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**425HP409** · 06-14-2013, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Lou Boffa

I definitely liked the way you highlighted the lettering. I'll let the group know when I vist D&D. They are nice folks--I've purchased things from them before.

The bumpers originally had the letters highlighted in red when they were new.
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Don Quixote · 06-15-2013, 10:10 PM

Don't worry so much about the title. Mine is a New Hampshire truck and titles weren't even issued then. I lived in upstate NY for a while and couldn't get a title when I asked because they didn't issue them until '73. I am now in Tennessee and I casually asked for a title and I got one simply because I asked for one.

As far as the bumper, I saw my first one a few weeks back on someone's '65 and was quite intrigued and the first thing to come to mind was are they still around?

**ThreeQuarter** · 12-03-2013, 11:20 PM

It's another D&D bumper from Sequin. Under the bumper stickers it says:
GEO PHARIS CHEVROLET / HEARNE TEXAS

Oldrust · 12-30-2017, 04:10 PM

Thread resurrection, I love these bumpers. Mine says Ramsey Chevrolet, Bixby Oklahoma. 65’ Long Bed. Made by Ruffneck which still seems to be very much in business.

oklalawnboy · 01-01-2018, 10:12 PM

Those are awesome! That one looks to be in good shape.

desert-rat · 01-01-2018, 11:10 PM

Good find. I say restore that truck for shows and cruises. Some states have special permits to drive something like a junk certificate for shows and cruises and can't be used for daily driving. California has a special license plate that can only be used for shows/cruises.

Oldrust · 01-01-2018, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by desert-rat

Good find. I say restore that truck for shows and cruises. Some states have special permits to drive something like a junk certificate for shows and cruises and can't be used for daily driving. California has a special license plate that can only be used for shows/cruises.

Are you calling my ratrod junk? 😝 Its on the road and has a clean title, LS swap, Porterbuilt level 3 on order. Its an old farm truck.

In The Ten Ring · 01-02-2018, 02:58 PM

I think the dealer stampings are pretty neat.

cypressbog · 01-02-2018, 03:22 PM

I have a 72 step side that has UNION CHEV. MEMPHIS, TENN.

**davischevy** · 01-02-2018, 03:50 PM

I would love to know the stories about what changes in the owners life took the trucks to where they are now.

I filled the stamping on the bumper on my 72 right after I bought the truck new. Nothing to do with the dealer, I just wanted a smooth look.

13jraven · 03-20-2021, 02:35 PM

Sorry to bring up a dead thread but my 64 has a dealer bumper from Bandera, TX - Adams Chevrolet.

I was thinking they might be rare but seems like they were all the rage back in the day in TX.

jbrodder · 04-11-2021, 03:48 PM

Anyone know where I can get the square checked metal that goes on these step bumpers? I’m wanting to restore mine. Tia

**Getter-Done** · 04-11-2021, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by jbrodder

Anyone know where I can get the square checked metal that goes on these step bumpers? I’m wanting to restore mine. Tia

I have been asking Several metal suppliers in my area the same question.
I get the same answer from them all.
It is no longer available.
They all said (No one has ask for that in a long time).

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**Steeveedee** · 04-11-2021, 04:06 PM

Any decent metal retailer should have diamond plate or be able to get it. My local supplier (California, which doesn't help you much) has it. It looks like Home Depot carries it, but it's aluminum only, as far as I can tell.

**Getter-Done** · 04-11-2021, 04:28 PM

jbrodder

I have some ruff stuff that I have saved for one of my next projects.

The Square in the top picture

The rest of my project gets the Diamond Tread readily availably anywhere.

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**ThreeQuarter** · 06-13-2021, 11:48 PM

Now that my lettering is repainted as it was originally, it’s easier to make out the dealer name. I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out.

lil hoodlum · 06-14-2021, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ThreeQuarter

Now that my lettering is repainted as it was originally, it’s easier to make out the dealer name. I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out.

How did you repaint the lettering?

I redid mine and used nail polish but it isn't near as nice as yours. I haven't put the bumper on yet so no updated pics.

Mine says, Sanger MTR Company Sanger, Texas

**ThreeQuarter** · 06-14-2021, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by lil hoodlum

How did you repaint the lettering?

I redid mine and used nail polish but it isn't near as nice as yours. I haven't put the bumper on yet so no updated pics.

Mine says, Sanger MTR Company Sanger, Texas

Great bumper! That’s the style I remember having on our pickups when I was a kid. I like that square tread plate. Friendly Chevrolet must have used Ruffnecks.

I paid a local guy who does pinstriping to paint mine. He already had the right paint and the skills. I also asked him to peel the tailgate stickers and paint the lettering on it but he’s still waiting on his white paint to arrive.

**Warrens69GMC** · 07-31-2022, 02:00 PM

Any of these from Sherman Texas?

06-15-2013, 10:10 PM	#52
Don Quixote Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Woodlawn, TN Posts: 275	Re: Dealer engraved rear bumper?? Don't worry so much about the title. Mine is a New Hampshire truck and titles weren't even issued then. I lived in upstate NY for a while and couldn't get a title when I asked because they didn't issue them until '73. I am now in Tennessee and I casually asked for a title and I got one simply because I asked for one. As far as the bumper, I saw my first one a few weeks back on someone's '65 and was quite intrigued and the first thing to come to mind was are they still around? __________________ Rocinante: 1972 GMC C25, 292, SM465, 14 bolt, power nothing, 440k and still handles my PCS moves Jorge: Kia Roller-skate with lots of buttons for the wife Wovoka: 2017 Indian Chief Vintage, better on gas but not much So far, this is the oldest I've ever been.

12-03-2013, 11:20 PM	#53
ThreeQuarter Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Texan in Iowa Posts: 2,522	Re: Dealer engraved rear bumper?? It's another D&D bumper from Sequin. Under the bumper stickers it says: GEO PHARIS CHEVROLET / HEARNE TEXAS Attached Images __________________ Ben '68 Chevy C10 Custom LWB 327/TH400 2nd owner '16 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE Dblcab 4wd 5.3

12-30-2017, 04:10 PM	#54
Oldrust Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Riverside, California Posts: 18	Re: Dealer engraved rear bumper?? Thread resurrection, I love these bumpers. Mine says Ramsey Chevrolet, Bixby Oklahoma. 65’ Long Bed. Made by Ruffneck which still seems to be very much in business. Attached Images

01-01-2018, 10:12 PM	#55
oklalawnboy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Glencoe Alabama Posts: 510	Re: Dealer engraved rear bumper?? Those are awesome! That one looks to be in good shape. __________________ 72 Cheyenne super 10 08 3500 HD 4dr dually 12 ford flex (wifes ride) 76 Monte Carlo 83 Chevy short wide Silverado 96 Mazda Miata, 2000 Allegro Bus

01-01-2018, 11:10 PM	#56
desert-rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: 3,018 feet above the SoCal/Mojave Desert region. Posts: 372	Re: Dealer engraved rear bumper?? Good find. I say restore that truck for shows and cruises. Some states have special permits to drive something like a junk certificate for shows and cruises and can't be used for daily driving. California has a special license plate that can only be used for shows/cruises.

01-02-2018, 02:58 PM	#58
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,427	Re: Dealer engraved rear bumper?? I think the dealer stampings are pretty neat.

01-02-2018, 03:22 PM	#59
cypressbog Go Pack Go! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Green Bay Posts: 2,669	Re: Dealer engraved rear bumper?? I have a 72 step side that has UNION CHEV. MEMPHIS, TENN.

01-02-2018, 03:50 PM	#60
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,860	Re: Dealer engraved rear bumper?? I would love to know the stories about what changes in the owners life took the trucks to where they are now. I filled the stamping on the bumper on my 72 right after I bought the truck new. Nothing to do with the dealer, I just wanted a smooth look. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

03-20-2021, 02:35 PM	#61
13jraven Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Hill Country, Texas Posts: 116	Re: Dealer engraved rear bumper?? Sorry to bring up a dead thread but my 64 has a dealer bumper from Bandera, TX - Adams Chevrolet. I was thinking they might be rare but seems like they were all the rage back in the day in TX. Attached Images

04-11-2021, 03:48 PM	#62
jbrodder Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: belmont, ohio Posts: 3	Re: Dealer engraved rear bumper?? Anyone know where I can get the square checked metal that goes on these step bumpers? I’m wanting to restore mine. Tia

04-11-2021, 04:06 PM	#64
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,676	Re: Dealer engraved rear bumper?? Any decent metal retailer should have diamond plate or be able to get it. My local supplier (California, which doesn't help you much) has it. It looks like Home Depot carries it, but it's aluminum only, as far as I can tell. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

04-11-2021, 04:28 PM	#65
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 8,408	Re: Dealer engraved rear bumper?? jbrodder I have some ruff stuff that I have saved for one of my next projects. The Square in the top picture The rest of my project gets the Diamond Tread readily availably anywhere. . . __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

06-13-2021, 11:48 PM	#66
ThreeQuarter Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Texan in Iowa Posts: 2,522	Re: Dealer engraved rear bumper?? Now that my lettering is repainted as it was originally, it’s easier to make out the dealer name. I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out. Attached Images __________________ Ben '68 Chevy C10 Custom LWB 327/TH400 2nd owner '16 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE Dblcab 4wd 5.3

07-31-2022, 02:00 PM	#69
Warrens69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Safford,AZ Posts: 3,621	Re: Dealer engraved rear bumper?? Any of these from Sherman Texas? __________________ 1969 307, t350 1950 Chevy Wagon 1978 Big 10 1967 C10, 250,3-OTT

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