to bumper guard or not to bumper guard....A Poll:

[jackb]

Poll Question: What do you think looks more appealing on the '62 to '63 Lark vehicles, front and rear bumpers.....with or without the 2 vertical bumper guards ?

[Commander Eddie]

Call me practical --- I prefer the front and rear bumpers WITH the guards.

[FlatheadGeo]

I would say that back in the day that they offered necessary protection. Now, being collector cars, not so necessary. I removed the bumper guards from my '57 Champion, I just do not like them.

[Mark57]

I think having the bumper bars without the guards is a much cleaner and more pleasing look.

[JimC]

Do whatever you'd like

I will say, my '63 had bumper guards and I think they look nice. It adds a nice touch, in my opinion.

[Orestudeguy]

I like them and plan on keeping them on my cars.

[Studebakercenteroforegon]

Yes for bumper guards. All my Larks have them front and rear, and if I buy a car without them, then I put them on.

[raprice]

Personally, I prefer the bumper guards. I have them on both front and back bumpers. To me, they look good. But that's my own humble opinion.

Rog

[PackardV8]

Agin 'em on any Stude.

jack vines

[SScopelli]

Humm?

Are you going to be push starting anyone's car soon with yours?

Or maybe your expecting being push started?

I'd leave them off, and keep your battery charged up, plus carry cables for the other guy..

The car looks more modern without them.

Besides, What are you guarding your bumper's for any way? You're not supposed to hit any thing..

[TXmark]

I had mine replated 'nuff said

[StudeMann]

Generally, I like the bumpers clean so the features of the body shape and trim show more clearly. In particular, I removed the deluxe over-rider and bumper guards on my 51 Land Cruiser so the shape of the hood, grille, fenders and bullet nose could make their own statement without interference.

Jim

[EssexExport]

I believe they add to the car.

[JDP]

If they were a option, I leave them off for a cleaner look.

[StudeRich]

I think it varies a lot with the style of the Cars, carrying Jim Mann's theory a bit farther, IF the Guards complete the Design Theme of the Grill and front end like the '64-'65 Lark Types do, continuing the line formed by the "V" shaped Grille, then they look Great.

But in the case of the GT Hawks, unlike the '56-'61 Hawks, the Guards clutter up the design.