Did somethign stupid today, bent my chome sport bumper.. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

oldblue1968chevy · 04-04-2010, 08:51 PM

First of all, my truck is a TRUCK, so it gets used as a truck, maybe I should've kept my step bumper.

My wheeler got stuck today. Well decided id go get the ol truck and pull it out (it pulled it out in sand with road tires no problem).

Had the bright idea to hook a hook to the top of my nice chrome bumper, its only like 300lbs wheeler 250cc. Well it bent it a little (pics later im not at home and cant upload pics). Havent tried to bend it back yet but what can i use without killing the chrome its original and not repop but there expensive and hard to comeby at the junkyards...

I know a torch/hammer would do it but there wouldnt be any chrome left. What can I do to fix it and not destroy the chrome? (it was a striaght bumper now its gotta big ^ in the top of it

makes me mad at my stupidity, oh well time to order a new un!!! Or torch it straight and sandblast/powdercoat it white...

how can I strighten it and keep chrome in ok shape (as long as it doenst completely disapeer like i said its 40 year old chrome but id like to not destroy it...

67_C-30 · 04-04-2010, 08:59 PM

I have had pretty good luck straightening them with a BFH and a piece of rubber (a section of a small car tire tread works well) laying on the bumper to protect the chrome. The trick is to find something metal to hold on the backside of it to use like a dolly.

BTW, LHM is going to give you 3 lashings with a broken fan belt for calling it a sport bumper!

Longhorn Man · 04-04-2010, 09:20 PM

LOL... its true, I hate that term.
I would try the rubber, or even a piece of 2x4 and a hammer, or backing into a pole or something depending on exactly where the bend is.
Don't expect it to come out perfect

*67/72junkie* · 04-04-2010, 09:46 PM

And old piece of heavy leather works good to.The heavier piece you can put behind it like a body dolly the bigger hammer you can use to knock the hump back.You want to use the least # of blows possible to get it back in shape.I try to clamp whatever I am using as dolly to the bumper and knock it back in place with one lick if possible.if its clamped it doesn't bounce and will stop not making a downward dent.I have a 10lb sledge with a short 12" handle and have straightened several like this with 1 or 2 blows .

68C15 · 04-05-2010, 07:15 AM

I'd leave it alone. it's a theme enhancing battle scar.
sport bumper, sport bumper, sport bumper. hehehe

cdowns · 04-05-2010, 07:50 AM

i'd use a 2X4 to back it up with and a large cclamp to push it down to near ooriginal

oldblue1968chevy · 04-05-2010, 04:10 PM

pic

oldblue1968chevy · 04-05-2010, 04:12 PM

pics

KcLevi · 04-05-2010, 06:01 PM

Why in your right mind would you hook a chain with hook to your chrome bumper to pull anything!! (sounds like something I would do

) Good luck looks as some of the tricks the guys said above should work good luck.

Wideopenracing15 · 04-05-2010, 09:44 PM

Dang I know that feeling. Backed in to the same trailer twice! Now you can see my stupidity whenever I park in the sun since it's chrome lol

On a side note I live in Warren county too! Maybe not the same state but it counts.

Hottrucks · 04-05-2010, 10:15 PM

DO NOT USE A HAMMER..........go the the cheap tool store and get yourself a dead blow hammer place a towel over the bend and let it have it...Might want o pull the tailgate before you do something stupid

OARNGESI · 04-05-2010, 10:54 PM

Try a lead hammer its what people with spokes use to get the wheels on without damaging chrome

dfwright · 04-05-2010, 11:11 PM

You could put another one on the other side of the license plate in the same spot so it looks like a design feature.

Hottrucks · 04-06-2010, 07:18 AM

hit it flat

oldblue1968chevy · 04-06-2010, 09:37 PM

hey i know someone that has a hammer like that!

well i may try it tom. thanks guys!! im burnt we floated the river today 11 am till 730pm im sunburnt and sleepy about to take a shower thanks again i'l post after pics

68Stepbed · 04-07-2010, 08:38 AM

Don't feel too bad. I drove around with this for about a year and a half after getting too close backing out of the garage of my new house.

It actually pulled the bumper way out. We put a couple blocks of wood between the fender and a tree to get it like this. I tried to flatten it out, but the chrome started flaking, so I just left it till I repainted the truck

EDIT- Wow, that pic was bigger than I thought.

*Fitz* · 04-07-2010, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68Stepbed

EDIT- Wow, that pic was bigger than I thought.

Dude, we know you were JUST SHOWIN OFF!

NICE TRUCK!

oldblue1968chevy · 04-07-2010, 05:42 PM

man your truck was NICE BEFORE it got paint!!!!!!

68Stepbed · 04-08-2010, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fitz

Dude, we know you were JUST SHOWIN OFF!

NICE TRUCK!

Who? Me?

Well, that is what I do best.

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

man your truck was NICE BEFORE it got paint!!!!!!

Thanks, but pics did it alot of justice. It had some rust issues that needed addressed.

tim21391 · 04-08-2010, 01:00 PM

these bumpers are tough man.. i backed into a car at my highschool about 3 or 4 years ago.. and i did $1300 to the trailblazer.. caved in her door and looked at my truck and was like wow wheres the damage.. all i did was wipe off the scratch.. so i guess there are some weak spots

68Stepbed · 04-08-2010, 04:05 PM

Bumpers are just what they say, BUMPers. They're designed to take the impact from the face side. They're weaker from the opposite side.

There's also a big difference in factory bumpers and aftermarket. My original bumpers were about 6-7 lbs. heavier than the aftermarket peices I have now.

04-04-2010, 08:51 PM	#1
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Did somethign stupid today, bent my chome sport bumper.. First of all, my truck is a TRUCK, so it gets used as a truck, maybe I should've kept my step bumper. My wheeler got stuck today. Well decided id go get the ol truck and pull it out (it pulled it out in sand with road tires no problem). Had the bright idea to hook a hook to the top of my nice chrome bumper, its only like 300lbs wheeler 250cc. Well it bent it a little (pics later im not at home and cant upload pics). Havent tried to bend it back yet but what can i use without killing the chrome its original and not repop but there expensive and hard to comeby at the junkyards... I know a torch/hammer would do it but there wouldnt be any chrome left. What can I do to fix it and not destroy the chrome? (it was a striaght bumper now its gotta big ^ in the top of it makes me mad at my stupidity, oh well time to order a new un!!! Or torch it straight and sandblast/powdercoat it white... how can I strighten it and keep chrome in ok shape (as long as it doenst completely disapeer like i said its 40 year old chrome but id like to not destroy it... __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

04-04-2010, 08:59 PM	#2
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: Did somethign stupid today, bent my chome sport bumper.. I have had pretty good luck straightening them with a BFH and a piece of rubber (a section of a small car tire tread works well) laying on the bumper to protect the chrome. The trick is to find something metal to hold on the backside of it to use like a dolly. BTW, LHM is going to give you 3 lashings with a broken fan belt for calling it a sport bumper! __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club! Last edited by 67_C-30; 04-04-2010 at 09:24 PM.

04-04-2010, 09:20 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Did somethign stupid today, bent my chome sport bumper.. LOL... its true, I hate that term. I would try the rubber, or even a piece of 2x4 and a hammer, or backing into a pole or something depending on exactly where the bend is. Don't expect it to come out perfect

04-04-2010, 09:46 PM	#4
67/72junkie Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NC Posts: 1,129	Re: Did somethign stupid today, bent my chome sport bumper.. And old piece of heavy leather works good to.The heavier piece you can put behind it like a body dolly the bigger hammer you can use to knock the hump back.You want to use the least # of blows possible to get it back in shape.I try to clamp whatever I am using as dolly to the bumper and knock it back in place with one lick if possible.if its clamped it doesn't bounce and will stop not making a downward dent.I have a 10lb sledge with a short 12" handle and have straightened several like this with 1 or 2 blows .

04-05-2010, 07:15 AM	#5
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: Did somethign stupid today, bent my chome sport bumper.. I'd leave it alone. it's a theme enhancing battle scar. *sport bumper, sport bumper, sport bumper*. hehehe

04-05-2010, 07:50 AM	#6
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Did somethign stupid today, bent my chome sport bumper.. i'd use a 2X4 to back it up with and a large cclamp to push it down to near ooriginal __________________ 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

04-05-2010, 04:10 PM	#7
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Did somethign stupid today, bent my chome sport bumper.. pic Attached Images __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

04-05-2010, 04:12 PM	#8
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Did somethign stupid today, bent my chome sport bumper.. pics Attached Images __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

04-05-2010, 06:01 PM	#9
KcLevi Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas City ks Posts: 87	Re: Did somethign stupid today, bent my chome sport bumper.. Why in your right mind would you hook a chain with hook to your chrome bumper to pull anything!! (sounds like something I would do ) Good luck looks as some of the tricks the guys said above should work good luck. __________________ 1970 C-10. Black on outside Blue on the inside. Will be at least a 4-6 drop ASAP.

04-05-2010, 09:44 PM	#10
Wideopenracing15 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 299	Re: Did somethign stupid today, bent my chome sport bumper.. Dang I know that feeling. Backed in to the same trailer twice! Now you can see my stupidity whenever I park in the sun since it's chrome lol On a side note I live in Warren county too! Maybe not the same state but it counts. __________________ 1969 C/20:

04-05-2010, 10:15 PM	#11
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: Did somethign stupid today, bent my chome sport bumper.. DO NOT USE A HAMMER..........go the the cheap tool store and get yourself a dead blow hammer place a towel over the bend and let it have it...Might want o pull the tailgate before you do something stupid __________________ 1970 C10 CST fleetside 472 ....big dreams little cash... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335721 SunShine Syndicate.. Mikes Sandwich Fair Run OCT 8th 2011 http://www.thesandwichfair.com/html/...auto_show.html

04-05-2010, 10:54 PM	#12
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Did somethign stupid today, bent my chome sport bumper.. Try a lead hammer its what people with spokes use to get the wheels on without damaging chrome __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

04-05-2010, 11:11 PM	#13
dfwright Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,374	Re: Did somethign stupid today, bent my chome sport bumper.. You could put another one on the other side of the license plate in the same spot so it looks like a design feature. __________________ 1972 C10 LWB, 350/350 Deconstruction began 5/2009, mostly completed restoration, 5/2017

04-06-2010, 07:18 AM	#14
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: Did somethign stupid today, bent my chome sport bumper.. hit it flat Attached Images __________________ 1970 C10 CST fleetside 472 ....big dreams little cash... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335721 SunShine Syndicate.. Mikes Sandwich Fair Run OCT 8th 2011 http://www.thesandwichfair.com/html/...auto_show.html

04-06-2010, 09:37 PM	#15
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Did somethign stupid today, bent my chome sport bumper.. hey i know someone that has a hammer like that! well i may try it tom. thanks guys!! im burnt we floated the river today 11 am till 730pm im sunburnt and sleepy about to take a shower thanks again i'l post after pics __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4



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04-07-2010, 08:38 AM	#16
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Did somethign stupid today, bent my chome sport bumper.. Don't feel too bad. I drove around with this for about a year and a half after getting too close backing out of the garage of my new house. It actually pulled the bumper way out. We put a couple blocks of wood between the fender and a tree to get it like this. I tried to flatten it out, but the chrome started flaking, so I just left it till I repainted the truck EDIT- Wow, that pic was bigger than I thought. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system Last edited by 68Stepbed; 04-07-2010 at 08:55 AM.

04-07-2010, 05:42 PM	#18
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Did somethign stupid today, bent my chome sport bumper.. man your truck was NICE BEFORE it got paint!!!!!! __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

04-08-2010, 01:00 PM	#20
tim21391 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Salina, Kansas Posts: 1,998	Re: Did somethign stupid today, bent my chome sport bumper.. these bumpers are tough man.. i backed into a car at my highschool about 3 or 4 years ago.. and i did $1300 to the trailblazer.. caved in her door and looked at my truck and was like wow wheres the damage.. all i did was wipe off the scratch.. so i guess there are some weak spots __________________ 1972 C-10...402/400..flowmaster 40 series 1967 Mustang 347 stroker/C-4 1966 Mustang 289/3-speed 2013 Mustang V6/6speed w/300 ponies I may be 23, but i sure do knows 67-72s are sexy! Its not MPG its smiles per gallon! build started 11/25/08 build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=2993796

04-08-2010, 04:05 PM	#21
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Did somethign stupid today, bent my chome sport bumper.. Bumpers are just what they say, BUMPers. They're designed to take the impact from the face side. They're weaker from the opposite side. There's also a big difference in factory bumpers and aftermarket. My original bumpers were about 6-7 lbs. heavier than the aftermarket peices I have now. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

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