Front Bumper Guard ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Ironhorse** · 01-22-2003, 07:08 PM

My truck is a "plain jane" LWB which has a chrome bumper I installed after I removed the 7 ' snow blade set-up. (Blade, pump and bolt-on frame work for sale if anyone in Kansas is interested.) Been toying with the idea of putting on a set of the original 71-72 bumper guards. (Don't have them as of yet ) My question is regarding the installation of them. Is the bumper guard actually bolted to the bumper with a bolt passing through the bumper or is it "clamped on" by a bolt and backing plate arrangement as I've been told by some? Don't have any "local" examples to check. If I have to drill the bumper I'm not sure I want to as it was hard to find an original, decent, straight bumper here in the flatlands of Kansas. All replies are appreciated.

**jamie72** · 01-22-2003, 07:21 PM

i think there are two kinds,one is a clamp on,and one uses the holes already there and bolts throu the mounts.
if you find two sets i need a set too

jamie

chaptr2 · 01-22-2003, 09:28 PM

The type that I have on my Blazer has one top bolt and a hook. It has one bolt that replaces your top bolt in the bumper. Then the bottom has a hook that just hooks on to bottom of your bumper. There isn't any drilling that has to be done and it is very stable. I have attached a crappy picture of my blazer and my bumper guards. I drilled holes on the top of my guards to put off road lights on it. That way I didn’t have to drill holes in my bumper.

chaptr2 · 01-22-2003, 09:38 PM

Sorry it is too big, I will post it tomorrow when I can resize it with a better computer.

**Ironhorse** · 01-22-2003, 09:45 PM

jaimie, with you saying there are two types of guards, perhaps that is the reason I was told they are a clamp on item. See chaptr2's post.

chaptr2, Thanks for the input on the guards. I will be waiting to see the pics. There is a swap meet coming up 7th & 8th of Feb and it will be a help to know what I'm looking for.

**BIG ORANGE** · 01-22-2003, 09:52 PM

There's a guy on ebay that had a nice set,but the reserve wasnt met so I missed them even though I already have a nos set but he want 190.00 for them and they are chrome mine are painted and not for sale.If interested in the ones from ebay I can try to dig up the email that I deleted and get it to you.

casey · 01-22-2003, 11:14 PM

Try LMC TRUCKS 1-800-222-5664 there 69.95 for a new set

chaptr2 · 01-23-2003, 11:50 AM

Here is the pic, it isn't really at the bumper but you can get the idea.

**jamie72** · 01-23-2003, 07:04 PM

ironhorse,
i think huck from this board has a set of both,one on each truck,might ask him about them,funny we were just talking about them this weekend.

Rod · 01-23-2003, 07:23 PM

I prefer the older 67-70 style... anyone have a price on what those are worth? Chrome or not chrome... NOS? Used?

**BIG ORANGE** · 01-23-2003, 07:42 PM

Rod in my earlyer reply that is what I was talking about 67/68 style bumper gaurds for 190.00

casey · 01-23-2003, 09:26 PM

You guys must be talking about the small ones, sorry I thought you were talking about the larger ones Yeh I love the smaller one to bad nobodys reproducing them, If anybody hears that somebody is please post, I'm sure they would sell lots

Purs · 01-23-2003, 10:36 PM

Here are some more. these are heavy duty.

01-22-2003, 07:08 PM	#1
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,154	Front Bumper Guard ? My truck is a "plain jane" LWB which has a chrome bumper I installed after I removed the 7 ' snow blade set-up. (Blade, pump and bolt-on frame work for sale if anyone in Kansas is interested.) Been toying with the idea of putting on a set of the original 71-72 bumper guards. (Don't have them as of yet ) My question is regarding the installation of them. Is the bumper guard actually bolted to the bumper with a bolt passing through the bumper or is it "clamped on" by a bolt and backing plate arrangement as I've been told by some? Don't have any "local" examples to check. If I have to drill the bumper I'm not sure I want to as it was hard to find an original, decent, straight bumper here in the flatlands of Kansas. All replies are appreciated. __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

01-22-2003, 07:21 PM	#2
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,839	i think there are two kinds,one is a clamp on,and one uses the holes already there and bolts throu the mounts. if you find two sets i need a set too jamie __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com

01-22-2003, 09:28 PM	#3
chaptr2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Olalla, WA Posts: 705	The type that I have on my Blazer has one top bolt and a hook. It has one bolt that replaces your top bolt in the bumper. Then the bottom has a hook that just hooks on to bottom of your bumper. There isn't any drilling that has to be done and it is very stable. I have attached a crappy picture of my blazer and my bumper guards. I drilled holes on the top of my guards to put off road lights on it. That way I didn’t have to drill holes in my bumper. __________________ This is only my opinion and it is subject to change. 70 GMC Short box stepside Blown 388 Stroker 72 K/5 Blazer 350/SM465/205 Last edited by chaptr2; 01-22-2003 at 09:33 PM.

01-22-2003, 09:38 PM	#4
chaptr2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Olalla, WA Posts: 705	Sorry it is too big, I will post it tomorrow when I can resize it with a better computer. __________________ This is only my opinion and it is subject to change. 70 GMC Short box stepside Blown 388 Stroker 72 K/5 Blazer 350/SM465/205

01-22-2003, 09:45 PM	#5
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,154	jaimie, with you saying there are two types of guards, perhaps that is the reason I was told they are a clamp on item. See chaptr2's post. chaptr2, Thanks for the input on the guards. I will be waiting to see the pics. There is a swap meet coming up 7th & 8th of Feb and it will be a help to know what I'm looking for. __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

01-22-2003, 09:52 PM	#6
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,752	There's a guy on ebay that had a nice set,but the reserve wasnt met so I missed them even though I already have a nos set but he want 190.00 for them and they are chrome mine are painted and not for sale.If interested in the ones from ebay I can try to dig up the email that I deleted and get it to you. __________________ Things happen for a reason!

01-22-2003, 11:14 PM	#7
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	Try LMC TRUCKS 1-800-222-5664 there 69.95 for a new set

01-23-2003, 11:50 AM	#8
chaptr2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Olalla, WA Posts: 705	Here is the pic, it isn't really at the bumper but you can get the idea. Attached Images __________________ This is only my opinion and it is subject to change. 70 GMC Short box stepside Blown 388 Stroker 72 K/5 Blazer 350/SM465/205

01-23-2003, 07:04 PM	#9
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,839	ironhorse, i think huck from this board has a set of both,one on each truck,might ask him about them,funny we were just talking about them this weekend. __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com

01-23-2003, 07:23 PM	#10
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	I prefer the older 67-70 style... anyone have a price on what those are worth? Chrome or not chrome... NOS? Used? __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

01-23-2003, 07:42 PM	#11
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,752	Rod in my earlyer reply that is what I was talking about 67/68 style bumper gaurds for 190.00 __________________ Things happen for a reason!

01-23-2003, 09:26 PM	#12
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	You guys must be talking about the small ones, sorry I thought you were talking about the larger ones Yeh I love the smaller one to bad nobodys reproducing them, If anybody hears that somebody is please post, I'm sure they would sell lots

01-23-2003, 10:36 PM	#13
Purs Got Big Block? Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,510	Here are some more. these are heavy duty. Attached Images __________________ "Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted."

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