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louder50 · 01-01-2014, 02:46 PM

I need new chrome bumpets for my 84. I was going to order them from LMC but I see they have 2 levels available with one having supposedly better chrome. Can anybidy reccomend a vendor for these or if the more expensive LMC bumpers are worth it? I see Classic Parts out of KCMO sells just one, are they good? I plan on this truck being a summer driver for the next 20 years.

Sodell · 01-01-2014, 04:30 PM

If you are planning on keeping it, I would buy the better ones. Of course it's easy top say that when it's someone else's money

INSIDIOUS '86 · 01-01-2014, 06:05 PM

My friend tim has lac bumpers on his truck. They look like they fit well but the chrome is peeling off in thick sheets. I'm not sure if it's the "premium" one or not but any bumper worth a damn shouldn't peel like that.

bigblock73 · 01-01-2014, 08:26 PM

Why not just have yours re-chromed? Had mine done, not too much more than buying new bumpers...and since they are tru GM bumpers, the quality and thickness is much better.

**old Rusty C10** · 01-01-2014, 08:57 PM

Jeff beat me to the punch I wish I had done that im getting small pits on my front LMC bumper

Sodell · 01-02-2014, 12:26 AM

Ogden Chrome does a great job, but it is much more expensive than repops. Big Block, where did you get yours chromed, and how much? Looks like you got the bolts welded and smoothed as well. Very nice!

bigblock73 · 01-02-2014, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Sodell

Ogden Chrome does a great job, but it is much more expensive than repops. Big Block, where did you get yours chromed, and how much? Looks like you got the bolts welded and smoothed as well. Very nice!

I had mine re-chromed at Keystone (Brainerd MN). I paid just under 500 a piece, but that included a little metal work and welding the carriage bolts in.

These thinks are NICE, very glad I went this way as oppoised to "new" bumpers with poor chrome.

Sodell · 01-02-2014, 11:30 AM

I saw a photo of your truck posted here, man those bumpers do look awesome! Your truck is nice as well!

tucsonjwt · 01-02-2014, 07:21 PM

If you must have the best quality OEM bumpers then rechroming is the way to go. I got quotes of $350 per for a standard rechrome here in Tucson. If you can tolerate just a good OEM bumper with a few small scratches, you can find them on CL for $100-$150 all over the southwest. I sold two nice front bumpers for $40 each - a few scratches but overall good shiny chrome.

bigblock73 · 01-02-2014, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Sodell

I saw a photo of your truck posted here, man those bumpers do look awesome! Your truck is nice as well!

Thanks for the compliment!

Claytona08 · 01-02-2014, 10:47 PM

I bought the premium chrome bumpers from LMC and installed them on my truck a few weeks back. So far I am very satisfied with them. My truck is just something I get out a couple times a month to cruise around town in. No rain, dirt or grime to touch them though.

01-01-2014, 02:46 PM	#1
louder50 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Central Michigan Posts: 47	New Bumpers? I need new chrome bumpets for my 84. I was going to order them from LMC but I see they have 2 levels available with one having supposedly better chrome. Can anybidy reccomend a vendor for these or if the more expensive LMC bumpers are worth it? I see Classic Parts out of KCMO sells just one, are they good? I plan on this truck being a summer driver for the next 20 years.

01-01-2014, 04:30 PM	#2
Sodell Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Fayetteville Arkansas Posts: 830	Re: New Bumpers? If you are planning on keeping it, I would buy the better ones. Of course it's easy top say that when it's someone else's money __________________ Scott 87 Chevy 2WD SWB, 88 4x4 LWB http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=610652

01-01-2014, 06:05 PM	#3
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: New Bumpers? My friend tim has lac bumpers on his truck. They look like they fit well but the chrome is peeling off in thick sheets. I'm not sure if it's the "premium" one or not but any bumper worth a damn shouldn't peel like that. __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

01-01-2014, 08:26 PM	#4
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Re: New Bumpers? Why not just have yours re-chromed? Had mine done, not too much more than buying new bumpers...and since they are tru GM bumpers, the quality and thickness is much better. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

01-01-2014, 08:57 PM	#5
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,268	Re: New Bumpers? Jeff beat me to the punch I wish I had done that im getting small pits on my front LMC bumper __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

01-02-2014, 12:26 AM	#6
Sodell Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Fayetteville Arkansas Posts: 830	Re: New Bumpers? Ogden Chrome does a great job, but it is much more expensive than repops. Big Block, where did you get yours chromed, and how much? Looks like you got the bolts welded and smoothed as well. Very nice! __________________ Scott 87 Chevy 2WD SWB, 88 4x4 LWB http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=610652 Last edited by Sodell; 01-02-2014 at 12:34 AM.

01-02-2014, 11:30 AM	#8
Sodell Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Fayetteville Arkansas Posts: 830	Re: New Bumpers? I saw a photo of your truck posted here, man those bumpers do look awesome! Your truck is nice as well! __________________ Scott 87 Chevy 2WD SWB, 88 4x4 LWB http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=610652

01-02-2014, 07:21 PM	#9
tucsonjwt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,188	Re: New Bumpers? If you must have the best quality OEM bumpers then rechroming is the way to go. I got quotes of $350 per for a standard rechrome here in Tucson. If you can tolerate just a good OEM bumper with a few small scratches, you can find them on CL for $100-$150 all over the southwest. I sold two nice front bumpers for $40 each - a few scratches but overall good shiny chrome.

01-02-2014, 10:47 PM	#11
Claytona08 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Silsbee Tx. Posts: 880	Re: New Bumpers? I bought the premium chrome bumpers from LMC and installed them on my truck a few weeks back. So far I am very satisfied with them. My truck is just something I get out a couple times a month to cruise around town in. No rain, dirt or grime to touch them though. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=580955 http://youtu.be/JYoQJYTXKqI 1984 Chevrolet Scottsdale C10 "Project Platinum C10" 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle "Project Car"



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