Tried my front 47 Chevy bumper on Big Olds today and I really don't think it's going to work. Way to small for that huge front end. I guess I didn't realize till now exactly how HUGE it is in comparison to my Chevy. That being saig, I'm up for suggestion what what you guys/gals might think would look KQQL/right, not only on the front but a rear bumper also.

The only one I won't even comsider is the ribbed 49 Plymouth one. My buddy Craig Suman has them on his 47 Olds so it's difinatley out for me. Grant, this is your big chance. Draw a few ideas up. I can even send ya the artist rendering that Eric did and you can try diffeent bumpers on that.

So what do you think will look KQQL on Big Olds?
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Your "top-less" cruzn buddy, Denise

http://www.geocities.com/lipstickrun/

hi Denice
How about a pontiac split bummber.Johnny
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A GOODGUYS REP

How about a piece of 1x6 oak, treated.(lol)
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Lynn Stallbaumer

I still think i have to agree with the 1x6 oak as my fav. choice. Remember you can always tie a hammock to an oak tree. hee hee
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How about a 55 Buick front bumper......The one with the big....uh....chrome...uh bumperettes? They sure resemble the finer points of a lady....lol
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Didn't they call those "Dagmar's" ?


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One man's treasure is another man's trash.

....and we have dagmars
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George

At the point of the Dagmars the turn signals can be mounted!! Say something like a 59 caddy taillight?
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"She was a black haired beauty with big dark eyes
And points all her own sitting way up high
Way up firm and high" - Bob Seger

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George

With that front set, it would need a very big bra!!

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Lynn Stallbaumer

Say you guys were at Indy...and nobody came up with this?? http://www.streetrodding.com/cPic1.cfm?directory=/images/events/GoodguysIndy2002/big/Dsc02875.jpg&what=carshow&show=103&image=xDsc02875.jpg I think this is a neat look.
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OH OH, Denise and I have pics of that. It won a Boyd's pick. That car was awsome, they were driving it everywhere from what I seen. Prob had a trailer parked for the long haul. think they were from Ga, or somewhere close. Denise knew them.
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Watch those speedbumps!! Debb

That is one classy ride. Mike Ditka had one like that when he was still in Chicago, one of the big buck outfits was building it for him, then he moved and I never heard of it again. There was a write up on it somewhere, maybe Goodguys Gazette.
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Digger
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I threw it away yesterday, now I have to go buy one
Just when you think you have won the Rat Race along come faster rats

Isn't that a Packard?
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Sure is!--not sure of the year. My guess would be 49-52
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Digger
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I threw it away yesterday, now I have to go buy one
Just when you think you have won the Rat Race along come faster rats

Denise--I would suggest that you carry a tape measure with you to the shows, its going to be difficult to fit something on that large a car. If you want to use something in its stock form, you are probably going to be limited to Buick, Olds, Cadillac bumpers. Johhny mentioned split bumpers, you wouldn't have to worry about the width with them.
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I threw it away yesterday, now I have to go buy one
Just when you think you have won the Rat Race along come faster rats

How about a 47 Pontiac grille and no bumper. I like that.

There's a pic of one with a split bumper here http://autohobbypage.com/cgi-bin/image.pl?/show/01/spf/nat257.jpg This particular one doesn't do it for me.
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'49 - '51 Merc bumpers MIGHT fit, dont quote me here. It all depends on the curve of the splash pan and body. Ya also gotta take into consideration if it's wide enough or too wide..Might have to add or subtract.

Worse comes to worse, nerf bars look just as cool! If ya dont go that way, get a roll pan in the works for the front and saw off the bumper horns and weld in steel to the body where they come through to make it look like ya gotta rear roll pan too.

I got a Coast to Coast im finishing on paper for a friend, should be done tomorrow..shoot a pic of the front and back at me and I'll get to playin' for ya.
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If ya aint throwin' sparks ya aint low enough!

I think we got a winner!
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If ya aint throwin' sparks ya aint low enough!

Damn X!
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If ya aint throwin' sparks ya aint low enough!

Here it is
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There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys.

I vote the split bumpers on BIG OLDS like Fat Cat has in the pic. Looks sharp!
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"IF" this works here it is...if it says ya gotta sign in to be a member of this MSN community tell me and I'll post it to freepichosting and send it on in here.

http://groups.msn.com/StreetrodsHotRodsandCustomCars/roddersdigestbigolds.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=5721
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just messin......... take two and make one.

Damn! Point that sucker and you've got one hell of a cowcatcher!!!
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Hey Carter!! You forgot the wide whites and skirts...and those bug eye lights gotta go. Know anyone who can take care of that stuff? roflmao

Couldn't resist Denise, since your leaving me home :(
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Watch those speedbumps!! Debb

Well, I was going to suggest '41 Pontiac bumpers, as they have a little more contours to them, but they don't wrap around. I believe that this pic is a '48 Pontiac, and it has wrap around bumpers that aren't as large as yours. I don't have a pic of the front. Just an idea.

phil
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One man's treasure is another man's trash.

WOW, you guys really came up with some cool ideas and suggestions. Debb's husband Rob wanted to do split bumpers way back in Jan and I poo-pooed him. Oh well, maybe so. :) I'll have my tape measure and camera with me for the next couple of months and see what I like that might fit. I like the idea of a split bumper but maybe more of a bumperette. Maybe not wrapping all the way around the side, just in the front? Thanks again for all the ideas, keep um coming?
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Your "top-less" cruzn buddy, Denise

http://www.geocities.com/lipstickrun/

I'm surprised you remembered that!! good girl. Rob has really good ideas, after all thats why you picked him right?
he just has a good eye for that stuff, always has and he's never had a drawing to work with for body stuff.
just say over and over skirts, www, skirts, www!! just kidding, even I know that he's not that type ;)

Have fun and and think of me tomorrow when you go by 94/69
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Watch those speedbumps!! Debb

I'll call ya as I hit that intersection and if you say the word I will turn SOUTH and pick you up. You'll have to around 11am to decide. Might wanna pack your bags tonight just in case. :))
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Your "top-less" cruzn buddy, Denise

http://www.geocities.com/lipstickrun/

Pttttttttttt !!!! you just love to rub it in don't ya?? If you were coming back sunday, I'd be there in a heartbeat.
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Watch those speedbumps!! Debb

Got a split bumper version with tag in the middle done. Now all I gotta do is get the thing posted.

Gonna "ATTEMPT" Photopoint.com if I can, If not we'll try Free Pic Hosting and see what that does.

I shall return with the picture posted....I think!
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Wow, can't wait for Denise to get back!! Lower this about another 3-4 inches, split the bumper and by George I think we got it!!! What do you guys think. This ought to get her going!! hee hee
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Watch those speedbumps!! Debb

Wait...stop...dont move...CHOP IT!!
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Deb, They can call it what they want, but we know the truth don't we? Grant's right though, needs a haircut.
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Deb I think the con. kit is tooo much! Maybe Denise will post some good ones of you!RLMAO
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Mike,Charter DRSA Member

Huh?? what conny kit? I don't understand. lets just hope she doesn't have good ones of me, lol
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Watch those speedbumps!! Debb

Hey Debb, Don't Denise have one of your best side?? he he ho ho LOL Bill
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WHAT???? Say it isn't so, she told me she would NEVER show that, geez first my nickname and now this!! LOL

But Denise, it's so kool!!! ;) does need a chop and drop though.
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Watch those speedbumps!! Debb

Denise,

If you come through here this summer (Bonneville or such) check out the bumpers on my spare 41 Olds. If you want to go stock that is. Or you might get the bumpers from your friend with the 47 that with the ribbed bumpers. 47 Olds bumpers are really cool.

Doug
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I think I am a member of DSRA

I got a set of clear Caddy bullet tail lights if ya wanna consider it. I've been lookin for a worthy cause to donate 'em to. LOL.. Mount 'em on the two *AHEM* (not goin there) and your good to go!
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Looks like you all have been having alittle too much fun at my expence while I've been just about hitchiking down the road. If Big Olds continues to cause me problems, I'll just drop him off at his daddy's house and Steve can deal with it!! LOL I guess even a bad day in the rod beats a good day at work anytime!!! :))
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Your "top-less" cruzn buddy, Denise

http://www.geocities.com/lipstickrun/

Denice'
I think the split bumper would look great and you can do some modifing to do a little different than others.If you need help get with me ......Johnny
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How about a big ol' wooden railroad tie??? LMAO

Deer horns and a deer rack in place of the hood ornament! Just dont mount 'em the wrong way or your screwed.
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If ya aint throwin' sparks ya aint low enough!