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tomcarman · 08-08-2021, 09:59 AM

Reagrding the photos posted in "Lincoln" thread started by Highbeam. Notice the bumper on this car. I have a similar one in restorable condition. Several years ago with the help of a fellow Barner no one could positively identify it. After some internet research I read where some cars of that era didn't come with a bumper but were offered as a dealer option. I've seen pictures of similar bumpers on various makes and am curious to learn more. Anyone know the full story?

tomcarman · 08-08-2021, 10:05 AM

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...p;d=1628041245

DavidG · 08-08-2021, 11:40 AM

Likely not early Lincoln given the unusual angle of the mounting brackets and bolt heads on the face.

5851a · 08-08-2021, 04:40 PM

Maybe an aftermarket bumper? A little off topic but my Grandfather told me of new cars with 2X4 instead of the bumper due to the war. I remember the tire shortage in the 70's and cars came with bare rim for a spare.

tomcarman · 08-08-2021, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 5851a

Maybe an aftermarket bumper? A little off topic but my Grandfather told me of new cars with 2X4 instead of the bumper due to the war. I remember the tire shortage in the 70's and cars came with bare rim for a spare.

Most likely aftermarket. After searching this subject I couldn't find reputable sites on bumper evolution. They all give a perfunctory "history" lesson then at no surprise to me it ends up being an add for an autobody shop. This subject is not important to me however I am curious. Interestingly enough I found these 3 examples of similarly styled bumpers. 1927 lincoln, 1925 Buick and 1927 Nash. It must have been a style back then.

highbeams · 08-09-2021, 12:33 AM

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Yes, I've seen Lincolns of that era with that style of bumper. And I've seen pictures of big-city police departments that had Lincolns w/that bumper. I don't recall the city or cities, but probably Chicago.

highbeams · 08-09-2021, 12:39 AM

Maybe a search(s) with various key words will bump us in the right direction.

08-08-2021, 10:05 AM	#2
tomcarman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Rochester Wa Posts: 574	Re: Lincoln Bumper https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...p;d=1628041245

08-08-2021, 11:40 AM	#3
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,094	Re: Lincoln Bumper Likely not early Lincoln given the unusual angle of the mounting brackets and bolt heads on the face.

08-08-2021, 04:40 PM	#4
5851a Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: NE Iowa Posts: 1,664	Re: Lincoln Bumper Maybe an aftermarket bumper? A little off topic but my Grandfather told me of new cars with 2X4 instead of the bumper due to the war. I remember the tire shortage in the 70's and cars came with bare rim for a spare.

08-09-2021, 12:33 AM	#6
highbeams Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: California Posts: 802	Re: Lincoln Bumper Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Yes, I've seen Lincolns of that era with that style of bumper. And I've seen pictures of big-city police departments that had Lincolns w/that bumper. I don't recall the city or cities, but probably Chicago.

08-09-2021, 12:39 AM	#7
highbeams Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: California Posts: 802	Re: Lincoln Bumper Maybe a search(s) with various key words will bump us in the right direction.