Seeking Bumper Source Recommendations

[RonR]

Folks,

The rear bumper on my 1959 A-H 3000 was hit by someone, so I am in need of a new bumper.

I have looked at AH Spares, AHead 4 Healeys, Moss, and Autofarm.
The price difference varies a lot.

I am looking for a high quality bumper.

Who would you suggest I source the new bumper from?

Thanks.
Ron

 

[Jerry]

I have bought 4 of the bumpers from AH spares. they look good!

 

[RonR]

Thanks, Jerry.

 

[Torrey]

Also try Healey Surgeons. And have you considered a good used bumper?

 

[Jerry]

I have two sets of original bumpers that are in pretty good shape but re-chroming them cost more than the AHspares new set. Also, I have found AHSPares stickers on chrome parts sold by MOSS. So perhaps their parts come from AHSpares.

 

[Healey Nut]

Folks,

The rear bumper on my 1959 A-H 3000 was hit by someone, so I am in need of a new bumper.

I have looked at AH Spares, AHead 4 Healeys, Moss, and Autofarm.
The price difference varies a lot.

I am looking for a high quality bumper.

Who would you suggest I source the new bumper from?

Thanks.
Ron

Was the damaged bumper original ?
The newer bumpers from some suppliers are like coke cans . If yours is original weigh it then compare that weight to a new one and that will help your decision .
Alternatively you can buy new polished stainless ones on E-bay . I had the on my 64 BJ8 looked great and will never rust .

 

[RonR]

When I restored my car 20 years ago, I bought a lot of parts from AH Spares. The bumper on my car is not original, and it could have come from AH Spares or Moss.
I am pretty sure the bumper I have, that was damage, is of the same quality as the original bumper. I still have the original bumper, so I could double check things like the thickness of the steel.
I will ask Moss the source of their bumpers. Moss may be less expensive than the tariffs and shipping fees associated with ordering directly form AH Spares.

I am still waiting on my insurance company. Hagerty is not the same company as it was a few years ago, under the original owner.

I may look into stainless steel. However, polished stainless steel (No. 8 finish) typically does not hold up over time, at least in architectural applications.

Thanks everyone.
Ron

 

[Bob_Spidell]

"Hagerty is not the same company as it was a few years ago, under the original owner."

My impression as well. Their 'proof of insurance' paperwork even says 'Essentia,' not 'Hagerty.' I needed some documentation from them recently and asked about it but got a confusing answer; I think their rep was trying to say anything but "We're not Hagerty anymore." Maybe time for a thread on classic car insurance?

 

[John Turney]

When I restored my car 20 years ago, I bought a lot of parts from AH Spares. The bumper on my car is not original, and it could have come from AH Spares or Moss.
I am pretty sure the bumper I have, that was damage, is of the same quality as the original bumper. I still have the original bumper, so I could double check things like the thickness of the steel.
I will ask Moss the source of their bumpers. Moss may be less expensive than the tariffs and shipping fees associated with ordering directly form AH Spares.

I am still waiting on my insurance company. Hagerty is not the same company as it was a few years ago, under the original owner.

I may look into stainless steel. However, polished stainless steel (No. 8 finish) typically does not hold up over time, at least in architectural applications.

Thanks everyone.
Ron

A friend just bought a new bumper from Moss. He said they have two quality levels, at different prices. Moss admits the $350 one is not so good. He bought the $900 one and is pleased. His payout from Hagerty covered parts and labor. Since he replaced it himself, the payout was sufficient to cover the whole cost.