[ChrisPlatt]

Those "bumper thingies" would save that fancy grill when you nosedive
braking before rear-ending the dummy who stops short in front of you.

Bumper guards were once a common inexpensive accessory.
People weren't so dumb in the olden days...

Chris

[Canada_Rockies]

Those "bumper thingies" would save that fancy grill when you nosedive
braking before rear-ending the dummy who stops short in front of you.

Bumper guards were once a common inexpensive accessory.
People weren't so dumb in the olden days...

Chris

In the old days bumpers protected the vehicle they were mounted upon. They might get a bit of scratched chrome, but the vehicle was unmarked. Now it costs the insurance company C$1,400 if some idiot backs into you in a parking lot to save you "allegedly" whip lash.

I have a customized rear bumper from backing into a heavy curb divider the city decided to move to make an entry way narrower - I was backing on the other mirror - and it will stay customized for $1,400, thanks very much. It didn't customize it enough to interfere with the tailgate, so I don't give a ...

[lesmore49]

In the old days bumpers protected the vehicle they were mounted upon. They might get a bit of scratched chrome, but the vehicle was unmarked. Now it costs the insurance company C$1,400 if some idiot backs into you in a parking lot to save you "allegedly" whip lash.

I have a customized rear bumper from backing into a heavy curb divider the city decided to move to make an entry way narrower - I was backing on the other mirror - and it will stay customized for $1,400, thanks very much. It didn't customize it enough to interfere with the tailgate, so I don't give a ...

There's an old (1954) Ford F 700 Big Job delivery truck I know of and about 10 years ago I spoke to the owner about the front bumper replacement on the truck. It's about a 4 foot length of steel I beam welded to the front bumper supports . He told me that about 60 years ago the original bumper was badly damaged and expensive to replace, so they had some I Beam cut and then welded up. In the ensuing years they have had absolutely no damage visited on their new 'bumper'.

[ChrisPlatt]

In the old days bumpers protected the vehicle they were mounted upon.
They might get a bit of scratched chrome, but the vehicle was unmarked.

At one time a rear bumper was not mandatory in New York for pickup trucks.

A thrifty coworker bought a new small pickup to commute in.
He probably saved close to $100 by deleting the rear bumper.

He paid far more than that at the body shop when he was inevitably rear-ended.

Chris

[Canada_Rockies]

At one time a rear bumper was not mandatory in New York for pickup trucks.

A thrifty coworker bought a new small pickup to commute in.
He probably saved close to $100 by deleting the rear bumper.

He paid far more than that at the body shop when he was inevitably rear-ended.

Chris

Ah, but did he save more than the cost of fixing/replacing the new "bumpers" they mandated even after fixing the body work? Nowadays, the bumper is the most cost of replacing rear end damage, it seems.

[dngr]

Ah, but did he save more than the cost of fixing/replacing the new "bumpers" they mandated even after fixing the body work? Nowadays, the bumper is the most cost of replacing rear end damage, it seems.

My current rear bumper is huge and ugly but it's a good deterrent for cars to not follow to closely

[Canada_Rockies]

My current rear bumper is huge and ugly but it's a good deterrent for cars to not follow to closely

That's a bumper, and personally I think it looks sharp. The ones that came with my 2002 Tundra make a decent step for climbing in, but I really cannot see any other advantages to them.

[Just1MoreDave]

My current rear bumper is huge and ugly but it's a good deterrent for cars to not follow to closely

Mine is a little rusty, some paint missing and dented. I like to think it's more effective that way.

My wife asked me about the dent. I said, "I drove you to work one day in the snow. On my way back, I was on that road they don't plow by the trailer park going about 20mph. I downshifted for the turn and the rear wheels broke traction because of the shift, while I had the front wheels turned for the curve. I spun around and slid into a tree stump backwards, denting the bumper."

She said, "I really thought you'd just say someone else hit you in a parking lot."

[ChrisPlatt]

Typically older vehicles are not required to comply with the new regulations.

I guess that means my former co-worker can continue to patronize his body shop
with no need to make a frivolous purchase of that "unnecessary" $99 bumper.

Chris

[Ratmagiclady]

I had a catalog from them.

And yes, they are still around, but have dropped support of the Z.

Ah, well. Good to hear, though. (I've always thought I might like to do an MGBGT project one day. Who knows if that'll happen given how expensive they've probably gotten, but one of those has always been somewhere on my list. )

[bhbrake]

2005 Mercury Grand Marquis! Tough as nails, handles great, cheap to fix, super comfortable, and people get out of your way cause they think you are the fuzz. Long live the grandpa car! I endured a hail storm and a bout of de-laminating paint, so it looks a bit more sad than in the picture.

[dngr]

2005 Mercury Grand Marquis! Tough as nails, handles great, cheap to fix, super comfortable, and people get out of your way cause they think you are the fuzz. Long live the grandpa car! I endured a hail storm and a bout of de-laminating paint, so it looks a bit more sad than in the picture.

My buddy's dad had a Mercury Cougar of the same vintage, what a beast of a car! Black with tinted windows meant everybody got out of your way

[cooltouch]

Cool car. Long live the Crown Vic and it's close cousins!

[wtlwdwgn]

After two months driving my new to me 2017 Subaru Outback the only complaint I have is that the door pockets are too small.

[SKYGZR]

(2) BMW's (1) SUZUKI ...motorcycles... are my daily riders... use the cage (-96 GMC JIMMY)..hardly at all