New bumper and receiver

[Softpatch]

like this mod thanks for the pic's

[KJSR]

Originally Posted by diablo03

could you have used the old bumper and the hitch would have still fit? I would like to keep the old step bumper but have the hitch come through the flat part of the bumper

I'm sure it could be done, may have to modify the hitch mounting a bit.

[1963c-10]

GM 3913608 would be late 60's Chevelle, Camaro or Monte Carlo bracket.

[KJSR]

Originally Posted by diablo03

could you have used the old bumper and the hitch would have still fit? I would like to keep the old step bumper but have the hitch come through the flat part of the bumper

I'm sure I could have with a bit more effort. The hitch is very easy to change up the configuration.

[argonaut]

Hey, your bumper looks upside down.

[Grizz1963]

Great thread, just what I am up to, except building my structure from a combo of a Jeep Cherokee and Mercedes Benz A Class towbar.

Thanks for pics, they make life a lot easier.

[KJSR]

Glad it helped

[Jasons65]

This is exactly what I want to do with mine, any way you can pm me the install tips for the rear bumper?

[chevyrestoguy]

I did the same thing as Eric, and it's real straight forward. I used new bumper brackets for a '67-'72, and my hitch came from Early Classic, and it was for a '67-'72. I had to drill the frame to match the holes in the hitch, no big deal. Once I got it in place, I marked the backside of the license plate box and cut the hole for the receiver access. I plan to use a '60s era license plate hinge so I can access the receiver when I need to.

I still need to shim the bumper away from the bed because it's really tight. I need to ensure the bed is bolted up and squared before I do anything, though. I may not have to shim it.

[KJSR]

Pretty basic install using the 67 brackets and bumper. Trim the ends a bit so they don't contact the bed sides. What else would you like to know?

[KJSR]

Alex's (Chevyrestoguy) install is the advanced version. Mine was the quick and dirty version. I don't have the patience for that kind of detail!

[Jasons65]

So when you trim the ends do you have to have it rechromed to keep the ends from rusting?

[KJSR]

I just painted mine. A little rust will match the rest of the truck.

[chevyrestoguy]

Originally Posted by KJSR

Alex's (Chevyrestoguy) install is the advanced version. Mine was the quick and dirty version. I don't have the patience for that kind of detail!

I saw the pictures of what you did and saw all of those badass aerospace tools laying on the ground (inside joke....). Your install is just as nice if not nicer than mine!