The Bright Bumper - an theoldmotor article
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Hi
Periodically, a 1928-32 Packard shows up with a Bright Bumper installed. The website, theoldmotor.com ran this article with patent information: theoldmotor.com/?p=154643 Notice in the advertisement the promise to "Bumper Ends-Lenses and Reflectors Replaced Free If Ever Broken". Was that ever a different era than now! Steve
Posted on: 2016/2/5 17:46
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Proud 1953 Clipper Deluxe owner. Thinking about my next Packard, want a Clipper Deluxe Eight, manual shift with overdrive. |
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Re: The Bright Bumper - an theoldmotor article
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I always thought it was called a "Bright" bumper because it had lights on it. This article tells why. Cool bumpers. I just bought one.
The big question: Besides for Packard, were there any other auto companies that offered the bumper as an "official" accessory?
Posted on: 2016/2/5 18:06
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West Peterson
1940 Packard 1808 w/Factory Air 1947 Chrysler Town and Country sedan 1970 Camaro RS packardinfo.com/xoops/html/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=4307&forum=10 aaca.org/ |
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Re: The Bright Bumper - an theoldmotor article
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But, is there proof that they were officially offered. In an accessory brochure, etc. Packard's accessory brochure from 1928-31 shows the bumper, as seen in the illustration I sent to Old Motor.
Posted on: 2016/2/6 11:21
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West Peterson
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You'll see it pictured (though not described) in the 1929 Packard accessory catalog. I think you know the illustration, page 2. I've posted the picture here previously but here it is again.
Posted on: 2016/2/6 12:16
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Re: The Bright Bumper - an theoldmotor article
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Yes. I have that catalog. It's actually for the 1930 Model year, published in November '29 (at least, mine is... blue cover). The car pictured is a 740 phaeton, but there are some images inside that are of 1929 (or earlier) vehicles.
I'm wondering if Pierce or Locomobile advertised the Bright bumper. The Buick roadster seen in The Old Motor website indicates that Buick offered it, but there is absolutely no evidence (so far) showing that it was an official factory authorized accessory.
Posted on: 2016/2/7 8:59
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West Peterson
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