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71_C20_inNM · 11-08-2009, 09:01 PM

I just recently purchased a truck with a 71 chevy c20 sitting on a 79 3/4 4x4 frame. It has what I believe to be a 79 bumper and brackets on it and would like to know how much different the mounts or brackets might be. I would like to put a 1971 bumper on it because I really can't figure out where another good spot to locate the turn signal/parking lights would be. Any ideas or help would be appreciated.

hicktownhotrodder · 11-08-2009, 09:07 PM

i personally dont like the 71-72 bumpers..... i put GMC turnsignals in behind the grill next to the headlights. but thats just me

i cant base this off any facts, but i think they would be pretttyy close

71_C20_inNM · 11-08-2009, 09:10 PM

thats where the turn signals are currently located, they just don't work and with the homemade pvc grille the P/O put in place I just can't tell how visible they will be. Good to hear you like them there, maybe I will just keep them where they are.

unclewatts · 11-09-2009, 02:22 AM

I have your solution. buy a new or used 69-70 front bumper It won't have the holes for the turn signals but it fits a 71 perfectly and you can leave your turn signals where they are. You may have to go back to the stock brackets, but they a very cheap at a wrecking yard.

11-08-2009, 09:01 PM	#1
71_C20_inNM Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 21	71 front bumper help I just recently purchased a truck with a 71 chevy c20 sitting on a 79 3/4 4x4 frame. It has what I believe to be a 79 bumper and brackets on it and would like to know how much different the mounts or brackets might be. I would like to put a 1971 bumper on it because I really can't figure out where another good spot to locate the turn signal/parking lights would be. Any ideas or help would be appreciated. __________________ 71 c20 sitting on a 79 3/4 4x4 frame

11-08-2009, 09:07 PM	#2
hicktownhotrodder Rollin Coal Join Date: May 2009 Location: Winnebago Illinios Posts: 131	Re: 71 front bumper help i personally dont like the 71-72 bumpers..... i put GMC turnsignals in behind the grill next to the headlights. but thats just me i cant base this off any facts, but i think they would be pretttyy close __________________ I have three letters to all these import guys: God-Made-Chevy 04 GMC Sierra 2500HD Duramax 1972 Chevrolet C-30 Dually Pickup stock? 350 SM465 four speed 1977 GMC K-35, TH-400, 4X4 450 horse 454(dad's) 1993 Dodge cummins 5-speed DEAD!!

11-08-2009, 09:10 PM	#3
71_C20_inNM Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 21	Re: 71 front bumper help thats where the turn signals are currently located, they just don't work and with the homemade pvc grille the P/O put in place I just can't tell how visible they will be. Good to hear you like them there, maybe I will just keep them where they are. __________________ 71 c20 sitting on a 79 3/4 4x4 frame

11-09-2009, 02:22 AM	#4
unclewatts 70 Chevrolet=Obsession Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: nice ca Posts: 1,067	Re: 71 front bumper help I have your solution. buy a new or used 69-70 front bumper It won't have the holes for the turn signals but it fits a 71 perfectly and you can leave your turn signals where they are. You may have to go back to the stock brackets, but they a very cheap at a wrecking yard. __________________ I'm Just like my truck. Old, Ugly and Grouchy. Except my truck starts easily in the morning and doesn't smoke! IT'S NOT EASY BEING GREEN! -Kermit the frog 1970 Chevrolet C-10 Longbed Stepside : 350, Muncie M20, 3.08 GM corp. positraction Forest green exterior/light green interior(Where all my money goes) 1996 Toyota Corolla (Parts runner) Last edited by unclewatts; 11-09-2009 at 02:24 AM.



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