How to tell diff. '35/'36 bumpers

[tubman]

I sometimes wonder why Henty Ford, as frugal as he was, would make such a slight yearly change that is indistinguishable to all but the most knowledgeable and observant people.

(I was gonna say "anal-retentive", but that ain't quite right.)

[TJ]

Originally Posted by 36Jones

JM 35 Sedan, This is my first post to any forum ever so i don't know if im doing it correctly. I just signed up for help and found your 2010 and 2012 post on 35-36 bumpers very helpful. On the way to a car show Friday, my friend in his 55 Chev handyman special rear-ended me and the bumper is toast. Can you or anyone else help point me to somewhere i can find one. If not, is there any chrome shops left in the US that you folks trust? I have Two painted ones I could maybe use. Lastly, are the Front and rear bumpers suppose to be exactly the same on my 36 Ford Roadster. Thanks, Steve in Sandy Oregon

Some of the V-8 parts dealers may have the repo bumpers in stock, but they are not spring steel like the originals. I suspect to have a good one chromed is probably $700-$1000. I sent you a private message so check your message at the top of the page on the right side.

[TJ]

Delete, double post

[Gary Tosel]

Please remember that the bumpers and brackets are different for 35 and 36 Fords, but also the bumper guards are different as well. Thanks.