67 cheby's Dropmember build thread (CLOUD 9)

[67cheby]

Originally Posted by BB72CHEVKT

When you have a chance could you see if you have the part number for the alternator. I might go with the same set up if i can afford it.

got it

Originally Posted by YBNORML

Yep! I have two of them and they are both the same.
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dang...that is crazy !

Originally Posted by LODI3QTR

That might work. Before you weld it make a jig to hold the bumper at the bolt holes so it wont twist any more.

good idea

Originally Posted by Mike Bradbury

I think rather than cutting it I would think reforming it would be a better idea. Meaning using your straight edge idea but no cutting just stretching it on the bottom edge.

This is better because the bumper in the forming process has a certain amount of stress built up in the steel from the forming. If you look carefully it is gradually curved throughout the length of the bumper. If you simply just cut and welded a pie shape in the middle then it would look like a pair of seagull wings, gradually curving to the middle then back down to the other side.

By stretching it I mean you would have to build an inner support so that it did not crush, then using a threaded rod on each end and a strait edge on top, screw the rods until it is beyond straight then when the tension is released and it springs back it is straight. You will have to sneak up on the straightness by slowly turning the rods then releasing them and checking, but it would be straight throughout.

Or you could save all the time and find a good old American made bumper and have it rechromed. LOL

from my measurements it starts diving down right on the drivers side of the tag bracket that is why i was thinking about cutting it there and lifting it up ?
but the original bumper would be the best idea i am sure !

Originally Posted by watahyahknow

looks like someone used it as a step when you werent looking

LOl, they better not have !

Originally Posted by superflysteiny

Justin some money lol you are right there. They are the most expensive plater in the us in my opinion. But they do a great job but man 5500 to do a 36 grille seems really out of control high.

WOW !

[67cheby]

hmmmmm...wow, so they are all the same !

[YBNORML]

Originally Posted by 67cheby

hmmmmm...wow, so they are all the same !

Yep! I have two of them and they are both the same.
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[screaminchevypickup]

Every aftermarket bumper I have had is that way!!
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[67cheby]

here is one thought i had, Clamp it down by the top edge to a flat surface and cut the liscense plate bracket top to bottom and see if that lets the bumper flex up and the weld up the pie shaped slit it would leave in the lisc plate bracket ? any thoughts on that approach ?

[LODI3QTR]

That might work. Before you weld it make a jig to hold the bumper at the bolt holes so it wont twist any more.

[Mike Bradbury]

I think rather than cutting it I would think reforming it would be a better idea. Meaning using your straight edge idea but no cutting just stretching it on the bottom edge.

This is better because the bumper in the forming process has a certain amount of stress built up in the steel from the forming. If you look carefully it is gradually curved throughout the length of the bumper. If you simply just cut and welded a pie shape in the middle then it would look like a pair of seagull wings, gradually curving to the middle then back down to the other side.

By stretching it I mean you would have to build an inner support so that it did not crush, then using a threaded rod on each end and a strait edge on top, screw the rods until it is beyond straight then when the tension is released and it springs back it is straight. You will have to sneak up on the straightness by slowly turning the rods then releasing them and checking, but it would be straight throughout.

Or you could save all the time and find a good old American made bumper and have it rechromed. LOL

[watahyahknow]

looks like someone used it as a step when you werent looking

[BB72CHEVKT]

When you have a chance could you see if you have the part number for the alternator. I might go with the same set up if i can afford it.

[67cheby]

Originally Posted by BB72CHEVKT

When you have a chance could you see if you have the part number for the alternator. I might go with the same set up if i can afford it.

here is a link , http://www.painlessperformance.com/w...rchAll=Classic Trucks&refinesearch=Starters+Alternators

[LODI3QTR]

I have about 4,000 pictures of '67 -'72 Chevy pickups in my computer. Among them are 75 rear views,almost all of the rear bumpers are the same as yours......

[67cheby]

LOL, i cant believe the problem has never been fixed, am i the only one that cant stand it ? LOL

[BB72CHEVKT]

thanks

[67cheby]

Cloud 9 got a little love in the March Street Trucks

[LakeAnna]

Originally Posted by 67cheby

Cloud 9 got a little love in the March Street Trucks

Man that's Awesome! Congrats bro

[Zoomin]

Big time! Congrats

[NewType72]

Congrats and looking forward to many more magazine features in your future
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[1stchevy]

That's awesome Mike!

[oldman3]

Congrats, well deserved....Jim

[67cheby]

Thanks guys I can't wait to actually see it featured ! It has been an awesome journey can't wait to get all the little stuff handled so I can fully enjoy it !
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[Chvy2NV]

Congrats bro!! Well deserved. She's a beauty
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[Rusbuilt]

Very nice Mike!

[builtbyKane]

Very nice
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[babyblueoval]

I saw the Dakota Digital ad last night and got on here to post it....dang, too slow.

[jkeating1]

Congrats on the ink!

Does this look straight? This is jonmc56 truck (Jon's 69 CST Build). You might aks him where the bumper came from.