1936 Bumper Bolts

Browniepetersen

Silly me, I thought that it would be easy to find the bumper bolts that are oblong shaped rather than round in a 7/16 chrome bolt. I have called several antique car vendors today and they do not seem to be available. Does anyone have a source for these? Did Hudson start using the "bolt" for the crank hole cover in the bumper as early as 36?



Brownie

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Yes Brownie, I Have Reproduced Them In Show Plateing For 50. Ea, Come With Nut And Washer, Bill Albright, They Were Used From 36 To 39 Bill Albright

Jon B

Brownie, are you speaking of the small oblong bumper bolts (3/4" to 1" high) or are you speaking of the humongous oblong bolt that covers the crank hole in the bumper? In answer to your question, I think Hudson started using them at least 1936, maybe earlier. I salvaged a '36 bumper from a Terraplane that was literally rotting into the ground, several years ago, and its crank-hole cover bolt is now on the bumper of my '37 Terraplane. I think it might actually be a stainless steel skin wrapped over an oblong-head steel bolt.

Browniepetersen

Bill, Jon,

Thanks for the quick reply. I am looking for the twelve bumper bolts that I need to bolt my bumper onto my car. I understand that they were as you define Jon, 7/16 inch bolts with the square sholder and head that is about

1 1/5 inch long by 1/2 inch high.



While I was replating my bumper I considered filling in the crank hole cover. I decided that I like it there because most people understand what it is for even with the grill cover in place. I noticed the bumper cover on Mike Cherry's 38 last week and I am not totally sold on if I like the look or not.

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The 50.00 One Is The Large Center Crankhole Cover Only. One Per Car. Have Sold Many With Great Response Bill Albright

Richard E.

Drake Antique Ford parts catalog has a very good reproduction that looks just like the original. They are online. I can't remember the first name???

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Maybe http://www.bobdrake.com/ ?

Richard E.

Yes, I found the package in the garage, Bob Drake in Grants Pass, OR. Bumper Bolt oval 1933-41, part# 40-17758. This is a Ford reproduction place. A lot of repro Ford stuff is the same as Hudson. They bought from the same after market suppliers. I get all kinds of stuff from C & G Ford here in Escondido, CA.

Jon B

Here's a photo but it doesn't give the front view. The Hudson ones had relatively "sharp" ends top and bottom, while I have purchased repro's that are more 'squared off" in the past. I'd be curious if these are really the same as Hudson's. Maybe someone can send in a photo when they buy them.

Browniepetersen

I had several kind folks contact me so early today I ordered a dozen from Dennis Carpenter auto Parts. These are ford parts and I got a much better price on them than 4 for $60.00. I shoud have them early next week and I will take a photo and send it in to add to the post. They are on page 90 of the Carpenter parts book. I got them for $8.00 a bolt and right after I ordered I got an email that someone had them for $5.50 a bolt. I guess I could save a bit of money if I had a bit more patience?

RL Chilton

Browniepetersen wrote:

I had several kind folks contact me so early today I ordered a dozen from Dennis Carpenter auto Parts. These are ford parts and I got a much better price on them than 4 for $60.00. I shoud have them early next week and I will take a photo and send it in to add to the post. They are on page 90 of the Carpenter parts book. I got them for $8.00 a bolt and right after I ordered I got an email that someone had them for $5.50 a bolt. I guess I could save a bit of money if I had a bit more patience?

Brownie-



That sounds familiar . . . happens to me all the time.:(