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cardude66 · 03-01-2008, 09:27 AM

Here is a picture of my bumper

bowtieboy93 · 03-01-2008, 09:32 AM

i dont have on but thats cool!

70 Suburban · 03-01-2008, 09:35 AM

I have a couple Ill take pics later

67CHIP72 · 03-01-2008, 10:00 AM

No, but I noticed I can still see a printed part number on the bottom of one of my '72 Step Bumpers. I know, not very cool...oh well.

**special-K** · 03-01-2008, 03:52 PM

I`ve been wanting one of these for years.Guys will give them away,but shipping would be killer.This was a southern and western dealer thing.Purdy dang kewl!

pyro883 · 03-01-2008, 03:55 PM

That's pretty spiffy never saw those before.

Andy4639 · 03-01-2008, 05:33 PM

I guess it's personal taste as is a lot about these trucks. I for one wouldn't want one of those on my truck.
Not tring to start a arguement just stating my taste.
I don't want any kind of advertisement for a dealership on my vehicle.
I had a truck I bought once that they stuck the dealer tag on it and I refused to drive it until they took it off. They said the owner said they had to put it on each new car. I told them when the dealer paid me $22,000 for it he could do whatever he wanted to his truck, this one I owned.
The tag wasn't on it when I drove off the lot.

tcb-1 · 03-01-2008, 05:48 PM

my pop had one on his 66 swb back in the mid/late 80's. really cool because his truck was originally sold in my hometown and we knew the dealer.

I've even seen some original bumpers painted white with red lettering as well.

I think if it's original to the rig, AND your going bone stock, they are quite cool.......

72freak · 03-01-2008, 06:12 PM

Ive got 2 or three of them.....Ill have to see is I can find a picture.

clos69 · 03-01-2008, 06:19 PM

You can bearly see it... but here is mine.."Steakley Bros Chevrolet- Dallas Texas"...i don't think they are around anymore...i would have like to get me some emblem badges from them

68gmsee · 03-01-2008, 07:33 PM

I can see where some of these are nostalgic. Especially if it has an old dealership name that no longer exists or if you're trying to stay with the old look.

But, personally, I didn't like mine and I don't care for anything that uses my vehicle for free advertisement so I threw mine in with some scrap metal I sold last year.... Kinda wish I had kept them as souvenirs...

Ole Blue 68 · 03-01-2008, 07:56 PM

Here's the best shot I have of mine on hand.

It's engraved: Smith Bros. Chev Co. Gorman, Texas

They must be closed because I couldn't find anything on them on the internet.

67ChevyRedneck · 03-01-2008, 08:06 PM

This comes up every now and again and I REALLY wish I had taken pictures!!!! My truck was originally built in St. Louis and spent the first part of it's life in Texas. I don't remember the dealer but I specifically remember the right side of the bumper said "Brownsfield, Texas."

Putter · 03-01-2008, 08:36 PM

Sorry, no pics at work, but I have the original stamped bumper and original tailgate with matching dealer decal still intact in my garage. Have replaced the tailgate just so I could keep the original one safe (it was grandpa's only new vehicle ever)

Eichorst69 · 03-03-2008, 06:42 AM

I have one on my 69 C-20 4x4 but I covered the letters with bumper stickers.

It say's PRESTON HOOD CHEV. on the left
and FT. WALTON BEACH on the right
which is here in Florida.

Rob

CG · 03-03-2008, 06:44 AM

Those things usually have large deep stampings/engravings. Anyone know how they did it? Might be kind of cool to stamp/engrave 67-72chevytrucks.com in one

tcb-1 · 03-03-2008, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by CG

Those things usually have large deep stampings/engravings. Anyone know how they did it? Might be kind of cool to stamp/engrave 67-72chevytrucks.com in one

that's a good question! Did the dealership have them made by the factory in bulk? Love to know the back story as well.

The Big Green · 03-03-2008, 07:39 AM

I have one on my 67 Chevy with Theo Money Chevy and its 17 miles from me where it was bought, poor thing never went very far. I'm the 3rd owner with the other 3 lives 10 miles from me, first owner past away, RIP, I would have loved to talk to him and let him see the redone truck.

03-01-2008, 09:27 AM	#1
cardude66 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Prince Edward Island Canada Posts: 34	Any dealer engraved bumpers out there? Let's see them Here is a picture of my bumper

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bowtieboy93 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: (Cloverdale) Surrey BC Canada Posts: 1,566	Re: Any dealer engraved bumpers out there? Let's see them i dont have on but thats cool! __________________ Travis travis_moffatt@hotmail.com 1969 Chevrolet C-10 LWB, 350c.i., TH350, In Pieces. 1991 GMC Sonoma, IROCS s10 grill 1963 Ford Galaxie 351/C4

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pyro883 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Beaufort, SC Posts: 244	Re: Any dealer engraved bumpers out there? Let's see them That's pretty spiffy never saw those before.

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Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Any dealer engraved bumpers out there? Let's see them I guess it's personal taste as is a lot about these trucks. I for one wouldn't want one of those on my truck. Not tring to start a arguement just stating my taste. I don't want any kind of advertisement for a dealership on my vehicle. I had a truck I bought once that they stuck the dealer tag on it and I refused to drive it until they took it off. They said the owner said they had to put it on each new car. I told them when the dealer paid me $22,000 for it he could do whatever he wanted to his truck, this one I owned. The tag wasn't on it when I drove off the lot. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

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68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: Any dealer engraved bumpers out there? Let's see them I can see where some of these are nostalgic. Especially if it has an old dealership name that no longer exists or if you're trying to stay with the old look. But, personally, I didn't like mine and I don't care for anything that uses my vehicle for free advertisement so I threw mine in with some scrap metal I sold last year.... Kinda wish I had kept them as souvenirs...

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Ole Blue 68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Philly Posts: 1,140	Re: Any dealer engraved bumpers out there? Let's see them Here's the best shot I have of mine on hand. It's engraved: Smith Bros. Chev Co. Gorman, Texas They must be closed because I couldn't find anything on them on the internet. Attached Images

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67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Any dealer engraved bumpers out there? Let's see them This comes up every now and again and I REALLY wish I had taken pictures!!!! My truck was originally built in St. Louis and spent the first part of it's life in Texas. I don't remember the dealer but I specifically remember the right side of the bumper said "Brownsfield, Texas." __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 03-01-2008 at 08:06 PM.

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Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Re: Any dealer engraved bumpers out there? Let's see them Sorry, no pics at work, but I have the original stamped bumper and original tailgate with matching dealer decal still intact in my garage. Have replaced the tailgate just so I could keep the original one safe (it was grandpa's only new vehicle ever) __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

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Eichorst69 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Florida Posts: 158	Re: Any dealer engraved bumpers out there? Let's see them I have one on my 69 C-20 4x4 but I covered the letters with bumper stickers. It say's PRESTON HOOD CHEV. on the left and FT. WALTON BEACH on the right which is here in Florida. Rob



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CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,843	Re: Any dealer engraved bumpers out there? Let's see them Those things usually have large deep stampings/engravings. Anyone know how they did it? Might be kind of cool to stamp/engrave 67-72chevytrucks.com in one

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The Big Green Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fort Smith,AR Posts: 1,305	Re: Any dealer engraved bumpers out there? Let's see them I have one on my 67 Chevy with Theo Money Chevy and its 17 miles from me where it was bought, poor thing never went very far. I'm the 3rd owner with the other 3 lives 10 miles from me, first owner past away, RIP, I would have loved to talk to him and let him see the redone truck. Last edited by The Big Green; 03-03-2008 at 07:43 AM.

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