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**Classic Heartbeat** · 07-01-2005, 11:01 AM

I have a sliding camper bumper that was installed on my new 71 that I am removing and replacing with a sport bumper. Anyone interested in it?

$50.00 takes it. Heavy son of a gun too.. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

sakohntr · 07-01-2005, 11:30 AM

Yes, there is! PM sent.....

Jakes-66-K10 · 07-01-2005, 01:29 PM

What is a sliding bumper?

**Classic Heartbeat** · 07-01-2005, 01:36 PM

I think that sakohntr is going to buy it. A sliding camper bumper is a heavy duty bumper that has a sliding mechanism mounted to it. When you loosen the bolts it will side back to alow for up to a 12 camper. They were produced to protect the back of the campers. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

Americanrider · 07-01-2005, 01:49 PM

This was also a 71 model. It has an inner square tube and an outer square tube with a pull pin. You pull two pins located at the end & slide it in/out to match up with the overhang of the camper tail. I'd guess it's over 100lbs total.

grayw0lf · 07-01-2005, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WES

I think that sakohntr is going to buy it. A sliding camper bumper is a heavy duty bumper that has a sliding mechanism mounted to it. When you loosen the bolts it will side back to alow for up to a 12 camper. They were produced to protect the back of the campers. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

Very interesting. You learn something new everyday!

TP from Cntl PA · 07-01-2005, 03:22 PM

Hmmm, were they all square tubing? My '71 C-20 had a extendable bumper that used round pipe........Looked Factory/Dealer installed to me.........Unless someone did some nice work at home?

**Classic Heartbeat** · 07-02-2005, 12:15 PM

I have had them in here with square tubing and channels. I haven't seen the ones done from round tubing though. I would pull the one off of my 71, but I drive it every day and I am temperaraly out of stock on the chrome rear bumpers..lol That will change soon though..... WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

**RPOZ11** · 07-02-2005, 02:03 PM

I have that set-up under the bed of my LongHorn! What is the orginality of these? Dealership add-on? GM? I was thinking of tossing mine as I don't like it but, I dunno...Thoughts anyone?

**Classic Heartbeat** · 07-02-2005, 02:12 PM

I don't know that for sure. I do know that they were not an option, however I am unsure if the dealerships offered them or not. The are a must if you want to protect a camper that is longer than your bed though. I would leave mine on if I were going to leave a step bumper on the truck. It's a pretty nice looking bumper for a step.
sakohntr passed on the bumper, but Castiron has indicated that he would be interested in it. So Castiron your up... WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

**RPOZ11** · 07-02-2005, 02:19 PM

I'll say one thing , mine was a ***** to get out of the box tubing; it was sort of rusted in a way where it wouldn't slide well! That was my dislike!

**Classic Heartbeat** · 07-02-2005, 09:12 PM

picture for Castiron.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 07-02-2005, 09:19 PM

Let me know if you want this one. Sliding bumper is back up for sale. WES

72 Cheyenne K20 · 07-02-2005, 10:22 PM

Hey WES, I'm interested in the bumper. Is your setup just like the one pic posted by Americanrider. Are all of the brackets bolt ons or are any welded? Would I need to make any mods to fit on a 72' 3/4 4x4? Shipping to 55060? Let me know when you get a chance.

Thanks, Scott

Longhorn Man · 07-02-2005, 10:31 PM

These were offered from the dealer, there's pics of it in my 69 GMC owner's manual under the dealer add on section.

BLAZERMAN · 07-02-2005, 10:41 PM

Here's an add taken from the 1970 silver book.

Americanrider · 07-03-2005, 02:34 AM

Here is a trick, remove the whole thing & lube the inner tube slides with Liquid Wrech for two days in a row. Then place a Hi-lift jack between the mounts and the bumper, [bumper face down and mounts up in the air] jack it up about 2 notches on each sides so as not to bind it, keep switching side until it come free. They will slide out easy..... ask me how I know

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=138508

WES, I'm not trying to jack your thread, just spread a little info to help out.
72 Cheyenne K20:
In the second pic of the thread above you will see there is only 3 large bolts mounting into the frame. One on the front leg type mount and two on the rear box mount. I can't say for sure if WES's bumper is the same but this is what mine was mounted like. (it's now scraped)

**special-K** · 07-03-2005, 08:12 AM

In Longhorn Man`s dealer catalogue it shows the "stamped" bumper(72-style)was available in chrome.I`ve been wanting to find a perfect one to chrome.The`71 CustomCamper I had had a slde-out bumper.It didn`t use a factory bumper.It had c-channel welded to the frame and 2 heavy bars with holes every 2".The bumper had a 1 foot wide top.Alot of these bumpers were outfitter installed along with the camper.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 07-03-2005, 12:00 PM

My truck is a rear leaf spring truck, so to answer your question Scott, yes it will fit. It is a bolt on unit that has the channel slides. It also does not interfear with the stock spair tire. The slides are bolted to the bumper and if a guy wanted to drill a couple of new holes in the frame mounting plate, could get the bumper to ride closer to the truck. It looks like someone took a cutting torch to the end of the inner channel, but it doesn't interfear with the function and could be ground down to make it more sanitary. Scott let me know if you want the bumper. Here are some mounting pictures and another one of the truck..lol It has been shined up..

WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

07-01-2005, 11:01 AM	#1
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Any interest in a sliding camper bumper? I have a sliding camper bumper that was installed on my new 71 that I am removing and replacing with a sport bumper. Anyone interested in it? $50.00 takes it. Heavy son of a gun too.. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

07-01-2005, 11:30 AM	#2
sakohntr Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Floodwood Minnesota Posts: 1,057	wes Yes, there is! PM sent..... __________________ 1967 K30 Napco 292/SM420 original paint 30k miles 1968 K60 Napco 396/5spd. dbl frame 52" michelins 1969 K10 SWB GMC 454/4spd 6" 35's posi,hooks 1972 C30 longhorn,BB/AT,A/C,Tilt,Toolbox,lokr 1987 K20 Chevrolet Suburban. 6" lift. 5.7L/TH400 1979 K60 GMC Coleman 4x4, 427/Allison.

07-01-2005, 01:36 PM	#4
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	I think that sakohntr is going to buy it. A sliding camper bumper is a heavy duty bumper that has a sliding mechanism mounted to it. When you loosen the bolts it will side back to alow for up to a 12 camper. They were produced to protect the back of the campers. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

07-01-2005, 01:49 PM	#5
Americanrider Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NW, WA. Posts: 1,421	Here is a pic This was also a 71 model. It has an inner square tube and an outer square tube with a pull pin. You pull two pins located at the end & slide it in/out to match up with the overhang of the camper tail. I'd guess it's over 100lbs total. Attached Images

07-01-2005, 03:22 PM	#7
TP from Cntl PA Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Central PA....In the Berg of Nisbet Posts: 790	Hmmm, were they all square tubing? My '71 C-20 had a extendable bumper that used round pipe........Looked Factory/Dealer installed to me.........Unless someone did some nice work at home? __________________ '72 K-20 EFI'ed 250 Inline/4spd stake body, Farm Truck '71 C-20 Cummins Diesel Powered, In storage thanks to $5.00 diesel! '69 3500 GMC 305V-6/4spd, Still under reconstruction.......... Inlines Rule! 6 soldiers standing is better than 8 laying down!!!!!!!!

07-01-2005, 01:29 PM	#3
Jakes-66-K10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 640	What is a sliding bumper?

07-02-2005, 12:15 PM	#8
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	I have had them in here with square tubing and channels. I haven't seen the ones done from round tubing though. I would pull the one off of my 71, but I drive it every day and I am temperaraly out of stock on the chrome rear bumpers..lol That will change soon though..... WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

07-02-2005, 02:03 PM	#9
RPOZ11 72 BB C30 Super LongHorn Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chavez Ravine Posts: 1,606	I have that set-up under the bed of my LongHorn! What is the orginality of these? Dealership add-on? GM? I was thinking of tossing mine as I don't like it but, I dunno...Thoughts anyone? __________________ 72 BB C/30 Longhorn Super HO72 No-Spin, #'s matching, Tilt, Tach, AC, AM/FM HO72 build : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714492 2017 SS

07-02-2005, 02:12 PM	#10
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	I don't know that for sure. I do know that they were not an option, however I am unsure if the dealerships offered them or not. The are a must if you want to protect a camper that is longer than your bed though. I would leave mine on if I were going to leave a step bumper on the truck. It's a pretty nice looking bumper for a step. sakohntr passed on the bumper, but Castiron has indicated that he would be interested in it. So Castiron your up... WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

07-02-2005, 02:19 PM	#11
RPOZ11 72 BB C30 Super LongHorn Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chavez Ravine Posts: 1,606	I'll say one thing , mine was a *** to get out of the box tubing; it was sort of rusted in a way where it wouldn't slide well! That was my dislike! __________________ 72 BB C/30 Longhorn Super HO72 No-Spin, #'s matching, Tilt, Tach, AC, AM/FM HO72 build : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714492 2017 SS**

07-02-2005, 09:12 PM	#12
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	picture for Castiron. __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys Last edited by Classic Heartbeat; 10-04-2007 at 07:33 PM.

07-02-2005, 09:19 PM	#13
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Let me know if you want this one. Sliding bumper is back up for sale. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys Last edited by Classic Heartbeat; 07-02-2005 at 09:24 PM.

07-02-2005, 10:22 PM	#14
72 Cheyenne K20 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Staunton, Virginia Posts: 554	Hey WES, I'm interested in the bumper. Is your setup just like the one pic posted by Americanrider. Are all of the brackets bolt ons or are any welded? Would I need to make any mods to fit on a 72' 3/4 4x4? Shipping to 55060? Let me know when you get a chance. Thanks, Scott

07-02-2005, 10:31 PM	#15
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	These were offered from the dealer, there's pics of it in my 69 GMC owner's manual under the dealer add on section. Attached Images

07-02-2005, 10:41 PM	#16
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,826	Here's an add taken from the 1970 silver book. __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C



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07-03-2005, 02:34 AM	#17
Americanrider Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NW, WA. Posts: 1,421	Separating the slide tubes Here is a trick, remove the whole thing & lube the inner tube slides with Liquid Wrech for two days in a row. Then place a Hi-lift jack between the mounts and the bumper, [bumper face down and mounts up in the air] jack it up about 2 notches on each sides so as not to bind it, keep switching side until it come free. They will slide out easy..... ask me how I know http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=138508 WES, I'm not trying to jack your thread, just spread a little info to help out. 72 Cheyenne K20: In the second pic of the thread above you will see there is only 3 large bolts mounting into the frame. One on the front leg type mount and two on the rear box mount. I can't say for sure if WES's bumper is the same but this is what mine was mounted like. (it's now scraped) Last edited by Americanrider; 07-03-2005 at 02:35 AM.

07-03-2005, 08:12 AM	#18
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07-03-2005, 12:00 PM	#19
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	My truck is a rear leaf spring truck, so to answer your question Scott, yes it will fit. It is a bolt on unit that has the channel slides. It also does not interfear with the stock spair tire. The slides are bolted to the bumper and if a guy wanted to drill a couple of new holes in the frame mounting plate, could get the bumper to ride closer to the truck. It looks like someone took a cutting torch to the end of the inner channel, but it doesn't interfear with the function and could be ground down to make it more sanitary. Scott let me know if you want the bumper. Here are some mounting pictures and another one of the truck..lol It has been shined up.. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys Last edited by Classic Heartbeat; 10-04-2007 at 07:34 PM.

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