Will a 1981 Front bumper fit a 1976? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

*Hot Rod Willy* · 12-30-2004, 04:19 AM

will 81 bumper for front fit 76?

Jonboy · 12-30-2004, 09:24 AM

Not exactly. The frame horns are different, as the 81 bumper has more angle at the bottom. The 81 bumper also has a peak in it, where the rest of your sheetmetal does not.

alpha_male0203 · 12-30-2004, 02:16 PM

thanks i didnt wanna sell an 81 bumper for a 76 thanks alot helped

**Captkaos** · 12-30-2004, 03:52 PM

We discussed this the other day, look here:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=132492

SCOTI · 12-30-2004, 06:25 PM

There's more to consider than the above mentioned info.

The 81 & later bumpers are designed for the 'tapered' 81-up fenders. The 73-80 model fenders don't taper so when you install the later model bumper it will contact the fenders & rub the paint off.

12-30-2004, 04:19 AM	#1
Hot Rod Willy No longer a Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 130	Will a 1981 Front bumper fit a 1976? will 81 bumper for front fit 76?

12-30-2004, 09:24 AM	#2
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Not exactly. The frame horns are different, as the 81 bumper has more angle at the bottom. The 81 bumper also has a peak in it, where the rest of your sheetmetal does not. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

12-30-2004, 02:16 PM	#3
alpha_male0203 95 extended cab sportside Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Clinton, Iowa western. Posts: 895	thanks i didnt wanna sell an 81 bumper for a 76 thanks alot helped __________________ 95 Chevy k 1500 00 Chevy Silverado 1500 07 cobalt Old ladies car]

12-30-2004, 03:52 PM	#4
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	We discussed this the other day, look here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=132492 __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

12-30-2004, 06:25 PM	#5
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,943	There's more to consider than the above mentioned info. The 81 & later bumpers are designed for the 'tapered' 81-up fenders. The 73-80 model fenders don't taper so when you install the later model bumper *it will contact the fenders & rub the paint off.* __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*



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