Anyone running a painted front bumper?

[K30_dump]

Hello all,

In my continuing quest to build my ultimate K30, I am considering using a white front bumper instead of the chrome (for the tough truck-versus-bling look). I know, I know, the front bumper alone doesn't make the ultimate K30 . So how does this sound: 454, TH475, NP205; Dana 60 and 14 bolt dually w/3.73 gears and rear locker, and 19.5" wheels with 245/70R19.5's. Add in heavy springs (11 mains and 5 overloads per side) and a dump box (don't forget the plow) and I think she'll do the job. My apologies, didn't mean to turn this into a build post . Anyway, my Father swapped the front bumper on his '68 to a painted version and it changed the looks dramatically. Some trucks look tougher with the plain bumper, some look terrible. I haven't seen too many 73-80 trucks in this area (especially K series) with a white bumper, so if anyone has any pics, please post them up.

Thanks in advance,

Joe