Ramp Rat bumper? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Andy4639 · 09-15-2017, 11:46 PM

Hey guy's got a chance to buy a old school push bumper for the Ramp truck.
What does everyone think? I know I'm not one who ask for opinions a lot on here but I'm thinking this would look great on my ramp truck. I'm torn between it and the factory bumper. I can't decided.
I think the one on it is fine but the push bumper looks cool as heck and you never know when you may need to push someone out of your way...I mean help some one!
Some pictures to compare.

Greg58 · 09-15-2017, 11:54 PM

I like it the way it is!

**truckster** · 09-16-2017, 12:19 AM

It's period-correct and it would fit the character of the truck. I think it would look pretty cool.

Overdriven · 09-16-2017, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Greg58

I like it the way it is!

I have to agree. The 67/68 front end is just so nice, hate to see the view of it blocked by the grill guards. If the truck was a wrecker then I'd say maybe get the bumper and cut off the grill guards. But ramp trucks weren't intended for the same kind of service a wrecker sees so it would look out of place in my opinion.

custom10nut · 09-16-2017, 12:21 AM

Get it! The worst that could happen is that you don't like it and you have to resell it.

ratty69 · 09-16-2017, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by truckster

it's period-correct and it would fit the character of the truck. I think it would look pretty cool.

x2

**special-K** · 09-16-2017, 07:33 AM

I don't think I'd run it on a rollback. Period correct, yes for a wrecker, but rollbacks were pretty much used for agriculture back then. It belongs on a wrecker. They were mostly used to push dead cars into the bay at service stations/repair shops, and to push vehicle off the road to hook up at times. I see a rollback as a transport vehicle than a shop truck. But that's just how I see it.

Andy4639 · 09-16-2017, 08:19 AM

This is me to! I think it looks right but it's more for a wrecker.
But I have had 2 times already where I could have used it with the push bumper already. I'm just not sure!

1968aj · 09-16-2017, 09:59 AM

that thing is ugly as a mud fence.

Overdriven · 09-16-2017, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

This is me to! I think it looks right but it's more for a wrecker.
But I have had 2 times already where I could have used it with the push bumper already. I'm just not sure!

Sounds like you need a wrecker too!

Andy4639 · 09-16-2017, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Overdriven

Sounds like you need a wrecker too!

No not really. I needed to get my sons girlfriends car out of a busy street when the drive shaft broke. If I had had the front push bumper I could have pushed it out of the road to the parking lot. Same thing a few days ago but it wasn't the drive shaft it was out of gas! Girls.

**HO455** · 09-16-2017, 02:54 PM

Period correct? YES! I remember going to the dirt track races in the 70's and every truck there had a push bumper on it. Back when they were cutting up 57 chevys for race cars. Bolt it on and throw a sprint car on the back and go racing.

**special-K** · 09-16-2017, 02:55 PM

Heck then, put it on if it'll come in handy. I was just saying you mostly see those on wreckers and they didn't really use rollbacks back in "the period", as far as being period correct goes. A rollback is a tool and if the push bumper makes it more useful then so be it.

Haha. I've been saying rollback when it's a ramp truck/dovetail. Same thing though, mostly used for transport rather than road service. Used car wholesalers and race cars hauling were their primary use. I'm sure both need a push vehicle from time to time. My '71 wrecker had one just like it. They don't look bad on a truck that is obviously built with a job in mind

bill3rail · 09-16-2017, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by HO455

Period correct? YES! I remember going to the dirt track races in the 70's and every truck there had a push bumper on it. Back when they were cutting up 57 chevys for race cars. Bolt it on and throw a sprint car on the back and go racing.

This is what I was thinking. You have a car carrier so wouldn't it be appropriate to have the push bumper?

littlehopper · 09-16-2017, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by custom10nut

Get it! The worst that could happen is that you don't like it and you have to resell it.

And if you don't like it, maybe I'll drive down to get it. I think it's perfect, period correct. Sounds like you are already sold on it too.
But.. if you change your mind, it might look good on my 68 ;-)

Andy4639 · 09-16-2017, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by littlehopper

And if you don't like it, maybe I'll drive down to get it. I think it's perfect, period correct. Sounds like you are already sold on it too.
But.. if you change your mind, it might look good on my 68 ;-)

Yep it could be very handy at times. I think 'm going to buy it. The price is right to for $250.00.

junksaver · 09-16-2017, 08:50 PM

Maybe you should just get the truck that the push bumper is mounted on.

Andy4639 · 09-16-2017, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by junksaver

Maybe you should just get the truck that the push bumper is mounted on.

He doesn't want to sell it! But I don't need anymore vehicles. 8 enough!

Andy4639 · 10-09-2017, 06:22 AM

I got the bumper Saturday for the ramp truck. It's in very good shape. I was surprised at how well it looks. He left the lights on it also.
I'll hook the turn signals up to it.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 10-09-2017, 09:15 AM

Now you can bump 'em into position, then grind 'em up the ramp with a winch. I would'a bought that front bumper too. Good move. You can't get too much period equipment.

Andy4639 · 10-09-2017, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

Now you can bump 'em into position, then grind 'em up the ramp with a winch. I would'a bought that front bumper too. Good move. You can't get too much period equipment.

You got that right. I knew when he said $250.00 I was going to buy it!
It took 6 of us Saturday to get on the ramp truck.

CastIron · 10-09-2017, 04:02 PM

I like the bumper and I think it will look great on your ramp truck. I would love to have something like that.

Andy4639 · 10-09-2017, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by CastIron

I like the bumper and I think it will look great on your ramp truck. I would love to have something like that.

He has another one to and now he is wanting to sell the wrecker. He is suppose to be sending info on what he wants for it.

The bumper was just to cool not to get it!

09-15-2017, 11:46 PM	#1
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Ramp Rat bumper? Hey guy's got a chance to buy a old school push bumper for the Ramp truck. What does everyone think? I know I'm not one who ask for opinions a lot on here but I'm thinking this would look great on my ramp truck. I'm torn between it and the factory bumper. I can't decided. I think the one on it is fine but the push bumper looks cool as heck and you never know when you may need to push someone out of your way...I mean help some one! Some pictures to compare. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

09-15-2017, 11:54 PM	#2
Greg58 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Valley, NE. Posts: 1,014	Re: Ramp Rat bumper? I like it the way it is! __________________ ________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande, 2500 133" wb, 402, 4spd. 2007 GMC 3500 SRW 4x4, Crew cab, Duramax/Allison. (Sold} 1987 Chevy Suburban 2500, Silverado, 2wd, 454, t-400 2023 Chevy Silverado LT 3500, crew cab, longbox, 4x4 Z-71 Duramax.

09-16-2017, 12:19 AM	#3
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,954	Re: Ramp Rat bumper? It's period-correct and it would fit the character of the truck. I think it would look pretty cool. __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson

09-16-2017, 12:21 AM	#5
custom10nut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: East Tn (In the heart of the Smoky Mtns) Posts: 1,882	Re: Ramp Rat bumper? Get it! The worst that could happen is that you don't like it and you have to resell it.

09-16-2017, 07:33 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Ramp Rat bumper? I don't think I'd run it on a rollback. Period correct, yes for a wrecker, but rollbacks were pretty much used for agriculture back then. It belongs on a wrecker. They were mostly used to push dead cars into the bay at service stations/repair shops, and to push vehicle off the road to hook up at times. I see a rollback as a transport vehicle than a shop truck. But that's just how I see it. __________________ "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 ~

09-16-2017, 08:19 AM	#8
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Ramp Rat bumper? This is me to! I think it looks right but it's more for a wrecker. But I have had 2 times already where I could have used it with the push bumper already. I'm just not sure! __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

09-16-2017, 09:59 AM	#9
1968aj Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: houston texas Posts: 1,438	Re: Ramp Rat bumper? that thing is ugly as a mud fence.

09-16-2017, 02:54 PM	#12
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,284	Re: Ramp Rat bumper? Period correct? YES! I remember going to the dirt track races in the 70's and every truck there had a push bumper on it. Back when they were cutting up 57 chevys for race cars. Bolt it on and throw a sprint car on the back and go racing. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

09-16-2017, 02:55 PM	#13
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Ramp Rat bumper? Heck then, put it on if it'll come in handy. I was just saying you mostly see those on wreckers and they didn't really use rollbacks back in "the period", as far as being period correct goes. A rollback is a tool and if the push bumper makes it more useful then so be it. Haha. I've been saying rollback when it's a ramp truck/dovetail. Same thing though, mostly used for transport rather than road service. Used car wholesalers and race cars hauling were their primary use. I'm sure both need a push vehicle from time to time. My '71 wrecker had one just like it. They don't look bad on a truck that is obviously built with a job in mind __________________ "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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 09-16-2017 at 10:43 PM.

09-16-2017, 08:50 PM	#17
junksaver Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham NC Posts: 216	Re: Ramp Rat bumper? Maybe you should just get the truck that the push bumper is mounted on. __________________ 68 4wd Stepside 69 2wd Stepside Project 71 2wd Blazer Project 72 2wd 3/4 Ton Project or Parts? 73 4wd Blazer

10-09-2017, 06:22 AM	#19
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Ramp Rat bumper? I got the bumper Saturday for the ramp truck. It's in very good shape. I was surprised at how well it looks. He left the lights on it also. I'll hook the turn signals up to it. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

10-09-2017, 09:15 AM	#20
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,439	Re: Ramp Rat bumper? Now you can bump 'em into position, then grind 'em up the ramp with a winch. I would'a bought that front bumper too. Good move. You can't get too much period equipment. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

10-09-2017, 04:02 PM	#22
CastIron Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Oregon Posts: 329	Re: Ramp Rat bumper? I like the bumper and I think it will look great on your ramp truck. I would love to have something like that.

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