'95 rear bumper on a '68? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Earl Junior · 09-14-2004, 03:49 PM

I picked up a rear bumper from a '95 Chevy short box last week at a yard sale for $50. The guy had installed a rollpan on the '95 and tells me the bumper has about 50 miles on it. It really looks brand new, and I like the way it looks up against my truck.

But. There's always a "but" isn't there?!

But, the frame on my '68 is narrower than the frame on the '95. Using the stock '95 bumper mounts I need to come in three inches, down one-and-one-half inches, and back one-and-one-half inches.

I'm trying to decide if it is worth the trouble to fab a bracket. Well, actually I'm hoping someone makes a bracket I can just bolt in. Or if I should sell the sucker for $150 and get a stock-style step bumper from someone like ECE.

Any thoughts?

P.S.- I finally got this truck running like she ought to. Ran 14.4 at 95.6 MPH at Spokane Raceway Park in mid-August. I took home the trophy for my bracket. Not bad for my first time to the track.

Putter · 09-14-2004, 04:16 PM

You go fella'. Most might suggest selling the bumper and getting a stock type one, but if YOU like the way it looks, make up some brackets and bolt 'er on. Dare to be different!

thisolechevy · 09-14-2004, 06:11 PM

Putter you are so true!! I like thwe way you think, I also like someone else's sig. Customize everything, leave nothing alone. If you like it...do it

**Palf70Step** · 09-14-2004, 07:28 PM

Now I forgot his board name, saxman or something like that did the same on his 68. Here is what his looks like and a picture of the brackets his dad made to mount them.

highboy_04 · 09-14-2004, 07:56 PM

i've got one on my 67. i can get pics if you want.

Earl Junior · 09-14-2004, 07:57 PM

I'd love to have pictures of the brackets you used.

highboy_04 · 09-14-2004, 08:04 PM

here is a pic

Mudder · 09-15-2004, 03:02 AM

I am using a S10 bumper on my stepside. Worked out great.

zooza · 09-15-2004, 08:26 AM

I like the bumper on the fleetside truck and the s 10 bumper on the # 3 pic but the first one is a little wide. But hey its your truck do whatever YOU like. Good find though!

09-14-2004, 03:49 PM	#1
Earl Junior Cadillac power Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North Idaho Posts: 296	'95 rear bumper on a '68? I picked up a rear bumper from a '95 Chevy short box last week at a yard sale for $50. The guy had installed a rollpan on the '95 and tells me the bumper has about 50 miles on it. It really looks brand new, and I like the way it looks up against my truck. But. There's always a "but" isn't there?! But, the frame on my '68 is narrower than the frame on the '95. Using the stock '95 bumper mounts I need to come in three inches, down one-and-one-half inches, and back one-and-one-half inches. I'm trying to decide if it is worth the trouble to fab a bracket. Well, actually I'm hoping someone makes a bracket I can just bolt in. Or if I should sell the sucker for $150 and get a stock-style step bumper from someone like ECE. Any thoughts? P.S.- I finally got this truck running like she ought to. Ran 14.4 at 95.6 MPH at Spokane Raceway Park in mid-August. I took home the trophy for my bracket. Not bad for my first time to the track. __________________ Just for the record, if I'm down to my last potato, I'm not sharing it with a guy who wants to kill me so he can get a better supply of virgins in paradise. That lesson is a little thing I call Economics 101, infidel style. --Scott Adams author of Dilbert Last edited by Earl Junior; 09-14-2004 at 03:51 PM.

09-14-2004, 04:16 PM	#2
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	You go fella'. Most might suggest selling the bumper and getting a stock type one, but if YOU like the way it looks, make up some brackets and bolt 'er on. Dare to be different! __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

09-14-2004, 06:11 PM	#3
thisolechevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Gainesville, Fl Posts: 382	Putter you are so true!! I like thwe way you think, I also like someone else's sig. Customize everything, leave nothing alone. If you like it...do it __________________ Man I need another 67-72!!!

09-14-2004, 07:28 PM	#4
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Now I forgot his board name, saxman or something like that did the same on his 68. Here is what his looks like and a picture of the brackets his dad made to mount them. 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!

09-14-2004, 07:56 PM	#5
highboy_04 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: kansas Posts: 1,071	i've got one on my 67. i can get pics if you want. __________________ '67 c10 350/th350

09-14-2004, 07:57 PM	#6
Earl Junior Cadillac power Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North Idaho Posts: 296	I'd love to have pictures of the brackets you used. __________________ Just for the record, if I'm down to my last potato, I'm not sharing it with a guy who wants to kill me so he can get a better supply of virgins in paradise. That lesson is a little thing I call Economics 101, infidel style. --Scott Adams author of Dilbert

09-14-2004, 08:04 PM	#7
highboy_04 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: kansas Posts: 1,071	here is a pic Attached Images __________________ '67 c10 350/th350

09-15-2004, 03:02 AM	#8
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	I am using a S10 bumper on my stepside. Worked out great. Attached Images

09-15-2004, 08:26 AM	#9
zooza Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: LINDEN, TN. Posts: 260	I like the bumper on the fleetside truck and the s 10 bumper on the # 3 pic but the first one is a little wide. But hey its your truck do whatever YOU like. Good find though!



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