Looking for some help here in the UK. My 73 Gran Torino was involved in a skirmish with a Hyundai (not my fault) The Torino came off considerably better than the Hyundai but the accident has seriously damaged what was a perfect front bumper (wrap around style). My insurer has agreed that I can source a repairer myself who will fit a replacement repair the small amount of damage to the front fender and bumper supports. Between myself and the repair company we are trying to source a good condition replacement and thought you guys would assist. My repair company would arrange shipping to a port and onto a container with other parts coming to the UK. If I cannot find a replacement the car is potentially an economic write off but the car was perfect and in great shape and if I can save her I would like to as have done a lot of work to her.

Any suggestions / ideas as to where to source / leads ideally from a dry state. Just a thought has anyone ever put a n earlier model front bumper on a 73 ?

Many thanks all

Ditto, keep the car alive. I would sell my bumper if it would really save that car from being totaled.

If you have any leads let me know and I'll keep you all up to speed as to where I end up with the insurance company and the hunt for a bumper.

 

Nick

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They probably won't be cheap, but hopefully you insurance will cover the cost if they have one. You can also check with Desert Valley Auto Parts.  They aren't cheap either, but it looks like they have a few '73 Torinos and '73 Rancheros in stock now.  

https://www.dvap.com/salvage/1973-ford-gran-torino-2-door-ht-73f02308d/" rel="nofollow - https://www.dvap.com/salvage/1973-ford-gran-torino-2-door-ht-73f02308d/

http://www.dvap.com/?s=any&q_make=Ford&q_year=1973&submit=Search&page=4" rel="nofollow - https://www.dvap.com/?s=any&q_make=Ford&q_year=1973&submit=Search&page=4

Otherwise, keep checking eBay, Craigslist, or hopefully someone hear will be able to source one for you.  

Many Thanks

Nick

The front bumpers won't be that bad for rust if they come from up north. The rear's a whole different matter.

Also note that there are about three versions of the trim for those, no trim, those with bumper guards, plus those with the horizontal rubber strips along the front. Mine is bare, the one linked above had both the guards and the other rubber strips.

Wayner315 wrote: Sorry for your luck, just throwing this out there, but any reason not to repair and re-chrome it?

That's a very good idea if there is a viable bumper chroming business there. Here it's better than $1000 for most bumpers.

I was told there are no chromers in Europe due to the strict eco regulations, its hard to find them here in the USA anymore, Maybe also look into a chrome powder coat type finish as a alternative.

Been told today by two chroming companies that due to shortage of workers due to Covid / Brexit that there is a 5 - 6mth backlog of chroming.

Also got my quote from Bumper Boyze Cali last night. Any guesses ?

$2,500 for a re chromed bumper

$400.00 for a pair of bumper guards

$100 dollars for the rubber trim

Environment tax $105

and then to top it $1,500 for shipping to UK. 

I'm guessing that they don't have too much business at the moment and thought they'd cash in on a Limey. To say I am disappointed is an understatement 

Anyway gonna keep trying

Maybe repair is your best bet. At least the car isn't that badly damaged.  You can still drive it until you find a new bumper. it looks like your bumper guards are good too, so they could be kept for a new bumper if they aren't as nice.

There were lots of Torinos sold in Canada too (Canada is pretty much identical to the US car market), but being a harsh climate there weren't many that survived.  I actually found a fairly local '73 GTS parts car, but the seller didn't get back to me when I try to buy some parts.

If you want to see my Torino, here is the thread on it, including the history:

http://forum.grantorinosport.org/72fordgtss-one-family-1972-gts-fastback-project_topic16524.html" rel="nofollow - http://forum.grantorinosport.org/72fordgtss-one-family-1972-gts-fastback-project_topic16524.html

Engines a doddle and plenty of engine spares available over her for the Ford Cleveland’s and the Windsors. Mine has the Windsor in her.

Get the bumper rapaired, then get it vinyl wrapped as a temporary fix until chroming proper is less of a wait. There are loads of places able to fix it rather than replacing it.