First Generation Look - Chrome Bumpers

[Manx]

I've seen a few 6th gen Broncos with chromed or polished bumpers similar to the first gen. Here's another one. Anyone have more information on the source of these?

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[userdude]

Well, that's Dubai. There's some folks out there ain't got budgets.

Very nice ride! Love the interior.

 

[Silver-Bolt]

I am betting that in person it doesn't look good. I just replaced the bumper on our Wildtrak and there is so much crap hidden behind the factory bumper there is no way a blade bumper could possibly hide it.

 

[userdude]

I am betting that in person it doesn't look good. I just replaced the bumper on our Wildtrak and there is so much crap hidden behind the factory bumper there is no way a blade bumper could possibly hide it.

Why couldn't someone just chrome one of the steel bumpers? Or paint it white. I remember back in the day you could get rims chromed for a fancy penny. With all the bumpers, I assume one of them might look good.

 

[Silver-Bolt]

Why couldn't someone just chrome one of the steel bumpers? Or paint it white. I remember back in the day you could get rims chromed for a fancy penny. With all the bumpers, I assume one of them might look good.

I replaced the factory "steel" capable bumper which actually has a ton of plastic to help hide what's behind it. Maybe the Modular bumper would be a better candidate for chrome?

 

[userdude]

I replaced the factory "steel" capable bumper which actually has a ton of plastic to help hide what's behind it. Maybe the Modular bumper would be a better candidate for chrome?

Yeah, the mod bumper seems to be mostly steel, however it has a bunch of bolts for attachment. Wonder how that would work. I'm thinking aftermarket as well.

It's funny, Chevy has a "Texas Edition" that's really plastichrome grill etc plus chromed bumpers and a placard. Apparently Texans demand chrome more than, say, Ohioans.

I guess it'd be too much to ask for Ford to offer a chrome package. Probably the wheels really would fly off...

 

[Lowcountry Bronco]

Why couldn't someone just chrome one of the steel bumpers? Or paint it white. I remember back in the day you could get rims chromed for a fancy penny. With all the bumpers, I assume one of them might look good.

I replaced the factory "steel" capable bumper which actually has a ton of plastic to help hide what's behind it. Maybe the Modular bumper would be a better candidate for chrome?

I'm not a fan of the blade bumpers in the video at all but here's a few ways that's been done semi-retro right using the modular bumper, at least IMO:

The Pope Francis Center Bronco:

and the Raptor:

 

[Manx]

I am betting that in person it doesn't look good. I just replaced the bumper on our Wildtrak and there is so much crap hidden behind the factory bumper there is no way a blade bumper could possibly hide it.

I was thinking the same thing, but when we developed the dune buggy golf cart, we added custom made flat black fiberglass facias and shrouds to hide things and it worked well. If we didn't, your eye would be drawn to all the golf cart suspension, etc. I 'd have to mock it up to know if I'd like though.

 

[raptorusmaximus]

I get the desire to turn the clock back, but I think there's a lot of good reasons chrome bumpers went away, same as black and white TV.

 

[Manx]

I get the desire to turn the clock back, but I think there's a lot of good reasons chrome bumpers went away, same as black and white TV.

I understand the heritage look and chrome is not for everyone, but yes, I'm nostalgic and though many are into blacking it all out, I am still fine with chrome (or as they say in the industry -brightwork, which includes stainless and polished aluminum, etc.)

That said, I am okay with the bumpers as they are now, and I'm pleased with the way my first gen tribute has turned out so far, but that's not going to stop me from thinking about ways to possible tweak it and improve it to my satisfaction. It mostly checks all the boxes for me - modern daily driver with a somewhat vintage look. The alternative could have been a restomod of an old Bronco and modern amenities, but that can be more expensive and still falls a little short of being as good, safe & quiet as most newer cars.

Yes, heavy metal bumpers went away, but there were no air bags or ABS on the originals either. It's hard to have everything. This is my compromise - a retro-mod or some say modern vintage or back-dated

 

[Owl]

Where can I get a set of those hubcaps for my 16" steelies? I like that look!

I'd appreciate a part # if anyone has a clue.

 

[KABQ]

Wait... You're that Manx?! As in Meyers? Respect! I've had a number of VWs through the years and always wanted one.

 

[Manx]

Wait... You're that Manx?! As in Meyers? Respect! I've had a number of VWs through the years and always wanted one.

Bruce Meyers created the Meyers Manx and sadly, he is no longer with us. But I had the privilege of meeting Bruce and his wife at a kit car show in Pennsylvania years ago. He asked if he could take photos of our dune buggy golf carts, and I told him " you inspired this and can do anything you want". We offered to make a Meyers Manx edition of the DBGC but he said his company was already in a relationship with an electric car company and could not.

 

[Rusty Sheckelford]

I'm not an EB expert, but perhaps those are just EB bumpers modified to fit the 6G?

Whatever they did, I'm here for it. Ford or the aftermarket need to get off their asses and offer a chrome package!

 

[l88m22vette]

I've thought about color-matching the bumpers to the carbonized Everglades wheels (if/when I get them), or maybe match the beadlock rings to the bumpers in a nice satin silver. I think it could work, but there is a good chance it'd be heinous unless it was done just right.

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