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ChevyDude · 07-01-2006, 08:40 PM

Well I've been doing the grill and bumper in the front and then came back to the rear of the truck to install the new Sport rear bumper. It is a re-production Tri-Plus 5 year warranty. Went on easy and fit like a glove. It looks like it's bowed in the pic....that is only an illusion, she's straight as an arrow! Going to concentrate on fitting the front grill, hood, and front bumper tomorrow.

jrb71c20 · 07-01-2006, 09:24 PM

Ya mean, you aint done yet?...j/k...It's lookin good, can't wait to see it completed

matthufham · 07-01-2006, 09:54 PM

mine looks more bowed in the middle than it really is too. but it is a lil bowed, same bumper. i think tightening the license plate box brings the 2 sides together.

TugOwar · 07-01-2006, 09:55 PM

Congratulations dude, ain't too many that'll let you work on the rear.

Bumper looks great man.

glock35ipsc · 07-01-2006, 09:57 PM

And what a fine looking rear she has!!!!

68Stepbed · 07-01-2006, 10:48 PM

Glad to know me and Yellow69 are'nt the only ones.

ChevyDude · 07-01-2006, 11:17 PM

I put a straight edge on the thing, it's perfectly straight...the bowed look must come from the chrome an the way the picture is captured???

64fleetside · 07-02-2006, 10:23 AM

all the repros I have seen lately look bowed, must be in the tooling,,brian

ChevyDude · 07-02-2006, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68Stepbed

Glad to know me and Yellow69 are'nt the only ones.

68Stepbed is your bumper really bowed or is it a camera illusion? Mine is not bowed at all, just the camera.

krue · 07-02-2006, 12:07 PM

Looks good to me.

Longhorn Man · 07-02-2006, 03:24 PM

look at the bed sides leaning out... his whole bed is curving to the bumper!

Lookin good dude.
Amazing how much you get done after a huge hurdle is passed, like getting most of the body panels on, or getting the engine fired.

ChevyDude · 07-02-2006, 04:25 PM

Thanks Andy!

glock35ipsc · 07-02-2006, 11:28 PM

Hey ChevyDude, could you please do me a favor? Could you measure from the inside lip of your rear bumper to the rear cross sill? Mine is 2.5", I just want to be sure I am in the ball park.

Thanks!
Bob

wakeboarddrumma · 07-03-2006, 12:37 AM

Looks great, i can only hope i get my truck looking that good. Some day.

68Stepbed · 07-03-2006, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChevyDude

68Stepbed is your bumper really bowed or is it a camera illusion? Mine is not bowed at all, just the camera.

Don't know. Looks just as bad in person. Never checked it with a straight edge. The rear bumper looks like it's frowning.

ChevyDude · 07-03-2006, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glock35ipsc

Hey ChevyDude, could you please do me a favor? Could you measure from the inside lip of your rear bumper to the rear cross sill? Mine is 2.5", I just want to be sure I am in the ball park.

Thanks!
Bob

Bob, I haven't done all the final straightening/adjusting, but as it sits there now the passenger side is 2.25" and the drivers is 2.75, So by the time I pull out one side and push in the other, 2.5" seems just about right.

Alex

ChevyDude · 07-03-2006, 11:33 AM

Have to say this again... this bumper is NOT bowed at all. It is a camera illusion. Bumper is a Tri-Plus 5 year warranty bumper and if it were bowed it would be on the way back to the vendor.

Alex

LUV2XCLR8 · 07-03-2006, 11:39 AM

Mine has always looked bowed to me too, but I guess it's not

**GSFMECH** · 07-03-2006, 12:06 PM

Mine is the same depending on the angle you look at it, and this is a factory bumper.

Longhorn Man · 07-03-2006, 12:39 PM

GSFMECH... dude, that looks bad ass.

ChevyDude · 07-03-2006, 12:54 PM

Gsfmech.....

Bad Ass!!!

**GSFMECH** · 07-03-2006, 01:03 PM

Thanks guys, I have it torn apart right now doing a frame up.

Mike

ChevyDude · 07-03-2006, 01:31 PM

Mine was apart for the last 3 years and is nearing completion. That thing doesn't look like it needed a frame up. But I do know when you want it clean....you want it clean. It was like a snowball out of control for me. Tear apart, blast, clean, wash, prime, paint and on to the next dirty part. Can't wait to finally finish this! Good luck on your frame off!!!

**GSFMECH** · 07-03-2006, 01:58 PM

Thanks I need all the luck I can get, it's been a few years since I've taken one down this far but I couldn't stand it any longer, yep I want it clean. The pictures make it look better than it really is. Your truck is awesome, I have been following all the threads. Keep them coming it's looking great.
Mike

07-01-2006, 08:40 PM	#1
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Working on her rear...LOL! Well I've been doing the grill and bumper in the front and then came back to the rear of the truck to install the new Sport rear bumper. It is a re-production Tri-Plus 5 year warranty. Went on easy and fit like a glove. It looks like it's bowed in the pic....that is only an illusion, she's straight as an arrow! Going to concentrate on fitting the front grill, hood, and front bumper tomorrow. Attached Images

07-01-2006, 09:24 PM	#2
jrb71c20 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Claremore, OK Posts: 486	Re: Working on her rear...LOL! Ya mean, you aint done yet?...j/k...It's lookin good, can't wait to see it completed __________________ 93 Sonoma 2.8/5spd 75 Malibu Classic 350/350 If it don't have round headlights and a carb, I don't trust it!

07-01-2006, 09:54 PM	#3
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: Working on her rear...LOL! mine looks more bowed in the middle than it really is too. but it is a lil bowed, same bumper. i think tightening the license plate box brings the 2 sides together.

07-01-2006, 09:55 PM	#4
TugOwar Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pleasanton, TX Posts: 1,723	Re: Working on her rear...LOL! Congratulations dude, ain't too many that'll let you work on the rear. Bumper looks great man.

07-01-2006, 09:57 PM	#5
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: Working on her rear...LOL! And what a fine looking rear she has!!!! __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

07-01-2006, 10:48 PM	#6
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Working on her rear...LOL! Glad to know me and Yellow69 are'nt the only ones. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system Last edited by 68Stepbed; 10-04-2007 at 10:34 PM.

07-01-2006, 11:17 PM	#7
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Working on her rear...LOL! I put a straight edge on the thing, it's perfectly straight...the bowed look must come from the chrome an the way the picture is captured???

07-02-2006, 10:23 AM	#8
64fleetside Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: arkieland Posts: 1,070	Re: Working on her rear...LOL! all the repros I have seen lately look bowed, must be in the tooling,,brian

07-02-2006, 12:07 PM	#10
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: Working on her rear...LOL! Looks good to me. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

07-02-2006, 03:24 PM	#11
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Working on her rear...LOL! look at the bed sides leaning out... his whole bed is curving to the bumper! Lookin good dude. Amazing how much you get done after a huge hurdle is passed, like getting most of the body panels on, or getting the engine fired.

07-02-2006, 04:25 PM	#12
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Working on her rear...LOL! Thanks Andy!

07-02-2006, 11:28 PM	#13
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: Working on her rear...LOL! Hey ChevyDude, could you please do me a favor? Could you measure from the inside lip of your rear bumper to the rear cross sill? Mine is 2.5", I just want to be sure I am in the ball park. Thanks! Bob __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

07-03-2006, 12:37 AM	#14
wakeboarddrumma Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North alabama Posts: 111	Re: Working on her rear...LOL! Looks great, i can only hope i get my truck looking that good. Some day.

07-03-2006, 11:33 AM	#17
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Working on her rear...LOL! Have to say this again... this bumper is NOT bowed at all. It is a camera illusion. Bumper is a Tri-Plus 5 year warranty bumper and if it were bowed it would be on the way back to the vendor. Alex

07-03-2006, 11:39 AM	#18
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07-03-2006, 12:06 PM	#19
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 818	Re: Working on her rear...LOL! Mine is the same depending on the angle you look at it, and this is a factory bumper. Attached Images __________________ Mike Castro- 72 SWB. Ochre and White. 496/400 turbo, GV OD ,Dakota Digital dash , tilt, Vintage Air, PS, hydro boost, factory buckets, console, QA-1 Coil over suspension, 20/20"Billet Specialties Magnetos 72 SWB. Med blue. 454/400 turbo, tach, tilt, Stock AC, PS,PDB, factory buckets, console, ECE 4/6 drop w/ 2" blocks and C-notch, 20/20"Coys- Crashed and destroyed by drunk driver Sept 2019. New 72 build in the works. My new build thread "Castro" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=820934 My old build thread, the blue truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271489 www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

07-03-2006, 12:39 PM	#20
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Working on her rear...LOL! GSFMECH... dude, that looks bad ass.

07-03-2006, 12:54 PM	#21
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Working on her rear...LOL! Gsfmech..... Bad Ass!!!

07-03-2006, 01:03 PM	#22
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 818	Re: Working on her rear...LOL! Thanks guys, I have it torn apart right now doing a frame up. Mike __________________ Mike Castro- 72 SWB. Ochre and White. 496/400 turbo, GV OD ,Dakota Digital dash , tilt, Vintage Air, PS, hydro boost, factory buckets, console, QA-1 Coil over suspension, 20/20"Billet Specialties Magnetos 72 SWB. Med blue. 454/400 turbo, tach, tilt, Stock AC, PS,PDB, factory buckets, console, ECE 4/6 drop w/ 2" blocks and C-notch, 20/20"Coys- Crashed and destroyed by drunk driver Sept 2019. New 72 build in the works. My new build thread "Castro" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=820934 My old build thread, the blue truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271489 www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

07-03-2006, 01:31 PM	#23
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Working on her rear...LOL! Mine was apart for the last 3 years and is nearing completion. That thing doesn't look like it needed a frame up. But I do know when you want it clean....you want it clean. It was like a snowball out of control for me. Tear apart, blast, clean, wash, prime, paint and on to the next dirty part. Can't wait to finally finish this! Good luck on your frame off!!!

07-03-2006, 01:58 PM	#24
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 818	Re: Working on her rear...LOL! Thanks I need all the luck I can get, it's been a few years since I've taken one down this far but I couldn't stand it any longer, yep I want it clean. The pictures make it look better than it really is. Your truck is awesome, I have been following all the threads. Keep them coming it's looking great. Mike __________________ Mike Castro- 72 SWB. Ochre and White. 496/400 turbo, GV OD ,Dakota Digital dash , tilt, Vintage Air, PS, hydro boost, factory buckets, console, QA-1 Coil over suspension, 20/20"Billet Specialties Magnetos 72 SWB. Med blue. 454/400 turbo, tach, tilt, Stock AC, PS,PDB, factory buckets, console, ECE 4/6 drop w/ 2" blocks and C-notch, 20/20"Coys- Crashed and destroyed by drunk driver Sept 2019. New 72 build in the works. My new build thread "Castro" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=820934 My old build thread, the blue truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271489 www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com Last edited by GSFMECH; 07-03-2006 at 02:01 PM.

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