is my bumper 1 of a kind? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

63deluxfleet · 11-07-2009, 03:16 PM

i've been meaning to ask you guys here if you have seen any of our trucks with this kind of bumper. its not like those huge fat ones that you see all the time, its tucked in a little..seems like an early attempt at a rollpan lol it stull has room for a ball hitch just enough..i like the look. it says GRADY CHEVY. CO GREENLAND TX. etched on the bumper..i was thinkin about havin it cleaned up and chromed what do you guys think and have you ever seen one?

monolith · 11-07-2009, 03:53 PM

That looks pretty clean, I may just cut down and recess my old farm bumper to approximate that look.

MXmaniac · 11-07-2009, 08:07 PM

That doesn't look half-bad, I may end up doing that with my dealer-install bumper now. After I locate a bed...

markeb01 · 11-07-2009, 08:53 PM

I've never seen this particular style before. Judging by the number of variations I have seen, I think many were not sourced from GM, but from a local trailer hitch supplier or fabrication shop. With the dealer name etched in it, it's likely it came from one of these local shops.

I like the idea of chroming and keeping it, especially with such a unique design. I thought about having my original Barden bumper powder coated gloss black to match my truck, but didn't like the way the end pieces bolted to the sides of the rear (stepside) fenders.

Truck Dr. · 11-07-2009, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 63deluxfleet

i've been meaning to ask you guys here if you have seen any of our trucks with this kind of bumper. its not like those huge fat ones that you see all the time, its tucked in a little..seems like an early attempt at a rollpan lol it stull has room for a ball hitch just enough..i like the look. it says GRADY CHEVY. CO GREENLAND TX. etched on the bumper..i was thinkin about havin it cleaned up and chromed what do you guys think and have you ever seen one?

Seen loads of them, it was a style that was offered back then, very clean look......I think chrome would look great...and I don't remember seeing any chrome ones, but plenty that were painted.

Dave

protrash64 · 11-07-2009, 09:47 PM

I've seen a couple of the old diamond plate wrap-arounds cut off like yours. It definitely cleans up the quarters and you still have a beefy bumper.

*LILRED66* · 11-07-2009, 11:11 PM

It was a common bumper, installed at the dealership level, but it has the ends lopped off. Per the Silver Book, this style bumper was designed to allow the end gate to open 180 degrees, straight down, without hitting the bumper. Since bumpers were an RPO (regular production option), installed at the dealership, many dealerships took advantage of the opportunity to have their dealership name stamped into the bumper, similar to the way dealerships apply decals or badges with their name on them.

In any case, good look for your truck.

65Custom · 11-07-2009, 11:25 PM

I like the look I say Chrome it and go with it

It will be something that you want see on too many others that is fer sure

Hipper · 11-15-2009, 10:49 PM

back then the trucks had no rear bumper on them and when you bought the truck you got to chose what bumper you wanted on it. The dealerships usally had several different styles to choose from.

Truck Dr. · 11-22-2009, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Hipper

back then the trucks had no rear bumper on them and when you bought the truck you got to chose what bumper you wanted on it. The dealerships usually had several different styles to choose from.

That is correct, it was a dealer installed unit or could be bought carryout.

Dave

**yote1234** · 06-23-2011, 06:13 PM

heres another one of the dealer installed bumper......

Twiztid_66c10 · 06-23-2011, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by yote1234

heres another one of the dealer installed bumper......

i really like this bumper alot i may need to find one like it. or make one. was going to do a roll pan but like this much better

awbrown · 06-24-2011, 08:00 AM

I started a post a while ago about dealer engraved bumpers and it got no response... Mine is from texas also ...

chevykid65 · 06-24-2011, 08:58 AM

i know where theres a 65 bbw with one of those bumpers is at. never thought much about it and never asked the guy about it because he thinks everything is made of gold. i just head out there for inspiration

**yote1234** · 06-24-2011, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Twiztid_66c10

i really like this bumper alot i may need to find one like it. or make one. was going to do a roll pan but like this much better

i like it a bunch, but it doesnt offer much protection...

dracko · 06-24-2011, 01:29 PM

How about this bumper:

Saw it on the cro customs site the other day and wondering if there is a company making these or if its a 1 of a kind too?

Twiztid_66c10 · 06-24-2011, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by yote1234

i like it a bunch, but it doesnt offer much protection...

offers more than just a roll pan lol

**joedoh** · 06-24-2011, 11:36 PM

looks like the one on my 65 with the ends cut off.

11-07-2009, 03:16 PM	#1
63deluxfleet Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: dinuba, ca Posts: 623	is my bumper 1 of a kind? i've been meaning to ask you guys here if you have seen any of our trucks with this kind of bumper. its not like those huge fat ones that you see all the time, its tucked in a little..seems like an early attempt at a rollpan lol it stull has room for a ball hitch just enough..i like the look. it says GRADY CHEVY. CO GREENLAND TX. etched on the bumper..i was thinkin about havin it cleaned up and chromed what do you guys think and have you ever seen one? Attached Images __________________ A girl phoned me the other day and said... Come on over, there's nobody home. I went over. Nobody was home. -Rodney Dangerfield .......THE ROAD TO HELL IS PAVED WITH GOOD INTENTIONS..... Last edited by 63deluxfleet; 11-07-2009 at 03:20 PM.

11-07-2009, 03:53 PM	#2
monolith Zero Albedo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Gabriel, California Posts: 478	Re: is my bumper 1 of a kind? That looks pretty clean, I may just cut down and recess my old farm bumper to approximate that look. __________________ Baz "Deserve's got nothin' to do with it." 66 GMC 1500 wideside longbed 250 4spd "Project Rekker"http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=467467 65 GMC 1Ton Panelhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...32#post4794432 65 Chevy Panel (former U.S.Navy truck) 64 Chevy Suburban Carryall 4x4http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358348 64 GMC 1000 wideside longbed 305 4spdhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3600890(Rip- parts truck now) 68 Dodge Charger

11-07-2009, 08:07 PM	#3
MXmaniac Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denton, Texas Posts: 356	Re: is my bumper 1 of a kind? That doesn't look half-bad, I may end up doing that with my dealer-install bumper now. After I locate a bed... __________________ Andrew '69 C-20(292, 4-speed) Retired Daily Driver '64 C-10(250, 3-speed) Fixerupper '97 F*rd Mustang GT(4.6L, 5-speed) Daily Driver If I only wanted two pedals I'd have bought a bicycle.

11-07-2009, 08:53 PM	#4
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: is my bumper 1 of a kind? I've never seen this particular style before. Judging by the number of variations I have seen, I think many were not sourced from GM, but from a local trailer hitch supplier or fabrication shop. With the dealer name etched in it, it's likely it came from one of these local shops. I like the idea of chroming and keeping it, especially with such a unique design. I thought about having my original Barden bumper powder coated gloss black to match my truck, but didn't like the way the end pieces bolted to the sides of the rear (stepside) fenders.

11-07-2009, 09:47 PM	#6
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,519	Re: is my bumper 1 of a kind? I've seen a couple of the old diamond plate wrap-arounds cut off like yours. It definitely cleans up the quarters and you still have a beefy bumper. __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

11-07-2009, 11:11 PM	#7
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: is my bumper 1 of a kind? It was a common bumper, installed at the dealership level, but it has the ends lopped off. Per the Silver Book, this style bumper was designed to allow the end gate to open 180 degrees, straight down, without hitting the bumper. Since bumpers were an RPO (regular production option), installed at the dealership, many dealerships took advantage of the opportunity to have their dealership name stamped into the bumper, similar to the way dealerships apply decals or badges with their name on them. In any case, good look for your truck. Attached Images Last edited by LILRED66; 11-07-2009 at 11:14 PM.

11-07-2009, 11:25 PM	#8
65Custom Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dawson, Ga Posts: 493	Re: is my bumper 1 of a kind? I like the look I say Chrome it and go with it It will be something that you want see on too many others that is fer sure __________________ My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=366677 I must be

11-15-2009, 10:49 PM	#9
Hipper Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 148	Re: is my bumper 1 of a kind? back then the trucks had no rear bumper on them and when you bought the truck you got to chose what bumper you wanted on it. The dealerships usally had several different styles to choose from. __________________ 71 GMC Long Bed, 454,factory everything, lowered, and shaved. 64 GMC Short Bed (great grandfathers truck) 65 Chevy 1 ton Dually a/c p/s p/b v8 auto 89 Jeep Cherokee 3" lift 79 MG Midget (My 7 year old vehicle) 29 Ford Model A Rat Rod (in the works) 86 pontiac fiero 2.5 manual18 year olds) 87 pontiac fiero SE 2.8 auto (18 year olds) 90 Mitsubishi eclipes turbo AWD (18 year olds) 69 BMW 1600 (wifes toy)

06-23-2011, 06:13 PM	#11
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,325	Re: is my bumper 1 of a kind? heres another one of the dealer installed bumper...... Attached Images __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey Last edited by yote1234; 06-23-2011 at 06:16 PM. Reason: add pics

06-24-2011, 08:00 AM	#13
awbrown Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Detroit MI Posts: 1,209	Re: is my bumper 1 of a kind? I started a post a while ago about dealer engraved bumpers and it got no response... Mine is from texas also ...

06-24-2011, 08:58 AM	#14
chevykid65 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Gooding, I.D. Posts: 225	Re: is my bumper 1 of a kind? i know where theres a 65 bbw with one of those bumpers is at. never thought much about it and never asked the guy about it because he thinks everything is made of gold. i just head out there for inspiration

06-24-2011, 01:29 PM	#16
dracko Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Regina, SK Posts: 804	Re: is my bumper 1 of a kind? How about this bumper: Saw it on the cro customs site the other day and wondering if there is a company making these or if its a 1 of a kind too? Last edited by dracko; 06-24-2011 at 01:33 PM. Reason: I can't figure out how to rotate this pic...just have to tilt your head I guess...

06-24-2011, 11:36 PM	#18
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,767	Re: is my bumper 1 of a kind? looks like the one on my 65 with the ends cut off.



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