newish Stepside rear step bumper (finally) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**dutchmanz** · 03-16-2011, 06:06 PM

After looking at 100's of pics and not wanting a rear sport bumper, I fixed the one I had. The truck was a fleetside that I changed to a stepside. The extra wide bumper drove me nuts, but new ones were priced way to high. I looked at S10 and Ranger styles and I just didnt like the factory ones. Now I think I can manage with how it turned out. The bumper was cut on each end just past the curve and 5.5" was removed from each side. Not too bad for a rusty old bumper.

scrapmetalart · 03-16-2011, 06:44 PM

Good job & great price!

camaney · 03-16-2011, 08:37 PM

still uuuuugly j/k i just wont use it in any of mine

Shyguy · 03-16-2011, 08:49 PM

Good job. I am in the same situation. My '71 lwb was originally a fleetside and now it has a stepside bed on it with the original step bumper. I want to keep the bumper since it is a work truck and cutting the bumper down will make it look better.

Thank you for sharing.

oldblue1968chevy · 03-16-2011, 09:53 PM

Looks good.

NateK4340 · 03-16-2011, 10:02 PM

Good job! I think it turned out great and its functional. Sure beats shelling out the cash for a new bumper!

**dutchmanz** · 03-16-2011, 11:06 PM

Thanks for the positive words. I will admit, It's not the prettiest, but its period correct and dang sure functional. I'll see if I can dig up a 'before' pic. It was worse.

Roadmarks · 03-17-2011, 10:16 AM

Not bad! I did about the same thing on a van some years back but had to go out instead of in. Even got a place to put a 12' whip! You'll like it a lot!

cdowns · 03-17-2011, 10:38 AM

if only you could cut and section pics and text to fit better your post could b read easier

Jparks · 03-17-2011, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

if only you could cut and section pics and text to fit better your post could b read easier

If only you could speak/type correct english that post would be easier to read

Sorry I had to, that guy has something up his ass about everything

16,*** posts and I bet 99% of them are negative comments

Nice job on the bumper by the way

**dutchmanz** · 03-17-2011, 11:19 AM

Some people just need to whine about something.
Maybe I should set him up with my exwife!
This is not the first time I've see that complaint from him.

IF EVERYONE else seems to be a problem, maybe the problem IS YOU!!
MAYBE you can read this.

Jparks, thank you.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jparks

If only you could speak/type correct english that post would be easier to read

Sorry I had to, that guy has something up his ass about everything

16,*** posts and I bet 99% of them are negative comments

Nice job on the bumper by the way

69 Okie Truck · 03-17-2011, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jparks

If only you could speak/type correct english that post would be easier to read

Sorry I had to, that guy has something up his ass about everything

16,*** posts and I bet 99% of them are negative comments

Nice job on the bumper by the way

Is there any way I can give you bonus points on this thing?

I agree....that whole "smart alec remark about everything" stuff is tiring.

69 Okie Truck · 03-17-2011, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by dutchmanz

After looking at 100's of pics and not wanting a rear sport bumper, I fixed the one I had. The truck was a fleetside that I changed to a stepside. The extra wide bumper drove me nuts, but new ones were priced way to high. I looked at S10 and Ranger styles and I just didnt like the factory ones. Now I think I can manage with how it turned out. The bumper was cut on each end just past the curve and 5.5" was removed from each side. Not too bad for a rusty old bumper.

Thumbs up bubba!!!! I like good ol' fashioned originality. Reminds me of a time long ago when you couldn't jes' go grab something in a catalog and actually had to be creative. It looks good and you oughtta be proud.

19seventeeCustom · 03-17-2011, 05:53 PM

its really easy cdowns.....ctrl + or ctrl -....if the pics are too big,, use the latter,, too small use the first suggestion

68 SHORT-STEP'N · 03-18-2011, 12:50 AM

Hey dutchmanz , I think your bumper looks great . Is that the same bed you got from me ? If it is , you did a hell of a job with that too ! Great combo ! It"s a shame good people like yourself along with the other 98.999% of the board members on here can"t post something that they are proud of or at the very least ( HAPPY WITH ) & trying to share some of the knowledge they have learned thru trial & error just so some of us might have the chance to actually learn something w/o some SOB with a sh***y attitude taking up a perfectly good space !!! By the way , did I tell you your bumper looks great ?

**dutchmanz** · 03-18-2011, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by 68 SHORT-STEP'N

Hey dutchmanz , I think your bumper looks great . Is that the same bed you got from me ? If it is , you did a hell of a job with that too ! Great combo ! It"s a shame good people like yourself along with the other 98.999% of the board members on here can"t post something that they are proud of or at the very least ( HAPPY WITH ) & trying to share some of the knowledge they have learned thru trial & error just so some of us might have the chance to actually learn something w/o some SOB with a sh***y attitude taking up a perfectly good space !!! By the way , did I tell you your bumper looks great ?

Hey man, yep, its the same bed. I fixed the floor and rolled on some flat black. I'll get around to the rust later. I figured the bed looked better than the truck so it kinda matched. I kept looking at the back of it and realized why it still looked odd. Too much black, so I painted the Chevrolet on the tailgate white. I'll have to upload a pic of that later. Everything else you said was right on!

OMG, another huge pic.... :p

03-16-2011, 06:06 PM	#1
dutchmanz Knuckle Buster, Instructor Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pantego, NC Posts: 562	newish Stepside rear step bumper (finally) After looking at 100's of pics and not wanting a rear sport bumper, I fixed the one I had. The truck was a fleetside that I changed to a stepside. The extra wide bumper drove me nuts, but new ones were priced way to high. I looked at S10 and Ranger styles and I just didnt like the factory ones. Now I think I can manage with how it turned out. The bumper was cut on each end just past the curve and 5.5" was removed from each side. Not too bad for a rusty old bumper. __________________ Current classic fleet: 72 K5 Blazer CST, unrestored factory Orange paint...mostly 69 C10 factory SWB, 454, TH400, Saddle tan, Rust-o-ration 53 Studebaker M35 w/331 Reo gas I-6, Air Force Strata Blue

03-16-2011, 06:44 PM	#2
scrapmetalart Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: DAYTON Posts: 505	Re: newish Stepside rear step bumper (finally) Good job & great price! __________________ frontstreetcycle on Instagram

03-16-2011, 08:37 PM	#3
camaney Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: sacramento california Posts: 204	Re: newish Stepside rear step bumper (finally) still uuuuugly j/k i just wont use it in any of mine Last edited by camaney; 03-16-2011 at 08:41 PM.

03-16-2011, 08:49 PM	#4
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: newish Stepside rear step bumper (finally) Good job. I am in the same situation. My '71 lwb was originally a fleetside and now it has a stepside bed on it with the original step bumper. I want to keep the bumper since it is a work truck and cutting the bumper down will make it look better. Thank you for sharing. __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.

03-16-2011, 09:53 PM	#5
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: newish Stepside rear step bumper (finally) Looks good. __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

03-16-2011, 10:02 PM	#6
NateK4340 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Shallowater, Texas Posts: 151	Re: newish Stepside rear step bumper (finally) Good job! I think it turned out great and its functional. Sure beats shelling out the cash for a new bumper! __________________ "Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you: 1. Jesus Christ. 2. The American Soldier, One died for your soul, the other for your Freedom. " In the Garage: '02 Silverado Ext. Cab Z71 5.3l '70 C20 Longstep 402BB

03-16-2011, 11:06 PM	#7
dutchmanz Knuckle Buster, Instructor Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pantego, NC Posts: 562	Re: newish Stepside rear step bumper (finally) Thanks for the positive words. I will admit, It's not the prettiest, but its period correct and dang sure functional. I'll see if I can dig up a 'before' pic. It was worse. __________________ Current classic fleet: 72 K5 Blazer CST, unrestored factory Orange paint...mostly 69 C10 factory SWB, 454, TH400, Saddle tan, Rust-o-ration 53 Studebaker M35 w/331 Reo gas I-6, Air Force Strata Blue

03-17-2011, 10:16 AM	#8
Roadmarks Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 157	Re: newish Stepside rear step bumper (finally) Not bad! I did about the same thing on a van some years back but had to go out instead of in. Even got a place to put a 12' whip! You'll like it a lot!

03-17-2011, 10:38 AM	#9
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: newish Stepside rear step bumper (finally) if only you could cut and section pics and text to fit better your post could b read easier __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

03-17-2011, 05:53 PM	#14
19seventeeCustom Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Downtown Posts: 573	Re: newish Stepside rear step bumper (finally) its really easy cdowns.....ctrl + or ctrl -....if the pics are too big,, use the latter,, too small use the first suggestion

03-18-2011, 12:50 AM	#15
68 SHORT-STEP'N SLOW POKE Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Tyro, VA Posts: 1,208	Re: newish Stepside rear step bumper (finally) Hey dutchmanz , I think your bumper looks great . Is that the same bed you got from me ? If it is , you did a hell of a job with that too ! Great combo ! It"s a shame good people like yourself along with the other 98.999% of the board members on here can"t post something that they are proud of or at the very least ( HAPPY WITH ) & trying to share some of the knowledge they have learned thru trial & error just so some of us might have the chance to actually learn something w/o some SOB with a sh***y attitude taking up a perfectly good space !!! By the way , did I tell you your bumper looks great ? __________________ 68 SHORT-BED-STEP-SIDE piece by piece , day by day , I will restore this truck , before the 100th anniversary !!!



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