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Island Medic · 12-20-2016, 08:08 PM

the option sheet on the inside of the glove box shows

V43 Rear Step Bumper Equi

I have one but Idont' know if it is the original. Does anyone have a pic of this optional bumper?

According to my vin, my truck came with a inline 6. Is there anyway to tell what size it was? I would like to go back to original if I can. What transmission would bolt up to that engine?

thanks

**68bowtie** · 12-20-2016, 09:59 PM

from what I have seen the bumpers were installed at the dealer and they all look different. that would be one of the large heavy fabricated type of bumpers.

check out the link below which lists standard and optional items. if an engine size is not listed on your spid then it would be the standard option.

https://www.gmheritagecenter.com/doc...olet-Truck.pdf

Coley · 12-20-2016, 10:22 PM

Welcome to the website....fellow Canucker.
The standard 6 cylinder engine your truck would have been a 250 C.I and the standard rear axle you would have gotten with that stock combo would have been a 3:73 / 1 ratio.
As for the bumper....like 68 Bowtie says there were several styles and it might have been a option call out then dealer installed at delivery...who knows with GM in those days on the trucks...lol.
As for transmission almost all GM automatics will bolt up to the 250 ci/6 cylinder including 2 speed powerglides, turbo 350, a turbo 400 and the newer 700 series. The bolt pattern on the engines and transmissions was very generic.
The only thing you have to spend time solving is the right starter, torque converter and ring gear.
If you get a chance...post up a pic of the 'SPID' spec sheet in your glove box and you will get a boatload full of info from the very knowledgeable group here!
All Good
Coley

**special-K** · 12-21-2016, 09:06 AM

The factory provided 67-71 step bumpers were made of c-channel with rounded corners and center inset for tag and plate for hitch ball. Diamond plate welded on top and bent up at the bed. I don't see many on Stepsides, but they are the same as Fleetsides in a mini version. I couldn't find a picture in my photos

12-20-2016, 08:08 PM	#1
Island Medic Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Parksville, BC Posts: 47	Help identify my options 68 swb ss the option sheet on the inside of the glove box shows V43 Rear Step Bumper Equi I have one but Idont' know if it is the original. Does anyone have a pic of this optional bumper? According to my vin, my truck came with a inline 6. Is there anyway to tell what size it was? I would like to go back to original if I can. What transmission would bolt up to that engine? thanks

12-20-2016, 09:59 PM	#2
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,795	Re: Help identify my options 68 swb ss from what I have seen the bumpers were installed at the dealer and they all look different. that would be one of the large heavy fabricated type of bumpers. check out the link below which lists standard and optional items. if an engine size is not listed on your spid then it would be the standard option. https://www.gmheritagecenter.com/doc...olet-Truck.pdf __________________ Please help my sister in law with her battle with cancer https://gofund.me/902f6fce Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD

12-20-2016, 10:22 PM	#3
Coley Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Victoria, B.C Posts: 3,794	Re: Help identify my options 68 swb ss Welcome to the website....fellow Canucker. The standard 6 cylinder engine your truck would have been a 250 C.I and the standard rear axle you would have gotten with that stock combo would have been a 3:73 / 1 ratio. As for the bumper....like 68 Bowtie says there were several styles and it might have been a option call out then dealer installed at delivery...who knows with GM in those days on the trucks...lol. As for transmission almost all GM automatics will bolt up to the 250 ci/6 cylinder including 2 speed powerglides, turbo 350, a turbo 400 and the newer 700 series. The bolt pattern on the engines and transmissions was very generic. The only thing you have to spend time solving is the right starter, torque converter and ring gear. If you get a chance...post up a pic of the 'SPID' spec sheet in your glove box and you will get a boatload full of info from the very knowledgeable group here! All Good Coley __________________ ....for some men, there is experience, skill and effort....for the others...there is visa and UPS LOL 1966 Chevy 1/2 ton (Florida- Red/white) 1972 Chevy 1/2 ton (California- Blue/white) 2005 Chevy Silverado HD2500/Duramax 2000 Dodge Ram 1500

12-21-2016, 09:06 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Help identify my options 68 swb ss The factory provided 67-71 step bumpers were made of c-channel with rounded corners and center inset for tag and plate for hitch ball. Diamond plate welded on top and bent up at the bed. I don't see many on Stepsides, but they are the same as Fleetsides in a mini version. I couldn't find a picture in my photos __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

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