Front Bumper Question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

OregonC20 · 06-02-2007, 02:31 PM

I have this 1972 front bumper that I would to put on my 68.
Can I do this? are they different? can someone post a picture to see how it would look?

Thanks.

1LoC10 · 06-02-2007, 02:36 PM

it would fit fine, you would just have to move your turn signals to the bumper

dubs68SWB · 06-02-2007, 02:45 PM

I would get a '68 bumper.....it's the baddest looking front end when the lights are in the grill and the bumper is solid chrome

OregonC20 · 06-02-2007, 03:00 PM

I wonder if the chrome bumper is repairable? and for how much?

1969k10stepside · 06-02-2007, 03:03 PM

It would cost more to fix that chrome bumper than it would cost to get a repo chrome one..

dubs68SWB · 06-02-2007, 04:13 PM

I bought my new bumper for $109 and it's beautiful.....installed perfectly with original hardware.

**Palf70Step** · 06-02-2007, 05:09 PM

The bumper brackets (outer) are different for the 70 and older than the 71/72 bumpers. So unless you have the brackets to go with the later one, you would probably be better off picking up a repo one. I can't really tell from your pictures if you have brackets or not, but thought I would mention it.

**Stocker** · 06-02-2007, 06:29 PM

Years ago when I bought my rechromed bumper from Golden State Pickup Parts http://www.gspp.com/, they were in the market for used bumpers to refurbish and plate for resale. Maybe they have stamping equipment that could handle yours? Might be worth asking them...

brak · 06-02-2007, 06:59 PM

I got my bumper from certifit for $75 and the fit is great.

I wouldn't even waste my time trying to get that one repaired..

OregonC20 · 06-02-2007, 08:11 PM

$75 is a great price!!
Are you satisfied with the quality of the bumper? do you have a picture of the bumper to share?

Thanks.

PanelDeland · 06-02-2007, 09:29 PM

I don't know about the $75.00 one but most BB vendors carry one for about $125.00 that is triple chrome plated and very nice.Usually you can get a better deal at a swap meet since a lot of vendors give a special.Plus at the SM you save shipping.

67ChevyRedneck · 06-02-2007, 09:32 PM

Or you could get one of these babys with fog lights.

brak · 06-03-2007, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OregonC20

$75 is a great price!!
Are you satisfied with the quality of the bumper? do you have a picture of the bumper to share?
Thanks.

I'm really happy with it, but i don't have a pic at this time. I took it back off my truck a couple weeks ago when i removed the front clip and haven't reinstalled it yet.

the down side is they don't ship, and it appears the closest location to you is seattle.

sorry, I should've checked locations before making the suggestion.

06-02-2007, 02:31 PM	#1
OregonC20 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Salem, Oregon Posts: 250	Front Bumper Question I have this 1972 front bumper that I would to put on my 68. Can I do this? are they different? can someone post a picture to see how it would look? Thanks. Attached Images

06-02-2007, 02:36 PM	#2
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: Front Bumper Question it would fit fine, you would just have to move your turn signals to the bumper __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

06-02-2007, 02:45 PM	#3
dubs68SWB Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bend, OR Posts: 110	Re: Front Bumper Question I would get a '68 bumper.....it's the baddest looking front end when the lights are in the grill and the bumper is solid chrome __________________ '68 Chevy SWB with 460 BBC Muncie M-22 and Eaton posi rear w/ 3.73's Corvette rallys with mini derby caps Sick horsepower and torque

06-02-2007, 03:00 PM	#4
OregonC20 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Salem, Oregon Posts: 250	Re: Front Bumper Question I wonder if the chrome bumper is repairable? and for how much?

06-02-2007, 03:03 PM	#5
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: Front Bumper Question It would cost more to fix that chrome bumper than it would cost to get a repo chrome one.. Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 06-02-2007 at 03:04 PM.

06-02-2007, 04:13 PM	#6
dubs68SWB Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bend, OR Posts: 110	Re: Front Bumper Question I bought my new bumper for $109 and it's beautiful.....installed perfectly with original hardware. __________________ '68 Chevy SWB with 460 BBC Muncie M-22 and Eaton posi rear w/ 3.73's Corvette rallys with mini derby caps Sick horsepower and torque

06-02-2007, 05:09 PM	#7
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,083	Re: Front Bumper Question The bumper brackets (outer) are different for the 70 and older than the 71/72 bumpers. So unless you have the brackets to go with the later one, you would probably be better off picking up a repo one. I can't really tell from your pictures if you have brackets or not, but thought I would mention it. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 06-02-2007 at 05:10 PM.

06-02-2007, 06:29 PM	#8
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,694	Re: Front Bumper Question Years ago when I bought my rechromed bumper from Golden State Pickup Parts http://www.gspp.com/, they were in the market for used bumpers to refurbish and plate for resale. Maybe they have stamping equipment that could handle yours? Might be worth asking them... __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

06-02-2007, 06:59 PM	#9
brak Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: MinneSNOWta Posts: 1,381	Re: Front Bumper Question I got my bumper from certifit for $75 and the fit is great. I wouldn't even waste my time trying to get that one repaired.. __________________ 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 WT 1995 Nissan Hardbody 2016 Hyundai Veloster Turbo DC2 (SW/AW) Clyde W. Harvey USN "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery" Winston Churchill

06-02-2007, 08:11 PM	#10
OregonC20 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Salem, Oregon Posts: 250	Re: Front Bumper Question $75 is a great price!! Are you satisfied with the quality of the bumper? do you have a picture of the bumper to share? Thanks.

06-02-2007, 09:29 PM	#11
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Front Bumper Question I don't know about the $75.00 one but most BB vendors carry one for about $125.00 that is triple chrome plated and very nice.Usually you can get a better deal at a swap meet since a lot of vendors give a special.Plus at the SM you save shipping. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

06-02-2007, 09:32 PM	#12
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