Where to mount early style bumper guards? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

toms68cst · 05-30-2004, 03:56 PM

I have a used pair of bumper guards to put on my truck. I didn’t take them off the old truck so I have no idea of where they mount.

Has anyone ever seen mounting instructions for the early style bumper guards? I always thought that they went towards the center of the bumper covering up the 4 bolt heads that flank the license plate. The problem is here the curvature of the guards don’t match the curvature of the bumper very well. If they are mounted towards the ends of the bumper the curvature matches ok but it looks a little funny. Do they mount at the location of the outer bumper bracket bolts or do you have do drill a new hole for the one lower bolt that holds the guard on from behind?

I looked at the pictures on this site for clues. The only thing I saw were later style ones mounted so they flank the license plate.

Thanks for anything.

Tom

Doug M · 05-30-2004, 11:15 PM

I have an instruction sheet inside an NOS bopx of brackets. I'll try to scan on tuesday and post. You do need to drill two holes.

toms68cst · 05-30-2004, 11:32 PM

That would be great Doug. Thanks.

Pilgrim · 05-31-2004, 12:46 PM

I have only seen them mounted where the outer two bolts are. Will be interested in seeing the intruction sheet. Thanks.

Doug M · 06-01-2004, 07:26 PM

I took a picture of the instruction sheet but I dont know how to reduce the file size so I can up load it. It you want to PM me your email I'll send the file over for you to see and post if you can.

Solver · 06-01-2004, 08:51 PM

Here is a pic of my 67 with original bumper guards. They are outside of the four bolts

**uncle** · 06-02-2004, 10:15 PM

It's either 6 or 6 1/2 inches outside the 4 bolts in the frame.

05-30-2004, 03:56 PM	#1
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,282	Where to mount early style bumper guards? I have a used pair of bumper guards to put on my truck. I didn’t take them off the old truck so I have no idea of where they mount. Has anyone ever seen mounting instructions for the early style bumper guards? I always thought that they went towards the center of the bumper covering up the 4 bolt heads that flank the license plate. The problem is here the curvature of the guards don’t match the curvature of the bumper very well. If they are mounted towards the ends of the bumper the curvature matches ok but it looks a little funny. Do they mount at the location of the outer bumper bracket bolts or do you have do drill a new hole for the one lower bolt that holds the guard on from behind? I looked at the pictures on this site for clues. The only thing I saw were later style ones mounted so they flank the license plate. Thanks for anything. Tom __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

05-30-2004, 11:15 PM	#2
Doug M Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Central New Jersey Exit 8 Posts: 57	I have an instruction sheet inside an NOS bopx of brackets. I'll try to scan on tuesday and post. You do need to drill two holes. __________________ 1954 GMC 150 (for sale) 1970 GMC 1500 2004 Road King

05-30-2004, 11:32 PM	#3
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,282	That would be great Doug. Thanks. __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

05-31-2004, 12:46 PM	#4
Pilgrim Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Crescent City, FL Posts: 492	I have only seen them mounted where the outer two bolts are. Will be interested in seeing the intruction sheet. Thanks. __________________ Bob 68 C20 Camper Special

06-01-2004, 07:26 PM	#5
Doug M Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Central New Jersey Exit 8 Posts: 57	I took a picture of the instruction sheet but I dont know how to reduce the file size so I can up load it. It you want to PM me your email I'll send the file over for you to see and post if you can. __________________ 1954 GMC 150 (for sale) 1970 GMC 1500 2004 Road King

06-01-2004, 08:51 PM	#6
Solver Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Storm Lake, Ia Posts: 1,449	Here is a pic of my 67 with original bumper guards. They are outside of the four bolts Attached Images __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 LWB-Blue 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Black 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Red 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-green 1972 GMC 4x4 LWB-White 1971 Cheyenne 10 LWB-Ochre 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Copper 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Black 1969 Custom 10 LWB-lt blue 1968 GMC 3/4 ton-green 1968 1/2 ton swb stepside-silver 1967 Chevrolet CST 10 LWB-green 1967 Chevrolet custom 20 LWB-Maroon

06-02-2004, 10:15 PM	#7
uncle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Conyers,Ga. Posts: 7,286	Guards It's either 6 or 6 1/2 inches outside the 4 bolts in the frame.



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