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Greywolf200 · 12-31-2011, 05:09 PM

Has anyone tried a front bumper from a 90's era pickup on a 67-72 pickup? It looks like you might trim off the front fender and bottom of the grille and slide the later model bumper in place. I was wondering if the curve of the 90's truck bumper would work with vee of the 67-72 grille.

Thanks, love the forum

Pop's C-10 · 12-31-2011, 05:14 PM

I've seen 88-98 bumpers modded to fit back in tha day..

ChevLoRay · 12-31-2011, 11:17 PM

The curve on the '88-98 front bumper is more extreme than you think, and it will not look good on the '67-72's. These trucks have a flatter front than you may think, in comparison to the later bumpers.

Stacy David, of Gears, modified a '69-72 front bumper by cutting the edge that wraps around off of a bumper, then added about 4-inches to that to push the original end back to the edge of the wheel opening. It made for a much nicer bumper than what the 88-98 front bumper would look like on the earlier trucks.

Since I have both models, I think I speak the truth, but it's my opinion that you would not like it as much as you think.

Greywolf200 · 01-01-2012, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by ChevLoRay

The curve on the '88-98 front bumper is more extreme than you think, and it will not look good on the '67-72's. These trucks have a flatter front than you may think, in comparison to the later bumpers.

Stacy David, of Gears, modified a '69-72 front bumper by cutting the edge that wraps around off of a bumper, then added about 4-inches to that to push the original end back to the edge of the wheel opening. It made for a much nicer bumper than what the 88-98 front bumper would look like on the earlier trucks.

Since I have both models, I think I speak the truth, but it's my opinion that you would not like it as much as you think.

That's kinda what I suspected. I didn't see a pic of a mod like that on his website, do you have any idea where I might find a picture of it.

Thanks for the input,

12-31-2011, 05:09 PM	#1
Greywolf200 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Mount Airy, NC Posts: 132	90s PU bumper on a 67-72 PU Has anyone tried a front bumper from a 90's era pickup on a 67-72 pickup? It looks like you might trim off the front fender and bottom of the grille and slide the later model bumper in place. I was wondering if the curve of the 90's truck bumper would work with vee of the 67-72 grille. Thanks, love the forum __________________ Jack Byrd '70 Chev Custom SWB(new to me), 307CID(added Weiand Stealth, headers and Edelbrock Performer carb, up to 17 MPG now), 700R4 '76 Airstream Argosy MH(want a longer one), 454CID, TH400

12-31-2011, 05:14 PM	#2
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: 90s PU bumper on a 67-72 PU I've seen 88-98 bumpers modded to fit back in tha day.. __________________ 1981 C-10 (Pop's) 1978 Camaro 2006 Lacrosse

12-31-2011, 11:17 PM	#3
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: 90s PU bumper on a 67-72 PU The curve on the '88-98 front bumper is more extreme than you think, and it will not look good on the '67-72's. These trucks have a flatter front than you may think, in comparison to the later bumpers. Stacy David, of Gears, modified a '69-72 front bumper by cutting the edge that wraps around off of a bumper, then added about 4-inches to that to push the original end back to the edge of the wheel opening. It made for a much nicer bumper than what the 88-98 front bumper would look like on the earlier trucks. Since I have both models, I think I speak the truth, but it's my opinion that you would not like it as much as you think. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.



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