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**Classic Heartbeat** · 07-16-2005, 10:59 PM

Well I finaly got the opertunity to install the new rear bumper. I replaced the intermediate taillight harness while I was at it. The original had been spliced into in 3 different places along its length. New 2 1/2 inch duel exhaust and maybe some corvette manifolds next... It will also be recieving a new tow hitch....

WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

**Classic Heartbeat** · 07-16-2005, 11:02 PM

The befor pic...

WES

truck69 · 07-16-2005, 11:16 PM

That truck looks great!

Truck69

shifty · 07-17-2005, 12:12 AM

much better

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 07-17-2005, 01:28 AM

Looking better....... I see you replaced the lenses too.

**Green Machine** · 07-17-2005, 01:35 AM

Question - I just tried to put a new rear tri-plus bumper on my 68. I also got the brackets and license plate bracket. I cannot get the licence plate bracket to fit no matter what I do. If you put in the top bolts, the side won't reach and line up, and if you put in the side bolts, it misses going flush with the top bolt area by about 1/4 inch. If you start all the bolts and start to pull them tight, it starts to warp the bumper. The license bracket seems also to be too narrow to go over the bumper right. Is the bracket junk, or bad bumper. or did yours just fit right up with no tweaking, What could be wrong ? I heard the GM license brackets were better than tri-plus on that, is that true ? what did you use ? Thanks.

jostrans68 · 07-17-2005, 01:38 AM

what ya doing with old bumper? Jack

truck69 · 07-17-2005, 06:36 AM

Wes: I bet you have been asked this a million times..but does your company have catalogs for customers? I really like your website but can't always get to a computer.

Thanks. Truck69

LUV2XCLR8 · 07-17-2005, 07:28 AM

jostrans68 · 07-17-2005, 09:24 AM

he does not have a paper catalog only electonic as far as I know

**Yukon Jack** · 07-17-2005, 09:52 AM

Bumper looks great, as does the rest of the truck.

sakohntr · 07-17-2005, 11:28 AM

Wes, thanks for the caps. Just what i was looking for. How many miles are on that truck?

Sillyoldman · 07-17-2005, 11:29 AM

Please dont chuck out them old wheels and caps! The bumper is worthy of a stock restoration too.

Nice bumper

70c10 · 07-17-2005, 11:34 AM

Nice job WES!. Did you just paint it?

**Classic Heartbeat** · 07-17-2005, 01:04 PM

Wow guys, thanks for the compliments.

Lets see if I can address some of the questions...
First off I am trying to clear out some space in preperation for our truck show... My trucks seem to always take up our parking area... lol

truck69, thank you for the compliment. I am sorry but I only have an on-line catalog. I also have a toll free phone number though....

FRENCHBLUE72, Thank you also..

Yes the truck recieved all new lenses. Nice lenses will improve the looks of just about anything.

Green Machine, Without seeing the parts, it would be too hard to judge the problem. The aftermarket parts do have some inconsistancies, but the GM parts do also. I would try a new LP bracket from GM or Triplus and see if that fixes the problem. I have mounted quite a few bumpers and use Triplus LP brackets. Some do fit tighter than others, but I have always seemed to make them work, without altering anything. If you do decide to alter anything though, do it to the bracket. You don't want to start a chrome problem.

jostrans68, You can have the bumper, but need to come down to get it soon. Like I said above, I need room.

Yukon Jack, Thank you...

sakohntr, your welcome.. I am glad that you will get good use from them.

Sillyoldman, I try not to throw anything away. I usualy either try to sell it, or if it is a large part and doesn't sell I donate it to someone's truck that could use it. This bumper and jostrans68 are a prime example. The tires and wheels are up for sale. The caps were purchased by sakohntr.

LUV2XCLR8, Thank you...

70c10, Thank you... I didn't paint it, Just a good cut, buff, and wax.. That shine was just hiding under the oxidized paint...lol

shifty, Thank you, I think that it looks much better also... I knew I could bring out that look without too much of an investment. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

07-16-2005, 10:59 PM	#1
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Here it is with a new chrome rear bumper!! Well I finaly got the opertunity to install the new rear bumper. I replaced the intermediate taillight harness while I was at it. The original had been spliced into in 3 different places along its length. New 2 1/2 inch duel exhaust and maybe some corvette manifolds next... It will also be recieving a new tow hitch.... 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

07-16-2005, 11:02 PM	#2
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	The befor pic... 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

07-17-2005, 12:12 AM	#4
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	much better __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

07-17-2005, 01:28 AM	#5
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,603	Looking better....... I see you replaced the lenses too. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

07-17-2005, 01:35 AM	#6
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	Question - I just tried to put a new rear tri-plus bumper on my 68. I also got the brackets and license plate bracket. I cannot get the licence plate bracket to fit no matter what I do. If you put in the top bolts, the side won't reach and line up, and if you put in the side bolts, it misses going flush with the top bolt area by about 1/4 inch. If you start all the bolts and start to pull them tight, it starts to warp the bumper. The license bracket seems also to be too narrow to go over the bumper right. Is the bracket junk, or bad bumper. or did yours just fit right up with no tweaking, What could be wrong ? I heard the GM license brackets were better than tri-plus on that, is that true ? what did you use ? Thanks. __________________ 1968 C10 307 3spd Long Fleet ------ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=201103 1970 C10 305 Super T10 Long Fleet --- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=202285 1971 C20 383 TH350 Dana Posi ----- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206894 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 C3 6.0

07-16-2005, 11:16 PM	#3
truck69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 323	That truck looks great! Truck69

07-17-2005, 01:38 AM	#7
jostrans68 Jostrans68 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Bloomington indiana Posts: 1,182	what ya doing with old bumper? Jack __________________ [CGTW Member former 67-72 now with a 96 silverado

07-17-2005, 06:36 AM	#8
truck69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 323	Wes: I bet you have been asked this a million times..but does your company have catalogs for customers? I really like your website but can't always get to a computer. Thanks. Truck69

07-17-2005, 07:28 AM	#9
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	__________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

07-17-2005, 09:24 AM	#10
jostrans68 Jostrans68 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Bloomington indiana Posts: 1,182	he does not have a paper catalog only electonic as far as I know __________________ [CGTW Member former 67-72 now with a 96 silverado

07-17-2005, 09:52 AM	#11
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Bumper looks great, as does the rest of the truck. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

07-17-2005, 11:28 AM	#12
sakohntr Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Floodwood Minnesota Posts: 1,057	caps Wes, thanks for the caps. Just what i was looking for. How many miles are on that truck? __________________ 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.

07-17-2005, 11:29 AM	#13
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Please dont chuck out them old wheels and caps! The bumper is worthy of a stock restoration too. Nice bumper __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

07-17-2005, 11:34 AM	#14
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Nice job WES!. Did you just paint it? __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

07-17-2005, 01:04 PM	#15
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Wow guys, thanks for the compliments. Lets see if I can address some of the questions... First off I am trying to clear out some space in preperation for our truck show... My trucks seem to always take up our parking area... lol truck69, thank you for the compliment. I am sorry but I only have an on-line catalog. I also have a toll free phone number though.... FRENCHBLUE72, Thank you also.. Yes the truck recieved all new lenses. Nice lenses will improve the looks of just about anything. Green Machine, Without seeing the parts, it would be too hard to judge the problem. The aftermarket parts do have some inconsistancies, but the GM parts do also. I would try a new LP bracket from GM or Triplus and see if that fixes the problem. I have mounted quite a few bumpers and use Triplus LP brackets. Some do fit tighter than others, but I have always seemed to make them work, without altering anything. If you do decide to alter anything though, do it to the bracket. You don't want to start a chrome problem. jostrans68, You can have the bumper, but need to come down to get it soon. Like I said above, I need room. Yukon Jack, Thank you... sakohntr, your welcome.. I am glad that you will get good use from them. Sillyoldman, I try not to throw anything away. I usualy either try to sell it, or if it is a large part and doesn't sell I donate it to someone's truck that could use it. This bumper and jostrans68 are a prime example. The tires and wheels are up for sale. The caps were purchased by sakohntr. LUV2XCLR8, Thank you... 70c10, Thank you... I didn't paint it, Just a good cut, buff, and wax.. That shine was just hiding under the oxidized paint...lol shifty, Thank you, I think that it looks much better also... I knew I could bring out that look without too much of an investment. 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



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