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HeavyD · 12-06-2004, 05:41 PM

Hi. What do you guys think of the quality of repro bumpers? I am wanting chrome ones for my GMC but finding good ones close to me is proving difficult. Are the repros worth buying? Or should I keep looking for GM ones?
Thanks.

sdmahr · 12-06-2004, 05:47 PM

I bought repro's from Chevy Duty. I have no complaints. Heavy bumpers with very good chrome. So far so good.

junkyardjohn · 12-06-2004, 07:06 PM

I'VE HAD PRETTY GOOD LUCK WITH THEM. I PAY ABOUT 1/2 AS MUCH FOR A REPOP BUMPER AS IT COSTS ME TO HAVE ONE RECHROMED. I
VE NEVER HAD ANYONE SAY OOOOOH LOOK A REPOPPED BUMPER.

JOHN

ChevyDude · 12-06-2004, 08:22 PM

From what I've heard they are just fine.

4x4Poet · 12-06-2004, 09:44 PM

It is my meager understanding that the "triple chromed" repro bumpers hold up well due to the toughness of their multi-layer chroming. And I wouldn't be surprised to discover that all repro bumpers are made at the same place.

72MARIO · 12-06-2004, 10:53 PM

They are a bit thinner be careful when bolting it up that the face on the bumper bracket is flat and does not dimple in or you will dent the bumper. The finish is really nice on mine.

Later,

Mario

longnlow72 · 12-06-2004, 11:24 PM

mines not installed but looks really good

6772fan · 12-06-2004, 11:31 PM

I purchased TriMark brand repop bumpers for my GMC and they look fine so far. It was somewhat of a challenge to get them lined up though.

68CST327 · 12-06-2004, 11:56 PM

I put mine on a year or more ago, and I still haven't bothered to line it up correctly. Also, I didn't check the clearance between the back edge of the bumper where it's right below the tail light area, and now I have a nice gash from the bumper on both bed sides. Be sure to use plenty of washers to move the bumper far enough from the body.

mr402 · 12-07-2004, 12:42 AM

I picked up the front and rear kits at the Portland swap meet a few years ago for a pretty good price. No problem getting them to line up and they are holding up just fine.

bobs409 · 12-07-2004, 07:51 AM

I have both front and rear repro's on my truck and had to have the rear one replaced after 2 years as the chrome was failing. (dotted up, could see layer under chrome)

Chevyduty sent the UPS guy to pick it up at my house and after seeing the damage, sent me a new one at no cost. (5 year warranty on these)

My front one is looking a bit dotted up too and is about 4 years old but I bought that from a vendor about 30 miles away. I haven't tried to return that one yet.

The fit on both was excellent and they look like a million dollars when new. I just hope the new one I got last longer than 2 years.

67ChevyRedneck · 12-07-2004, 01:50 PM

I've had the same problem bobs409 has had. I bought chrome front and rear bumpers for my 67, the painted bumper in the pic is when it was first painted in '96, in 1998. They lined up perfectly and were just as thick and heavy as stock, but the chrome started failing after about 2 years...I used chrome polish to kinda bring them back, but I've lost the battle, they look like crap again. I think I'm going to stip and paint them to match the truck.....maui blue..... also, bumpers came from LMC truck in 1998

67ChevyRedneck · 12-07-2004, 01:52 PM

Also, the chrome has chipped in several areas and it was really really thin!

c10-377 · 12-07-2004, 05:20 PM

I got my bumbers from LMC truck and they are perfect. I like them alot, worth the money.

67ChevyRedneck · 12-07-2004, 06:32 PM

Are they 7 years old yet?

chickenwing · 12-07-2004, 06:40 PM

I got one from ChevyDuty also. Fit is good. Just bolted up. Do need to be carefull torquing down the bolts. It will dimple. Side by side comparison was a bit thinner than oe. Would buy again.

12-06-2004, 05:41 PM	#1
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	Repro bumper quality... Hi. What do you guys think of the quality of repro bumpers? I am wanting chrome ones for my GMC but finding good ones close to me is proving difficult. Are the repros worth buying? Or should I keep looking for GM ones? Thanks. __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

12-06-2004, 07:06 PM	#3
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,427	I'VE HAD PRETTY GOOD LUCK WITH THEM. I PAY ABOUT 1/2 AS MUCH FOR A REPOP BUMPER AS IT COSTS ME TO HAVE ONE RECHROMED. I VE NEVER HAD ANYONE SAY OOOOOH LOOK A REPOPPED BUMPER. JOHN __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

12-06-2004, 08:22 PM	#4
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	From what I've heard they are just fine. __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

12-06-2004, 09:44 PM	#5
4x4Poet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: "Under Montana skies." Posts: 1,836	It is my meager understanding that the "triple chromed" repro bumpers hold up well due to the toughness of their multi-layer chroming. And I wouldn't be surprised to discover that all repro bumpers are made at the same place. __________________ '71 GMC K20 Suburban, '71 GMC K10 Suburban, '72 Chevy C10 CST Suburban, '72 Chevy K20 clunker pickup.

12-06-2004, 10:53 PM	#6
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	They are a bit thinner be careful when bolting it up that the face on the bumper bracket is flat and does not dimple in or you will dent the bumper. The finish is really nice on mine. Later, Mario __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

12-06-2004, 05:47 PM	#2
sdmahr Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Texas....the Valley Posts: 199	I bought repro's from Chevy Duty. I have no complaints. Heavy bumpers with very good chrome. So far so good.

12-06-2004, 11:24 PM	#7
longnlow72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: SW Washington Posts: 947	mines not installed but looks really good __________________ 72 Chevy lwb, cowl hood, shaved antenna, shaved bedrails, blazer tank, sidemarker fill, 1pc windows, flowmaster 40's, alpine deck, infinity 6x9's, infinity 4"ers, 2 jl audio 10w0's, grant wheel, keyless entry and alarm, more waiting to be done...

12-06-2004, 11:31 PM	#8
6772fan Active Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: East Texas Posts: 380	I purchased TriMark brand repop bumpers for my GMC and they look fine so far. It was somewhat of a challenge to get them lined up though. __________________ Lane 1979 Chevy SWB- (Second owner- Father in Law was first) 1979 Chevy Silverado SWB-Red/Red

12-06-2004, 11:56 PM	#9
68CST327 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: USA Posts: 443	I put mine on a year or more ago, and I still haven't bothered to line it up correctly. Also, I didn't check the clearance between the back edge of the bumper where it's right below the tail light area, and now I have a nice gash from the bumper on both bed sides. Be sure to use plenty of washers to move the bumper far enough from the body.

12-07-2004, 12:42 AM	#10
mr402 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Elmira, Oregon Posts: 449	I picked up the front and rear kits at the Portland swap meet a few years ago for a pretty good price. No problem getting them to line up and they are holding up just fine.

12-07-2004, 07:51 AM	#11
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	I have both front and rear repro's on my truck and had to have the rear one replaced after 2 years as the chrome was failing. (dotted up, could see layer under chrome) Chevyduty sent the UPS guy to pick it up at my house and after seeing the damage, sent me a new one at no cost. (5 year warranty on these) My front one is looking a bit dotted up too and is about 4 years old but I bought that from a vendor about 30 miles away. I haven't tried to return that one yet. The fit on both was excellent and they look like a million dollars when new. I just hope the new one I got last longer than 2 years. __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

12-07-2004, 01:50 PM	#12
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	I've had the same problem bobs409 has had. I bought chrome front and rear bumpers for my 67, the painted bumper in the pic is when it was first painted in '96, in 1998. They lined up perfectly and were just as thick and heavy as stock, but the chrome started failing after about 2 years...I used chrome polish to kinda bring them back, but I've lost the battle, they look like crap again. I think I'm going to stip and paint them to match the truck.....maui blue..... also, bumpers came from LMC truck in 1998

12-07-2004, 01:52 PM	#13
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Also, the chrome has chipped in several areas and it was really really thin!

12-07-2004, 05:20 PM	#14
c10-377 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Western Ky Posts: 56	I got my bumbers from LMC truck and they are perfect. I like them alot, worth the money. __________________ 1969 c10 2wd 377 destroked 500hp - In Planning stages of a 700hp 8-71 blown 406 sb 1990 ranger 2.3L 250k and counting I want my truck to have enough power that im afraid to put it to the floor

12-07-2004, 06:32 PM	#15
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Are they 7 years old yet?



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12-07-2004, 06:40 PM	#16
chickenwing Lovin' Life in Miss.! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, Mississippi Posts: 1,937	I got one from ChevyDuty also. Fit is good. Just bolted up. Do need to be carefull torquing down the bolts. It will dimple. Side by side comparison was a bit thinner than oe. Would buy again. __________________ The truck... you hear that? No really, you did hear that?!!!

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