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Realnoisy · 11-14-2012, 06:12 PM

I bought this truck a little over a year ago and everything is stock on the truck but this bumper guard. I'm not sure what it came off of or whether it's an aftermarket bumper guard. Anyone have a clue?

C/10 King · 11-14-2012, 06:24 PM

That's a (not a chevy, but close) late 40 to early 50 ish passenger car trunk or grill guard.

Realnoisy · 11-14-2012, 08:05 PM

The post on the left where it bolts to the bumper is tad bit larger than the post on the right but they have the same design. I googled image the (ford, chevy, Olds, & Buick) 50's cars but found nothing.

Realnoisy · 11-14-2012, 08:26 PM

You're right C/10 King...it's off the rear of a (not a chevy but yes, close) Thanks! Name: 742f.jpg
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markeb01 · 11-14-2012, 08:40 PM

Early 50's Pontiac trunk guard: Oops - a couple of minutes late!

richards72chevy · 11-14-2012, 08:43 PM

Looks cool.Do you plan on leaving it on?

61_FL_Apache · 11-14-2012, 08:55 PM

Man you guys are good!!

Realnoisy · 11-14-2012, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by richards72chevy

Looks cool.Do you plan on leaving it on?

LOL...I dunno man! I have it off the truck now as you can see in my avatar. It might look better if it's re-chromed. I have a chrome grill that is slightly distressed that I plan on swapping out with my current patina grill. I will probably hold it up there at that time and see how she looks. It's different!

1963c-10 · 11-14-2012, 09:32 PM

i like it. was actually considering making something similiar myself.
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T2vigil · 11-14-2012, 09:36 PM

Thats cool. Could you take a grinder to it to make it fit like it should and then have it rechromed?

Realnoisy · 11-14-2012, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by T2vigil

Thats cool. Could you take a grinder to it to make it fit like it should and then have it rechromed?

Honestly, I didn't notice there difference in the posts until I took it off. I'm sure I could do a little fab work to it before having it rechromed if needed. I was thinking about putting some CLR on it and see how much rust it would take off.

woodscavenger · 11-15-2012, 12:44 AM

grinder with sandpaper wheel, take it down to bare metal then clear coat the thing. Did that with an old dodge bumper that a moron had painted and it turned out looking good. Then if you have the $ for chrome have it bead blasted then chromed.

11-14-2012, 06:12 PM	#1
Realnoisy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 229	Strange Bumper Guard I bought this truck a little over a year ago and everything is stock on the truck but this bumper guard. I'm not sure what it came off of or whether it's an aftermarket bumper guard. Anyone have a clue? Attached Images

11-14-2012, 06:24 PM	#2
C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	Re: Strange Bumper Guard That's a (not a chevy, but close) late 40 to early 50 ish passenger car trunk or grill guard. __________________ C/10 Rene 1966 Short Fleet "The Hag" 1967 CST Short Fleet "Dark Poly" 1971 Short Fleet 1970 Jimmy Custom 2 WD "Golden Ticket" 1972 Blazer 2 WD "Retro Blaze"

11-14-2012, 08:05 PM	#3
Realnoisy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 229	Re: Strange Bumper Guard The post on the left where it bolts to the bumper is tad bit larger than the post on the right but they have the same design. I googled image the (ford, chevy, Olds, & Buick) 50's cars but found nothing.

11-14-2012, 08:26 PM	#4
Realnoisy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 229	Re: Strange Bumper Guard You're right C/10 King...it's off the rear of a (not a chevy but yes, close) Thanks! Last edited by Realnoisy; 11-14-2012 at 08:29 PM. Reason: typo

11-14-2012, 08:40 PM	#5
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Strange Bumper Guard Early 50's Pontiac trunk guard: Oops - a couple of minutes late! __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

11-14-2012, 08:43 PM	#6
richards72chevy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: konawa ok/oakdale Ca. Posts: 1,652	Re: Strange Bumper Guard Looks cool.Do you plan on leaving it on?

11-14-2012, 08:55 PM	#7
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: Strange Bumper Guard Man you guys are good!! __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

11-14-2012, 09:32 PM	#9
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: Strange Bumper Guard i like it. was actually considering making something similiar myself. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

11-14-2012, 09:36 PM	#10
T2vigil Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Evensville, TN Posts: 236	Re: Strange Bumper Guard Thats cool. Could you take a grinder to it to make it fit like it should and then have it rechromed?

11-15-2012, 12:44 AM	#12
woodscavenger Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 57	Re: Strange Bumper Guard grinder with sandpaper wheel, take it down to bare metal then clear coat the thing. Did that with an old dodge bumper that a moron had painted and it turned out looking good. Then if you have the $ for chrome have it bead blasted then chromed. __________________ 62 C10, LWB fleetside, 350SBC, Munie 4spd,



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