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11-07-2009, 03:16 PM
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Location: dinuba, ca
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is my bumper 1 of a kind?
i've been meaning to ask you guys here if you have seen any of our trucks with this kind of bumper. its not like those huge fat ones that you see all the time, its tucked in a little..seems like an early attempt at a rollpan lol it stull has room for a ball hitch just enough..i like the look. it says GRADY CHEVY. CO GREENLAND TX. etched on the bumper..i was thinkin about havin it cleaned up and chromed what do you guys think and have you ever seen one?
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11-07-2009, 03:53 PM
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Zero Albedo
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: San Gabriel, California
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Re: is my bumper 1 of a kind?
That looks pretty clean, I may just cut down and recess my old farm bumper to approximate that look.
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11-07-2009, 08:07 PM
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Location: Denton, Texas
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Re: is my bumper 1 of a kind?
That doesn't look half-bad, I may end up doing that with my dealer-install bumper now. After I locate a bed...
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11-07-2009, 08:53 PM
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Location: Spokane Valley, WA
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Re: is my bumper 1 of a kind?
I've never seen this particular style before. Judging by the number of variations I have seen, I think many were not sourced from GM, but from a local trailer hitch supplier or fabrication shop. With the dealer name etched in it, it's likely it came from one of these local shops.
I like the idea of chroming and keeping it, especially with such a unique design. I thought about having my original Barden bumper powder coated gloss black to match my truck, but didn't like the way the end pieces bolted to the sides of the rear (stepside) fenders. |
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11-07-2009, 09:17 PM
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Re: is my bumper 1 of a kind?
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Dave & Marilyn in Rio Rancho NM....1967 Chevrolet C-10 long step side.....250 3 spd. ..... 1968 Chevrolet C-10 long step side.....325 hp 350 4spd.....3" Exhaust....etc. 1965 Chevrolet Suburban K-10....292 4spd....cam....etc. Bow Tie Baby
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11-07-2009, 09:47 PM
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Resistance is Futile
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Mesa,Arizona
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Re: is my bumper 1 of a kind?
I've seen a couple of the old diamond plate wrap-arounds cut off like yours. It definitely cleans up the quarters and you still have a beefy bumper.
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11-07-2009, 11:11 PM
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Re: is my bumper 1 of a kind?
It was a common bumper, installed at the dealership level, but it has the ends lopped off. Per the Silver Book, this style bumper was designed to allow the end gate to open 180 degrees, straight down, without hitting the bumper. Since bumpers were an RPO (regular production option), installed at the dealership, many dealerships took advantage of the opportunity to have their dealership name stamped into the bumper, similar to the way dealerships apply decals or badges with their name on them.
In any case, good look for your truck. Last edited by LILRED66; 11-07-2009 at 11:14 PM. |
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11-07-2009, 11:25 PM
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Re: is my bumper 1 of a kind?
I like the look I say Chrome it and go with it
It will be something that you want see on too many others that is fer sure |
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11-15-2009, 10:49 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Kansas
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Re: is my bumper 1 of a kind?
back then the trucks had no rear bumper on them and when you bought the truck you got to chose what bumper you wanted on it. The dealerships usally had several different styles to choose from.
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11-22-2009, 12:56 PM
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Re: is my bumper 1 of a kind?
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Dave & Marilyn in Rio Rancho NM....1967 Chevrolet C-10 long step side.....250 3 spd. ..... 1968 Chevrolet C-10 long step side.....325 hp 350 4spd.....3" Exhaust....etc. 1965 Chevrolet Suburban K-10....292 4spd....cam....etc. Bow Tie Baby
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06-23-2011, 06:13 PM
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Re: is my bumper 1 of a kind?
heres another one of the dealer installed bumper......
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06-23-2011, 09:44 PM
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Re: is my bumper 1 of a kind?
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06-24-2011, 08:00 AM
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Re: is my bumper 1 of a kind?
I started a post a while ago about dealer engraved bumpers and it got no response... Mine is from texas also ...
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06-24-2011, 11:23 AM
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Re: is my bumper 1 of a kind?
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06-24-2011, 01:29 PM
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Location: Regina, SK
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Re: is my bumper 1 of a kind?
How about this bumper:
 Saw it on the cro customs site the other day and wondering if there is a company making these or if its a 1 of a kind too? Last edited by dracko; 06-24-2011 at 01:33 PM. Reason: I can't figure out how to rotate this pic...just have to tilt your head I guess... |
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06-24-2011, 11:36 PM
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Location: Doodah Kansas
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Re: is my bumper 1 of a kind?
looks like the one on my 65 with the ends cut off.
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