Shorten A bumper brackets to pull bumper in closer to body

[brianangus]

Has anyone with a full fendered model A ever done this to the front bumper brackets? I know that it has always been a favourite customizing trick for the lead-sled crowd, but I've never heard of it being done on a model A. There is about 6 1/2" of clearance between the bumper and the front tires----I think it would look better if I moved the bumper towards the body about 3". This is about the maximum that the brackets could be shortened due to their profile. The way it is right now, the bumper sets out 18" from the leading edge of the 32 grill shell. I am running a stock length hood.

[enjenjo]

Should be no problem, I would just be careful not to move it so close to the tire, that it could foul it if it was to hit something.