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aod92 · 12-10-2016, 01:08 PM

Any of you guys buy this bumper? If so how is the fitment and finish? Also do they make a rear smooth bumper? I couldn't find one.

BugzC10 · 12-10-2016, 01:19 PM

I tried one...inner bolt locating tabs did not line up with my brackets. Didn't want to buy new brackets or possibly screw it up by trying to make it fit, so I took it back. Bought mine from Ecklers.

aod92 · 12-10-2016, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by BugzC10

I tried one...inner bolt locating tabs did not line up with my brackets. Didn't want to buy new brackets or possibly screw it up by trying to make it fit, so I took it back. Bought mine from Ecklers.

I was a little afraid of that. Did you try loosening the brackets on both sides?

Cooper Restorations · 12-10-2016, 03:24 PM

We have sold quite a few of them, with no disappointments. It is important that your loosen the bumper brackets and fit them up with the bumper before tightening up everything. https://cooperrestorations.com/produ...dden-hardware/

They look great and are excellent quality.

Jeff Cooper
Cooper Restorations

aod92 · 12-10-2016, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Cooper Restorations

We have sold quite a few of them, with no disappointments. It is important that your loosen the bumper brackets and fit them up with the bumper before tightening up everything. https://cooperrestorations.com/produ...dden-hardware/

They look great and are excellent quality.

Jeff Cooper
Cooper Restorations

Jeff, could you pm me a price shipped to 60586 for both front and rear smooth chrome bumpers? Thank you

BugzC10 · 12-10-2016, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by aod92

I was a little afraid of that. Did you try loosening the brackets on both sides?

I don't recall completely, but that may have been the issue. It just seemed that they were way off. I may have been in to big a hurry.

coreyjhen · 12-10-2016, 05:11 PM

Can the smooth rear bumper be used with a hidden hitch (behind the license plate)?

Cooper Restorations · 12-10-2016, 04:02 PM

PM sent. Thank you

**special-K** · 12-10-2016, 10:39 PM

I don't like the smoth rear one. Like the front, they didn't just make it smooth, they changed it. On the front they eliminated the tag mount area, which is great in a rear tag-only state, and the rear tag area is not cut out. It's just indented with no tag light provision. Eliminating the bolt heads is a nice custom touch, but changing the design turns me away

**Ol Blue K20** · 12-10-2016, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I don't like the smoth rear one. Like the front, they didn't just make it smooth, they changed it. On the front they eliminated the tag mount area, which is great in a rear tag-only state, and the rear tag area is not cut out. It's just indented with no tag light provision. Eliminating the bolt heads is a nice custom touch, but changing the design turns me away

I agree Tim, here in California they use the front plate missing issue as an excuse to pull you over. I would like the smooth bumper with a front plate mount. It might keep me out of trouble....lol

**Ol Blue K20** · 12-10-2016, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I don't like the smoth rear one. Like the front, they didn't just make it smooth, they changed it. On the front they eliminated the tag mount area, which is great in a rear tag-only state, and the rear tag area is not cut out. It's just indented with no tag light provision. Eliminating the bolt heads is a nice custom touch, but changing the design turns me away

I agree Tim, here in California they use the front plate missing issue as an excuse to pull you over. I would like the smooth bumper with a front plate mount. It might keep me out of trouble....lol

ovalshark · 12-11-2016, 01:14 AM

I put one on mine, went on easy, fits great. I like the "no plate".

12-10-2016, 01:08 PM	#1
aod92 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Plainfield il. Posts: 643	Smooth front bumper Any of you guys buy this bumper? If so how is the fitment and finish? Also do they make a rear smooth bumper? I couldn't find one. Attached Images

12-10-2016, 01:19 PM	#2
BugzC10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Green Valley Arizona Posts: 1,351	Re: Smooth front bumper I tried one...inner bolt locating tabs did not line up with my brackets. Didn't want to buy new brackets or possibly screw it up by trying to make it fit, so I took it back. Bought mine from Ecklers. __________________ 1970 C10 Short Stepper with 71/72 front clip.

12-10-2016, 03:24 PM	#4
Cooper Restorations Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Marion Indiana Posts: 403	Re: Smooth front bumper We have sold quite a few of them, with no disappointments. It is important that your loosen the bumper brackets and fit them up with the bumper before tightening up everything. https://cooperrestorations.com/produ...dden-hardware/ They look great and are excellent quality. Jeff Cooper Cooper Restorations

12-10-2016, 05:11 PM	#7
coreyjhen Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 110	Re: Smooth front bumper Can the smooth rear bumper be used with a hidden hitch (behind the license plate)?

12-10-2016, 04:02 PM	#8
Cooper Restorations Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Marion Indiana Posts: 403	Re: Smooth front bumper PM sent. Thank you

12-10-2016, 10:39 PM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Smooth front bumper I don't like the smoth rear one. Like the front, they didn't just make it smooth, they changed it. On the front they eliminated the tag mount area, which is great in a rear tag-only state, and the rear tag area is not cut out. It's just indented with no tag light provision. Eliminating the bolt heads is a nice custom touch, but changing the design turns me away __________________ "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 ~

12-11-2016, 01:14 AM	#12
ovalshark Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Caldwell, Idaho Posts: 84	Re: Smooth front bumper I put one on mine, went on easy, fits great. I like the "no plate".



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