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Is a front bumper correct for a 1926 Landau Sedan?
I have not seen them "as pictured" in the 1926 Chevy sales brochures of that era but they do show up in "old photos" of that era and from time to time I see them on early twenties 4 cyl Chevies.
Front bumpers correct or not? Were they an option or an aftermarket product?
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A Chevrolet bumper was first made available in 1925. A bumper would be correct for your 1926 if it is a Chevrolet bumper. Numerous companies made bumpers in the 20's and were available either from the dealer or after market sellers. 
RAY Chevradioman http://www.vccacolumbiariverregion.org/1925 Superior K Roadster 1928 Convertible, Sport, Cabriolet 1933 Eagle, Coupe 1941 Master Deluxe 5-Passenger Coupe 1950 Styleline Deluxe 4-Door Sedan 1950 Styleline Deluxe Convertible 2002 Pontiac, Montana, Passenger Van 2014 Impala, 4-Door Sedan, White Diamond, LTZ 2017 Silverado, Double Cab, Z71, 4X4, White, Standard Bed, LTZ If you need a shoulder to cry on, pull off to the side of the road. Death is the number 1 killer in the world.
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Hey Raymondo: Wasn't the Chevrolet bumper an accessory and not standard equipment? :confused: 
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Made available means you could purchase it from a Chevrolet dealer. were available either from the dealer or after market sellers. No connotation of either an accessory or standard equipment.
RAY Chevradioman http://www.vccacolumbiariverregion.org/1925 Superior K Roadster 1928 Convertible, Sport, Cabriolet 1933 Eagle, Coupe 1941 Master Deluxe 5-Passenger Coupe 1950 Styleline Deluxe 4-Door Sedan 1950 Styleline Deluxe Convertible 2002 Pontiac, Montana, Passenger Van 2014 Impala, 4-Door Sedan, White Diamond, LTZ 2017 Silverado, Double Cab, Z71, 4X4, White, Standard Bed, LTZ If you need a shoulder to cry on, pull off to the side of the road. Death is the number 1 killer in the world.
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Ray - What constitutes a 1925 bumper? Did the numerous companies all make exactly the same one for the 1925? Were the 1926 bumpers the same? The ones I have seen appear to be all different. What is correct? What is the finish? Color?Thanks,
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IMFALCO , Almost every TA recommends that some of the first items to purchase is a copy of the OM, a repair manual, parts book, and a copy of the Chevrolet Service News, for the year of the car and the year before and after. In the CSN it shows and describes the bumpers for each year.(I am on the road as we speak to the National 4-cylinder meet and then stay for the Anniversary Meet) I will check in as I find service on the way. 
RAY Chevradioman http://www.vccacolumbiariverregion.org/1925 Superior K Roadster 1928 Convertible, Sport, Cabriolet 1933 Eagle, Coupe 1941 Master Deluxe 5-Passenger Coupe 1950 Styleline Deluxe 4-Door Sedan 1950 Styleline Deluxe Convertible 2002 Pontiac, Montana, Passenger Van 2014 Impala, 4-Door Sedan, White Diamond, LTZ 2017 Silverado, Double Cab, Z71, 4X4, White, Standard Bed, LTZ If you need a shoulder to cry on, pull off to the side of the road. Death is the number 1 killer in the world.
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Thanks for the information to my first inquiry....now I have actually located a 1925/26/27 "ish" Chevy 'closed car' front bumper but without the (I call it a knuckle & pin)attachment that will fix it to the car.I do have the left and right strap that bolts to the front of the frame and the bumper. What does the fitting that attaches to the bumper and might have a "pin" look like?
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MikeyBoy - I just did a close inspection of my front and rear bumpers. They are identical, except the rear has a center tie bar that resembles a Chevy emblem. More on that later. Maybe I can post a picture later. Both bumpers are 60.25 inches center to center between the 6 inch long bolts through the center brace end eyes and the outside bumper bar end eyes. The attachment from the frame mounted strap to the bumper brace is accomplished with a u-bolt around the brace and the bent end of the strap and held in place by a 2 hole plate that is held tight with 2 nuts on the u-bolt. The strap is slightly wider than the brace, but slightly notched to the width of the brace to fit the u-bolt, thus keeping the u-bolt from slipping off the strap. The strap is also heavier, 3/8 inch compared to the 1/4 inch brace. My rear straps each have a dimple to clear the frame rivet.
Back to the center tie, which is on the rear only. Perhaps the front had one also, but the gap looking down on the bumper is enough to suggest there wasn't one. This center tie consists of an upright 1.75 inch wide flat bar that is bend on each end to encapsulate the 2 outside bumper bars and the center bumper brace, then drilled in the center for a 1.75 inch long carriage bolt that goes through a hole in an 8 inch long, 1.5 inch wide, horizontal spacer, through the brace, though a 4.75 inch long, 1.75 inch wide, vertical, formed plate and held in place by the bumper bolt nut. What makes the center tie resemble a Chevy emblem is both ends of the visible spacer are cut on a right handed slant, where they could have been made square to eliminate putting them on backwards.
Ray - Was there a Chevrolet Service News for 1925 and 1926? The Filling Station CSN reprints start with 1927.
I'm still searching for information on bumper paint color and what year did Chevrolet first start using bumperettes?
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In the CSN it shows and describes the bumpers for each year. Where can I find information on bumpers prior to 1927? Roger
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I appreciate the comments and imput regarding my original question. Since I first posted it I had the opportunity to attend the "big" Old Cars News car show in IOLA, Wisconsin. This years "feature" cars were Chevrolets and I saw more than a few 1912 through 1928 Chevy cars in various stages of restoration. What was confusing (or troubling) was that I saw a very nice restored 1927 Chevy sedan that had a correct Chevy front bumper installed but the owner seemingly had it attached to the front of his Chevy with (I do apologize for mentioning this on a Chevy forum) with what appeared to my suspiscious eyes to be a Model A F*#d fitting or clip. I guess I'd rather see no bumper than to view that sort of short cut "fix".
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