Stepside rear bumper..what fits/looks good? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

suburban99 · 03-15-2026, 09:53 PM

Looking for ideas as I don't like the bumper my stepside came with. What looks good?

**pjmoreland** · 03-16-2026, 12:31 AM

Nice truck! The factory style sport bumper is an option

72c20customcamper · 03-16-2026, 09:40 AM

I have the original GM also

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 03-16-2026, 07:29 PM

I have the Saf-T-Bumper on my '68 C/10 Stepside. Dealer add-on. They are bombproof and handy as an anvil when tinkering on these old beasts. Also give sure footing when getting into the bed.
But now that the average driver is not a worker, but some car-sport enthusiast, I guess they've become unfashionable.

Keeping mine. They look good if you shoot some aluminum spraypaint on them annually.

Sicklajoie · 03-16-2026, 07:58 PM

I love my Barden bumper.

67C10Step · 03-16-2026, 10:08 PM

I wanted something a little different but not crazy so I built a bumper similar to the one I had on a 70 model stepside as a teenager.

**Palf70Step** · 03-17-2026, 07:26 AM

First picture is using a stepside bumper from a 1st gen S10. The narrower width looks really good on stepside trucks

Second one is using last gen El Camino rear bumper

old51sedan · 03-17-2026, 10:16 AM

This bumper came on my truck, I'm not sure if this was a factory option or dealer installed, any body know for sure?

**Steeveedee** · 03-17-2026, 10:49 AM

Is it on the SPID?

72c20customcamper · 03-17-2026, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by old51sedan

This bumper came on my truck, I'm not sure if this was a factory option or dealer installed, any body know for sure?

If factory installed it would be on the spid . If not the dealer or owner installed it ,mine list painted bumper on the spid

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 03-17-2026, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

First picture is using a stepside bumper from a 1st gen S10. The narrower width looks really good on stepside trucks

Second one is using last gen El Camino rear bumper

Elco bumper looks good. Updates the tail lights/Back Up Lights and cleans up the stock 'lollypop' fixtures. [Also I'm partial to Orange Stepsides.]

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 03-17-2026, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by pjmoreland

Nice truck! The factory style sport bumper is an option

Hey Patrick J,
Happy ,,Santos'' It's your Patron Saint's Day. In the Old Country your Patron Saint's Day was celebrated like a second birthday.
So happy St Paddy's Day.

**pjmoreland** · 03-17-2026, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

Hey Patrick J,
Happy ,,Santos'' It's your Patron Saint's Day. In the Old Country your Patron Saint's Day was celebrated like a second birthday.
So happy St Paddy's Day.

Saw a guy wearing a green business suit covered in golden shamrocks today and I saw another guy wearing a kilt. They get way more participation points than I deserve

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 03-18-2026, 12:50 AM

I had lunch with my nephews. [One is named Patrick.] They gave me some Guinness Stout themed sox last XMAS, so I wore a yellow pair today. Only green shirt I could find that was clean is a green/navy striped polo shirt. I wore a black fedora to imitate a guitarist we all know. Patrick wore a kelly green derby party hat.

**mr48chev** · 03-18-2026, 01:35 AM

Thought I had a step bumper that would work but it is a fleetside bumper.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 03-18-2026, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by mr48chev

Thought I had a step bumper that would work but it is a fleetside bumper.

A Welder could cut it down for you.

old51sedan · 03-18-2026, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Steeveedee

Is it on the SPID?

No, this is not listed on the SPID. It only had 4 options, automatic trans, gauges, two tone paint, and radio. I knew it wasn't a factory option, I should have asked if it was the same as would have came from factory. I bought a new 69 truck in the fall of 68, it was an 8ft fleet side, only options on it was gauges, and over size tires. It was Burgundy which I understand is not so common today. Paid $2160.00 out the door for it.

**Steeveedee** · 03-18-2026, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by old51sedan

No, this is not listed on the SPID. It only had 4 options, automatic trans, gauges, two tone paint, and radio. I knew it wasn't a factory option, I should have asked if it was the same as would have came from factory. I bought a new 69 truck in the fall of 68, it was an 8ft fleet side, only options on it was gauges, and over size tires. It was Burgundy which I understand is not so common today. Paid $2160.00 out the door for it.

It looks right, to my eye.

**mr48chev** · 03-18-2026, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

A Welder could cut it down for you.

I was going to do a show and tell with it but it looks the same as a couple of other fleetside bumpers guys posted. that was the one on a trailer I have made out of a 7-C 10 I rolled 30 years ago.

The bumper on my 71 could be cut down and not look bad if my uncle hadn't welded that half inch plate on it and If I hadn't added a receiver to it.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 03-18-2026, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by old51sedan

No, this is not listed on the SPID...

Mostly the Step Bumpers with traction surface were dealer add-on items. Often with the Dealer's name. Sourced locally too.
My '68 C/10 Stepside was sold out of Felix Chevrolet in LA and had a Saf-T-Bumper also locally made.
Only on the SPID if they put them on at the factory. [Which happened sometimes.]

**mr48chev** · 03-21-2026, 08:10 PM

I'm pretty well sure that the dealer installed step bumpers were regionally manufactured and distributed to dealers. Most in the Southwest coming from the Perry Bumper company in Waco who stamped a bunch of them with the dealer name and town. In most parts of the country if the truck was sold new in that area the bumpers came from the same bumper plant. I can remember that in the 60's the Hispanic farm workers often drove pickups with step bumpers from dealers in Laredo TX on them.

As far as stepside bumpers go it is hard to beat the stock sport bumper. I saw this one at the Portland Roadster show yesterday.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 03-21-2026, 09:16 PM

I love a clean Orange Stepside.

old51sedan · 03-22-2026, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

I love a clean Orange Stepside.

It sure is PRETTY...........

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 03-22-2026, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by old51sedan

It sure is PRETTY...........

How you doin', Donn?
Good to hear from you.

**Richard** · 03-23-2026, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

First picture is using a stepside bumper from a 1st gen S10. The narrower width looks really good on stepside trucks

Second one is using last gen El Camino rear bumper

Those look pretty good. If I ever had a stepside I would narrow a factory sport bumper and modify outer brackets as needed. Even the factory sport bumpers intended for the stepsides look to wide IMHO. To the OP, factory type sport bumpers are available aftermarket for the step. Still look to wide to me.

03-15-2026, 09:53 PM	#1
suburban99 Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Mission BC Posts: 473	Stepside rear bumper..what fits/looks good? Looking for ideas as I don't like the bumper my stepside came with. What looks good? Attached Images __________________ 1962 C10 Longbox LS 5.3 4L60E----Sold$$ 1972 K10 Custom Deluxe LS 6.0 1950 GMC 3100 S10 & LS swapped---sold 1955 f100 LS swapped----sold 1968 C10 shorty project 1971 C10 longy project

03-16-2026, 12:31 AM	#2
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 7,024	Re: Stepside rear bumper..what fits/looks good? Nice truck! The factory style sport bumper is an option Attached Images

03-16-2026, 09:40 AM	#3
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 9,479	Re: Stepside rear bumper..what fits/looks good? I have the original GM also Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

03-16-2026, 07:29 PM	#4
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 8,115	Re: Stepside rear bumper..what fits/looks good? I have the Saf-T-Bumper on my '68 C/10 Stepside. Dealer add-on. They are bombproof and handy as an anvil when tinkering on these old beasts. Also give sure footing when getting into the bed. But now that the average driver is not a worker, but some car-sport enthusiast, I guess they've become unfashionable. Keeping mine. They look good if you shoot some aluminum spraypaint on them annually. Attached Images __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not. Last edited by '68OrangeSunshine; 03-16-2026 at 07:35 PM.

03-16-2026, 07:58 PM	#5
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,589	Re: Stepside rear bumper..what fits/looks good? I love my Barden bumper. Attached Images __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

03-16-2026, 10:08 PM	#6
67C10Step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Yellville, AR Posts: 2,584	Re: Stepside rear bumper..what fits/looks good? I wanted something a little different but not crazy so I built a bumper similar to the one I had on a 70 model stepside as a teenager. Attached Images __________________ 1967 C10 1997 Ford Ranger 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2024 Toyota Tundra

03-17-2026, 07:26 AM	#7
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 48,486	Re: Stepside rear bumper..what fits/looks good? First picture is using a stepside bumper from a 1st gen S10. The narrower width looks really good on stepside trucks Second one is using last gen El Camino rear 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!

03-17-2026, 10:16 AM	#8
old51sedan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Williamston, Mi Posts: 937	Re: Stepside rear bumper..what fits/looks good? This bumper came on my truck, I'm not sure if this was a factory option or dealer installed, any body know for sure? Attached Images

03-17-2026, 10:49 AM	#9
Steeveedee Ram-A-Lam-A-Ding-Dong Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 11,899	Re: Stepside rear bumper..what fits/looks good? Is it on the SPID? __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

03-18-2026, 12:50 AM	#14
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 8,115	Re: Stepside rear bumper..what fits/looks good? I had lunch with my nephews. [One is named Patrick.] They gave me some Guinness Stout themed sox last XMAS, so I wore a yellow pair today. Only green shirt I could find that was clean is a green/navy striped polo shirt. I wore a black fedora to imitate a guitarist we all know. Patrick wore a kelly green derby party hat. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

03-18-2026, 01:35 AM	#15
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 16,391	Re: Stepside rear bumper..what fits/looks good? Thought I had a step bumper that would work but it is a fleetside bumper. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

03-21-2026, 08:10 PM	#21
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 16,391	Re: Stepside rear bumper..what fits/looks good? I'm pretty well sure that the dealer installed step bumpers were regionally manufactured and distributed to dealers. Most in the Southwest coming from the Perry Bumper company in Waco who stamped a bunch of them with the dealer name and town. In most parts of the country if the truck was sold new in that area the bumpers came from the same bumper plant. I can remember that in the 60's the Hispanic farm workers often drove pickups with step bumpers from dealers in Laredo TX on them. As far as stepside bumpers go it is hard to beat the stock sport bumper. I saw this one at the Portland Roadster show yesterday. Attached Images __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

03-21-2026, 09:16 PM	#22
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 8,115	Re: Stepside rear bumper..what fits/looks good? I love a clean Orange Stepside. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.



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