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pebbleboy · 03-16-2006, 09:27 PM

My front bumper has two dents in the front. There not real noticeable but I was wondering if there was anything I can do to fix them? Has anyone repaired dents in a bumper before? I can get it rechromed real cheap but was wondering if it would be better to just replace it?

Fred T · 03-17-2006, 01:59 AM

You will probably get a far better chrome job with one of the new triple plated replacements. To have anything chromed it has to be blasted, smoothed and polished before the plating process begins. A lot of labor is involved in a good chrome job. The new ones have all that done on machines in a production line.

**special-K** · 03-17-2006, 07:11 AM

That,and the dents need a "real" metal worker to get them out.I`ve always looked at damage(no matter how small)and said,"Dang,need a new bumper."

cdowns · 03-17-2006, 08:01 AM

there's a reason why they make bumper stickers===you've found it!!!!

pebbleboy · 03-17-2006, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdowns

there's a reason why they make bumper stickers===you've found it!!!!

This is for a front bumper

72armyswbtruck · 03-17-2006, 09:01 PM

ah a little bumper stickers never hurt anyone!
On the serious side, I would just save the money and but a new one, someone else might be intersted in yours as a daily driver, how about longhorn man, if the price is right!!!!

pebbleboy · 03-17-2006, 09:16 PM

I think I'll try to snap a few pics tomarrow so you guys can see them.

Then I'll talk to my chrome guy and see what he says.

**special-K** · 03-17-2006, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pebbleboy

This is for a front bumper

They let you put bumper stickers on the front now.lol

pebbleboy · 03-19-2006, 03:40 PM

I got some pics of the dents

I'm not certain you can see them in the pics but the passenger side is bigger of the two. There not real bad but I notice them......

HotRod71 · 03-19-2006, 04:10 PM

#1: How much is your chromer gonna charge you for this. I am betting at least $150?

I looked at a brand new repop that was only $159
http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cb/0019.html

I have the front from my 71 that the PO tried to shave the turn signals out of and hide the bumper bolts. Didn't do a sweet job on it. I may go with the 67-70 front bumper and then hide the bolts. Or not.

pebbleboy · 03-19-2006, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HotRod71

#1: How much is your chromer gonna charge you for this. I am betting at least $150?

I looked at a brand new repop that was only $159
http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cb/0019.html

I have the front from my 71 that the PO tried to shave the turn signals out of and hide the bumper bolts. Didn't do a sweet job on it. I may go with the 67-70 front bumper and then hide the bolts. Or not.

Alot less than that.

Its the family and friends rate

HotRod71 · 03-19-2006, 04:36 PM

I hear ya then. Get a big hammer and beat that thing out some then have them finish it off or something and dip it.

pebbleboy · 03-19-2006, 04:39 PM

Is there a method to this?

Should I try heat?

Or just beat it till I'm tired then wack some more?

HotRod71 · 03-19-2006, 05:12 PM

It is pretty thick so you may have to beat on it pretty hard to knock some of it out. Not real sure but if you can get it close maybe they can fill it in the copper process as they do with pits inthe metal.

chevy_fatman · 03-19-2006, 06:26 PM

Your bumper looks real bad in those pics, is toast, replace it you can't beat a new one for around 100 bucks.

Rdrdave · 03-20-2006, 12:53 AM

Puts some $500 tow hooks under the bumper NO ONE I MEAN NO ONE would even noticed the dings!

*MisterMan* · 03-20-2006, 01:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pebbleboy

My front bumper has two dents in the front. There not real noticeable but I was wondering if there was anything I can do to fix them? Has anyone repaired dents in a bumper before? I can get it rechromed real cheap but was wondering if it would be better to just replace it?

remove the bumper....flip up side down. lay damaged end on wet wood (soaked for at least 3 hrs) pound it out /w/ rubber mallet....check flip side constantly.

wibilly · 03-20-2006, 01:13 AM

get a new one pm me for adress to send that one to

pebbleboy · 03-20-2006, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MisterMan

remove the bumper....flip up side down. lay damaged end on wet wood (soaked for at least 3 hrs) pound it out /w/ rubber mallet....check flip side constantly.

Do you recomend heating it with a torch or should I forget about trying that?

03-17-2006, 01:59 AM	#2
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	Re: Bumper repair You will probably get a far better chrome job with one of the new triple plated replacements. To have anything chromed it has to be blasted, smoothed and polished before the plating process begins. A lot of labor is involved in a good chrome job. The new ones have all that done on machines in a production line. __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

03-17-2006, 07:11 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Bumper repair That,and the dents need a "real" metal worker to get them out.I`ve always looked at damage(no matter how small)and said,"Dang,need a new bumper." __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-17-2006, 08:01 AM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Bumper repair there's a reason why they make bumper stickers===you've found it!!!! __________________ 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

03-17-2006, 09:01 PM	#6
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,034	Re: Bumper repair ah a little bumper stickers never hurt anyone! On the serious side, I would just save the money and but a new one, someone else might be intersted in yours as a daily driver, how about longhorn man, if the price is right!!!! __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

03-19-2006, 04:10 PM	#10
HotRod71 Short, Fleet, Slammed, V8 Club Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Kingsport,TN Posts: 450	Re: Bumper repair #1: How much is your chromer gonna charge you for this. I am betting at least $150? I looked at a brand new repop that was only $159 http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cb/0019.html I have the front from my 71 that the PO tried to shave the turn signals out of and hide the bumper bolts. Didn't do a sweet job on it. I may go with the 67-70 front bumper and then hide the bolts. Or not. __________________ Bill 71 Chevy SWB Fleetside (WIP) www.4x4grace.com

03-19-2006, 04:36 PM	#12
HotRod71 Short, Fleet, Slammed, V8 Club Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Kingsport,TN Posts: 450	Re: Bumper repair I hear ya then. Get a big hammer and beat that thing out some then have them finish it off or something and dip it. __________________ Bill 71 Chevy SWB Fleetside (WIP) www.4x4grace.com

03-19-2006, 05:12 PM	#14
HotRod71 Short, Fleet, Slammed, V8 Club Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Kingsport,TN Posts: 450	Re: Bumper repair It is pretty thick so you may have to beat on it pretty hard to knock some of it out. Not real sure but if you can get it close maybe they can fill it in the copper process as they do with pits inthe metal. __________________ Bill 71 Chevy SWB Fleetside (WIP) www.4x4grace.com Last edited by HotRod71; 03-19-2006 at 05:13 PM.

03-19-2006, 06:26 PM	#15
chevy_fatman Where's my beer? Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I live in the state of denial.... Posts: 5,621	Re: Bumper repair Your bumper looks real bad in those pics, is toast, replace it you can't beat a new one for around 100 bucks. __________________ Paul How do you make the invisible, visible?.........You take it away.

03-20-2006, 12:53 AM	#16
Rdrdave Broke and still trying Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Alameda, CA Posts: 562	Re: Bumper repair Puts some $500 tow hooks under the bumper NO ONE I MEAN NO ONE would even noticed the dings!

03-20-2006, 01:13 AM	#18
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: Bumper repair get a new one pm me for adress to send that one to __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore



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