped over and tucked but I'm not sure how it is done.

1Bad62Pro/Street · 11-21-2012, 09:19 AM

Easy DIY Customizing - Fitting Bumpers [S1 Ep.10-3] - YouTube

Easy DIY Customizing - Fitting Bumpers [S1 Ep.10-4] - YouTube

**rideblue00** · 11-21-2012, 10:39 AM

I like my bumpers tight. :-)
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11-18-2012, 08:36 PM	#1
64-454ss Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Escalon, Ca Posts: 63	Has anyone cut frame to move front bumper in tighter to body?? I've seen on 56-ish F$?d pickups where people will cut 2" out of front frame rails to move the bumper in tighter to body. Has anyone seen or done this on a 60-66?? It looks like I could move bumper in 2" and not have clearance issues. I'm thinking this would be a nice look. Also toyed with idea of a front roll pan. Any ideas or pics or comments would be appreciated. Posted via Mobile Device

11-18-2012, 10:20 PM	#2
Mad Rods Chevy Only Tx Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pecos,Tx Posts: 1,061	Re: Has anyone cut frame to move front bumper in tighter to body?? I was thinking about doing that mod, prolly be a while though I like bumpers up front and have seen many front roll pans and don't quite like the look. Just my opinion Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chevy Only Tx.........

11-18-2012, 11:30 PM	#3
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	Re: Has anyone cut frame to move front bumper in tighter to body?? Some crazy skills behind the work on this Sub, including the bumper mods you speak of. http://www.pro-touring.com/showthrea...-Roadster-Shop Attached Images

11-18-2012, 11:46 PM	#4
64-454ss Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Escalon, Ca Posts: 63	Re: Has anyone cut frame to move front bumper in tighter to body?? I love that tight look! How much was it moved in? Posted via Mobile Device

11-19-2012, 12:04 AM	#5
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Has anyone cut frame to move front bumper in tighter to body?? There was a satin black magazine project truck a few years back that modified the bumper brackets. They either moved them in, or flipped them over, or both. They had close up photos of the modifications. It was some type of low budget build but I don’t remember the name of the project or which magazine published the segments. The finished truck had white pinstriping and had a chrome GMC grille and bumpers. It was either in Classic Trucks or Custom Classic Trucks. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

11-19-2012, 09:29 AM	#7
Mad Rods Chevy Only Tx Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pecos,Tx Posts: 1,061	Re: Has anyone cut frame to move front bumper in tighter to body?? Those tight tucked bumpers look sweet Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chevy Only Tx.........

11-20-2012, 03:08 AM	#8
63swag Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Ruston, La. Posts: 76	Re: Has anyone cut frame to move front bumper in tighter to body?? I just read the thread on this truck, I was so amazed with how good the bumpers looked I didn't even realize the hood and fenders were changed up.

11-20-2012, 10:24 AM	#9
donthekawguy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Rathdrum ID Posts: 1,129	Re: Has anyone cut frame to move front bumper in tighter to body?? It looks like they might have narrowed the bumpers also. I think Foose does it to every car he works on. __________________ 66 shorty

11-20-2012, 02:48 PM	#10
s11sean11 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: winnipeg Manitoba Posts: 167	Re: Has anyone cut frame to move front bumper in tighter to body?? my bumper is tucked and shaved this is an old picture its straightened out now Attached Images

11-20-2012, 02:51 PM	#11
s11sean11 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: winnipeg Manitoba Posts: 167	Re: Has anyone cut frame to move front bumper in tighter to body?? [QUOTE=s11sean11;5712964]my bumper is tucked and shaved this is an old picture its straightened out now[/QUO here is a another pic Attached Images

11-20-2012, 03:43 PM	#12
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Has anyone cut frame to move front bumper in tighter to body?? The Extreme Powdercoating truck cut a little off the front to bring it in tight. Looks awesome. __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210

11-20-2012, 10:47 PM	#13
1enick72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Jackson, ME Posts: 287	Re: Has anyone cut frame to move front bumper in tighter to body?? I would like to find write up on this as well. I have heard of the front bumpers being flipped over and tucked but I'm not sure how it is done. __________________ 65 short step edited by staff

11-21-2012, 09:19 AM	#14
1Bad62Pro/Street "Where were you in '62?" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cleveland County, North Cackalacky Posts: 5,013	Re: Has anyone cut frame to move front bumper in tighter to body?? Easy DIY Customizing - Fitting Bumpers [S1 Ep.10-3] - YouTube Easy DIY Customizing - Fitting Bumpers [S1 Ep.10-4] - YouTube __________________ PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET" 1962 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed Nostalgia Pro/Street Pickup Truck PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET Build Thread What Are You Workin' On? - 1Bad62ChevyPickup PROJECT: "TYRANNORAMBLER REX" 1969 AMC Rambler American Nostalgia Pro/Street Youtube Channel: Father Son Projects Youtube Channel: 2TIMOTHY2FITHTEEN "North and South Carolina Folks Click Here!" (((( ~ I have Parts For Sale & Miscellaneous Stuff ~ )))) "Well being as there's no other place around the place, I reckon this must be the place, I reckon...Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk" -Curly Howard Ph.D.

11-21-2012, 10:39 AM	#15
rideblue00 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lambertville, MI Posts: 1,866	Re: Has anyone cut frame to move front bumper in tighter to body?? I like my bumpers tight. :-) Posted via Mobile Device

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