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General Category => Technical Discussion => Topic started by: Randy Dobbs on October 25, 2018, 08:06:50 PM

Title: 1933 plymouth pd bumpers
Post by: Randy Dobbs on October 25, 2018, 08:06:50 PM
going to install front bumper on my 1933 plymouth pd the brackets that attach to the front fender and frame has a square piece that goes over it and bolts with the bracket then a chrome cover goes over it - what else should I have to fasten this besides the bolt ie washers or rubber grommets etc -thanks for your help
Title: Re: 1933 plymouth pd bumpers
Post by: TodFitch on October 26, 2018, 12:23:12 AM
Amazing how fuzzy my memory is on this, maybe I should go out to the garage and take the bumper off to relearn. :)

As I recall, the bolt goes through a stamped metal piece. Between the metal piece and the bumper arm you can have the front license plate holder (the stamped piece is set so a it can allow that to protrude). Then the bumper arm. Under the arm is the fender. Between the fender and the frame is a thick piece of metal that is basically an oversized washer. One the inside of the frame is a lock washer and nut.

For '34 there is a pressed steel cap that is a friction fit over the stamped metal piece but for '33 there is no cover. I think that "chrome cover" you mention is not authentic for '33. And even for '34 it most likely would have been painted black instead of plated.
Title: Re: 1933 plymouth pd bumpers
Post by: Randy Dobbs on October 27, 2018, 10:54:40 AM
thanks for the info much appreciated