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moneyguru · 07-17-2003, 12:13 AM

I am looking for front and rear bumpers for my 67 gmc longstep, and have recently read about bad experiences with chromed bumpers.

Does anyone have a good source they recommend I check with?

Thanks

M.G.

Out of lurk mode for now! :-)

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 07-17-2003, 12:21 AM

What's your location I am in the middle of gettig bumper's

EdB · 07-17-2003, 01:10 AM

I am looking for a front bumper. I checked out GMC Paul
and the one there has a good guarantee.

I sent him a query for total price including shipping.
With what I have read lately and my own experience
with UPS. $12 to send maybe 1/2lb of weight, I might
not be able to afford it. I would also be worried about
them tearing it open to make sure it was a bumper.

EdB

*Phillip Johnson* · 07-17-2003, 01:44 AM

did you say that GMC Pauls bumpers are 1/2 pound??? Or is it that late in the evening????

*Phillip Johnson* · 07-17-2003, 01:46 AM

Hey Luke, are you trying to run your posts up????? I guess this is a race.
Did you see that gas went up today to $1.61 at Albertsons? What a rip

1970blazin · 07-17-2003, 02:15 AM

I bought my bumper from Frank at PickMups and was real happy with price and look- He even took it out of the box and shined it up for me before I took it home!!!

I like livin' so close to Franks Pick M Ups and WES too!!!

moneyguru · 07-17-2003, 07:35 AM

I am in Kalamazoo, Michigan....

Quote:

Originally posted by FRENCHBLUE72
What's your location I am in the middle of gettig bumper's

What did everybody pay for their bumpers?

Thanks again!

M.G.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 07-17-2003, 07:42 AM

I thought one day I maybe able to catch longhornmail, Ya right... Gas is high huh maybe that;s why I have not seen rob truck move...

2wdBlazer · 07-17-2003, 08:45 AM

I have perfect front and rears from my Roll-panned 71 but these are being held for my next Blazer purchase. (whenever thast is)

**PICKMUP** · 07-17-2003, 12:21 PM

Most dealers are selling the same ones, now. They are pretty good, when there are no problems. There are some real cheap, thin, poor bumpers at some of the wholesale body parts places.
The prices are good, the thickness is right, the chrome can be great or lousy---you never know...and the "quality control" is terrible! One will have smooth nice finish and the next one in the same run will have real rough surface prep under the chrome. I opened one this week with big grinder gouges all over the face of it. That is why I don't want to ship this stuff.
I open the chrome parts here, with the customer. We inspect them together and I pull or discount the bad ones. My bumpers cost a couple dollars more than the mail order places.
This picture is one of the "good" 5-yr warrany bumpers that came right out of the new box like this...This is an extreme case, but we never know.

barn9 · 07-17-2003, 12:30 PM

I can't beleive they would put that in a box and sell it, that's disgusting! Name the maker and lets all give them some input on their quality control problem.

moneyguru · 07-17-2003, 12:34 PM

Being from Michigan I can forget finding a good used bumper. Is there anyplace in Michigan that carries bumpers for our trucks?

hmm....I sure thought this would be easier.

Thanks

M.G.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 07-17-2003, 06:29 PM

Money guru try tim christian.. He is close to you and very easy to deal with....

moneyguru · 07-17-2003, 06:32 PM

Is Tim Christian aka www.christiansclassics.com?
I already perused their site, looks like fair prices for the bumpers ($60 less than Brothers)

Looks like they are in TN....is that the closest to Michigan?

Thanks

M.G.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 07-17-2003, 06:36 PM

That would be him ......p.m. him good guy to deal with!!!!

**Stocker** · 07-17-2003, 09:48 PM

In 1991 I did a bunch of stuff to my '72, including a front chrome bumper from GSPP. They said it had a lifetime guarantee; if it ever rusts, it'll be replaced free. It never has, and I'm not much on regular washing or polishing. The Beast is my daily driver and sits out in the weather all year every year. Dunno if they are still that good!

07-17-2003, 12:13 AM	#1
moneyguru Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: kalamazoo, mi Posts: 397	who has GOOD chrome bumpers? I am looking for front and rear bumpers for my 67 gmc longstep, and have recently read about bad experiences with chromed bumpers. Does anyone have a good source they recommend I check with? Thanks M.G. Out of lurk mode for now! :-)

07-17-2003, 12:21 AM	#2
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,604	What's your location I am in the middle of gettig bumper's __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

07-17-2003, 02:15 AM	#6
1970blazin Blazerless:-( Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Olympia WA Posts: 1,612	I bought my bumper from Frank at PickMups and was real happy with price and look- He even took it out of the box and shined it up for me before I took it home!!! I like livin' so close to Franks Pick M Ups and WES too!!! __________________ 1970blazin 1970 CST Blazer-Orig. Dark Blue-SOLD Progress Pics of Blazer for sale

07-17-2003, 07:42 AM	#8
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,604	I thought one day I maybe able to catch longhornmail, Ya right... Gas is high huh maybe that;s why I have not seen rob truck move... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

07-17-2003, 08:45 AM	#9
2wdBlazer The Blazer King Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Valrico, Fl (Tampa) Posts: 1,213	I have perfect front and rears from my Roll-panned 71 but these are being held for my next Blazer purchase. (whenever thast is) __________________ 72 2wd Blazer. Its the superbichinest, megacoolinest, superflowinest.

07-17-2003, 01:10 AM	#3
EdB Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Gulfport Ms Posts: 401	I am looking for a front bumper. I checked out GMC Paul and the one there has a good guarantee. I sent him a query for total price including shipping. With what I have read lately and my own experience with UPS. $12 to send maybe 1/2lb of weight, I might not be able to afford it. I would also be worried about them tearing it open to make sure it was a bumper. EdB

07-17-2003, 01:44 AM	#4
Phillip Johnson Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Grants Pass, Oregon Posts: 1,580	did you say that GMC Pauls bumpers are 1/2 pound??? Or is it that late in the evening????

07-17-2003, 01:46 AM	#5
Phillip Johnson Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Grants Pass, Oregon Posts: 1,580	Hey Luke, are you trying to run your posts up????? I guess this is a race. Did you see that gas went up today to $1.61 at Albertsons? What a rip

07-17-2003, 12:21 PM	#10
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,126	BUMPERS ARE A HASSLE! Most dealers are selling the same ones, now. They are pretty good, when there are no problems. There are some real cheap, thin, poor bumpers at some of the wholesale body parts places. The prices are good, the thickness is right, the chrome can be great or lousy---you never know...and the "quality control" is terrible! One will have smooth nice finish and the next one in the same run will have real rough surface prep under the chrome. I opened one this week with big grinder gouges all over the face of it. That is why I don't want to ship this stuff. I open the chrome parts here, with the customer. We inspect them together and I pull or discount the bad ones. My bumpers cost a couple dollars more than the mail order places. This picture is one of the "good" 5-yr warrany bumpers that came right out of the new box like this...This is an extreme case, but we never know. Attached Images __________________ Email: frankeham@comcast.net Phone: 360-956-7170

07-17-2003, 12:30 PM	#11
barn9 Half a bubble off! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Winfield, Ks, USA Posts: 5,588	I can't beleive they would put that in a box and sell it, that's disgusting! Name the maker and lets all give them some input on their quality control problem. __________________ Just call me LB. '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads.

07-17-2003, 12:34 PM	#12
moneyguru Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: kalamazoo, mi Posts: 397	Being from Michigan I can forget finding a good used bumper. Is there anyplace in Michigan that carries bumpers for our trucks? hmm....I sure thought this would be easier. Thanks M.G.

07-17-2003, 06:29 PM	#13
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,604	Money guru try tim christian.. He is close to you and very easy to deal with.... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

07-17-2003, 06:32 PM	#14
moneyguru Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: kalamazoo, mi Posts: 397	Is Tim Christian aka www.christiansclassics.com? I already perused their site, looks like fair prices for the bumpers ($60 less than Brothers) Looks like they are in TN....is that the closest to Michigan? Thanks M.G.

07-17-2003, 06:36 PM	#15
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,604	That would be him ......p.m. him good guy to deal with!!!! __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

07-17-2003, 09:48 PM	#16
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,595	In 1991 I did a bunch of stuff to my '72, including a front chrome bumper from GSPP. They said it had a lifetime guarantee; if it ever rusts, it'll be replaced free. It never has, and I'm not much on regular washing or polishing. The Beast is my daily driver and sits out in the weather all year every year. Dunno if they are still that good! __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay



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