thrashingcows Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 I absolutlely love those bumpers. I hope to maybe have a set like those built for my Desoto one day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt.Fred Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 love the bumpers, very good eye for details! in fact i think the whole car is great, i really fancy those coupe lines. nice to see you're not overdoing it and stay in style. so.. maybe it IS for purists after all 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertdroog Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 Just found this topic, I think that front end is gorgeous with that custom bumper! It really fits the flow of the pointed front grill on that body style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbbbbb99 Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 Best customs are things that look like they could have come from the factory like this. I love it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pflaming Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 (edited) It looks to me that you just 'out purist the purists' ! WOW, now go buy a bunch of old bumpers, modify them per yours and make a few bucks. or have the buyer provide the bumpers and you modify for $$$$. Price it high enough so that the buyer knows he's got bragging rights at the car shows he attends. Edited January 23, 2014 by pflaming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knuckleharley Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 i had a young fabricator build it for me. he's doing all the metal work and fabrication.nothing major, just custom bumpers and minor rust repair, oh yea and motor mounts for the HEMI That's MINOR stuff? Seriously? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desoto1939 Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 I also agree awesome looking front bumper in how he was able to take the curve of the front gril and then incorporate that into the front bumper. Nice effect and does alot for the car. Keep going with the custom work I like to see the inventive side of what can be done with these older cars and still enhance their overall appearance. Do not worry what the purests think. This is your car and your time and your money so do what makes you happy and just enjoy and drive the car and have fun. If it was not for guys like you we would have never had some of the new fabricatins incorporated into our modern cars. Rich Hartung Desoto1939@aol.com 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pflaming Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 Desoto makes a good point. Some of the things done by the customizers that found their way into new designs were: french headlights, shaved hoods, less noticable door handles, interior colors to harmonize with the exterior, lower profiles, "faster cars, younger women , stronger whiskey". 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldguy48 Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 I've seen many pictures of P15s where an attempt was made to "improve" the appearance of the front end.This is truly the only one I've ever seen that accomplishes that endeavor, in my opinion. The craftsmanship on those bumpers is just amazing. Well done! Wayne 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob westphal Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 My bumpers were scrounged from various sourses and are less than what wood be called good. I painted them the color of my car until I could get them chromed. Recently I came across Briz Bumper that makes aluminum ribbed bumpers which look great on P-15s. http://www.brizbumpers.com/#!gallery/vstc1=5-rib-bumpers Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 My bumpers were scrounged from various sourses and are less than what wood be called good. I painted them the color of my car until I could get them chromed. Recently I came across Briz Bumper that makes aluminum ribbed bumpers which look great on P-15s. http://www.brizbumpers.com/#!gallery/vstc1=5-rib-bumpers Bob To each their own I think those things look cheap. I would rather run a dinged up stock chrome bumper over a new one of those. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 To each their own I think those things look cheap. I would rather run a dinged up stock chrome bumper over a new one of those. I resemble that remark. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 So do I Don.... What was that ad I'm not only the president I'm also a client? I resemble that remark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty t Posted January 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 i see there has been some activity on this thread so i'll share some recent pics. the side view shows the new lowered stance with the axle moved back 1" to center it in the wheel well. there are a couple shots with the engine sitting in there, if you look closely you can see the fire wall mods, we used as much of the original sheetmetal as possible to retain the factory stampings. there's one of the rear bumper and over-rider. also a construction pic of the front bumper. i think i'll do a retro active build thread after the car is a little further along. thanks for the kind words guys, i always pass them on to the man who is helping me make this a reality. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty t Posted June 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 ok, ive got some current pictures. we rounded off the upper rear door corners, and pushed it outside for the first time in about two years to get a little perspective on the overall look. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kented Posted June 14, 2014 Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 Great work! side shot with the mild rake is deadly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlemo Posted June 14, 2014 Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 Scotty; Where'd you source your radiator ??? Cass, alias Littlemo ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty t Posted June 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 I found it on eBay, I don't remember the vender. I'll look later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40plyrod Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Looks really good. You've got a good eye for customizing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave72dt Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 I have no problem with stock or custom and since you're going custom, I really like the door treatment. You obviously have a vision of what it should look like so keep at it and share the progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victoredaye Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Looks superb! Thats a fantastic job. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffsunzeri Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 I don't know - I think that front bumper looks awful! It's totally disgusting, and unwholesome. It is so terrible I think you should send it to me for proper disposal. Pack it up nicely and I'll even be so kind as to pay the shipping. You need to get rid of it, and I'll be nice enough to take it off your hands. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niel Hoback Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 Get in line Jeff, I'm ahead of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty t Posted June 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 Come Niel you already got some parts off this old girl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niel Hoback Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 I won't be happy till I have the whole thing !!!! I can dream, can't I? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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