Body / Glass: rear bumper for 53 K body

[dclewallen]

There is a rear bumper on e-bay for a 53 Stude. says it fits all Stude. cars. I can't get in touch with the seller [s2desteve]. Can anyone tell by looking at the photos if it is the correct one for a 53 K body [mine was discarded by my brother by accident] Thanks all Darryl

[ddub]

I have sent you a private message.

[Mike Van Veghten]

Yes, 53, 54, 55, coupe, sedan, hardtop, wagon.

Despite what "I" was told (by many..!), some of the C-K parts DO fit sedans and wagons.
I have C-K bumpers and a C-K, Commander dash board mounted to my 54 wagon..! All fit properly, without modification.

BUT...the 55 "front" bumper, is an ONLY 55 front bumper.

Mike

[studegary]

Yes, 53, 54, 55, coupe, sedan, hardtop, wagon.

Despite what "I" was told (by many..!), some of the C-K parts DO fit sedans and wagons.
I have C-K bumpers and a C-K, Commander dash board mounted to my 54 wagon..! All fit properly, without modification.

BUT...the 55 "front" bumper, is an ONLY 55 front bumper.

Mike

A 1955 rear bumper is different than a 1953-1954 rear bumper.

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Yes, 53, 54, 55, coupe, sedan, hardtop, wagon.

Despite what "I" was told (by many..!), some of the C-K parts DO fit sedans and wagons.
I have C-K bumpers and a C-K, Commander dash board mounted to my 54 wagon..! All fit properly, without modification.

BUT...the 55 "front" bumper, is an ONLY 55 front bumper.

Mike

A 1955 rear bumper is different than a 1953-1954 rear bumper.

[Mike Van Veghten]

Gary -

Where?

I have both, on said cars. One ON a 54, one ON a 55.
If you think it's wider, not so.

Mike

P.s. - Yep - same same. Took a couple of quick measurements, per a tape measure, no difference. Bracket bolts, same, lic. plate protection, same, under the tail lights, same..!

[brngarage]

Mike, it probably has the same dimensions, but the '55 to '64 rear bumper has the license plate area as part of the bumper, where the '53 and '54 use a separate piece to surround the license plate.

[studegary]

Gary -

Where?

I have both, on said cars. One ON a 54, one ON a 55.
If you think it's wider, not so.

Mike

P.s. - Yep - same same. Took a couple of quick measurements, per a tape measure, no difference. Bracket bolts, same, lic. plate protection, same, under the tail lights, same..!

They are the same dimensions as far as width and bolt locations, but they have a different (cross-section) shape. The center section is different and the curved ends under the taillights are different.

EDIT: If your '54 and '55 are the same in all of the places that you mention, one must have an incorrect rear bumper.

[Jerry Forrester]

They are the same dimensions as far as width and bolt locations, but they have a different (cross-section) shape. The center section is different and the curved ends under the taillights are different.

EDIT: If your '54 and '55 are the same in all of the places that you mention, one must have an incorrect rear bumper.

Mike is talking about a station wagon while everyone else is talking about coupes and sedans. Get it together people. <G>

[WilburV]

Just sent you a private message.

[studegary]

Mike is talking about a station wagon while everyone else is talking about coupes and sedans. Get it together people. <G>

Thank you. That minor exception to the rule did not come across to me. Of course, the station wagon similarity is correct.

[dclewallen]

I got a bumper for my 53K but I am missing all the hardware. I'm thinking the bolts that attach the front and rear bumpers would be common hardware store bolts but the special chrome bumper bolts themselves brings another question. I will not be using the bumper guards or tag surround so will the rectangular chrome bolts cover the round holes in the bumpers? Thanks, Dclewallen

[Alan]

Why don't you get some 7/16" stainless steel carriage bolts and grind a little off 2 sides . Then polish them.

[Studebakercenteroforegon]

Or, buy the correct oval shaped bumper bolts from Studebaker International. 524872 Bumper Bolt, Page 122 of their current catalog. (SI calls them Rectangular Head....I stock and sell these and they are very correct.)

[tsenecal]

I recommend the oval bolts from SI as well. They fit nice and look original. They have a stainless cap over the head of the bolt, so will be easier to keep shined up as well.

[jimmijim8]

Yes, 53, 54, 55, coupe, sedan, hardtop, wagon.

Despite what "I" was told (by many..!), some of the C-K parts DO fit sedans and wagons.
I have C-K bumpers and a C-K, Commander dash board mounted to my 54 wagon..! All fit properly, without modification.

BUT...the 55 "front" bumper, is an ONLY 55 front bumper.

Mike

You are not correct on your bumper info. I think 55 thru 64 C/K and 55 sedan share the same F/R bumper stamping. 56 Sedan share the front bumper stamping only. cheers jimmijim