Facelift

[oldodge41]

I have never really liked how far the front bumper sits ahead of the body on my 1941 Dodge Business Coupe. One of my winter projects this year was to make new bumper brackets and move the bumper closer to the body. I also like the cleaner look without the fog lights. Below are before and after pics. 

[sidevalvepete]

That's a real beauty either way to me. Love that color on these period vehicles too. Such style....?

[RobertKB]

Definite improvement!! It just looks cleaner. Sometimes little things make big improvements. 

Edited February 9, 2022 by RobertKB

[OUTFXD]

I think I am with the OP that the modded version looks better. Looks great either way,  I just prefer the modded version.

[Sam Buchanan]

I like the way the modded bumper looks....but now it won't take as much of a bump to bloody that beautiful nose....................

[Plymouthy Adams]

maybe it was optional but both my Luxury Liners, 41 Sedan, 41 Business coupe and the spare bumpers on hand all have filler panels between the body and the bumper..

[OUTFXD]

I have a tenative project  at some time in the future. (I am still trying to decide if I actually want to do it) I want to get modern bumpers from a full size car out of a junk yard. "Clearance" the holes the stock bumper brackets go through on my car. Bolt the Bumper Hydraulics to the frame.  Connect the outer parts of the hydraulics to the stock bumpers,  and replace the bumper valance with something semi flexible (Probably Choroplast).  Paint to match and Poof! 15 MPH bumpers that look stock as long as you dont get to close!

Edited February 9, 2022 by OUTFXD
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[oldodge41]

1 hour ago, Plymouthy Adams said:

maybe it was optional but both my Luxury Liners, 41 Sedan, 41 Business coupe and the spare bumpers on hand all have filler panels between the body and the bumper..

Mine may have had the filler panel when new. I never looked for one because I always thought one day I would relocate the bumper. My car does have the rear filler panel. Might leave the back alone and might play with it too. Not sure. Heck it took 30 years to get around to doing the front.

[Plymouthy Adams]

for certain in absence of the filler panel, the tucking it in closer sure makes for a cleaner look....

[Veemoney]

Looks nice pulled up close like that. 

[Cannuck]

I also like the modified look