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Front bumper reinforcement ???

Does anyone know if any other cars used the same front bumper reinforcement as a 83-86 thunderbird/cougar?  I have been searching for some time now and have come up empty handed.  I never thought this part would be the hard one to find.  :toilet:

Thanks guys.
84 TC - under contruction
2018 F150 2.7 4x4 STX
98 F-150 XLT - 4.6, auto, 4x4, extended cab

Front bumper reinforcement ???

Reply #2 –
Make one!!!
I spend money I don't have, To build  cars I don't need, To impress people I don't know

HAVE YOU DRIVEN A FORD LATELY!!

Front bumper reinforcement ???

Reply #3 –
Your saying the bumper supports that bolt to the core support, or what?
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I honestly dont think you could exceed the cost of a new car buy installing new *stock* parts everywhere in your coug our tbird. Its just plain impossible. You could revamp the entire drivetrain/engine/suspenstion and still come out ahead.
Hooligans! 
1988 Crown Vic wagon. 120K California car. Wifes grocery getter. (junked)
1987 Ford Thunderbird LX. 5.0. s.o., sn-95 t-5 and an f-150 clutch. Driven daily and going strong.
1986 cougar.
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Front bumper reinforcement ???

Reply #4 –
Yea the inner metal bumper is what im looking for i have the cover.  I was also thinking that the 87 might he a good bet but i would have to make a spot for the turn signals
84 TC - under contruction
2018 F150 2.7 4x4 STX
98 F-150 XLT - 4.6, auto, 4x4, extended cab

Front bumper reinforcement ???

Reply #5 –
The Inner Reinforcement bumper on my '88 is all Fiberglass. The one on your '84 is Metal?

Front bumper reinforcement ???

Reply #6 –
They're metal up to 86
I would just make one...its pretty much just a metal "U"
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Pretty much every panel on my 87 is new, rebuilt, or re constructed. :D
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Front bumper reinforcement ???

Reply #7 –
A puff of smoke a few sparks a whiff of ozone and presto a new support.

You can use an exhaust pipe and make brackets to facilitate you needs for this simple part. It is not that difficult. just some fabing. If you have a TIG you can make it out of alluminum.
I spend money I don't have, To build  cars I don't need, To impress people I don't know

HAVE YOU DRIVEN A FORD LATELY!!

Front bumper reinforcement ???

Reply #8 –
here are some ideas, but it is definately easier to find one.lol
1986 T-bird
347 stroker motor
185 AFR Heads
TrickFlow cam 224/232-542/563
Victor Jr. intake CNC ported
Quickfuel Holley 800 cfm
Hooker 1-3/4 long tubes
Custom built AOD
B&M 3000 stall
8.8 w/4.30 gears
UPR K-member,A-Arms,and coil-overs
UPR upper/lower control arms
Strange shocks/struts
26x10x15 M/T slicks
11.48@119.27
(coming soon Tremec 3550)
The Finished Product
http://s174.photobucket.com/albums/w92/03grinnie/T-bird/

Front bumper reinforcement ???

Reply #9 –
Yeah I bet that was a bit of work, I like it alot though.  I have the ability to fab something up that would work but I would like to have a factory peice.  Does anyone know if the 87 piece is similar enough to use as far as dimentions, and would it be possible to notch areas for the turn signals?  I dont have a lot of time to work on the car now so Id like something to just bolt on and go.
84 TC - under contruction
2018 F150 2.7 4x4 STX
98 F-150 XLT - 4.6, auto, 4x4, extended cab

Front bumper reinforcement ???

Reply #10 –
The '87-88 pieces are fiberglass and are not the right shape at all.

Front bumper reinforcement ???

Reply #11 –
Bummer the search continues!  I kinda figired that but my fingers were crossed.
84 TC - under contruction
2018 F150 2.7 4x4 STX
98 F-150 XLT - 4.6, auto, 4x4, extended cab

Front bumper reinforcement ???

Reply #12 –
last I was at cherry picked in toledo, oh, they had an 86 tbird in there, but it doesn't help you a whole lot.

88 t-bird tc - 14.97 @ 90  IHI 18 psi + k+n filter...so far - NOW HX-35 @25psi - 12.75@112    348rwhp/395rwtq
78 F-150 - 11.61@120 on 175shot N20 - 12.55@110 on motor - 5200# race weight:hick:

Front bumper reinforcement ???

Reply #13 –
yeah the only car in the yard close to me is an 87 cougar but that doesnt help me either.  Someday ill find someone close to me parting one out.
84 TC - under contruction
2018 F150 2.7 4x4 STX
98 F-150 XLT - 4.6, auto, 4x4, extended cab