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jhwkns · 09-01-2005, 11:25 PM

I was on my way to the paint supply store To buy materials to repaint my bumper. I'd been putting it off for a while, and the bumper was looking pretty shabby. I drive a lot of miles so I've gotten used to painting the bumper rather frequently. Well anyway on the way there I stopped by our local truck parts emporium, and walked out with a new chrome bumper. It fit great, and the plating looks real nice. No more bumper painting for me.

71-longbed · 09-01-2005, 11:37 PM

is the grill next ??

Nelson · 09-02-2005, 12:08 AM

That looks 10 times better! Nice work on the bumper!

tomatocity · 09-02-2005, 12:12 AM

Very nice! And he does mean it when he mentions the bumper painting. The desert sand is tough on painr near the highway. Nice truck!

jc · 09-02-2005, 12:20 AM

that painted one looks really strait

id ask if it were for sale if it were closer

crome is nice too

raidermanny · 09-02-2005, 03:54 AM

Never reallized how big a difference a new chrome bumper makes. Looks great.

96blazr · 09-02-2005, 07:17 AM

Looks like we have another Chrome "addict" in the making. You know what they say about Chrome? "Chrome is Crack"

COOL!!!

Welcome to the Club.
My name is Gary and.......yes......I'm addicted to Chrome. That's why I belong to C.A.= Chrome Anonymous.

Our motto is: F*** the Cow bell, we NEED more CHROME!!

Truck looks great!!

I agree with 71-longbed, gotta get that Chrome Grill!!

LUV2XCLR8 · 09-02-2005, 07:34 AM

^ LMFAO

jhwkns · 09-02-2005, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71-longbed

is the grill next ??

Not very likely, but I will clean it up this weekend. The grill gets new little dings in it all the time. A new one is pretty expensive, and would get beat up in no time. What I'd really like to do is hang a '68 front clip on it.

cdowns · 09-02-2005, 08:04 PM

it's a proven fact that chrome makes you faster !!!

i like to paint the back of new bumpers to cut down on rusting

86swb · 09-02-2005, 08:17 PM

A chrome bumper makes you go faster

Wow, in that case?? what would happen if the whole truck was chromed?

Race car drivers would be using more chrome on their cars if that was the case.

96blazr · 09-02-2005, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 86swb

A chrome bumper makes you go faster

Wow, what would happen if the whole truck was chromed?

Yes, chrome does make you go faster, simply because it's a smoother surface and therefore when the air runs over your chromed bumper it actually speeds up and flows faster. Uh, yeah, that's right, THAT"S exactly right uh-huh. And, and I got a beautiful piece of Beach front property in AZ. for sale Just for you.
And, and, when you put a NOS sticker on the inside of your hood you also get 5mph increas........Oh wait.......sorry.

jhwkns: I like your idea of putting a 68 front clip on.....I don't know why, but it seems like a good idea to me.

Alan Potter · 09-03-2005, 06:48 AM

What's the name of the place where you got that bumper?? I need one too.

llegos · 09-03-2005, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 96blazr

Looks like we have another Chrome "addict" in the making. You know what they say about Chrome? "Chrome is Crack"

totally agree, even though my truck came stock with a chrome front end, i am now wanting chrome mirrors(SS will do fine), and such.

jhwkns · 09-03-2005, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan Potter

What's the name of the place where you got that bumper?? I need one too.

I bought the bumper locally here at Tuckers. I'm sure you can find a vendor closer to where you live. There are different levels of quality in aftermarket bumpers. So be careful what you buy.

I cleaned the grill, painted the areas that are supposed to be blacked out, and painted the bezels. Quite a change from a couple days ago. I still haven't decided whether or not to put in a grill insert.. here's a picture..

86swb · 09-03-2005, 05:58 PM

It does look much better.

Joe67 · 09-03-2005, 06:03 PM

Very nice mod to a nice truck

FRENCHBLUE72 · 09-04-2005, 12:14 PM

It is a great up grade ,but where are the upper bumper bolt's????? BTW YOU KNOW THAT IS ADDICTING next thing you know you'll be working your way around to the back of the truck ...

72MARIO · 09-04-2005, 03:48 PM

Nice truck.

I am also a member of the missing upper bolts club.

*72CSTC5* · 09-04-2005, 04:17 PM

Sand your grille with 2000 grit sandpaper and get that new Mother's Powerball and polish the grille back up and you will look good as new.

jc · 09-04-2005, 04:36 PM

And, and, when you put a NOS sticker on the inside of your hood you also get 5mph increas........

i heard this makes the odometer roll back 1,000 miles per a gm nos sticker.

i gotta find some nos stickers,any for sale

PR454SS · 09-04-2005, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72CSTC5

Sand your grille with 2000 grit sandpaper and get that new Mother's Powerball and polish the grille back up and you will look good as new.

To save alot on the sanding you can also use Easy Off oven cleaner to remove the factory anodized grille finish.
It is then MUCH easier to polish.

09-01-2005, 11:25 PM	#1
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	Shiny new chrome I was on my way to the paint supply store To buy materials to repaint my bumper. I'd been putting it off for a while, and the bumper was looking pretty shabby. I drive a lot of miles so I've gotten used to painting the bumper rather frequently. Well anyway on the way there I stopped by our local truck parts emporium, and walked out with a new chrome bumper. It fit great, and the plating looks real nice. No more bumper painting for me. Attached Images __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

09-01-2005, 11:37 PM	#2
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	is the grill next ?? __________________ 71 C10 LWB 350sbc -TH350 12 bolt 3.42 Posi Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer so frosty, smooth, and cold it's paradise pure liquid gold. Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now cus I gotta pee.

09-02-2005, 12:08 AM	#3
Nelson Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: cambridge,ont,canada Posts: 128	That looks 10 times better! Nice work on the bumper! __________________ Nelson 1970 C10 350 Auto. A/C not Working

09-02-2005, 12:12 AM	#4
tomatocity Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 1,255	Very nice! And he does mean it when he mentions the bumper painting. The desert sand is tough on painr near the highway. Nice truck! __________________ Got bored, sold everthing. Got bored, looking for a 1960-66 C-10. Want to build my last truck.

09-02-2005, 12:20 AM	#5
jc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Jackson, New Jersey Posts: 1,560	that painted one looks really strait id ask if it were for sale if it were closer crome is nice too __________________ 2004 Silverado 2500HD Crewcab 4x4 2000 TOYOTA 4RUNNER 1971 CHEYENNE LWB (THE LOVE SHACK) 1967 c-10 lwb (THE FARMERS DAUGHTER)

09-02-2005, 03:54 AM	#6
raidermanny Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fremont, Ca Posts: 260	Never reallized how big a difference a new chrome bumper makes. Looks great.

09-02-2005, 07:17 AM	#7
96blazr Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: VA Posts: 740	Looks like we have another Chrome "addict" in the making. You know what they say about Chrome? "Chrome is Crack" COOL!!! Welcome to the Club. My name is Gary and.......yes......I'm addicted to Chrome. That's why I belong to C.A.= Chrome Anonymous. Our motto is: F* the Cow bell, we NEED more CHROME!! Truck looks great!! I agree with 71-longbed, gotta get that Chrome Grill!! __________________ 1968 SWB. GMPP 350/350 Turbo Trans, Edelbrock Performer & Carb. Hedman Hedders, Hooker Aerochambers Mufflers. Tuff Stuff Alternators. Remember, no matter where you go, There you are. Gary**

09-02-2005, 07:34 AM	#8
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	^ LMFAO __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

09-02-2005, 08:04 PM	#10
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	it's a proven fact that chrome makes you faster !!! i like to paint the back of new bumpers to cut down on rusting __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

09-02-2005, 08:17 PM	#11
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	A chrome bumper makes you go faster Wow, in that case?? what would happen if the whole truck was chromed? Race car drivers would be using more chrome on their cars if that was the case. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS Last edited by 86swb; 09-03-2005 at 07:56 AM.

09-03-2005, 06:48 AM	#13
Alan Potter Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Northwest Ohio Posts: 162	What's the name of the place where you got that bumper?? I need one too. __________________ '12 Silverado Crew Cab 4x4 '05 Silverado SWB '67 Chevrolet CST 2wd '49 Willys Jeepster

09-03-2005, 05:58 PM	#16
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	It does look much better. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

09-03-2005, 06:03 PM	#17
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,733	Very nice mod to a nice truck __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

09-04-2005, 12:14 PM	#18
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	It is a great up grade ,but where are the upper bumper bolt's????? BTW YOU KNOW THAT IS ADDICTING next thing you know you'll be working your way around to the back of the truck ... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

09-04-2005, 03:48 PM	#19
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	Nice truck. I am also a member of the missing upper bolts club. Attached Images __________________ 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



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09-04-2005, 04:17 PM	#20
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,522	Sand your grille with 2000 grit sandpaper and get that new Mother's Powerball and polish the grille back up and you will look good as new.

09-04-2005, 04:36 PM	#21
jc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Jackson, New Jersey Posts: 1,560	And, and, when you put a NOS sticker on the inside of your hood you also get 5mph increas........ i heard this makes the odometer roll back 1,000 miles per a gm nos sticker. i gotta find some nos stickers,any for sale __________________ 2004 Silverado 2500HD Crewcab 4x4 2000 TOYOTA 4RUNNER 1971 CHEYENNE LWB (THE LOVE SHACK) 1967 c-10 lwb (THE FARMERS DAUGHTER)

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