Another New Guy, looking for Chrome Bumpers - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

McRed70K5 · 05-26-2009, 07:01 PM

Any help on finding chrome bumpers, my search seems to becoming frustrating...

Any help?

I picked this up from an original owner in NV, it's in real good shape... It's a 3 year project for me to give to my son. Any help would be great, thanks in advance!

**Palf70Step** · 05-26-2009, 08:02 PM

Any of the board vendors sell the chrome bumpers. Wes of Classic Heartbeat is probably the closest to you (that I know of).

GMC406 · 05-26-2009, 08:02 PM

LMC Truck has some nice chrome bumpers for these, can get them smooth or with driving lights or reverse lights molded in. I have one on my 90 Sierra GT and it was good quality.

bigsnookmaster · 05-27-2009, 07:39 AM

I re-chromed mine and they turned out great! I don't like the aftermarket ones, and they are lighter than the originals.I had the Bumper Boys out of Ca do them,about 320 each and the chrome was way better than NOS.And I'm an NOS kinda guy! I believe,(and have bought NOS years ago) the factory has what I call a (production chrome) and was not as nice as a custom re-chrome.My .02:chevy

big_al_71 · 05-27-2009, 08:31 AM

The aftermarket bumpers are crap ask me how I know

When I redo my truck in the future I will find some originals and have them replated like snook said.

**special-K** · 05-27-2009, 08:36 AM

Nice find!!
Welcome to the board from Maryland.You`re in California,there`s got to be a place you can pick them up and save shipping.What part of the state is dublin in?(pardon my ignorance)

**El Jay** · 05-27-2009, 10:35 AM

Go to the Good Guys this weekend.

I know that most people don't like the aftermarket stuff, but we picked up a rear sport bumper for my cousin's fleetside last year (to replace the rear step bumper) and the fit & finish as good.
And I picked up a front bumper this year (collision repair) for my '69 this year; and the fit & finish was also good.

I can't remember the name of the company, but they're from down Santa Clara way, IIRC; & I know it wasn't the "Bumper Boyz".
Also, again IIRC the same company also does bumper repairs and rechroming.

If I remember the name, or find their business card, I'll repost.

I've never dealt with them personally, but I hear tell that Stockton Plating, well, in Stockton does good work.

P.S. Welcome to the board & that's a nice looking K-5 ya got there

McRed70K5 · 05-27-2009, 11:03 AM

Thanks for the quick response peoples... That really helps.. I am in Northern CA, about 45mins from SF.

I plan on attending the car show this weekend for sure! I was hoping to go topless, but I want to replace my body mounts first (I was told that is a good idea)...

Anymore ideas are sure welcome!!

05-26-2009, 07:01 PM	#1
McRed70K5 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dublin, CA Posts: 73	Another New Guy, looking for Chrome Bumpers Any help on finding chrome bumpers, my search seems to becoming frustrating... Any help? I picked this up from an original owner in NV, it's in real good shape... It's a 3 year project for me to give to my son. Any help would be great, thanks in advance! Attached Images

05-26-2009, 08:02 PM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,979	Re: Another New Guy, looking for Chrome Bumpers Any of the board vendors sell the chrome bumpers. Wes of Classic Heartbeat is probably the closest to you (that I know of). __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

05-26-2009, 08:02 PM	#3
GMC406 Professional Grade Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hill City KS Posts: 366	Re: Another New Guy, looking for Chrome Bumpers LMC Truck has some nice chrome bumpers for these, can get them smooth or with driving lights or reverse lights molded in. I have one on my 90 Sierra GT and it was good quality. __________________ 61 GMC 9' Step Someday it will be a build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3356828 67 C-30 Red Dale motorhome http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...31#post3845531 71 GMC Street performer in the works Waiting for warm weather http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=341946 1990 GMC Sierra GT-sold 1983 chevy 4x4-project on hold maybe sell 1969 Triuph GT 6- sold 1996 Ford I-6 5 Speed 4x4 2004 Dodge Intrepid- milage maker 1959 Ford Fairlaine, factory a/c 292Yblock- sold 1982 Honda XL500R Always lookin for other old trucks!

05-27-2009, 07:39 AM	#4
bigsnookmaster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: St.Petersburg,Fl Posts: 1,267	Re: Another New Guy, looking for Chrome Bumpers I re-chromed mine and they turned out great! I don't like the aftermarket ones, and they are lighter than the originals.I had the Bumper Boys out of Ca do them,about 320 each and the chrome was way better than NOS.And I'm an NOS kinda guy! I believe,(and have bought NOS years ago) the factory has what I call a (production chrome) and was not as nice as a custom re-chrome.My .02:chevy __________________ greg http://community.webshots.com/user/68406Stepside

05-27-2009, 08:31 AM	#5
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Another New Guy, looking for Chrome Bumpers The aftermarket bumpers are crap ask me how I know When I redo my truck in the future I will find some originals and have them replated like snook said. __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

05-27-2009, 08:36 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,858	Re: Another New Guy, looking for Chrome Bumpers Nice find!! Welcome to the board from Maryland.You`re in California,there`s got to be a place you can pick them up and save shipping.What part of the state is dublin in?(pardon my ignorance) __________________ "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 ~

05-27-2009, 10:35 AM	#7
El Jay Gone to greener pastures Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gateway to the Delta Posts: 7,354	Re: Another New Guy, looking for Chrome Bumpers Go to the Good Guys this weekend. I know that most people don't like the aftermarket stuff, but we picked up a rear sport bumper for my cousin's fleetside last year (to replace the rear step bumper) and the fit & finish as good. And I picked up a front bumper this year (collision repair) for my '69 this year; and the fit & finish was also good. I can't remember the name of the company, but they're from down Santa Clara way, IIRC; & I know it wasn't the "Bumper Boyz". Also, again IIRC the same company also does bumper repairs and rechroming. If I remember the name, or find their business card, I'll repost. I've never dealt with them personally, but I hear tell that Stockton Plating, well, in Stockton does good work. P.S. Welcome to the board & that's a nice looking K-5 ya got there __________________ '69 Chevy 1/2 T LWB Stepper: Daily Beater '72 GMC 3/4 T Fleet: Another Daily Beater '72 Plymouth Gran Coupe: ? "Ah women. They make the highs higher and the lows more frequent." Friedrich Nietzsche "Never kick a fresh turd on a hot day." Harry S. Truman GUN CONTROL: Never having to say, "I missed you." Always fire two warning shots into your attacker's chest area before putting a bullet between his eyes. Paraphrased from Louis Awerbuck Last edited by El Jay; 05-27-2009 at 10:36 AM. Reason: P.S.

05-27-2009, 11:03 AM	#8
McRed70K5 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dublin, CA Posts: 73	Re: Another New Guy, looking for Chrome Bumpers Thanks for the quick response peoples... That really helps.. I am in Northern CA, about 45mins from SF. I plan on attending the car show this weekend for sure! I was hoping to go topless, but I want to replace my body mounts first (I was told that is a good idea)... Anymore ideas are sure welcome!! Attached Images



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