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TNBogger · 02-04-2005, 05:02 PM

I have a 79 GMC that the rear bumper is a little rough on, oh ok a lot rough on. I want to build my own bumper, but I don't know exactly what I want it to look like. If any of you have ever built one I would love to see pics. I am going to be doing some 4-wheeling so I need a bumper that will hold up. Not a show bumper just one to serve its purpose.

1972 · 02-04-2005, 05:24 PM

Here is mine, nothing more than a big ugly piece of pipe. The ends are angled in some and it has a tab on it for a clevis. I can get better pics of it if you want. Strong, easy, and cheap.

benscool1 · 02-04-2005, 07:56 PM

Wow 1972, what mods does your chassis have? how did you make it bend like that w/out messing w/all the fuel lines and everything else?

1972 · 02-05-2005, 05:15 AM

The only thing done to the frame is 26 years of abuse. The frame is real flexy, and the truck also has a body lift which tends to exagerate it a bit. There are some more pics of it on my cardomain page, it looks like it should break but it still holds together... for now.

784X4GUY · 02-05-2005, 11:37 AM

Yeah, 1972 that baby flexes very well...Later Mike

Destructo · 02-05-2005, 06:16 PM

Here the rear bumper on my truck, I had a friend build most of it for me, has a 2" receiver built in and I used old u-bolts for a place to attach straps and such and for safety chains, althought I still have my frame mounted hitch because I feel safer using it instead of the bumper, the bumper itself is made of .120" wall steel and held on by 4 grade 8 bolts, so its plenty strong. But my hitch is rated for 10k lbs and held on by 6 grade 8 bolts

02-04-2005, 05:02 PM	#1
TNBogger Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lebanon TN Posts: 14	pics of bumpers I have a 79 GMC that the rear bumper is a little rough on, oh ok a lot rough on. I want to build my own bumper, but I don't know exactly what I want it to look like. If any of you have ever built one I would love to see pics. I am going to be doing some 4-wheeling so I need a bumper that will hold up. Not a show bumper just one to serve its purpose.

02-04-2005, 07:56 PM	#3
benscool1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Williamsfield, IL Posts: 781	Wow 1972, what mods does your chassis have? how did you make it bend like that w/out messing w/all the fuel lines and everything else? __________________ Ben 84 C10 Silverado 14 Silverado Z71

02-05-2005, 11:37 AM	#5
784X4GUY Did someone say MUD? Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Pullman,WA Posts: 1,089	Yeah, 1972 that baby flexes very well...Later Mike __________________ Im in the market guys...so keep ya eyes peeled -------------------- Mini trucks are for guys who cant get it up!

02-05-2005, 06:16 PM	#6
Destructo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lewisville, NC Posts: 1,836	Here the rear bumper on my truck, I had a friend build most of it for me, has a 2" receiver built in and I used old u-bolts for a place to attach straps and such and for safety chains, althought I still have my frame mounted hitch because I feel safer using it instead of the bumper, the bumper itself is made of .120" wall steel and held on by 4 grade 8 bolts, so its plenty strong. But my hitch is rated for 10k lbs and held on by 6 grade 8 bolts Attached Images __________________ 1985 Scottsdale Shortbed 4x4 Stout 350 with some "upgrades"-700r4-33x12.5" Mud Tires, Warn 8274-50 winch. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado Regular Cab 2wd 4-banger, 5 speed, Street Pack with 3.73 axle.

02-04-2005, 05:24 PM	#2
1972 Majician Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: In the Middle Posts: 329	Here is mine, nothing more than a big ugly piece of pipe. The ends are angled in some and it has a tab on it for a clevis. I can get better pics of it if you want. Strong, easy, and cheap.

02-05-2005, 05:15 AM	#4
1972 Majician Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: In the Middle Posts: 329	The only thing done to the frame is 26 years of abuse. The frame is real flexy, and the truck also has a body lift which tends to exagerate it a bit. There are some more pics of it on my cardomain page, it looks like it should break but it still holds together... for now.



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