Rear Bumper Original or No? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

63 Chevy Stepside · 06-17-2011, 09:35 PM

I haven't thought about this much, but got to wondering tonight and thought this would be a good place to ask.
Here are pictures of the bumper that my truck has, my question is do you think it is a original from the factory or dealer install or after market. My Dad's Aunt and her husband bought the truck new in 63, but I never asked anyone about this before.
What do you think?
Thanks.

Twiztid_66c10 · 06-17-2011, 10:03 PM

i like the little supports the go from the bumper to the side of the bed for extra protection

markeb01 · 06-17-2011, 10:06 PM

My guess would be dealer installed. There are many variations of Barden bumpers, some of which I believe are shown in GM literature, while others were made locally. Some bumpers have the dealers name cut into the bumper face, so I assume these were probably made by a local supplier. Although they could have been special ordered from a national supplier.

72freak · 06-17-2011, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markeb01

My guess would be dealer installed. There are many variations of Barden bumpers, some of which I believe are shown in GM literature, while others were made locally. Some bumpers have the dealers name cut into the bumper face, so I assume these were probably made by a local supplier. Although they could have been special ordered from a national supplier.

VERY cool bumper and I agree 100% with the above.

63 Chevy Stepside · 06-18-2011, 12:05 AM

I was told the only "extra" my great aunt's husband got was posi traction. I wish I would have thought to ask them about it, but I had no idea I would own the truck let alone be restoring it when they were alive. I will check with my Dad and see if he has any insight on it.

jonzcustomshop · 06-18-2011, 07:40 AM

I was under the impression that all the trucks were manufactured w/out a rear bumper, and the dealer installed whichever bumper the customer wanted, including the factory style step bumper.
pretty sure all of the aftermarket style step bumpers like yours, were dealer installed.

Muleman100 · 06-23-2011, 04:46 PM

Trucks normally did not come with bumpers. The dealer would put on a bumper for a fee and they usually had the name of the dealer and town engraved into the bumper. I always thought it to be free advertising for the dealer

**aerotruk63** · 06-23-2011, 08:43 PM

1963 RPO ( Regular Production Order ) V35 Front & Rear Chrome Bumper
V36 Rear Painted Bumper

It dosn't say which type of bumpers they are but I'm assuming their referring to the moulded type.

link to RPO's
https://picasaweb.google.com/normanm...eat=directlink

link to 63 Custom Accessories.
https://picasaweb.google.com/normanm...eat=directlink

link to 64 GMC Bumpers
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/phot...eat=directlink

63 Chevy Stepside · 06-23-2011, 10:28 PM

Thanks for those link aerotruk63, I was looking at one of the order forms and next to the 230 engine it says Model P10 anyone know what that is? My 63 had a 230 in it, but I don't think I have seen anything related to a Model P10?

Thanks.

06-17-2011, 09:35 PM	#1
63 Chevy Stepside Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 76	Rear Bumper Original or No? I haven't thought about this much, but got to wondering tonight and thought this would be a good place to ask. Here are pictures of the bumper that my truck has, my question is do you think it is a original from the factory or dealer install or after market. My Dad's Aunt and her husband bought the truck new in 63, but I never asked anyone about this before. What do you think? Thanks. Attached Images

06-17-2011, 10:03 PM	#2
Twiztid_66c10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: The Dalles Oregon Posts: 191	Re: Rear Bumper Original or No? i like the little supports the go from the bumper to the side of the bed for extra protection __________________ 1966 C-10 long wide- currently with 2 3/4 sectioned crossmember, 3 inch cupped a arms with 2700 bags, 67 master cylinder, in the middle of a v8 swap, soon custom rear wishbone set up and bags 1942 chevy/divco ambulance 1937 chevy truck

06-17-2011, 10:06 PM	#3
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Rear Bumper Original or No? My guess would be dealer installed. There are many variations of Barden bumpers, some of which I believe are shown in GM literature, while others were made locally. Some bumpers have the dealers name cut into the bumper face, so I assume these were probably made by a local supplier. Although they could have been special ordered from a national supplier.

06-18-2011, 12:05 AM	#5
63 Chevy Stepside Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 76	Re: Rear Bumper Original or No? I was told the only "extra" my great aunt's husband got was posi traction. I wish I would have thought to ask them about it, but I had no idea I would own the truck let alone be restoring it when they were alive. I will check with my Dad and see if he has any insight on it.

06-18-2011, 07:40 AM	#6
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: Rear Bumper Original or No? I was under the impression that all the trucks were manufactured w/out a rear bumper, and the dealer installed whichever bumper the customer wanted, including the factory style step bumper. pretty sure all of the aftermarket style step bumpers like yours, were dealer installed. __________________ 60 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280904 61 crew build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646830 63 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336537 64 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448681 65 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590715 65 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281955

06-23-2011, 04:46 PM	#7
Muleman100 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Crosby, Texas Posts: 377	Re: Rear Bumper Original or No? Trucks normally did not come with bumpers. The dealer would put on a bumper for a fee and they usually had the name of the dealer and town engraved into the bumper. I always thought it to be free advertising for the dealer __________________ " I never think of the future. It comes soon enough " - Albert Einstein

06-23-2011, 08:43 PM	#8
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: Rear Bumper Original or No? 1963 RPO ( Regular Production Order ) V35 Front & Rear Chrome Bumper V36 Rear Painted Bumper It dosn't say which type of bumpers they are but I'm assuming their referring to the moulded type. link to RPO's https://picasaweb.google.com/normanm...eat=directlink link to 63 Custom Accessories. https://picasaweb.google.com/normanm...eat=directlink link to 64 GMC Bumpers https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/phot...eat=directlink __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1 Last edited by aerotruk63; 06-23-2011 at 08:51 PM.

06-23-2011, 10:28 PM	#9
63 Chevy Stepside Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 76	Re: Rear Bumper Original or No? Thanks for those link aerotruk63, I was looking at one of the order forms and next to the 230 engine it says Model P10 anyone know what that is? My 63 had a 230 in it, but I don't think I have seen anything related to a Model P10? Thanks.

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