Newer bumpers - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

HERB · 11-28-2010, 05:58 PM

I am wondering if anyone is running newer bumpers on there trucks. I have been playing around with front and back bumpers off a 1987 Suburban and they seem to fit pretty well. Just looking for some ideas. Pictures?Thanks.

jonzcustomshop · 11-28-2010, 06:40 PM

somewhere I have more shots of this truck, was from argentina, I'll keep looking...

narx66gmc · 12-23-2010, 02:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop

somewhere I have more shots of this truck, was from argentina, I'll keep looking...

thats the bumper on the front of mine now. i had to lightly modify the bolt holes but it lined up on the top holes well. the bottoms had to be cut out for the bumper to sit flush. i like the look. i'll post pics up on sunday if it is pretty.

markeb01 · 11-28-2010, 08:58 PM

Here’s one from a local car show. Don’t know the bumper origin. Whether it’s an improvement is a matter of opinion.

**jocko** · 11-28-2010, 09:07 PM

those pics looks like a rear bumper maybe, but not sure.

**Bugeyev8** · 11-30-2010, 07:22 PM

man that looks terrible....

Quote:

Originally Posted by markeb01

Here’s one from a local car show. Don’t know the bumper origin. Whether it’s an improvement is a matter of opinion.

*lakeroadster* · 11-30-2010, 08:02 PM

x3

ConnDemned · 11-28-2010, 09:23 PM

I'm pretty sure the last pic is a back bumper, there is a slot that looks like its a place for a plate light. I haven't been the biggest fan of stock bumpers on these trucks but other than a 67-72 rear I haven't found a good replacement for them. I'm going to just flip the front bumper since its always apeared upside down to begin with. I know most newer bumpers are thicker (top to bottom) than ours so it lookes a little clunky on front. Also the ford bumpers from the same era are narrower by a bit. What kind of look are you going for, ever thought of using the little bumperettes like old hot rods?
Posted via Mobile Device

HERB · 11-30-2010, 04:08 PM

Thanks for the fast replys. My sub came with painted bumpers and my donor vehicle is a 1998 2-wheel drive sub so I was going to use as much of it as I can. The trial fit of the bumpers, front and rear looks very promising but as you said they are taller, thicker. Just looking to see what a finished truck looks like. Oh the 3 in. chopped turned out great.

Turkey · 11-30-2010, 04:25 PM

Name: DSC04006.jpg
Views: 384
Size: 57.7 KB

My rear bumper always gets comments for some reason. It must be the big all steel chromed aspect. Don't know what it came off of. Just another idea for you.

*blackedoutharley* · 12-22-2010, 02:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Turkey

Attachment 662804

My rear bumper always gets comments for some reason. It must be the big all steel chromed aspect. Don't know what it came off of. Just another idea for you.

Now that is a proper truck bumper!!!!!!!

Does it have a mfg name and/or part number? How about the width and height measurements?

bama63 · 11-30-2010, 09:46 PM

we have a fleet of mid 90s chevy vans and the bumper in the top pic looks pretty close to the van rear bumpers

markeb01 · 12-22-2010, 02:10 AM

Here are a couple more I found somewhere on the web:

11-28-2010, 05:58 PM	#1
HERB Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sheridan Wyoming Posts: 28	Newer bumpers I am wondering if anyone is running newer bumpers on there trucks. I have been playing around with front and back bumpers off a 1987 Suburban and they seem to fit pretty well. Just looking for some ideas. Pictures?Thanks.

11-28-2010, 06:40 PM	#2
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: Newer bumpers somewhere I have more shots of this truck, was from argentina, I'll keep looking... Attached Images __________________ 60 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280904 61 crew build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646830 63 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336537 64 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448681 65 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590715 65 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281955

11-28-2010, 08:58 PM	#4
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Newer bumpers Here’s one from a local car show. Don’t know the bumper origin. Whether it’s an improvement is a matter of opinion.

11-28-2010, 09:07 PM	#5
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: Newer bumpers those pics looks like a rear bumper maybe, but not sure. Last edited by jocko; 11-28-2010 at 09:07 PM.

11-30-2010, 08:02 PM	#7
lakeroadster Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: High Plains of Colorado Posts: 2,485	Re: Newer bumpers x3

11-28-2010, 09:23 PM	#8
ConnDemned Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Spanaway, WA Posts: 103	Re: Newer bumpers I'm pretty sure the last pic is a back bumper, there is a slot that looks like its a place for a plate light. I haven't been the biggest fan of stock bumpers on these trucks but other than a 67-72 rear I haven't found a good replacement for them. I'm going to just flip the front bumper since its always apeared upside down to begin with. I know most newer bumpers are thicker (top to bottom) than ours so it lookes a little clunky on front. Also the ford bumpers from the same era are narrower by a bit. What kind of look are you going for, ever thought of using the little bumperettes like old hot rods? Posted via Mobile Device

11-30-2010, 04:08 PM	#9
HERB Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sheridan Wyoming Posts: 28	Re: Newer bumpers Thanks for the fast replys. My sub came with painted bumpers and my donor vehicle is a 1998 2-wheel drive sub so I was going to use as much of it as I can. The trial fit of the bumpers, front and rear looks very promising but as you said they are taller, thicker. Just looking to see what a finished truck looks like. Oh the 3 in. chopped turned out great.

11-30-2010, 04:25 PM	#10
Turkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 427	Re: Newer bumpers My rear bumper always gets comments for some reason. It must be the big all steel chromed aspect. Don't know what it came off of. Just another idea for you.

11-30-2010, 09:46 PM	#12
bama63 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: gadsden, alabama Posts: 468	Re: Newer bumpers we have a fleet of mid 90s chevy vans and the bumper in the top pic looks pretty close to the van rear bumpers __________________ Due to financial constraints, the light at the end of the tunnel will be shut off until further notice

12-22-2010, 02:10 AM	#13
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Newer bumpers Here are a couple more I found somewhere on the web:

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Switch to Linear Mode Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.