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Old 07-24-2020, 09:41 AM   #1
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55-59 rear bumper gap

Hello all,
Does anyone out there have any ideas on how to fill/cover up the excess space between bed and rear bumper??
Thanks, good day!
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Old 07-25-2020, 10:50 AM   #2
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Re: 55-59 rear bumper gap

Step side or fleet / cameo bed?



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Old 07-25-2020, 12:30 PM   #3
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Re: 55-59 rear bumper gap

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Step side or fleet / cameo bed?



Thanks for your reply, it's a step side bed. I've got a roll pan now and going to put bumper back on it.
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Old 08-29-2020, 12:51 PM   #4
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Re: 55-59 rear bumper gap

Got er done! Lots of measuring, trimming, fitting, etc.
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Old 08-29-2020, 05:21 PM   #5
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Re: 55-59 rear bumper gap

Wow, that looks great. Do you have any more details, photos, etc?
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Old 08-29-2020, 06:23 PM   #6
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Re: 55-59 rear bumper gap

Thanks,
Don't have any more photos, just take measurements of where the brackets will protrude through the pan and transfer to the backside of pan and start cutting. I made the initial hole smaller intentionally and slowly/carefully enlarged it for a perfect fit. Just take your time and it'll work out!
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Old 08-30-2020, 01:23 PM   #7
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Re: 55-59 rear bumper gap

That looks sharp. Many who aren't knowledgeable about TF trucks probably won't catch it simply because it looks like it belongs that way.
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Thank you mr48chevy.
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Old 09-11-2020, 09:37 PM   #9
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Re: 55-59 rear bumper gap

I ran into the same issue with the bumper gap, more space than I expected.

I have pics and write up on how I shortened the 4 brackets going to the rear bumper.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=541132&page=2
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Old 09-12-2020, 08:33 AM   #10
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Very nice work on your truck and very impressive metal/fabrication skills that you have!
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