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Charlie Coleman · 06-18-2003, 10:34 AM

My scenario:
I placed a '68 GMC 2wd cab onto a '72 Chevy 4wd chasis.

My question:
What bumpers and brackets do I need? I have the original '68 front bumper, but the outer brackets don't fit the frame. Do I need 4x4 outer brackets for the front or do they vary by year? Looking at the parts in LMC, I am not getting my questions answered.

Please help?

**CPNE** · 06-18-2003, 10:44 AM

You need brackets for a 4x4 as they are different to clear the front spring hangers. These also differ by year and Marque. 67-70 Chevy and 67-72 GMC 4x4 bumper brackets are interchangeable. 71/72 Chevy 4x4 brackets are unique because of the turn signals housed in the bumper.

Not sure if these are being repro'd. Check with Wes at Classic Heartbeat.

Charlie Coleman · 06-18-2003, 11:03 AM

Thanks Jeff.....I was hoping you, Wes or GMC Paul would reply with accurate information.

06-18-2003, 10:34 AM	#1
Charlie Coleman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Franktown, CO. USA Posts: 533	Bumper questions My scenario: I placed a '68 GMC 2wd cab onto a '72 Chevy 4wd chasis. My question: What bumpers and brackets do I need? I have the original '68 front bumper, but the outer brackets don't fit the frame. Do I need 4x4 outer brackets for the front or do they vary by year? Looking at the parts in LMC, I am not getting my questions answered. Please help?

06-18-2003, 10:44 AM	#2
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	You need brackets for a 4x4 as they are different to clear the front spring hangers. These also differ by year and Marque. 67-70 Chevy and 67-72 GMC 4x4 bumper brackets are interchangeable. 71/72 Chevy 4x4 brackets are unique because of the turn signals housed in the bumper. Not sure if these are being repro'd. Check with Wes at Classic Heartbeat. __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

06-18-2003, 11:03 AM	#3
Charlie Coleman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Franktown, CO. USA Posts: 533	Thanks Jeff.....I was hoping you, Wes or GMC Paul would reply with accurate information.



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