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04-24-2003, 03:00 PM
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Location: Walker, LA
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Need opinions please
I'm thinking of losing my roll pan and going back to a chrome bumper. Any suggestions from you guys. I would like to know what everybody thinks. Also, if anybody has a chrome step bumper and would like to have a roll pan I would certainly be interested in trading; chrome bumper in good shape for roll pan and hide-a-hitch.
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04-24-2003, 03:11 PM
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driving is in my blood
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If its what you want, then it sounds good to me. I like roll pans, I like chome bumpers. Hell, you should see the bumper on the rear of my 79.
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04-24-2003, 08:10 PM
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Robert Olson Transport
 
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to me trucks should have a bumper on em big chrome and tough bumper but thats just MHO
 
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04-24-2003, 09:05 PM
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LED King
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I'm with Old rusty c10, I like big chrome bumpers. I don't think mine is original though, because it says "ADE IN TAIWAN".
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04-25-2003, 05:06 PM
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I'm back with 2nd truck!
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I agree. With my truck a chrome bumper would look much better. If you have a truck like LOHRTBT, Low87, Swervin then a roll pan would look better. But a good compromise is a blazer bumper.
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04-25-2003, 06:20 PM
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been here longer than Liz
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I'm with Brandon, those Blazer bumpers look good! Had I not chosen to mould in a roll pan I'd have gone with a Blazer bumper. To answer your question, go with what you want! I've done, redone, and changed back so many things on my truck it's insane.
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04-25-2003, 06:26 PM
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LED King
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What makes a blazer bumper different than a truck bumper?
 Is it thinner or something?
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04-25-2003, 07:11 PM
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world class smart ass!
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Looks like the front bumper, but with a licence plate
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04-25-2003, 07:31 PM
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I guess I should keep my opinions to myself because I'd recommend a Ranch Hand bumper or a stainless 10" or 12" drop bumper. Oops, is my red neck showing?
Actually, the Blazer bumpers look like a good compromise between the roll pan and stock type bumper.
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04-25-2003, 08:26 PM
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I have a blazer bumper that I will trade for you roll pan. Is it steel or fiberglass?
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04-25-2003, 09:51 PM
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It's fiberglass, but I need one with a hitch on it.
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04-25-2003, 09:59 PM
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This has a hitch that has been added to it. It looks good. I can take pics. if you want me to. I will need your hide a hitch too. let me know. My e-mail is boataddict26@hotmail.com
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04-25-2003, 10:43 PM
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I'm gonna keep it and buy a bumper so if I don;t like the bumper I can put the roll pan back on.
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Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels |
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04-25-2003, 10:47 PM
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I like the chrome bumpers. I never cared much for rollpans, I'd be affraid of get rearended.
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04-26-2003, 07:39 AM
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I'm back with 2nd truck!
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04-26-2003, 10:02 PM
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being this has to do with the topic, will a c10 roll pan fit on a k5 blazer?
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04-26-2003, 10:19 PM
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BAD BOW-Silverado XST
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I have a roll and been rearend twice!! The roll pan has survived. Can't say that for the Dodge Rams trucks.
They are perfect height that they hit the bed rail! OUCH!! Only problem I loose my $300 tailgate every time.  Getting anotherone built is not cheap. Get a bumper that wraps around and cut a hole for a hidden hitch!! |
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