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Hoss72 · 01-02-2008, 05:41 PM

I have a 71 Blazer, I'm in the planning stages of building a front grill guard for it. I noticed on the front bumper where it attaches to the frame rail the bumper looks to be cut about as wide as the frame and about an inch up so it will line up with the bottom bolt holes. My question is why?. you would think that the bumper should bolt right up to it.My plan is to attach the Grill Guard to the bumper at the frame rails. I have looked long and hard for a place that builds grill guards for our Blazers but way to expensive so I thought I would jump into it and see what I can do. I have no idea if it a stock bumper. I will post pictures tomorrow.

Hoss72 · 01-02-2008, 05:44 PM

You can see the Bumper in my post "It's Mine"

bouncytruck · 01-02-2008, 06:16 PM

There are several discussions on ck5.com about custom grill guards. I think most of them used custom bumpers too.

If you do a search here ya might find some. Any pics of the area you're talking about might help too.

bouncytruck · 01-02-2008, 06:20 PM

I just looked at the pictures in your other post. I'd guess that the mods you're talking about are probably to raise the bumper after a body lift was added.

1969k10stepside · 01-02-2008, 06:26 PM

That's my guess too..To raise it up after the body lift.

Hoss72 · 01-02-2008, 06:41 PM

Thats what I was thinking. My plan it to buy paintable bumpers so I can fab brackets and attach my guard then spray it black. Thanks I learn alot on this site. I have installed new door panels in "Bruzer" and have a crap load of parts on the way.

AJs72K5 · 01-02-2008, 06:55 PM

I'm gonna agree on the body lift. If that is indeed the case, your rear bumper likely has the same "issue". Otherwise you'll see a big gap between it and the tailgate.

Hoss72 · 01-03-2008, 12:51 AM

AJ ...NICE RIDE. One of these days mine may look as nice as yours. Happy New Year.

LUV2XCLR8 · 01-03-2008, 03:40 AM

Custom bumpers will look good on that rig

AJs72K5 · 01-03-2008, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hoss72

AJ ...NICE RIDE. One of these days mine may look as nice as yours. Happy New Year.

Thanks. Looks like your truck is a great start. It'll be cool to get all the SA rigs together for some BBQ this spring.

BLUE THUNDER · 01-03-2008, 06:42 AM

Keep your eyes on the board for a texas K5 meet. I'm gonna try to put something together soon. Mario.

Hoss72 · 01-03-2008, 07:06 PM

Mario that will work....keep me posted

01-02-2008, 05:41 PM	#1
Hoss72 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: San Antonio TX Posts: 124	Bumper Question I have a 71 Blazer, I'm in the planning stages of building a front grill guard for it. I noticed on the front bumper where it attaches to the frame rail the bumper looks to be cut about as wide as the frame and about an inch up so it will line up with the bottom bolt holes. My question is why?. you would think that the bumper should bolt right up to it.My plan is to attach the Grill Guard to the bumper at the frame rails. I have looked long and hard for a place that builds grill guards for our Blazers but way to expensive so I thought I would jump into it and see what I can do. I have no idea if it a stock bumper. I will post pictures tomorrow.

01-02-2008, 05:44 PM	#2
Hoss72 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: San Antonio TX Posts: 124	Re: Bumper Question You can see the Bumper in my post "It's Mine"

01-02-2008, 06:16 PM	#3
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: Bumper Question There are several discussions on ck5.com about custom grill guards. I think most of them used custom bumpers too. If you do a search here ya might find some. Any pics of the area you're talking about might help too. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

01-02-2008, 06:20 PM	#4
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: Bumper Question I just looked at the pictures in your other post. I'd guess that the mods you're talking about are probably to raise the bumper after a body lift was added. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L Last edited by bouncytruck; 01-02-2008 at 06:20 PM.

01-02-2008, 06:26 PM	#5
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,019	Re: Bumper Question That's my guess too..To raise it up after the body lift.

01-02-2008, 06:41 PM	#6
Hoss72 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: San Antonio TX Posts: 124	Re: Bumper Question Thats what I was thinking. My plan it to buy paintable bumpers so I can fab brackets and attach my guard then spray it black. Thanks I learn alot on this site. I have installed new door panels in "Bruzer" and have a crap load of parts on the way.

01-02-2008, 06:55 PM	#7
AJs72K5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South Tx Posts: 1,083	Re: Bumper Question I'm gonna agree on the body lift. If that is indeed the case, your rear bumper likely has the same "issue". Otherwise you'll see a big gap between it and the tailgate. __________________ - AJ Gray Matter Build - 1972 K5 with some stuff

01-03-2008, 12:51 AM	#8
Hoss72 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: San Antonio TX Posts: 124	Re: Bumper Question AJ ...NICE RIDE. One of these days mine may look as nice as yours. Happy New Year.

01-03-2008, 03:40 AM	#9
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Bumper Question Custom bumpers will look good on that rig __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

01-03-2008, 06:42 AM	#11
BLUE THUNDER Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 993	Re: Bumper Question Keep your eyes on the board for a texas K5 meet. I'm gonna try to put something together soon. Mario.

01-03-2008, 07:06 PM	#12
Hoss72 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: San Antonio TX Posts: 124	Re: Bumper Question Mario that will work....keep me posted



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