Who sells the correct bumper bolts? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

CentralCoaster · 03-30-2009, 01:47 PM

I bought some from a catalog and the rounded heads are larger and flatter than stock, but it's basically just a thin piece of metal formed over the bolt head, so of course they were already dinged up out of the box.

They also don't fit flush in the round recesses in the front bumper.

Are the original bolts stainless or chrome? Who's a good source for some shiny ones that won't rust quickly? I'm sick of this overseas garbage the catalogs try to pass off as replacement parts. If it doesn't fit ANY truck properly, why bother?

68gmsee · 03-30-2009, 05:35 PM

I had to buy 2 different sets and still got the wrong type for my 68. From what I saw, there are different style bolts for the different years. Not all were the same.

I got some from a farmers coop over here that sells these bolts and they were closer in style than the ones I ordered. Since I was going to paint them anyway, I am using those.

CentralCoaster · 03-30-2009, 06:10 PM

Interesting, I guess I'm wrong...

These are what I got, Brothers says they were used from 67-91 and have the stainless cover:

These chrome ones resemble what's on my truck, used from 1947-1966:

68gmsee · 03-30-2009, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CentralCoaster

Interesting, I guess I'm wrong...

These are what I got, Brothers says they were used from 67-91 and have the stainless cover:

These chrome ones resemble what's on my truck, used from 1947-1966:

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The ones I had resemble the bottom ones but slightly less rounded on top. Mine were also capped.

**PICKMUP** · 03-30-2009, 07:54 PM

Your bottom pic is OEM...GM discontinued them in the last year.
The middle pic is chrome repop & they rust fast & bad.
The top pic is the closest replacement available & most common.
I sent NOS ones to an importer who sells the top one, a few months ago, to see if he could/would get them done correctly.

CentralCoaster · 03-30-2009, 08:11 PM

Those OEM ones do look smaller in diameter. Dammit, no wonder the replacements don't fit right.

Botietruck · 03-30-2009, 09:42 PM

I had the same problem

**Hart_Rod** · 03-30-2009, 10:44 PM

Just go to home depot or lowes and buy some stainless steel carriage bolts. If you spend a little time polishing the heads, you can't tell them from the originals. Plus, the cost will be nearly the same, they don't dent and they don't rust........

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R

BATurbo · 03-30-2009, 11:37 PM

You could try Motor City Fasteners, Hazel Park, MI.

http://www.motorcityfasteners.com/

If they don't have it they may be able to make it.

CentralCoaster · 03-31-2009, 03:52 PM

Mcmaster Carr has stainless ones at about 10 for $10.

http://www.mcmaster.com/#92356a626/=18u8wl

The head is .844" which seems correct. I'll measure when I get home. The replacements were probably over 1" diameter and dont fit the bumper well.

**Hart_Rod** · 03-31-2009, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CentralCoaster

Mcmaster Carr has stainless ones at about 10 for $10.

http://www.mcmaster.com/#92356a626/=18u8wl

The head is .844" which seems correct. I'll measure when I get home. The replacements were probably over 1" diameter and dont fit the bumper well.

The bolts you linked to are 3/8", I'm pretty sure the bumper bolts are 1/2".

R/

smoky02 · 03-31-2009, 04:21 PM

I just took my OEM ones to autozone and bought what was closets. Guess I just got lucky.

**El Jay** · 03-31-2009, 05:24 PM

I got mine from NAPA.
But, I wasn't looking for "restoration". I just wanted to put the bumper on the front of the truck.
Cost me about 3 bucks for bolts and nuts.

03-30-2009, 01:47 PM	#1
CentralCoaster Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 138	Who sells the correct bumper bolts? I bought some from a catalog and the rounded heads are larger and flatter than stock, but it's basically just a thin piece of metal formed over the bolt head, so of course they were already dinged up out of the box. They also don't fit flush in the round recesses in the front bumper. Are the original bolts stainless or chrome? Who's a good source for some shiny ones that won't rust quickly? I'm sick of this overseas garbage the catalogs try to pass off as replacement parts. If it doesn't fit ANY truck properly, why bother? __________________ 1969 C10 Stepside, 350ci, 700R4

03-30-2009, 05:35 PM	#2
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: Who sells the correct bumper bolts? I had to buy 2 different sets and still got the wrong type for my 68. From what I saw, there are different style bolts for the different years. Not all were the same. I got some from a farmers coop over here that sells these bolts and they were closer in style than the ones I ordered. Since I was going to paint them anyway, I am using those.

03-30-2009, 06:10 PM	#3
CentralCoaster Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 138	Re: Who sells the correct bumper bolts? Interesting, I guess I'm wrong... These are what I got, Brothers says they were used from 67-91 and have the stainless cover: These chrome ones resemble what's on my truck, used from 1947-1966: __________________ 1969 C10 Stepside, 350ci, 700R4

03-30-2009, 07:54 PM	#5
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,143	Re: Who sells the correct bumper bolts? Your bottom pic is OEM...GM discontinued them in the last year. The middle pic is chrome repop & they rust fast & bad. The top pic is the closest replacement available & most common. I sent NOS ones to an importer who sells the top one, a few months ago, to see if he could/would get them done correctly.

03-30-2009, 08:11 PM	#6
CentralCoaster Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 138	Re: Who sells the correct bumper bolts? Those OEM ones do look smaller in diameter. Dammit, no wonder the replacements don't fit right. __________________ 1969 C10 Stepside, 350ci, 700R4 Last edited by CentralCoaster; 03-30-2009 at 08:12 PM.

03-30-2009, 09:42 PM	#7
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03-30-2009, 10:44 PM	#8
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,859	Re: Who sells the correct bumper bolts? Just go to home depot or lowes and buy some stainless steel carriage bolts. If you spend a little time polishing the heads, you can't tell them from the originals. Plus, the cost will be nearly the same, they don't dent and they don't rust......... R __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3 Last edited by Hart_Rod; 03-30-2009 at 10:45 PM.

03-30-2009, 11:37 PM	#9
BATurbo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Warren, Mi Posts: 32	Re: Who sells the correct bumper bolts? You could try Motor City Fasteners, Hazel Park, MI. http://www.motorcityfasteners.com/ If they don't have it they may be able to make it.

03-31-2009, 03:52 PM	#10
CentralCoaster Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 138	Re: Who sells the correct bumper bolts? Mcmaster Carr has stainless ones at about 10 for $10. http://www.mcmaster.com/#92356a626/=18u8wl The head is .844" which seems correct. I'll measure when I get home. The replacements were probably over 1" diameter and dont fit the bumper well. __________________ 1969 C10 Stepside, 350ci, 700R4

03-31-2009, 04:21 PM	#12
smoky02 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sunny, Florida, some might call it South Alabama Posts: 834	Re: Who sells the correct bumper bolts? I just took my OEM ones to autozone and bought what was closets. Guess I just got lucky. __________________ Just sold my C10...sad day... Looking for a 1972 Blazer to hopefully fill the hole in my heart.

03-31-2009, 05:24 PM	#13
El Jay Gone to greener pastures Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gateway to the Delta Posts: 7,354	Re: Who sells the correct bumper bolts? I got mine from NAPA. But, I wasn't looking for "restoration". I just wanted to put the bumper on the front of the truck. Cost me about 3 bucks for bolts and nuts. __________________ '69 Chevy 1/2 T LWB Stepper: Daily Beater '72 GMC 3/4 T Fleet: Another Daily Beater '72 Plymouth Gran Coupe: ? "Ah women. They make the highs higher and the lows more frequent." Friedrich Nietzsche "Never kick a fresh turd on a hot day." Harry S. Truman GUN CONTROL: Never having to say, "I missed you." Always fire two warning shots into your attacker's chest area before putting a bullet between his eyes. Paraphrased from Louis Awerbuck



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