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78f1hundo · 09-08-2015, 09:30 PM

Who had the best ones, Goodmark, Brother's, LMC, etc....

I know there not as good as the orginals.

66Gilbert · 09-08-2015, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 78f1hundo

Who had the best ones, Goodmark, Brother's, LMC, etc....

I know there not as good as the originals.

I have one from Brothers and one from the former Grumpy's Truck Parts from Phoenix, Arizona. They are not that great of quality and don't fit that good and will rub the front fenders if you get the truck in a bind where the frame has to twist. Also if you are not careful when you tighten the bumper bolts the will dent the bumper at the bolt head. The original bumpers have a lot more clearance where they wrap around the front fenders than the aftermarket and will not rub the fenders and also will not dent when tightening the bumper bolts. I have a few very straight originals that I am planning on re-chroming, I know this will be very expensive but will be worth it in the end.

forestb · 09-10-2015, 04:33 PM

I got a rear step side bumper from Classic Industries. It is nice and thick and the fitment was good.

**TJ's Chevy** · 09-10-2015, 05:32 PM

Aftermarket= you Never know what your getting.

One company might give a great product....but the next product is crap.
Alot of guys I know found good used bumpers and had them chromed at a Good place.

Grizz1963 · 09-11-2015, 02:58 AM

I cannot remember where my front comes from, but it was a triple chromed deluxe bumper (made in Korea) and is thick, heavy and feels good.
For my rear I am fitting a new repro 67-72 unit that is half the weight an crap chrome from the get go.

However, I have painted the rears of both with aluminised paint in the hope of helping them good a bit longer.

Cleaning and polishing regularly, on front and rear may help a bit to prolong their looks.

I think original parts, re chromed by a reputable shop, despite cost is a good option.

Cdubs · 10-09-2015, 12:34 AM

Maybe get one custom built? I know that Tough Country often builds them custom if you ask. Hope you're able to get a good one.

picklito · 10-09-2015, 12:42 AM

Good luck getting chrome done if you live in Kalifornia. I'd like a new rear bumper, too, but the low quality of some of the repro's had me thinking I'd just rechrome. Doesn't seem to be an option here anymore. If I'm wrong please let me know.

iceman777 · 10-09-2015, 04:06 PM

got my front bumper from classic industries and was very pleased,great chrome and really heavy

LT1 Burb · 10-09-2015, 10:57 PM

I have 2 needing re chromed if anyone knows a reasonable place.

09-08-2015, 09:30 PM	#1
78f1hundo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Papillion, Nebraska Posts: 229	best aftermarket bumpers? Who had the best ones, Goodmark, Brother's, LMC, etc.... I know there not as good as the orginals. __________________ 65' Chevy C-10 Shortbox

09-10-2015, 04:33 PM	#3
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,605	Re: best aftermarket bumpers? I got a rear step side bumper from Classic Industries. It is nice and thick and the fitment was good.

09-10-2015, 05:32 PM	#4
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: best aftermarket bumpers? Aftermarket= you Never know what your getting. One company might give a great product....but the next product is crap. Alot of guys I know found good used bumpers and had them chromed at a Good place. __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

09-11-2015, 02:58 AM	#5
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,528	Re: best aftermarket bumpers? I cannot remember where my front comes from, but it was a triple chromed deluxe bumper (made in Korea) and is thick, heavy and feels good. For my rear I am fitting a new repro 67-72 unit that is half the weight an crap chrome from the get go. However, I have painted the rears of both with aluminised paint in the hope of helping them good a bit longer. Cleaning and polishing regularly, on front and rear may help a bit to prolong their looks. I think original parts, re chromed by a reputable shop, despite cost is a good option. __________________ MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE.

10-09-2015, 12:34 AM	#6
Cdubs Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: TX Posts: 5	Re: best aftermarket bumpers? Maybe get one custom built? I know that Tough Country often builds them custom if you ask. Hope you're able to get a good one.

10-09-2015, 12:42 AM	#7
picklito Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Vacaville CA Posts: 490	Re: best aftermarket bumpers? Good luck getting chrome done if you live in Kalifornia. I'd like a new rear bumper, too, but the low quality of some of the repro's had me thinking I'd just rechrome. Doesn't seem to be an option here anymore. If I'm wrong please let me know.

10-09-2015, 04:06 PM	#8
iceman777 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: oxfordshire in ENGLAND Posts: 100	Re: best aftermarket bumpers? got my front bumper from classic industries and was very pleased,great chrome and really heavy

10-09-2015, 10:57 PM	#9
LT1 Burb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winchester Oregon, formerly Vancouver BC Posts: 2,949	Re: best aftermarket bumpers? I have 2 needing re chromed if anyone knows a reasonable place.



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