Buy new bumpers or look for GM driver quality??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Onebean · 04-17-2017, 11:24 PM

I need different front and rear bumpers for my 72 Fleetside. It's original paint baked off from living in the southwest it's whole life. I don't plan to touch the paint. Do the reproductions look / fit as good as originals? I'm afraid new bumpers will stick out like a sore thumb. What are your thought or opinions?

Onebean

**68bowtie** · 04-17-2017, 11:31 PM

my opinion... if it's originally a high option truck with lots of stainless trim, use chrome bumpers. if it's a base model low option truck, go with white painted, either new or original faded/patina.

Swar · 04-18-2017, 10:34 AM

Post pictures! My truck is covered in filth and patina and has chrome bumpers. I bought a replica chrome front bumper off ebay and its just as good as original.

azle · 04-18-2017, 11:55 AM

Get smoothie Bumper Very nice

Azle

**LockDoc** · 04-18-2017, 12:21 PM

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I don't know about the fronts but unless they have changed them the aftermarket rears I have bought have a bow to them.

LockDoc

flashed · 04-18-2017, 12:31 PM

I bought a new painted bumper for my 72 when it was restored and it was /is nice .I bought another new one recently for my Patina 4x4 truck and then bought a truck for the patina bumper on it .If interested you can buy my to be painted 71/72 bumper still new in the box .

weq92f · 04-18-2017, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

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I don't know about the fronts but unless they have changed them the aftermarket rears I have bought have a bow to them.

I've seen so many bowed looking rear bumpers that I actually believe it is some sort of optical illusion with these trucks ( fleet sides only ). Not kidding.

-klb

Swar · 04-18-2017, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by weq92f

I've seen so many bowed looking rear bumpers that I actually believe it is some sort of optical illusion with these trucks ( fleet sides only ). Not kidding.

-klb

Agreed. I have a reproduction chrome rear bumper that gives that illusion, but you look down the top edge and it's dead straight.

CG · 04-18-2017, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

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I don't know about the fronts but unless they have changed them the aftermarket rears I have bought have a bow to them.

LockDoc

Are you sure my nephew didnt take your truck for a spin when you werent looking?

Onebean · 04-18-2017, 03:32 PM

Thanks for all the input. I'll post pictures of the truck soon, it currently has chrome on the front (dented/bent). The back has an aftermarket step style bumper. The truck will look way nicer with factory style unbent bumpers.

Onebean

**LockDoc** · 04-18-2017, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

Are you sure my nephew didnt take your truck for a spin when you werent looking?

It wasn't bent THAT bad....

LockDoc

04-17-2017, 11:24 PM	#1
Onebean Registered User Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Grand Island, NE Posts: 44	Buy new bumpers or look for GM driver quality??? I need different front and rear bumpers for my 72 Fleetside. It's original paint baked off from living in the southwest it's whole life. I don't plan to touch the paint. Do the reproductions look / fit as good as originals? I'm afraid new bumpers will stick out like a sore thumb. What are your thought or opinions? Onebean

04-17-2017, 11:31 PM	#2
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,563	Re: Buy new bumpers or look for GM driver quality??? my opinion... if it's originally a high option truck with lots of stainless trim, use chrome bumpers. if it's a base model low option truck, go with white painted, either new or original faded/patina. __________________ Please help my sister in law with her battle with cancer https://gofund.me/902f6fce Survivor "Lil’ Mint" (67 c10 40k mile light green original paint) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD

04-18-2017, 10:34 AM	#3
Swar Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Matamoras, PA Posts: 397	Re: Buy new bumpers or look for GM driver quality??? Post pictures! My truck is covered in filth and patina and has chrome bumpers. I bought a replica chrome front bumper off ebay and its just as good as original.

04-18-2017, 11:55 AM	#4
azle Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 69	Re: Buy new bumpers or look for GM driver quality??? Get smoothie Bumper Very nice Azle

04-18-2017, 12:21 PM	#5
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,394	Re: Buy new bumpers or look for GM driver quality??? - I don't know about the fronts but unless they have changed them the aftermarket rears I have bought have a bow to them. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

04-18-2017, 12:31 PM	#6
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: Buy new bumpers or look for GM driver quality??? I bought a new painted bumper for my 72 when it was restored and it was /is nice .I bought another new one recently for my Patina 4x4 truck and then bought a truck for the patina bumper on it .If interested you can buy my to be painted 71/72 bumper still new in the box .

04-18-2017, 03:32 PM	#10
Onebean Registered User Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Grand Island, NE Posts: 44	Re: Buy new bumpers or look for GM driver quality??? Thanks for all the input. I'll post pictures of the truck soon, it currently has chrome on the front (dented/bent). The back has an aftermarket step style bumper. The truck will look way nicer with factory style unbent bumpers. Onebean



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