So glad I stumbled upon this video. Just made a makeshift version of this out of a 2x4, some scrap 1x2 and a small chain I had. Got my C10 bumper looking so much better.
Awesome!! I have to try that. I found that a jack and jumping on my Ram 1500 bumper won’t do it, but now I realize it’s a matter of having 2 points of contact. Btw, I started following your channel recently! I never owned a Cougar but there was one I used to pass on my bike in freshmen year of high school that was rotting in front of a body shop. I wanted it so badly, but my dad has me get a newer model ford ranger and work/pay for it (which I did). It was white and bondo, a ‘70 something. One day!!! And your cars are inspiring.
I was going to do body color bumpers on my 1970 Torino. So I bought an old bumper that was straighter than mine. It got here and it's also a little tweaked. I'm going to make myself one of these tools.
Great video.thanks much...Can I use it on a front of a( fender).theirs a bend at the tip from where the bumper top meets the front of fender expedition.just alittle bend maybe like 2 inches in needs to be pulled out?
I've just subscribed! Dig it! I have a 98 4Runner that is ALL ORIGINAL, And I want to keep it that way! I have a couple of small dents in the front bumper and a small scrape/dent on the corner of the bumper. I want to know if you think it's "fixable"?
We deal with 60's and 70's Cougar/Mustangs, but in our experience unless it is pretzeled, has deep dents, or is torn, a good steel bumper restorer can usually make the bumper look as good as new. Might want to try sending a pic to these guys and see what they have to say: ssbumperrepair.com/
I have a 2012 f150 and my rear bumper is misaligned. I can see where the previous owner scraped the back of the truck and mis aligned the bumper. I think the other side hit the truck causing it to chip paint off the plastic piece on top is messed up so I got a new one and it doesn't fit because the bumper isn't straight and bent
What about it's been hit by a truck and is more then just a wee off? I have a 1962.5 Acadian and don't want to buy a Chevy 2 bomber as they are very different, but available and surely cheaper. But NOT the Canadian Acadian bumper.
I have a chrome bumper on my ‘64 Corvette with a bent bracket and poor fitment. Nobody wants to touch it. This may be the answer that I was looking for!
Don't know if you answer questions. 1966 comet (It's very clean) someone before I bought it had a tow strap under the bumper and pulled the bottom out a little. Would this tool work on that?
This would work if the bumper got a twist to it, but I think you are saying the bottom of the bumper was misshaped by pulling on just the bottom lip of the bumper, distorting the actual shape of the bumper by bending down just the bottom lip of the bumper. In that case this tool could not fix that issue.
Most likely not, you will probably need a jig to straighten that out. All of our rechromed bumpers are straightened on a jig a part of the process. secure.cougarpartscatalog.com/store/Search.aspx?SearchTerms=rechromed%20bumper
It would just be a matter of re-positioning the pad and hook in such a way that the top of the bumper gets pushed in and the bottom gets pulled out. Much like what Don did to the rear bumper on the Cougar in the first part of the video. Really all you're doing with this tool is twisting the bumper one way or the other to match up to the fenders.
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In most situations you can use this tool to move the bumper up or down, it is just a matter of how you attach it to the bumper and how you use the leverage.
We found several places with them in stock online, but we also offer a "loaner" one. You pay for it and if you return it within 60 days, we give a 100% refund of the purchase price. So, all it ends up costing you is the round-trip shipping: secure.cougarpartscatalog.com/store/Search.aspx?SearchTerms=Hustler%20Stick%20Tool&CatID=0
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Little things like that make the perfectionist inside feel warm and fuzzy
The good old days when our cars were made of steel instead of plastic and paper-thin metal.
So glad I stumbled upon this video. Just made a makeshift version of this out of a 2x4, some scrap 1x2 and a small chain I had. Got my C10 bumper looking so much better.
I love seeing old school techniques! Thank you for a great learning experience 🙌🏻
You're on a roll with the videos, nice to see you back and uploading again!
A piece of pipe, piece of wood or rubber and a chain works well too. Great video!
My thoughts exactly...
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Never seen this exactly, but similar methods. didn't know there was a tool for it. Thanks for posting this one!
01:40 he's talking to you cameraman....
Awesome tip. I need to try this on mine!
Thanks for valuable demonstration. I have a 73 Challenger with the exact same bumper damage. I will be fixing it tomorrow.
Way to work SMARTER, not harder!
Great advice Don!!! Nice meeting you at the 50th Anniversary in Dearborn!!
Awesome!! I have to try that. I found that a jack and jumping on my Ram 1500 bumper won’t do it, but now I realize it’s a matter of having 2 points of contact. Btw, I started following your channel recently! I never owned a Cougar but there was one I used to pass on my bike in freshmen year of high school that was rotting in front of a body shop. I wanted it so badly, but my dad has me get a newer model ford ranger and work/pay for it (which I did). It was white and bondo, a ‘70 something. One day!!! And your cars are inspiring.
Thanks Chris! It's always cool to hear that our videos can be helpful to non Cougar owners as well. Hope you get one someday :)
I was going to do body color bumpers on my 1970 Torino. So I bought an old bumper that was straighter than mine. It got here and it's also a little tweaked. I'm going to make myself one of these tools.
thanks for the knowledge
Love that white cougar with the Blk top. Beautiful car.
Freakn Genius !!! I'm give that ole bumper hell
How do you make it from wood and rope?
Great video.thanks much...Can I use it on a front of a( fender).theirs a bend at the tip from where the bumper top meets the front of fender expedition.just alittle bend maybe like 2 inches in needs to be pulled out?
Was about to break out the torch wrench to fix a steel bumper on a older bronco but glad I ran across this..🤘🤦♂️
Pretty cool tool, how do you fix the center edge of the hood if it drops down below the fender?
Give me a lever and I can move the world! Sweet!
Hola cutie
Thank You, had no idea it is that easy . :)
like the car. Used to have a '69 Cougar. Thanks for the video and the advice.
Well, I was all ready to poopoo your video as I just bent my bumper but after watching it I'll use your way with some cobbled up rig.
Thanks!
I've just subscribed! Dig it! I have a 98 4Runner that is ALL ORIGINAL, And I want to keep it that way! I have a couple of small dents in the front bumper and a small scrape/dent on the corner of the bumper. I want to know if you think it's "fixable"?
We deal with 60's and 70's Cougar/Mustangs, but in our experience unless it is pretzeled, has deep dents, or is torn, a good steel bumper restorer can usually make the bumper look as good as new. Might want to try sending a pic to these guys and see what they have to say: ssbumperrepair.com/
Does it work for a pushed in bumper.
Thanks for the demo! I miss my 68 Cougar 😭
Great tips! And by NAMING the tools to be use is helpful!! Even towel !!! ✅✨✨✅
Will this work with a plastic new bumper too?
Well done son! Learned something good today.
I have a 2012 f150 and my rear bumper is misaligned. I can see where the previous owner scraped the back of the truck and mis aligned the bumper. I think the other side hit the truck causing it to chip paint off the plastic piece on top is messed up so I got a new one and it doesn't fit because the bumper isn't straight and bent
Does it compromise the original sheet metal and make it weaker, Like say bending a coat hanger?
What about it's been hit by a truck and is more then just a wee off? I have a 1962.5 Acadian and don't want to buy a Chevy 2 bomber as they are very different, but available and surely cheaper. But NOT the Canadian Acadian bumper.
Bumper seemed loose enough to move by hand 2:14
Learn something everyday! Thank you for sharing that.
2002 chevy silverado front metal bumper will work??
I have a chrome bumper on my ‘64 Corvette with a bent bracket and poor fitment. Nobody wants to touch it.
This may be the answer that I was looking for!
Don't know if you answer questions. 1966 comet (It's very clean) someone before I bought it had a tow strap under the bumper and pulled the bottom out a little. Would this tool work on that?
This would work if the bumper got a twist to it, but I think you are saying the bottom of the bumper was misshaped by pulling on just the bottom lip of the bumper, distorting the actual shape of the bumper by bending down just the bottom lip of the bumper. In that case this tool could not fix that issue.
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Could this tool be utilized to level out bends in bumpers?
Possibly! It depends on the bend, of course.
My front bumper got a bend from a fender bender right in the middle.
Can this straighten that out?
Most likely not, you will probably need a jig to straighten that out. All of our rechromed bumpers are straightened on a jig a part of the process. secure.cougarpartscatalog.com/store/Search.aspx?SearchTerms=rechromed%20bumper
How you fix dent on it as well?
I have a '69 C-10 with more a more tweeked bumper; I'll need to use a come-a-long first.
Awesome! such a simple but effective tool!!
On the red car, you show bending the bumper out. Maybe a little too far. But you say "it can also be bent in". How do you do that?
It would just be a matter of re-positioning the pad and hook in such a way that the top of the bumper gets pushed in and the bottom gets pulled out. Much like what Don did to the rear bumper on the Cougar in the first part of the video. Really all you're doing with this tool is twisting the bumper one way or the other to match up to the fenders.
This is beautiful! I love it
Have you ever done this on the plastic Jeep Wrangler bumpers?
That was great, thank you. Now I have to go look at my car for mis alignments...
Thank you 👍
Can’t help to notice some cable guy ran the tv cable right across the outside of the siding to the upstairs on the house in the background. Booo
that’s whack😂😂😂
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thanks!
Great tool to have!
You are the man….
Magical!!! Bro bad ass thank you
Boa dica de alinhamento.
That's one sexy cougar!👍
I love it
Lifesaver thanks
My bumper needs moving down not up
In most situations you can use this tool to move the bumper up or down, it is just a matter of how you attach it to the bumper and how you use the leverage.
Awesome! Thanks!
Geeeez, how tall are you ...lol ?
I believe Don is around 6' 8".
fantastic!
Love how frustrated he is with people lmao
Looks like a load bar for trucking . 10 bucks at a truck stop
In 1960 maybe. But, those don't have the proper thin hook and the end of the chain they also don't have.
And just like that, this tool is sold out everywhere. I will look into one in 2024 or so.
We found several places with them in stock online, but we also offer a "loaner" one. You pay for it and if you return it within 60 days, we give a 100% refund of the purchase price. So, all it ends up costing you is the round-trip shipping: secure.cougarpartscatalog.com/store/Search.aspx?SearchTerms=Hustler%20Stick%20Tool&CatID=0
I have the hands of an 11 year old girl
2 guys one pushing one pulling
It’s still crooked lol
Looks the same.
Metal cars it's all I will drive, can't sell to me a car with plastic bumpers Covers.