rear bumper
 

i am installing a chrome rear bumper on my 72 and it had a step bumper previously on it, was wondering how much space should there be between the bumper and the body? found that my brackets are not lining up on the frame for the bumper.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y6/...22038Small.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y6/...22031Small.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y6/...re198Small.jpg

Re: rear bumper
 

in these pics bumper the bumper is equal with the body but the mounts are not equal with the frame off by like 1/4 inch and can not bolt the one side it does not touch the frame for one of the bolt holes?

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y6/...re202Small.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y6/...re203Small.jpg

Re: rear bumper
 

What is that bumper off of? Do these pics help?

Re: rear bumper
 

looks like 81-87 bumper and brackets.

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=80

Re: rear bumper
 

i was told like 67-72ish

Re: rear bumper
 

Yup, not a 67-72 bumper. I had a 73-87 step bumper on my 67 and that's what I remember the brackets looking like.

Re: rear bumper
 

can you just put it where it looks good and re'drill the frame holes....

Re: rear bumper
 

thanks guys im going to make it work

Re: rear bumper
 

do you still have the old step bumper?

Re: rear bumper
 

^^^ :lol: I knew somebody would ask.
Step bumpers are tough as nails. At one time I was going to replace mine with a chrome one like my friends but after seeing what happened when his truck was rear ended I decided not to. No offence chrome bumpers look clean and....his was a lesser aftermarket type but I'm glad I didn't switch. Why does my bumper swirl like that?!! :mm:

Re: rear bumper
 

sorry got rid of it a few months ago