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jc · 07-16-2004, 08:02 PM

hey again, i have an oppertunity to buy a nos rear chrome sport fleet bumper for twice the cost of a repo. has anybody compared the differance in quality side by side ? do ya think its worth it?? thanks john from jersey

67cst · 07-16-2004, 08:15 PM

i would if i had the extra money, i have my original front bumper on my 67, its heavy, and very solid, my rear sport bumper is nice looking but very light and with a guy on each end you can almost twist the thing, i guess if i dont get hit ill be fine but i dont think it would do a whole heck of a lot if i got rear ended

gonebad2 · 07-16-2004, 09:06 PM

Chrome looks cheap on the repop bumpers. I got a front and rear bumper from a dealer. The chrome looks real thin and cheap. I'm going to pull them off after the car show season and get them re-chromed. There is a decal on the back saying they are triple plated. I think the decal is lying. You would be better off buying a good used one and taking it to a chrome shop. Buy the NOS......You will be way happier with the quality.

junkyardjohn · 07-16-2004, 09:08 PM

THE LAST BUMPER I HAD PLATED (ALMOST 8 YEARS AGO) COST ME $175. I PUT REPO BUMPERS ON EVERY TRUCK I BUILD AT A COST OF $100 & AM VERY HAPPY WITH THEM. SIDE BY SIDE COMPASISON.... ACTUALLY THE REPO BUMPERS HAVE BETTER LOOKING CHROME & LAST EVERY BIT AS LONG AS THE G.M. ONES. I'M NO FAN OF REPOPPED STUFF BUT I WOULDN'T WASTE MY MONEY ON NOS BUMPERS.

JOHN

jc · 07-16-2004, 09:09 PM

thanks guys , i had to let it go. it ended up going for over 300 shipped not that its not worth it but alittle to rich for me right now. i tried but was out bid. oh well hope a member got it. saving my money for the truck meet in carlise pa aug 6,7,8.

72dually · 07-16-2004, 10:20 PM

Could'nt agree with you more John, unless its an absolute #matching spotless original show truck, why waste the extra funds

junkyardjohn · 07-16-2004, 10:51 PM

YEP .. THE ONES THAT I HAVE BOUGHT LOOK GREAT (EVEN BETTER THAN THE ONES I HAD RECHROMED) & IF I GOT A BAD ONE I WOULD SEND IT BACK IN A HEARTBEAT. AS FAR AS NOS GOES.... YOUR STILL LOOKING AT CHROME THATS BEEN ON THERE FOR 32 TO 36 YEARS. MAYBE IT'S OK & MAYBE IT'S NOT. ASK SHAWN AT RICKS PICKUP PARTS ABOUT THE NOS TAILGATE HE BOUGHT THATS AT LEAST A 1/4" OUT OF SQUARE & UNUSABLE.

JOHN

bobs409 · 07-18-2004, 07:11 AM

I'm in the process of testing out the 5 year warranty with my bumper right now. (waiting to hear back from vendor) The one shown is a Triplus and is about 2 years old and as you can see, the chrome is failing on the top. Thousands of dots and a bit rough if you run your hand over it. Appears to be too thin of chrome as mentioned

Obviously not just a fluke as the front one (also made by Triplus) is looking the same way! It's over 4 years old but since I bought it from a different place, I still have to try getting a replacement for that one.

When they are new, they are primo looking but don't seem to last too long. My truck is daily driven but well taken care of.

I'm hoping they corrected this problem and I get 2 from the good batch this time.

64fleetside · 07-18-2004, 08:21 AM

My bro just installed a new Triplus rear bumper. When he tightened the attaching bolts(by hand,short box wrench) the chrome cracked around the bolt holes. If you are gonna sell it, buy the Taiwan crap, but if you are gonna keep it longer than a year, go NOS. Brian

ChevLoRay · 07-18-2004, 08:33 PM

I picked up a complete factory rear bumper with all the brackets and bolts, for $50. I plan to have both front and rear bumpers re-chromed. I know it's an expense, but I'm not in a hurry and they still look decent enough on a 35 year old truck.

I guess that's why I see chromed bumpers, and then the "show quality" chrome bumpers. If the metal isn't heavy enough, then the quality will suffer more if the chrome is thin. So, what is the normal routine? I hear that it's to buff the metal until it is absolutely smooth, then it gets plated with copper. After that is buffed, it gets plated with nickel. Finally, after the nickel is buffed, it gets chromed, then buffed again. Anybody know for sure?

dion · 07-18-2004, 08:46 PM

My repo back bumper has been on for about three years now and hasn't started to peel or rust but there are little dimples around where the bolts are, I figure it's from the frame flexing.

cheyenne10 · 07-19-2004, 12:37 AM

Frame flex from you dion? Not with those little burn outs in videos!!

07-16-2004, 08:02 PM	#1
jc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Jackson, New Jersey Posts: 1,560	nos or repo rear bumper. is there a noticable differance hey again, i have an oppertunity to buy a nos rear chrome sport fleet bumper for twice the cost of a repo. has anybody compared the differance in quality side by side ? do ya think its worth it?? thanks john from jersey __________________ 2004 Silverado 2500HD Crewcab 4x4 2000 TOYOTA 4RUNNER 1971 CHEYENNE LWB (THE LOVE SHACK) 1967 c-10 lwb (THE FARMERS DAUGHTER)

07-16-2004, 08:15 PM	#2
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,303	i would if i had the extra money, i have my original front bumper on my 67, its heavy, and very solid, my rear sport bumper is nice looking but very light and with a guy on each end you can almost twist the thing, i guess if i dont get hit ill be fine but i dont think it would do a whole heck of a lot if i got rear ended __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

07-16-2004, 09:06 PM	#3
gonebad2 Merciless Butcher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CC Nevada Posts: 1,447	Chrome looks cheap on the repop bumpers. I got a front and rear bumper from a dealer. The chrome looks real thin and cheap. I'm going to pull them off after the car show season and get them re-chromed. There is a decal on the back saying they are triple plated. I think the decal is lying. You would be better off buying a good used one and taking it to a chrome shop. Buy the NOS......You will be way happier with the quality. __________________ Your Bought And Sold....I Got Your Soul! Last edited by gonebad2; 07-16-2004 at 09:13 PM.

07-16-2004, 09:08 PM	#4
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,427	THE LAST BUMPER I HAD PLATED (ALMOST 8 YEARS AGO) COST ME $175. I PUT REPO BUMPERS ON EVERY TRUCK I BUILD AT A COST OF $100 & AM VERY HAPPY WITH THEM. SIDE BY SIDE COMPASISON.... ACTUALLY THE REPO BUMPERS HAVE BETTER LOOKING CHROME & LAST EVERY BIT AS LONG AS THE G.M. ONES. I'M NO FAN OF REPOPPED STUFF BUT I WOULDN'T WASTE MY MONEY ON NOS BUMPERS. JOHN __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

07-16-2004, 09:09 PM	#5
jc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Jackson, New Jersey Posts: 1,560	thanks guys , i had to let it go. it ended up going for over 300 shipped not that its not worth it but alittle to rich for me right now. i tried but was out bid. oh well hope a member got it. saving my money for the truck meet in carlise pa aug 6,7,8. __________________ 2004 Silverado 2500HD Crewcab 4x4 2000 TOYOTA 4RUNNER 1971 CHEYENNE LWB (THE LOVE SHACK) 1967 c-10 lwb (THE FARMERS DAUGHTER) Last edited by jc; 07-16-2004 at 09:11 PM.

07-16-2004, 10:20 PM	#6
72dually Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Northern Arizona Posts: 687	Could'nt agree with you more John, unless its an absolute #matching spotless original show truck, why waste the extra funds

07-16-2004, 10:51 PM	#7
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,427	YEP .. THE ONES THAT I HAVE BOUGHT LOOK GREAT (EVEN BETTER THAN THE ONES I HAD RECHROMED) & IF I GOT A BAD ONE I WOULD SEND IT BACK IN A HEARTBEAT. AS FAR AS NOS GOES.... YOUR STILL LOOKING AT CHROME THATS BEEN ON THERE FOR 32 TO 36 YEARS. MAYBE IT'S OK & MAYBE IT'S NOT. ASK SHAWN AT RICKS PICKUP PARTS ABOUT THE NOS TAILGATE HE BOUGHT THATS AT LEAST A 1/4" OUT OF SQUARE & UNUSABLE. JOHN __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

07-18-2004, 07:11 AM	#8
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	I'm in the process of testing out the 5 year warranty with my bumper right now. (waiting to hear back from vendor) The one shown is a Triplus and is about 2 years old and as you can see, the chrome is failing on the top. Thousands of dots and a bit rough if you run your hand over it. Appears to be too thin of chrome as mentioned Obviously not just a fluke as the front one (also made by Triplus) is looking the same way! It's over 4 years old but since I bought it from a different place, I still have to try getting a replacement for that one. When they are new, they are primo looking but don't seem to last too long. My truck is daily driven but well taken care of. I'm hoping they corrected this problem and I get 2 from the good batch this time. Attached Images __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10 Last edited by bobs409; 07-18-2004 at 09:48 AM.

07-18-2004, 08:21 AM	#9
64fleetside Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: arkieland Posts: 1,070	My bro just installed a new Triplus rear bumper. When he tightened the attaching bolts(by hand,short box wrench) the chrome cracked around the bolt holes. If you are gonna sell it, buy the Taiwan crap, but if you are gonna keep it longer than a year, go NOS. Brian

07-18-2004, 08:33 PM	#10
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	I picked up a complete factory rear bumper with all the brackets and bolts, for $50. I plan to have both front and rear bumpers re-chromed. I know it's an expense, but I'm not in a hurry and they still look decent enough on a 35 year old truck. I guess that's why I see chromed bumpers, and then the "show quality" chrome bumpers. If the metal isn't heavy enough, then the quality will suffer more if the chrome is thin. So, what is the normal routine? I hear that it's to buff the metal until it is absolutely smooth, then it gets plated with copper. After that is buffed, it gets plated with nickel. Finally, after the nickel is buffed, it gets chromed, then buffed again. Anybody know for sure? __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

07-18-2004, 08:46 PM	#11
dion 72 Cheyenne Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,086	My repo back bumper has been on for about three years now and hasn't started to peel or rust but there are little dimples around where the bolts are, I figure it's from the frame flexing. __________________ Burnout Idle 1972Cheyenne 1966/67Stouts

07-19-2004, 12:37 AM	#12
cheyenne10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,512	frame flex Frame flex from you dion? Not with those little burn outs in videos!! __________________ Bob



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