55-59 rear bumper gap
 

Hello all,
Does anyone out there have any ideas on how to fill/cover up the excess space between bed and rear bumper??
Thanks, good day!

Re: 55-59 rear bumper gap
 

Step side or fleet / cameo bed?

https://cdn1.mecum.com/auctions/fl01...?1262084044000

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pr...-TS5y-aE-JJAgA

Re: 55-59 rear bumper gap
 

Thanks for your reply, it's a step side bed. I've got a roll pan now and going to put bumper back on it.
Thanks again.

Re: 55-59 rear bumper gap
 

Got er done! Lots of measuring, trimming, fitting, etc.

Re: 55-59 rear bumper gap
 

Wow, that looks great. Do you have any more details, photos, etc?

Re: 55-59 rear bumper gap
 

Thanks,
Don't have any more photos, just take measurements of where the brackets will protrude through the pan and transfer to the backside of pan and start cutting. I made the initial hole smaller intentionally and slowly/carefully enlarged it for a perfect fit. Just take your time and it'll work out!
Thanks again,

Re: 55-59 rear bumper gap
 

That looks sharp. Many who aren't knowledgeable about TF trucks probably won't catch it simply because it looks like it belongs that way.

Re: 55-59 rear bumper gap
 

Thank you mr48chevy.

Re: 55-59 rear bumper gap
 

I ran into the same issue with the bumper gap, more space than I expected.

I have pics and write up on how I shortened the 4 brackets going to the rear bumper.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=541132&page=2

Re: 55-59 rear bumper gap
 

Very nice work on your truck and very impressive metal/fabrication skills that you have!