The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network







Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Go Back   The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network > 47 - Current classic GM Trucks > The 1973 - 1987 Chevrolet & GMC Squarebody Pickups Message Board

Web 67-72chevytrucks.com


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 06-12-2008, 12:24 PM   #1
friscocrownie
Registered User
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: DFW, TX
Posts: 37
Bumper Brackets

I am planning to remove my step bumper and replace with a sport/regular bumper. I'm trying to figure out what brackets I need versus what I have, do I just need a new set of inner brackets or do I need both inside and outside? Thanks!
friscocrownie is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-12-2008, 03:48 PM   #2
slug
Registered User
 
slug's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Groves,TX
Posts: 483
Re: Bumper Brackets

i think you will need the inner and outer brackets. and you will also need the assembly for the license plate
__________________
there is nothing better than cutting metal with fire.......except cutting metal with electricity!!!
slug is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-12-2008, 05:02 PM   #3
dhughins
Registered User
 
dhughins's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: ozark, al
Posts: 583
Re: Bumper Brackets

are the brackets different for the sport bumpers? i'm planning on doing the same.
dhughins is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-12-2008, 05:21 PM   #4
Mr79C10
It Is What It Is,,,,
 
Mr79C10's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: *The Gun Shine State*Florida*
Posts: 1,765
Re: Bumper Brackets

Great question,, I plan on doing the same
__________________
*79 C10 Short Box ST8 6 bang'r *
*Lowered w/ 3" Control arms, 2" Lower Coils and 4" shackles and hangers W/ FLIP KIT
*__--__*
79 C-10 project
*
.........................__
..............._____ l __\___
..............|_(O)_ |___(O) ]
FAQ INDEX Thread
The Kulture
My Rat Den
Mr79C10 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-12-2008, 09:00 PM   #5
boatpuller
Registered User
 
boatpuller's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Sun City West, Az
Posts: 3,822
Re: Bumper Brackets

hey guy's try doin a search on it.there was a thread last year on the very same thing.i even posted some pics as did other members.step bumper brackets and sport are different if i remember right.
__________________
" Never look up a dead dogs butt."
boatpuller is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-12-2008, 09:15 PM   #6
friscocrownie
Registered User
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: DFW, TX
Posts: 37
Re: Bumper Brackets

Thanks for the replies, appreciate the help....didn't have much luck with search first go around but I'll give it a whirl again
friscocrownie is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-12-2008, 09:48 PM   #7
westie 666
Registered User
 
westie 666's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: AUCKLAND NZ
Posts: 264
Re: Bumper Brackets

Yep they are different, they are also hard to get. If you can get them new they will cost more than the bumper.

Truckstop in CA had the full kit for $289.00 Bumper, brackets, license plate holder and bolts. Bumper on its own $125.00
__________________
77 Cheyenne no longer in bits
westie 666 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-12-2008, 10:22 PM   #8
friscocrownie
Registered User
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: DFW, TX
Posts: 37
Re: Bumper Brackets

Does Truckstop have a website?
friscocrownie is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-12-2008, 10:31 PM   #9
westie 666
Registered User
 
westie 666's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: AUCKLAND NZ
Posts: 264
Re: Bumper Brackets

Here ya go, its truck shop

http://www.truckandcarshop.com/
__________________
77 Cheyenne no longer in bits

Last edited by westie 666; 06-12-2008 at 10:33 PM.
westie 666 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-13-2008, 09:30 AM   #10
Jonboy
Slots go on anything!
 
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Richardson, TX
Posts: 5,957
Re: Bumper Brackets

If you pick one up from a junkyard, only the inner brackets are different.
Jonboy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-13-2008, 02:50 PM   #11
CLASSIC87'
OL BLUU
 
CLASSIC87''s Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: WICHITA, KS.
Posts: 1,065
Re: Bumper Brackets


Last edited by N2TRUX; 06-14-2008 at 03:25 PM. Reason: Do not turn this in to a "For Sale" thread.
CLASSIC87' is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-13-2008, 03:00 PM   #12
C-10volvo
Registered User
 
C-10volvo's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Lake Oswego, Oregon
Posts: 1,028
Re: Bumper Brackets

I got my sport bumper and brackets through http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/. The ordering, shipping, communication and quality of parts was great. You will also need a new license plate light assembly to go along with your new license plate brackets.
Attached Images
 
__________________
Ken Morgan
For fun: 1964 Volvo 122
For slow: 1984 Chevrolet C-10
For everything else: 1997 BMW M3
C-10volvo is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-14-2008, 02:08 PM   #13
copperchevy
Registered User
 
copperchevy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Tyler, Texas
Posts: 220
Re: Bumper Brackets

Bolted mine up with only the inner brckets i got from lmc. Modified them to tuck the bumper closer to the body.
Attached Images
 
__________________
Mexican
copperchevy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-14-2008, 05:43 PM   #14
slugish
Slugish
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Earlysville, Va.
Posts: 1,024
Re: Bumper Brackets

Quote:
Originally Posted by copperchevy View Post
Bolted mine up with only the inner brckets i got from lmc. Modified them to tuck the bumper closer to the body.
i WOULD LIOKE TO DO THIS , BUT DOES YOUR TAILGATE OPEN WITHOUT HITTING YOUR BUMPER WHEN ITS THAT CLOSE. YOU WOULDNT HAVE IT IF IT DID iM SURE / JUST CHECKING TO MAKE SURE.
slugish is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-15-2008, 01:58 PM   #15
copperchevy
Registered User
 
copperchevy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Tyler, Texas
Posts: 220
Re: Bumper Brackets

It does hit, but i never open the tailgate anyways. I could slot the holes more on the brackets and move it a little down to make it not hit while open, but i wanted it as close to the body as possible to eliminate the gap.
__________________
Mexican
copperchevy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-15-2008, 02:11 PM   #16
S10Fan
Old Heap Driver
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Newport News, Va
Posts: 2,642
Re: Bumper Brackets

Quote:
Originally Posted by copperchevy View Post
Bolted mine up with only the inner brckets i got from lmc. Modified them to tuck the bumper closer to the body.
Looks Good!
__________________
_____________________________
Bryan

'99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed
'50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser.
'40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.
S10Fan is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-14-2008, 08:56 PM   #17
spr85gmc
Registered User
 
spr85gmc's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: san antonio
Posts: 648
Re: Bumper Brackets

pics of these brackets?
spr85gmc is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 02:37 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright 1997-2022 67-72chevytrucks.com