Custom Bumpers - Page 2 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

dgfreeze · 03-30-2009, 11:43 PM

try to find a local custom steel fabrication shop around your location. i am a fabricator, and we have done several custom bumpers for various people and applications. it will probably cost a little more, but you will get exactly what you want, and you can always call it your design. or, if you can weld (and i don't use that term loosely), you can have them form the pieces for you to weld together. save a lot of money in labor

Joey~AP · 04-01-2009, 02:43 PM

I picked up a used Ranch Hand from an individual that was designed for a Toyota Tundra for cheap....and made it fit my boy's 66.

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Made the rear bumper out of 2"x6"x1/4". Its heavy!

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muscletrucks · 04-01-2009, 06:00 PM

Is the small square hole in the center of the front bumber for a slide in winch?

*FormerMember* · 04-02-2009, 07:42 AM

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Is the small square hole in the center of the front bumber for a slide in winch?

Looks like a 2" receiver tube. Could be any implements. I have a vice on 2" tube for for the front of my jeep, to do u-joints on the trail. Also holds my gas powered blender... for trail margaritas!

Joey~AP · 04-02-2009, 08:04 AM

What grendal said!

muscletrucks · 04-02-2009, 08:27 AM

Last weekend on Truck U they showed how to build a keg intercooler.

dammitmitchell · 04-05-2009, 12:59 AM

ok that 66 looks dang good dude.. dang good

Joey~AP · 04-06-2009, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by dammitmitchell

ok that 66 looks dang good dude.. dang good

Thanks!

shoooter · 09-14-2009, 01:04 AM

heres mine i built

bigbadchev72 · 09-19-2009, 12:18 AM

this is one i have built

vtblazer · 09-19-2009, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by bigbadchev72

this is one i have built

Welded or bolted to the frame?

bigbadchev72 · 09-19-2009, 04:21 PM

Bolted with 3 1/2" grade 8 bolts per side

muscletrucks · 09-22-2009, 07:51 AM

If only I could weld decent..............

bigbadchev72 · 09-22-2009, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by muscletrucks

If only I could weld decent..............

You dont need to, Just gotta burn it in there good enough, Wouldnt matter if the welds were beautiful anyways on mine, there all ground down to make it look seamless.

muscletrucks · 09-23-2009, 02:57 PM

My Christmas List

Bull72 · 06-25-2011, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Joey~AP

I picked up a used Ranch Hand from an individual that was designed for a Toyota Tundra for cheap....and made it fit my boy's 66.

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Made the rear bumper out of 2"x6"x1/4". Its heavy!

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Wow both of those bumpers look freaking tough on that 66' Great looking add to your rig!

Rede · 06-25-2011, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by muscletrucks

My Christmas List

Since this old thread was bumped...

29.99 for a Hitachi 5" angle grinder from Princess Auto or 19.99 for a Canadian Tire jobber unit

Love some of the designs!

Any one have pics of their rear winch mounts?
I'd like to know how you have them mounted and such since I have a spare 10,000lbs unit kicking around...

thirdstreettito · 06-26-2011, 12:24 AM

DIY4X has bumpers. http://diy4x.com/

Offroad Design has bumpers. http://www.offroaddesign.com/index.htm

RLC Fabrication has bumpers. http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=915578

Blazen Offroad has bumpers. http://www.blazenoffroad.com/store/Chevy-c-314/

Buckstop has bumpers. http://www.buckstop.biz/

TrailReady has bumpers. http://www.trailready.com/bumpers/gm_88-99.html

Just to name a few.

alwaysbroken · 06-26-2011, 12:42 AM

i like this thread..keep them coming. i need ideas for mine

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Monty · 06-26-2011, 06:59 AM

nice, Steve! i like the way you worked the trimmed rear quarter panel into your design.

what are the notches in the bottom of the rear bumper for?

thirdstreettito · 06-26-2011, 09:08 AM

The notches are in the front bumper too. Hmm, I wonder...

Monty · 06-26-2011, 09:59 AM

my guess is a jacking pad for Hi-Lift jacks...

Redcap · 06-26-2011, 12:08 PM

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my guess is a jacking pad for Hi-Lift jacks...

I was thinking the same thing.

snj8198 · 06-26-2011, 03:19 PM

Thanks for the compliments guys. Ya the notches are for the high lift. I wouldn't do that again tho, they were more work than necesary. Next time I'll just weld on a chunk of angle iron as a lift brace.

The truck was rearend where it sits damaging the the lowers of the box and tailgate. Rather than replace the box sides I cut off the damage and incorporated the guards into the bumper and braced it to the frame. They turned out sturdier than I anticipated. The entire rear section is squared and subframed with the receiver then boxed around the frame with a custom crossmember support between.

The two uprights for the front brush guard are single L shaped pieces of 3/8" that run down the inside of the frame rails 10"s. Overkill, but I'm proud of em for my first try.

03-30-2009, 11:43 PM	#26
dgfreeze i've created a monster Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Plain City, Ohio Posts: 70	Re: Custom Bumpers try to find a local custom steel fabrication shop around your location. i am a fabricator, and we have done several custom bumpers for various people and applications. it will probably cost a little more, but you will get exactly what you want, and you can always call it your design. or, if you can weld (and i don't use that term loosely), you can have them form the pieces for you to weld together. save a lot of money in labor

04-01-2009, 02:43 PM	#27
Joey~AP TexasBowhunter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alvin, texas Posts: 450	Re: Custom Bumpers I picked up a used Ranch Hand from an individual that was designed for a Toyota Tundra for cheap....and made it fit my boy's 66. Made the rear bumper out of 2"x6"x1/4". Its heavy! __________________ Build in progress for son's first truck.

04-01-2009, 06:00 PM	#28
muscletrucks Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kansas City Posts: 431	Re: Custom Bumpers Is the small square hole in the center of the front bumber for a slide in winch? __________________ 1972 GMC Sierra Grande 3/4 Ton 4x4 1970 Mercury Cougar XR7 1943 Farmall M

04-02-2009, 08:04 AM	#30
Joey~AP TexasBowhunter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alvin, texas Posts: 450	Re: Custom Bumpers What grendal said! __________________ Build in progress for son's first truck.

04-02-2009, 08:27 AM	#31
muscletrucks Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kansas City Posts: 431	Re: Custom Bumpers Last weekend on Truck U they showed how to build a keg intercooler. __________________ 1972 GMC Sierra Grande 3/4 Ton 4x4 1970 Mercury Cougar XR7 1943 Farmall M

04-05-2009, 12:59 AM	#32
dammitmitchell the pollock Join Date: May 2008 Location: abilene, texas Posts: 4,423	Re: Custom Bumpers ok that 66 looks dang good dude.. dang good __________________ Jack of ALL trades, Master of none.. (but one... procrastination) Army vet 02-08 RIP El Jay! Miss you brother! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=343538 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386042

09-14-2009, 01:04 AM	#34
shoooter Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: BC , Canada Posts: 41	Re: Custom Bumpers heres mine i built Attached Images

09-19-2009, 12:18 AM	#35
bigbadchev72 People know me Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hermiston, oregon Posts: 840	Re: Custom Bumpers this is one i have built __________________ 1972 k/5 blazer CST 4X4 Crate 350, th350/205, dana44with trac-loc/14 bolt with detroit locker, 4 wheel discs 4.56s, 8" suspension lift using 73-87springs, 1" zerorate custom front crossmember, HAD CV drivelines and driveshaft e-brake, full cage, PRP seats, Full autometer gauges, 38x14.5x16 Toyo M/Ts, 16x10 Polished aluminum rockcrusher wheels 1967 longbox 4x4, Strong 400/400/208, 44/12bolt 4.10s, 6" lift, 35" Toyo M/Ts on corvette rally wheels

09-19-2009, 04:21 PM	#37
bigbadchev72 People know me Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hermiston, oregon Posts: 840	Re: Custom Bumpers Bolted with 3 1/2" grade 8 bolts per side __________________ 1972 k/5 blazer CST 4X4 Crate 350, th350/205, dana44with trac-loc/14 bolt with detroit locker, 4 wheel discs 4.56s, 8" suspension lift using 73-87springs, 1" zerorate custom front crossmember, HAD CV drivelines and driveshaft e-brake, full cage, PRP seats, Full autometer gauges, 38x14.5x16 Toyo M/Ts, 16x10 Polished aluminum rockcrusher wheels 1967 longbox 4x4, Strong 400/400/208, 44/12bolt 4.10s, 6" lift, 35" Toyo M/Ts on corvette rally wheels

09-22-2009, 07:51 AM	#38
muscletrucks Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kansas City Posts: 431	Re: Custom Bumpers If only I could weld decent.............. __________________ 1972 GMC Sierra Grande 3/4 Ton 4x4 1970 Mercury Cougar XR7 1943 Farmall M

09-23-2009, 02:57 PM	#40
muscletrucks Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kansas City Posts: 431	Re: Custom Bumpers My Christmas List Attached Images __________________ 1972 GMC Sierra Grande 3/4 Ton 4x4 1970 Mercury Cougar XR7 1943 Farmall M

06-26-2011, 12:24 AM	#43
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Custom Bumpers DIY4X has bumpers. http://diy4x.com/ Offroad Design has bumpers. http://www.offroaddesign.com/index.htm RLC Fabrication has bumpers. http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=915578 Blazen Offroad has bumpers. http://www.blazenoffroad.com/store/Chevy-c-314/ Buckstop has bumpers. http://www.buckstop.biz/ TrailReady has bumpers. http://www.trailready.com/bumpers/gm_88-99.html Just to name a few. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

06-26-2011, 12:42 AM	#44
alwaysbroken Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: sooke canada Posts: 211	Re: Custom Bumpers i like this thread..keep them coming. i need ideas for mine __________________ chevys the way to go.

06-26-2011, 02:38 AM	#45
snj8198 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Star Valley, WY Posts: 2,038	Re: Custom Bumpers __________________ Steve 1971 GMC Longbox. Full Roller Stroker 489 w/ FiTech EFI, Chris Straub Cam/NV4500/205/D60/14B w. Grizzly Locker and 4.11's. 2" Lift on 33's

06-26-2011, 06:59 AM	#46
Monty Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Montana Posts: 78	Re: Custom Bumpers nice, Steve! i like the way you worked the trimmed rear quarter panel into your design. what are the notches in the bottom of the rear bumper for?



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06-26-2011, 09:08 AM	#47
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Custom Bumpers The notches are in the front bumper too. Hmm, I wonder... __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

06-26-2011, 09:59 AM	#48
Monty Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Montana Posts: 78	Re: Custom Bumpers my guess is a jacking pad for Hi-Lift jacks...

06-26-2011, 03:19 PM	#50
snj8198 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Star Valley, WY Posts: 2,038	Re: Custom Bumpers Thanks for the compliments guys. Ya the notches are for the high lift. I wouldn't do that again tho, they were more work than necesary. Next time I'll just weld on a chunk of angle iron as a lift brace. The truck was rearend where it sits damaging the the lowers of the box and tailgate. Rather than replace the box sides I cut off the damage and incorporated the guards into the bumper and braced it to the frame. They turned out sturdier than I anticipated. The entire rear section is squared and subframed with the receiver then boxed around the frame with a custom crossmember support between. The two uprights for the front brush guard are single L shaped pieces of 3/8" that run down the inside of the frame rails 10"s. Overkill, but I'm proud of em for my first try. __________________ Steve 1971 GMC Longbox. Full Roller Stroker 489 w/ FiTech EFI, Chris Straub Cam/NV4500/205/D60/14B w. Grizzly Locker and 4.11's. 2" Lift on 33's

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