Bumper bracket mounting questions

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402

Be VERY careful those brackets are lined up correctly when you bolt the bumper on. I bent mine long ago, likely because they weren't lined up, and therefore the faces on the mounts weren't flush with the bumper. As a result, there are two small spots that were pushed out to conform with the brackets.

That's one reason I'd like to confirm my bumper is OEM, as I'd like to have it straightened and re-chromed at some point. I believe it is OEM, because it was purchased decades ago after it had been re-chromed.

I would add that you need to be careful of the aftermarket bumpers and brackets. Check out THIS (post 2222) in my thread. I ended up trying 2 different warped bumpers and the brackets ruined the first bumper.
The aftermarket bumpers are thinner and the steel is very soft too, so you want to use Loctite and be careful tightening your bolts.