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dlisabeth · 04-15-2010, 12:44 AM

I bought this bumper years ago at a swap meet. It was and has been wrappedup in cardboard with 63-66 chevy pickup front written on it. So I unwrapped it last week and went to bolt it on only to find out that the holes don't line up. In fact they aren't even close. The 2 outside holes for the braces do line up but the 4 holes for the frame are off by about 9 inches. Otherwise the bumper looks and fits perfect. Does anyone have any idea what this could be meant for? I would love to know so that I can try to sell it (kinda hard to do not knowing what vehicle it fits!).

Thanks,

Derek

chopper john · 04-15-2010, 12:49 AM

maybe 60 to 62

**Captainfab** · 04-15-2010, 01:12 AM

I'm thinking possibly the rear bumper for a Suburban/ Panel. Can you get a measurement from center to center of the middle set of holes?

dlisabeth · 04-16-2010, 12:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captainfab

I'm thinking possibly the rear bumper for a Suburban/ Panel. Can you get a measurement from center to center of the middle set of holes?

The holes are 44-1/2" apart center-to-center.

I think you guys might be on to something!

**Captainfab** · 04-16-2010, 01:13 AM

That has to be for the '60-'62 Suburban/Panel. The '63-'66's measure 32"

Quote:

Originally Posted by dlisabeth

The holes are 44-1/2" apart center-to-center.

I think you guys might be on to something!

Hey Jon, do you have any more pics of that blue one?

Muleman100 · 04-16-2010, 10:13 AM

I agree with CaptianFab it is probably for a Suburban. I had a hard time finding one for my '66 burb.

markeb01 · 04-15-2010, 01:37 AM

Here's a thread related to the panel/suburban rear bumper. If it turns out that's what you have, it could be a very rare and desirable part.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...uburban+bumper

jonzcustomshop · 04-15-2010, 08:01 AM

here is my best guess:
the red panel is a 60... the 60-62 had the wider X frame, this looks exactly like your bumper.
the blue is a 64-66, the holes look closer together, and there is the little divot even farther inboard where a front bumper hole would have been punched.

...so I say you have a 60-62 sub/panel rear bumper-chrome, and probably $$$ to the right person!

04-15-2010, 12:44 AM	#1
dlisabeth Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Howell, Michigan Posts: 102	What is this bumper off of? I bought this bumper years ago at a swap meet. It was and has been wrappedup in cardboard with 63-66 chevy pickup front written on it. So I unwrapped it last week and went to bolt it on only to find out that the holes don't line up. In fact they aren't even close. The 2 outside holes for the braces do line up but the 4 holes for the frame are off by about 9 inches. Otherwise the bumper looks and fits perfect. Does anyone have any idea what this could be meant for? I would love to know so that I can try to sell it (kinda hard to do not knowing what vehicle it fits!). Thanks, Derek Attached Images __________________ 1965 Shortbed stepside Chevrolet C-10 My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=409676

04-15-2010, 12:49 AM	#2
chopper john Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: anaheim ca Posts: 274	Re: What is this bumper off of? maybe 60 to 62

04-15-2010, 01:12 AM	#3
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,250	Re: What is this bumper off of? I'm thinking possibly the rear bumper for a Suburban/ Panel. Can you get a measurement from center to center of the middle set of holes? __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

04-16-2010, 10:13 AM	#6
Muleman100 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Crosby, Texas Posts: 377	Re: What is this bumper off of? I agree with CaptianFab it is probably for a Suburban. I had a hard time finding one for my '66 burb. __________________ " I never think of the future. It comes soon enough " - Albert Einstein

04-15-2010, 01:37 AM	#7
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: What is this bumper off of? Here's a thread related to the panel/suburban rear bumper. If it turns out that's what you have, it could be a very rare and desirable part. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...uburban+bumper __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502 Last edited by markeb01; 04-16-2010 at 01:16 AM. Reason: oops I forgot the link

04-15-2010, 08:01 AM	#8
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: What is this bumper off of? here is my best guess: the red panel is a 60... the 60-62 had the wider X frame, this looks exactly like your bumper. the blue is a 64-66, the holes look closer together, and there is the little divot even farther inboard where a front bumper hole would have been punched. ...so I say you have a 60-62 sub/panel rear bumper-chrome, and probably $$$ to the right person! 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 Last edited by jonzcustomshop; 04-15-2010 at 08:02 AM.



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