*55 Chevy Front Bumper

IMO, I don't feel it's necessary and not sure the level of protection (if that's what they are thinking) that it would actually provide. It would definitely ruin the look you're going for.

I had a two door post similar to yours in 1966 that I sold before going into the Army. I went without the bumper as well but I also removed he two corner pieces that are under the parking lights, I liked the look. Unfortunately I don’t have any pictures. I asked about that before and a member provided some shots of a 55 set up that way. I think your ride looks great!


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I think it's perfect

I've always thought it would look good to have a camaro style front spoiler. I envision a piece that would fit the profile along the lower edge of the grill and the parking lights and fit up to the lower edges of the the fenders like the splash pans do and then transition into a spoiler.

copymutt said:

Gone through the same quandary. They look great either way.
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We need the cam specs! lol. 👍
Todd

Thanks everyone for your opinions and I will keep my car the way it is, so no front bumper.

55TCB said:

Thanks everyone for your opinions and I will keep my car the way it is, so no front bumper.

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If you still have the front bumper store it away, your car your choice looks good as is but if you ever sell purchasers may want to have the front bumper.

You ever get in a fender bender and have to replace a bunch of parts due to not having a bumper and you might change your mind.

Unfortunately when I purchased the car it had no front bumper, that is why I was thinking about buying one , I do love the look without the bumper but friends and family always ask if I would put one back on . I also want to mention that I appreciate all the knowledge that the members have about these cars and it’s been very helpful so Thank You.

Crowbarman55 said:

We need the cam specs! lol. 👍
Todd

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it's a thumper bumper

Shadetree55 said:

it's a thumper bumper

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Details for what it’s worth.
Took two 55 stock cams, cut and joined w/ a tension pin and weld. Son of a gun to weld oil saturated cast. Total length required indicates its for a 14 cylinder 🙀

Personally I'd run a bumper.
They look like they are "trying too hard" if it's not a full gasser build and no front bumper.

or you could do nerf bars like this

DHR Darren said:

Personally I'd run a bumper.
They look like they are "trying too hard" if it's not a full gasser build and no front bumper.

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Not so sure. I think with that flat black paint it looks pretty good

In my opinion.. A gasser can go either way (bumper or no bumper) There's no wrong or right. Heck...you could even paint/powder coat the bumper black and still be good.
Todd