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basemodel67 · 07-05-2009, 08:37 PM

Anyone have pics of modified rear bumpers that look like they actually fit our trucks? I would hate to ruin Harry Bentley Bradley's original vision for these trucks by putting an afterthought looking factory bumper on my truck. And, no, I don't want to slap on a roll pan- they always look like something's miising from the truck.

bigbadchev72 · 07-05-2009, 09:37 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=350552

Longhorn Man · 07-05-2009, 09:48 PM

What kind of bumper you wanting... what's "wrong" with the ones you've seen?
Can't help without more detailed info on the problems.

Shyguy · 07-05-2009, 10:27 PM

I guess it depends on what kind of look you are going for and if you have a step-side or fleet-side.

Here is a picture of a step-side with a bumper that I have been told that may have come from a El Camino.

Danny

basemodel67 · 07-05-2009, 11:53 PM

I have a fleetside truck, and the factory bumper seems like it doesn't really fit the truck. It's too tall and too wide and isn't at the same angle as the bottom of the bed. It just doesn't look like it was designed at the same time as the rest of the truck, like it doesn't flow with the rest of the design.

67ChevyRedneck · 07-06-2009, 12:50 AM

...and exactly which rear bumper do you have?

red71c10 · 07-06-2009, 12:52 AM

'Scuse the old picture (my truck looks a lot better now), but it's the only one I have handy of the back end. My truck probably didn't have a rear bumper when new and this is what is on it now. Doesn't look too bad except it's a little bent out of shape on one side. I'm not sure if I will replace it with something similar or go with the standard rear bumper. I don't think they look that bad, but I fully understand what you mean about them looking like some kind of afterthought.

That is a '78 and up El Camino bumper a couple of posts up by the way.

purewhitemp5 · 07-06-2009, 01:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shyguy

I guess it depends on what kind of look you are going for and if you have a step-side or fleet-side.

Here is a picture of a step-side with a bumper that I have been told that may have come from a El Camino.

Danny

They also came on the G-series Malibu wagon

cadillacart · 07-06-2009, 09:31 AM

I'll sell you mine

Jim_PA · 07-06-2009, 10:08 AM

Previous owner of mine welded on the brackets from a 78? Chevy truck. You could probably drill and bolt on the brackets instead, and maybe move them in a little further than what I have.

When I put the new bed on, I cut off the wrap-around ends of the bumper, because the bed that was on the truck when I got it had to be dented to make room for the wrap-around style, and of course I wasn't going to dent my new bed to make the bumper fit.

07-05-2009, 08:37 PM	#1
basemodel67 Factory Strippers Rule! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shingle Springs, CA Posts: 707	Rear Bumper Mods Anyone have pics of modified rear bumpers that look like they actually fit our trucks? I would hate to ruin Harry Bentley Bradley's original vision for these trucks by putting an afterthought looking factory bumper on my truck. And, no, I don't want to slap on a roll pan- they always look like something's miising from the truck.

07-05-2009, 09:37 PM	#2
bigbadchev72 People know me Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hermiston, oregon Posts: 840	Re: Rear Bumper Mods http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=350552 __________________ 1972 k/5 blazer CST 4X4 Crate 350, th350/205, dana44with trac-loc/14 bolt with detroit locker, 4 wheel discs 4.56s, 8" suspension lift using 73-87springs, 1" zerorate custom front crossmember, HAD CV drivelines and driveshaft e-brake, full cage, PRP seats, Full autometer gauges, 38x14.5x16 Toyo M/Ts, 16x10 Polished aluminum rockcrusher wheels 1967 longbox 4x4, Strong 400/400/208, 44/12bolt 4.10s, 6" lift, 35" Toyo M/Ts on corvette rally wheels

07-05-2009, 09:48 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Rear Bumper Mods What kind of bumper you wanting... what's "wrong" with the ones you've seen? Can't help without more detailed info on the problems.

07-05-2009, 10:27 PM	#4
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: Rear Bumper Mods I guess it depends on what kind of look you are going for and if you have a step-side or fleet-side. Here is a picture of a step-side with a bumper that I have been told that may have come from a El Camino. Danny Attached Images __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.

07-05-2009, 11:53 PM	#5
basemodel67 Factory Strippers Rule! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shingle Springs, CA Posts: 707	Re: Rear Bumper Mods I have a fleetside truck, and the factory bumper seems like it doesn't really fit the truck. It's too tall and too wide and isn't at the same angle as the bottom of the bed. It just doesn't look like it was designed at the same time as the rest of the truck, like it doesn't flow with the rest of the design.

07-06-2009, 12:50 AM	#6
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07-06-2009, 12:52 AM	#7
red71c10 The Red Menace Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Roseburg, OR Posts: 577	Re: Rear Bumper Mods 'Scuse the old picture (my truck looks a lot better now), but it's the only one I have handy of the back end. My truck probably didn't have a rear bumper when new and this is what is on it now. Doesn't look too bad except it's a little bent out of shape on one side. I'm not sure if I will replace it with something similar or go with the standard rear bumper. I don't think they look that bad, but I fully understand what you mean about them looking like some kind of afterthought. That is a '78 and up El Camino bumper a couple of posts up by the way. Attached Images __________________ 1971 Custom 10 - 350/350TH - Pwr steering, gauges, Chrome front bumper, Chrome hubcaps, Door edge guards, HD rear springs (current) 1968 C-20 Custom Camper - 350/350TH (orig 327), Pwr steering & brakes, gauges w/tach (former) 1968 C-20 - 307/3sp column (Dad's when I was a kid) "Driving is like coloring. Things get messy if you can't stay inside the lines."

07-06-2009, 09:31 AM	#9
cadillacart 1972 C/20 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Santa Rosa, Ca Posts: 273	Re: Rear Bumper Mods I'll sell you mine __________________ My Gallery 1972 C/20 402 Gramp's Truck

07-06-2009, 10:08 AM	#10
Jim_PA Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: PA Posts: 2,696	Re: Rear Bumper Mods Previous owner of mine welded on the brackets from a 78? Chevy truck. You could probably drill and bolt on the brackets instead, and maybe move them in a little further than what I have. When I put the new bed on, I cut off the wrap-around ends of the bumper, because the bed that was on the truck when I got it had to be dented to make room for the wrap-around style, and of course I wasn't going to dent my new bed to make the bumper fit. Last edited by Jim_PA; 07-06-2009 at 10:10 AM.



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