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epthree04 · 05-19-2006, 02:04 AM

Does anyone have a kit that sells the rear bumper, brackets, hardware and license plate braket all together? if not where is the cheapest place for quality bumpers (chrome), and other parts i listed? the bumper i am looking for is a sport bumper for a fleetside.

DigitalFusion · 05-19-2006, 04:06 AM

i think a google search is in order for you. LMC, Paddock, YearOne, eBay, umm, there has to be more, but I cannot think of them now. That should give you a good start.

mbgmike · 05-19-2006, 06:55 AM

We sell everything you need. not in a kit. We have low prices. Visit our website It still needs alot of work.

**special-K** · 05-19-2006, 07:08 AM

May I recommend you check with your friendly board vendors first,as offered by mbgmike?If you want a pretty catalog,call the others.

JAMESCHURCH13 · 05-19-2006, 07:25 AM

GMC PAULS ALL THE WAY BRO. CHEAPEST STUFF AROUND.

CHECK OUT THE OTHER VENDORS ALSO.

rodstored-72 · 05-19-2006, 11:37 AM

i agree check with the vendors. i buy all my stuff from a place called ricks pickup parts here in mesa. i know he has really good prices & he does ship..

good luck!
rodstored-72

**Green Machine** · 05-19-2006, 12:19 PM

Most repro rear bumpers are made by Tri-plus and are good quality. But do yourself a favor and don't get the repro license plate bracket, they don' fit right IMHO. Get a bracket from your GM dealer, much nicer piece, you would have to see them side by side to see the difference, or order one of each and return the one you don't want to see for yourself. Either bracket will have to be worked some to get it to fit right, might have to tweak the mounting ears on the bumper some too. If you just bolt it in the bumper will be pulled too tight on the bottom, and bumper will hump up in the middle. Look closely at at most pictures of those installed and you will see what I mean.

After installing the licence plate bracket you may still need to lay the top middle on a sawhorse and with a person on each end push down untill it stays straight.

Also watch those bumper brackets, they will likely have malformed humps where they touch the bumper on the back. They will have to be flattened out where they meet the bumper or you will put dents in the bumper when you tighten the bolts. Also get 4 stainless steel bolts to mount the licence plate bracket, they won't get ugly later and be sure to paint all the brackets before installing. Use grade 5 or better bolts to attach to the frame, not the cheap ones.

I found out all of this the hard way, thought it would be a simple bolt on 1 hour project, but after returning a license bracket, getting a GM one and tweaking everything to fit right, it takes much longer. Just a heads up, now that I know, I hope I can save you some problems.

EZ4U2C · 05-19-2006, 01:56 PM

Hey there's a place in Winston Salem, NC. The name is Classic Muscle.
These guy are great people to work with. The web site is www.oldmusclecars.com. They sell what ever you need to build a truck from the ground up. A lot the parts they sell are orignal GM parts. Hope this can help you out.

70GMCer · 05-19-2006, 03:54 PM

Best prices & parts period...... http://www.truckandcarshop.com/

I get all my things from them since checking prices. No offence to the other vendors on here.....

epthree04 · 05-20-2006, 01:03 AM

ok thanks guys and no offence to other vendors as 70gmcer said but i am going to buy from truckandcarshop.com bc the seem to have the best price and its a complete kit. thanks 70gmcer!

05-19-2006, 02:04 AM	#1
epthree04 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Tucson Posts: 86	Rear Bumpers Does anyone have a kit that sells the rear bumper, brackets, hardware and license plate braket all together? if not where is the cheapest place for quality bumpers (chrome), and other parts i listed? the bumper i am looking for is a sport bumper for a fleetside.

05-19-2006, 04:06 AM	#2
DigitalFusion Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: MN/WI Border Posts: 30	Re: Rear Bumpers i think a google search is in order for you. LMC, Paddock, YearOne, eBay, umm, there has to be more, but I cannot think of them now. That should give you a good start.

05-19-2006, 06:55 AM	#3
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: Rear Bumpers We sell everything you need. not in a kit. We have low prices. Visit our website It still needs alot of work. Last edited by mbgmike; 05-19-2006 at 06:56 AM.

05-19-2006, 07:08 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Rear Bumpers May I recommend you check with your friendly board vendors first,as offered by mbgmike?If you want a pretty catalog,call the others. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-19-2006, 07:25 AM	#5
JAMESCHURCH13 JamesChurch13 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Edwards AFB Sunny California Posts: 151	Re: Rear Bumpers GMC PAULS ALL THE WAY BRO. CHEAPEST STUFF AROUND. CHECK OUT THE OTHER VENDORS ALSO. __________________ *HG/FTW!!!* Current vehicle collection: 1968 Chevy C-10 SWB Fleet Side, 327ci, TH350 (MD) 1987 Chevy Dually Quad Cab, 427ci, TH400 2008 Buell XB12SS, 1203cc 2006 YZ450F Wheelie Machine! 1997 Suzuki Bandit 600cc And the Wife has some cars I pay insurance on and use to transport the kids!(01' Grand Cherokee and 06' Pontiac Grand Prix)

05-19-2006, 11:37 AM	#6
rodstored-72 chevy truck fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gilbert, arizona 85298 Posts: 1,984	Re: Rear Bumpers i agree check with the vendors. i buy all my stuff from a place called ricks pickup parts here in mesa. i know he has really good prices & he does ship.. good luck! rodstored-72

05-19-2006, 12:19 PM	#7
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	Re: Rear Bumpers Most repro rear bumpers are made by Tri-plus and are good quality. But do yourself a favor and don't get the repro license plate bracket, they don' fit right IMHO. Get a bracket from your GM dealer, much nicer piece, you would have to see them side by side to see the difference, or order one of each and return the one you don't want to see for yourself. Either bracket will have to be worked some to get it to fit right, might have to tweak the mounting ears on the bumper some too. If you just bolt it in the bumper will be pulled too tight on the bottom, and bumper will hump up in the middle. Look closely at at most pictures of those installed and you will see what I mean. After installing the licence plate bracket you may still need to lay the top middle on a sawhorse and with a person on each end push down untill it stays straight. Also watch those bumper brackets, they will likely have malformed humps where they touch the bumper on the back. They will have to be flattened out where they meet the bumper or you will put dents in the bumper when you tighten the bolts. Also get 4 stainless steel bolts to mount the licence plate bracket, they won't get ugly later and be sure to paint all the brackets before installing. Use grade 5 or better bolts to attach to the frame, not the cheap ones. I found out all of this the hard way, thought it would be a simple bolt on 1 hour project, but after returning a license bracket, getting a GM one and tweaking everything to fit right, it takes much longer. Just a heads up, now that I know, I hope I can save you some problems. __________________ 1968 C10 307 3spd Long Fleet ------ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=201103 1970 C10 305 Super T10 Long Fleet --- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=202285 1971 C20 383 TH350 Dana Posi ----- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206894 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 C3 6.0 Last edited by Green Machine; 05-19-2006 at 12:29 PM.

05-19-2006, 01:56 PM	#8
EZ4U2C Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: North Carolina Posts: 257	Re: Rear Bumpers Hey there's a place in Winston Salem, NC. The name is Classic Muscle. These guy are great people to work with. The web site is www.oldmusclecars.com. They sell what ever you need to build a truck from the ground up. A lot the parts they sell are orignal GM parts. Hope this can help you out. Last edited by EZ4U2C; 05-19-2006 at 02:24 PM.

05-19-2006, 03:54 PM	#9
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: Rear Bumpers Best prices & parts period...... http://www.truckandcarshop.com/ I get all my things from them since checking prices. No offence to the other vendors on here..... __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

05-20-2006, 01:03 AM	#10
epthree04 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Tucson Posts: 86	Re: Rear Bumpers ok thanks guys and no offence to other vendors as 70gmcer said but i am going to buy from truckandcarshop.com bc the seem to have the best price and its a complete kit. thanks 70gmcer!



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