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**Loose Screw** · 12-07-2025, 04:55 PM

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Casper42 · 12-07-2025, 07:01 PM

nope. yours should have the short all chrome without a rubber strip. Yours came out later around 1971

**Getter-Done** · 12-07-2025, 08:18 PM

These are 67-68 factory bumper guards.

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**Loose Screw** · 12-07-2025, 08:41 PM

The rims aren't 68 either....or the motor, or the transmission. Heck, I'd be surprised if Any two part numbers match on this truck...

**Getter-Done** · 12-07-2025, 09:11 PM

It doesn't matter as long as you're Happy with it.

**Jason Banks** · 12-07-2025, 09:54 PM

Take note of the 67-68 being spread further apart on the bumper. Underneath the marker lights instead of attached to the frame mounting bolts.

I put some 67-68 style on my truck in the wrong location.... someone pointed out they were wrong. Oops.

**Stocker** · 12-07-2025, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Loose Screw

The rims aren't 68 either....or the motor, or the transmission. Heck, I'd be surprised if Any two part numbers match on this truck...

No matter... I didn't know the difference and they look great to me. If you like 'em, that's what counts.

D.B · 12-07-2025, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Loose Screw

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I actually like the looks of these bumper guards better than the correct dated ones.

**Loose Screw** · 12-07-2025, 11:05 PM

You know this has bothered me all day. Like I'm stupid or I tried to lead you all astray...but, but, but, throw me a break at least I bought the correct style 67-69 side marker reflectors...from China!

**davischevy** · 12-08-2025, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Loose Screw

You know this has bothered me all day. Like I'm stupid or I tried to lead you all astray...but, but, but, throw me a break at least I bought the correct style 67-69 side marker reflectors...from China!

No need to worry about it. It's your truck, do what you want. As far as leading us astray, I'm not sure this bunch could be lead anywhere.

Just have fun with your truck.

**Palf70Step** · 12-08-2025, 11:38 PM

Truck looks good. Original style or not. It took me a while to find mine, since I wanted to stay with the painted bumper

Joyridin · 12-09-2025, 09:14 AM

Is the 67-68 bumper actually different than a 69-70?

There are round counterbores (indents) on the 4 mounting holes near the license plate. Most of the original bumpers i have seen on 67-68 models did not have the indents. I was told they indented the mounting holes for the bumper guards. If the 67-68 bumper guards did not mount in that location, they wouldn't have needed the indents.

toms68cst · 12-09-2025, 09:55 AM

I installed mine several years ago. Like a dummy, I assumed that they must mount right at the frame rails, so I drilled my holes there. Turns out they don't fit there. I did some proper research and got them put in more or less the right position.

The old holes are still there. Have never figured out what to put in them to clean them up. I'm still pissed at myself for messing up my factory original chrome bumper.

**Palf70Step** · 12-09-2025, 11:49 AM

I had to measure and drill the holes for mine on my 70. My Bumperettes were NOS, so I just followed directions in package. I think the 67/68 are the same as 69/70, but I can't swear on that. I know lot s of folks used the bumper holes near frame rail, so they wouldn't have to drill holes in their bumper. I do not know about the chrome bumpers, but on this factory painted bumper there were no marks or indents to let you know where to drill. Far as I know you just used the provided template and measurements that came with the guards.

3drburb · 12-09-2025, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by toms68cst

I installed mine several years ago. Like a dummy, I assumed that they must mount right at the frame rails, so I drilled my holes there. Turns out they don't fit there. I did some proper research and got them put in more or less the right position.

The old holes are still there. Have never figured out what to put in them to clean them up. I'm still pissed at myself for messing up my factory original chrome bumper.

Have you considered just putting new bumpers bolts in the holes?

**davischevy** · 12-09-2025, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Loose Screw

You know this has bothered me all day. Like I'm stupid or I tried to lead you all astray...but, but, but, throw me a break at least I bought the correct style 67-69 side marker reflectors...from China!

You think you have a complex, listen to what I did. I put the bumperettes on my 70 on the bolts on the end of the frame rails and now these guys are telling me they go outboard of that.

**Already Gone** · 12-10-2025, 07:39 AM

I have set of short chrome ones waiting to go on my 1972 C10. I like of those as oppose to the tall ones with the rubber front. I do agree though, its your truck so run what u like on your truck.

toms68cst · 12-10-2025, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 3drburb

Have you considered just putting new bumpers bolts in the holes?

Yes, but I haven't gotten around to it. I'll probably just see if I can find some chrome plated carriage bolts. I think the holes I drilled are smaller than the mounting holes. If a really nice straight original chrome bumper popped up for sale locally, I'd probably pounce on it.

Casper42 · 12-10-2025, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by davischevy

....and now these guys are telling me they go outboard of that.

the further they go out to the sides, that defeats the purpose. by looking at the pix of these guys mounting them further out beyond the frame bolts, the very center of the bumper would hit the object (car/truck bumper) directly in front of you....and not the guards themselve

toms68cst · 12-10-2025, 08:57 PM

Here's an old thread with original instructions for mounting the early bumper guards.

https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=698409

guyryan100 · 12-10-2025, 11:25 PM

I dont see what is being guarded by the "correct" placement, vs the OP has something that might guard his bumper.

toms68cst · 12-10-2025, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by guyryan100

I dont see what is being guarded by the "correct" placement, vs the OP has something that might guard his bumper.

Yea, It's kinda strange that they put them so far off the frame. Mine are about 6.5 inches from the frame - where they are called out on the instructions. I checked and the tops of the guards do extend a bit forward of the bumper pointy part. The lower parts of the guards are pretty even with the pointy part of the bumper.

I wonder if they were more intended to protect the grill rather than the bumper. They probably won't make much of a difference in a real-world fender bender. I guess they were sold as more of a dress-up, appearance item.

12-07-2025, 04:55 PM	#1
Loose Screw Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2024 Location: EL PASO Posts: 417	This Is What Front Bumper Guards Look Like On My 1968 Bumper Guards.JPG Attached Images

12-07-2025, 07:01 PM	#2
Casper42 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 608	Re: This Is What Front Bumper Guards Look Like On My 1968 nope. yours should have the short all chrome without a rubber strip. Yours came out later around 1971 __________________ '72 C10 Cheyenne SWB North Carolina kept for 50 years, 75k original miles, Medium/Hawaiian Blue paint, 3 owners - one for 40 years & garaged kept. Original: sheetmetal, undercarriage, moldings, glass, immaculate unrestored bed. * * * New - rebuilt engine at 65k in 2015, one frame-on respray in 2010, front bumper, blue houndstooth seat, carpet, 8 inch rally wheels on 275-60R-15, LED lighting. - Semper Paratus!

12-07-2025, 08:18 PM	#3
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 9,873	Re: This Is What Front Bumper Guards Look Like On My 1968 These are 67-68 factory bumper guards. __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ The early bird gets the worm, But the second mouse gets the cheese 85 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

12-07-2025, 08:41 PM	#4
Loose Screw Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2024 Location: EL PASO Posts: 417	Re: This Is What Front Bumper Guards Look Like On My 1968 The rims aren't 68 either....or the motor, or the transmission. Heck, I'd be surprised if Any two part numbers match on this truck...

12-07-2025, 09:11 PM	#5
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 9,873	Re: This Is What Front Bumper Guards Look Like On My 1968 It doesn't matter as long as you're Happy with it. __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ The early bird gets the worm, But the second mouse gets the cheese 85 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

12-07-2025, 09:54 PM	#6
Jason Banks Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TX Posts: 1,787	Re: This Is What Front Bumper Guards Look Like On My 1968 Take note of the 67-68 being spread further apart on the bumper. Underneath the marker lights instead of attached to the frame mounting bolts. I put some 67-68 style on my truck in the wrong location.... someone pointed out they were wrong. Oops.

12-07-2025, 11:05 PM	#9
Loose Screw Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2024 Location: EL PASO Posts: 417	Re: This Is What Front Bumper Guards Look Like On My 1968 You know this has bothered me all day. Like I'm stupid or I tried to lead you all astray...but, but, but, throw me a break at least I bought the correct style 67-69 side marker reflectors...from China!

12-08-2025, 11:38 PM	#11
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 48,486	Re: This Is What Front Bumper Guards Look Like On My 1968 Truck looks good. Original style or not. It took me a while to find mine, since I wanted to stay with the painted bumper Attached Images __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

12-09-2025, 09:14 AM	#12
Joyridin Registered User Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 703	Re: This Is What Front Bumper Guards Look Like On My 1968 Is the 67-68 bumper actually different than a 69-70? There are round counterbores (indents) on the 4 mounting holes near the license plate. Most of the original bumpers i have seen on 67-68 models did not have the indents. I was told they indented the mounting holes for the bumper guards. If the 67-68 bumper guards did not mount in that location, they wouldn't have needed the indents.

12-09-2025, 09:55 AM	#13
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Spearfish, SD Posts: 4,331	Re: This Is What Front Bumper Guards Look Like On My 1968 I installed mine several years ago. Like a dummy, I assumed that they must mount right at the frame rails, so I drilled my holes there. Turns out they don't fit there. I did some proper research and got them put in more or less the right position. The old holes are still there. Have never figured out what to put in them to clean them up. I'm still pissed at myself for messing up my factory original chrome bumper. Attached Images __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

12-09-2025, 11:49 AM	#14
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 48,486	Re: This Is What Front Bumper Guards Look Like On My 1968 I had to measure and drill the holes for mine on my 70. My Bumperettes were NOS, so I just followed directions in package. I think the 67/68 are the same as 69/70, but I can't swear on that. I know lot s of folks used the bumper holes near frame rail, so they wouldn't have to drill holes in their bumper. I do not know about the chrome bumpers, but on this factory painted bumper there were no marks or indents to let you know where to drill. Far as I know you just used the provided template and measurements that came with the guards. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

12-10-2025, 07:39 AM	#17
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,231	Re: This Is What Front Bumper Guards Look Like On My 1968 I have set of short chrome ones waiting to go on my 1972 C10. I like of those as oppose to the tall ones with the rubber front. I do agree though, its your truck so run what u like on your truck. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " In the end, we only regret the chances we didnt take " " Time is the only currency we spend without knowing the balance, use it wisely ." ..

12-10-2025, 08:57 PM	#20
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Spearfish, SD Posts: 4,331	Re: This Is What Front Bumper Guards Look Like On My 1968 Here's an old thread with original instructions for mounting the early bumper guards. https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=698409 __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

12-10-2025, 11:25 PM	#21
guyryan100 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 498	Re: This Is What Front Bumper Guards Look Like On My 1968 I dont see what is being guarded by the "correct" placement, vs the OP has something that might guard his bumper.



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