Is this a factory step bumper? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72 tigger · 08-06-2018, 06:45 PM

Picked this up yesterday from 71tim in Indy. He pulled it off his 71 GMC from out west. It’s listed on his SPID, just wanted the experts to confirm. Thanks!

bluek5 · 08-06-2018, 09:29 PM

Looks like the one that came off my one owner 72.

**71blksuper4x4** · 08-06-2018, 09:35 PM

Yes, up to 71’ that is the correct GM step bumper. 72’ was different.

Hotcorner · 08-06-2018, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71blksuper4x4

Yes, up to 71’ that is the correct GM step bumper. 72’ was different.

How was 72 different?

**71blksuper4x4** · 08-06-2018, 10:16 PM

Different design same V43 code.

Econman · 08-06-2018, 10:24 PM

My truck had the original just like that on it. Really heavy..

I had the hitch plate straightened, then blasted and powder coated silver. Definitely going to reuse it.

**special-K** · 08-06-2018, 10:35 PM

Yep, you have a 67-71 step bumper.

67-71 factory step bumper: 4" C-channel rounded at corners with diamond plate top and back flange.

72 factory step bumper: 4" tall stamped steel with a horizontal ridge near top and bottom, steel top and back flange.

Both curve in right & left of center with flat spot for tag.

72 tigger · 08-07-2018, 06:05 AM

Thanks guys- yes it is very heavy. Planning on using it on my K10 super project

Hotcorner · 08-07-2018, 11:26 AM

Really want to ditch my repop sport bumper for one of these. I had a decent one and let it go a while back when I sold a ‘72.

Any idea of tow rating?

08-06-2018, 06:45 PM	#1
72 tigger Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,255	Is this a factory step bumper? Picked this up yesterday from 71tim in Indy. He pulled it off his 71 GMC from out west. It’s listed on his SPID, just wanted the experts to confirm. Thanks! Attached Images

08-06-2018, 09:29 PM	#2
bluek5 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Lehi,Utah Posts: 1,330	Re: Is this a factory step bumper? Looks like the one that came off my one owner 72. Attached Images

08-06-2018, 09:35 PM	#3
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Re: Is this a factory step bumper? Yes, up to 71’ that is the correct GM step bumper. 72’ was different. __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

08-06-2018, 10:16 PM	#5
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Re: Is this a factory step bumper? Different design same V43 code. Attached Images __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

08-06-2018, 10:24 PM	#6
Econman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 362	Re: Is this a factory step bumper? My truck had the original just like that on it. Really heavy.. I had the hitch plate straightened, then blasted and powder coated silver. Definitely going to reuse it. Attached Images Last edited by Econman; 08-06-2018 at 10:35 PM.

08-06-2018, 10:35 PM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Is this a factory step bumper? Yep, you have a 67-71 step bumper. 67-71 factory step bumper: 4" C-channel rounded at corners with diamond plate top and back flange. 72 factory step bumper: 4" tall stamped steel with a horizontal ridge near top and bottom, steel top and back flange. Both curve in right & left of center with flat spot for tag. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

08-07-2018, 06:05 AM	#8
72 tigger Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,255	Re: Is this a factory step bumper? Thanks guys- yes it is very heavy. Planning on using it on my K10 super project

08-07-2018, 11:26 AM	#9
Hotcorner Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Knoxville, Tennessee Posts: 892	Re: Is this a factory step bumper? Really want to ditch my repop sport bumper for one of these. I had a decent one and let it go a while back when I sold a ‘72. Any idea of tow rating? Last edited by Hotcorner; 08-07-2018 at 12:26 PM.



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