71 bumper with 67-68 front? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

energiesource · 06-29-2008, 10:56 AM

I'm going for a clean(er) look and I have a 71 bumper laying around and was wondering if i could use that bumper instead of the 67-68 bumper, or would it not fit right? id rather have the signals in the bumper than the grille.

Dingfodgy · 06-29-2008, 03:22 PM

Yes, you can use that bumper- a couple guys around here have the same setup. It looks great BTW. The only thing I would suggest is to find another top grill insert (without the reliefs for the lights) and swap it out for the bottom one.

energiesource · 06-29-2008, 04:32 PM

do they actually make the grill supports without them? or would i need to cut them and all that?

**oldgold70c10** · 06-29-2008, 08:32 PM

No, he is talking about the pieces that are pop-riveted to the back side of the openings along the bottom; the part that makes the grill look thick, and not just a piece of sheetmetal. The one for the bottom opening has a relief and holes for mounting the signal/direction lights. Since they are the same otherwise, get another top one and rivet it in place of the lower one to complete your cleaner look.

dieselarmy13 · 06-29-2008, 10:35 PM

someone stop me if i'm wrong, but i'm pretty sure you will need different outer bumper brackets as well.

**Palf70Step** · 06-30-2008, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by dieselarmy13

someone stop me if i'm wrong, but i'm pretty sure you will need different outer bumper brackets as well.

You are correct sire. The outer brackets need tobe longer to clear the spot for the turn signal light openings.

chevy_mike · 07-03-2008, 05:55 PM

I was hoping someone would have pictures of this combo done.

Does anyone???

**john** · 07-03-2008, 06:51 PM

Thats what I did. They dont show in the pic, but replaced the lower bar with another upper one had had them chromed.

chevy_mike · 07-03-2008, 07:21 PM

Nice truck! I was checking out your build pics too, very cool.

As for the bumper, hum... I am out on if I like it better or not. Nothing wrong with what you did, just not used to seeing the lights in the bumper on '67/68's.

**clay68c10** · 07-04-2008, 02:09 PM

I pulled the signals from my grille and used signals in my headlights, plus hooked up the front sidemarkers to flash as well. I used the H4 lights with the single 194 LED bulb. To do it again, I'd pony up the $$ and get these:
http://www.yogisinc.com/Detail.cfm/-...77/product.htm

jorgensensc · 07-04-2008, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clay68c10

I pulled the signals from my grille and used signals in my headlights, plus hooked up the front sidemarkers to flash as well. I used the H4 lights with the single 194 LED bulb. To do it again, I'd pony up the $$ and get these:
http://www.yogisinc.com/Detail.cfm/-...77/product.htm

GOt a pic? THis is what I am planning on doing also. I Already have the headlights.
Shawn

**clay68c10** · 07-05-2008, 01:58 AM

Here ya go

LUV2XCLR8 · 07-05-2008, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clay68c10

I pulled the signals from my grille and used signals in my headlights

Nice look

06-29-2008, 10:56 AM	#1
energiesource Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Edmonton, AB, CAN Posts: 346	71 bumper with 67-68 front? I'm going for a clean(er) look and I have a 71 bumper laying around and was wondering if i could use that bumper instead of the 67-68 bumper, or would it not fit right? id rather have the signals in the bumper than the grille.

06-29-2008, 03:22 PM	#2
Dingfodgy Lemme show you something!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: St.Helens, OR. Posts: 876	Re: 71 bumper with 67-68 front? Yes, you can use that bumper- a couple guys around here have the same setup. It looks great BTW. The only thing I would suggest is to find another top grill insert (without the reliefs for the lights) and swap it out for the bottom one. __________________ '67 CST-10 LWB ("Crusty") SOLD '67 GMC SWB ("Murdock") 2000 K1500 Suburban ("Betty") '95 BMW 325i ("Joy")

06-29-2008, 04:32 PM	#3
energiesource Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Edmonton, AB, CAN Posts: 346	Re: 71 bumper with 67-68 front? do they actually make the grill supports without them? or would i need to cut them and all that?

06-29-2008, 08:32 PM	#4
oldgold70c10 Who's got steelies? Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Morrison, Oklahoma Posts: 1,026	Re: 71 bumper with 67-68 front? No, he is talking about the pieces that are pop-riveted to the back side of the openings along the bottom; the part that makes the grill look thick, and not just a piece of sheetmetal. The one for the bottom opening has a relief and holes for mounting the signal/direction lights. Since they are the same otherwise, get another top one and rivet it in place of the lower one to complete your cleaner look. __________________ 1969 C10 LWB W/ 250 I6 & 3spd 1970 C10 with '67 small window cab, 68 front end, blue; 305/TH350, 3.08 limited slip rear end, manual brakes, power steering; & 4-wheel drums-My daily driver. 1975 Chevelle Malibu Classic Coupe 350/th350 mint green 1970 C20 Suburban 350/700R4 4.10 gearing green & white 1978 Big 10 Silverado 350/th350, working ac, 2 tone blue-My summer daily driver 1983 GMC 1500 Sierra 305/SM465 2.73 rear end How to add a trip odometer to your 67-72 stock speedometer How to rebuild your Q-Jet My Truck Page My Youtube Channel

06-29-2008, 10:35 PM	#5
dieselarmy13 Phone's ringin Dude. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,426	Re: 71 bumper with 67-68 front? someone stop me if i'm wrong, but i'm pretty sure you will need different outer bumper brackets as well. __________________ I pitty the fool with only two headlights!! 2003 SILVERADO SS--THE NEW GIRL 1972 GMC--THE OLD GIRL

07-03-2008, 05:55 PM	#7
chevy_mike Never Ending Projects Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836	Re: 71 bumper with 67-68 front? I was hoping someone would have pictures of this combo done. Does anyone??? __________________ . 1965 C10 Panel, Tiki Express http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=506580 SOLD 1968 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod Hauler http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313233 SOLD 1965 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415702 SOLD We were given two ears and one mouth for a reason... listen twice as much and speak half as often...

07-03-2008, 06:51 PM	#8
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Re: 71 bumper with 67-68 front? Thats what I did. They dont show in the pic, but replaced the lower bar with another upper one had had them chromed. Attached Images __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/

07-03-2008, 07:21 PM	#9
chevy_mike Never Ending Projects Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836	Re: 71 bumper with 67-68 front? Nice truck! I was checking out your build pics too, very cool. As for the bumper, hum... I am out on if I like it better or not. Nothing wrong with what you did, just not used to seeing the lights in the bumper on '67/68's. __________________ . 1965 C10 Panel, Tiki Express http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=506580 SOLD 1968 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod Hauler http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313233 SOLD 1965 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415702 SOLD We were given two ears and one mouth for a reason... listen twice as much and speak half as often...

07-04-2008, 02:09 PM	#10
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,979	Re: 71 bumper with 67-68 front? I pulled the signals from my grille and used signals in my headlights, plus hooked up the front sidemarkers to flash as well. I used the H4 lights with the single 194 LED bulb. To do it again, I'd pony up the $$ and get these: http://www.yogisinc.com/Detail.cfm/-...77/product.htm __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

07-05-2008, 01:58 AM	#12
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,979	Re: 71 bumper with 67-68 front? Here ya go __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ Last edited by clay68c10; 07-05-2008 at 02:13 AM.



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