Anyone seen this rear bumper before? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

71K20chevy · 03-28-2013, 01:29 PM

It was on my truck when I got it...however the stickers on it have since been painted over.

It's very heavy as well...

Thanks!

**thelonerife** · 03-28-2013, 01:32 PM

Cool truck! I've seen some bumpers like it before.

alsriv2 · 03-28-2013, 02:01 PM

There was a question and a picture a while back showing the same type bumper on a different truck Back in the day I believe they were an option in some areas of the country installed by different dealers that offered them, but I am not the expert. Hopefully someone else will chime in.

Nice looking truck by the way!

black_sheep454 · 03-28-2013, 02:07 PM

They were made so the tailgate can fold straight down so you can load stuff easier by being able to back right up to a loading dock. My 71 had one of those originally but the owner modified it a lot

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Lemield · 03-28-2013, 02:28 PM

I have a similar style on my C20 that I bought used.....

Andy....

I think your bumper might have been made by Luverne...the style is much like the one on my K20.
Told you they were related!

71K20chevy · 03-28-2013, 02:46 PM

Thank guys!

Larry, that's just creepy

I went out and looked at the remnants of the stickers, I could make out "LINDSTAD" (or something similar), and on the other one, I saw "LU-----" the rest was gone. I'd say Luverne as it is very similar to the one above.

Thanks again!

By the way, here are a couple pics of the stickers, can't see them too well.

SS Tim · 03-28-2013, 02:53 PM

It is an aftermarket bumper intended to allow the tailgate to be folded down 180* and backing up to a dock for loading. There have been a couple of threads on this style. Here is a link with more pictures.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=497179

71K20chevy · 03-28-2013, 03:07 PM

Yup that's it, thanks for the link! I never knew the recessed area was so you could drop the tailgate.

cheyenne shortstep · 03-28-2013, 04:47 PM

I have one in my backyard that will be going to scrap Sat.

SS Tim · 03-28-2013, 05:20 PM

Lets see 100 lbs and how far away....

pinewall · 03-28-2013, 08:22 PM

Nice bumper. Lets the tailgate fall but protects the bed corners. Looks like a great bumper for 4X4. Sorry but never seen one before.

stsalvage · 03-29-2013, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by black_sheep454

They were made so the tailgate can fold straight down so you can load stuff easier by being able to back right up to a loading dock. My 71 had one of those originally but the owner modified it a lot

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Now that's a BUMPER thats a working mans Bumper YA

03-28-2013, 01:29 PM	#1
71K20chevy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ft Wayne Indiana Posts: 1,205	Anyone seen this rear bumper before? It was on my truck when I got it...however the stickers on it have since been painted over. It's very heavy as well... Thanks! __________________ 71 K20 64 GMC mud truck

03-28-2013, 01:32 PM	#2
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: Anyone seen this rear bumper before? Cool truck! I've seen some bumpers like it before. __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687

03-28-2013, 02:01 PM	#3
alsriv2 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Formerly MD and San Diego, now loving life in Arizona Posts: 1,636	Re: Anyone seen this rear bumper before? There was a question and a picture a while back showing the same type bumper on a different truck Back in the day I believe they were an option in some areas of the country installed by different dealers that offered them, but I am not the expert. Hopefully someone else will chime in. Nice looking truck by the way! __________________ Alan 2012 Ram 3500 Dually Crew Cab 6.7 Cummins 2014 Palomino Columbus 340RK 5th wheel '69 Chevy C10 396BB

03-28-2013, 02:07 PM	#4
black_sheep454 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lebanon, Mo. Posts: 1,315	Re: Anyone seen this rear bumper before? They were made so the tailgate can fold straight down so you can load stuff easier by being able to back right up to a loading dock. My 71 had one of those originally but the owner modified it a lot Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1968 chevy lwb, getting ready to join forces with the 70 gmc 1970 gmc swb, getting ready to be a 68 chevy swb 1971 gmc lwb 2500 2wd Sierra Grande 1988 chevy 1-ton crew cab 2wd waiting for a 12v cummins

03-28-2013, 02:28 PM	#5
Lemield Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arvada Colorado Posts: 1,321	Re: Anyone seen this rear bumper before? I have a similar style on my C20 that I bought used..... Andy.... I think your bumper might have been made by Luverne...the style is much like the one on my K20. Told you they were related! Attached Images __________________ Larry 1949 Willys CJ2A, Kubota Turbo Diesel engine, Warn Overdrive, 11 inch brakes, 12volt, Warn M8000 Winch "Little Green" 1970 Rustoleum Roller Red C20 Custom Camper 454 TH400 "Big Red" 1971 K20 6.2 Turbo Diesel 4x4 4spd Ranger Overdrive "Pumpkin Wagon" 2005 VW Beetle Diesel 44+ MPG "Silver Bullet"

03-28-2013, 02:46 PM	#6
71K20chevy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ft Wayne Indiana Posts: 1,205	Re: Anyone seen this rear bumper before? Thank guys! Larry, that's just creepy I went out and looked at the remnants of the stickers, I could make out "LINDSTAD" (or something similar), and on the other one, I saw "LU-----" the rest was gone. I'd say Luverne as it is very similar to the one above. Thanks again! By the way, here are a couple pics of the stickers, can't see them too well. Attached Images __________________ 71 K20 64 GMC mud truck Last edited by 71K20chevy; 03-28-2013 at 02:54 PM.

03-28-2013, 02:53 PM	#7
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,507	Re: Anyone seen this rear bumper before? It is an aftermarket bumper intended to allow the tailgate to be folded down 180* and backing up to a dock for loading. There have been a couple of threads on this style. Here is a link with more pictures. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=497179 __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

03-28-2013, 03:07 PM	#8
71K20chevy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ft Wayne Indiana Posts: 1,205	Re: Anyone seen this rear bumper before? Yup that's it, thanks for the link! I never knew the recessed area was so you could drop the tailgate. __________________ 71 K20 64 GMC mud truck

03-28-2013, 04:47 PM	#9
cheyenne shortstep Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vista Ca. Posts: 2,405	Re: Anyone seen this rear bumper before? I have one in my backyard that will be going to scrap Sat.

03-28-2013, 05:20 PM	#10
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,507	Re: Anyone seen this rear bumper before? Lets see 100 lbs and how far away.... __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

03-28-2013, 08:22 PM	#11
pinewall Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: gladwin mi Posts: 2	Re: Anyone seen this rear bumper before? Nice bumper. Lets the tailgate fall but protects the bed corners. Looks like a great bumper for 4X4. Sorry but never seen one before.



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