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muscletrucks · 03-26-2008, 07:30 AM

I am looking for a new winch bumper for my 72. Wanting more for looks. If you know of any companies that offer some please let me know. Thanks!

vtblazer · 03-26-2008, 03:19 PM

Google it...?
http://www.google.com/search?sourcei...q=winch+bumper

Or you could mount it behind your factory bumper.

**special-K** · 03-26-2008, 05:06 PM

Kurt,I`d like to go ahaed and place my order for one of those.Sure would be nice on the front of that short K/30.

muscletrucks · 03-26-2008, 09:15 PM

I did google it but did not see much at all for 72's. If anyone else has some pics of theirs please post. Thanks

**special-K** · 03-27-2008, 02:14 AM

All I can say is I bought a new snow plow designed for an`84 GM truck and it fit.Because of the "V" shape of our fronts and the flat front of the 73-87s it needed moved forward enough to where I used the front hole on the frame for the rear hole on the mount.Then,drilled a hole in each side for the second mounting bolt.
I believe a`73-up winch bumper would work the same.You may not have to move forward and just cut the "V" in the plate on top.That would depend on the winch clearance and where the ends hit in relation to the fenders.Road Armor had a bumper I wanted that wasn`t too bulky and jazzed-up that I considered using.I don`t know if they still make it,though.The ones I see for the late-models look too chopped up and bulky for me.

vtblazer · 03-27-2008, 03:10 AM

Found by doing a search under "72 winch bumper"
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...earchid=755325

Why would you install one only for looks? Just curious...

So you know, a bumper like in the pics really screws the pooch for approach angle but if it's "for looks" why not.

1tonblaze · 03-27-2008, 05:08 AM

that old bumper looked like a battleship on the front of that truck . I like the way you have the winch hidden under the stock front bumper

vtblazer · 03-27-2008, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by 1tonblaze

that old bumper looked like a battleship on the front of that truck . I like the way you have the winch hidden under the stock front bumper

Coulndn't agree more, thanks for sayin' so.

vtblazer · 03-27-2008, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Kurt,I`d like to go ahaed and place my order for one of those.Sure would be nice on the front of that short K/30.

Here's all you need Tim, got a welder?

1tonblaze · 03-27-2008, 06:01 AM

how hard was that to make ??? I would like to have something like that on my blazer since its a going to be a service truck / off road recovery truck for my towing company .

*FormerMember* · 03-27-2008, 06:02 AM

Heh, I spent allot of time on that "Battleship Bumper"... when I made it and now going onto my tow rig where it will sport a 16K Superwinch :p

vtblazer · 03-27-2008, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by grendel

Heh, I spent allot of time on that "Battleship Bumper"... when I made it and now going onto my tow rig where it will sport a 16K Superwinch :p

You did and it showed, took alot of bashing and it held up pretty good too.
Should work good on a tow rig.

Didn't work so well on a trail ride, killed the approach angle.

*FormerMember* · 03-27-2008, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

You did and it showed, took alot of bashing and it held up pretty good too.
Should work good on a tow rig.

Didn't work so well on a trail ride, killed the approach angle.

Heh, straightening it was not so easy... chained it down then heated it.

Burning bed liner is not a pleasant smell. Now I get to figure out how to attach it to the new frame.

Blue_71 · 03-27-2008, 08:19 AM

i looked and looked before i could figure out what was wrong vt, but your differential is on the wrong side!!

jrdv · 03-27-2008, 08:54 AM

This may be a little more bumper than what you want. The winch is on a reciever hitch and I can put it on the back bumper also. The grill guard is a must in ranch country.

**special-K** · 03-27-2008, 02:22 PM

Kurt,I don`t have a mandrel bender.

Is that how you bent that?It sure looks like it.It`s a shame to cover that work.

vtblazer · 03-27-2008, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue_71

i looked and looked before i could figure out what was wrong vt, but your differential is on the wrong side!!

That's funny, good eye.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrdv

This may be a little more bumper than what you want. The winch is on a reciever hitch and I can put it on the back bumper also. The grill guard is a must in ranch country.

Purpose built and used for the purpose is always cool.

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

Kurt,I don`t have a mandrel bender.

Is that how you bent that?It sure looks like it.It`s a shame to cover that work.

Actually being it was such a small bend, I took it up to a friends shop and did it on his exhaust bender.

**special-K** · 03-27-2008, 03:17 PM

I wondered about that.I can access a tubing bender.It loooks like a mandrel bend from here.

Wreckless_71 · 03-28-2008, 08:15 AM

stupid question... what make a mandrel bend a mandrel bend?

LawMan02 · 03-28-2008, 02:08 PM

Here's a pic of mine. I bought the truck from a fire dept with the winch and bumper already on the truck. I had an old ford brush guard laying around the shop and it fit perfect so I added it on. If you need more pics let me know. Randy

**special-K** · 03-28-2008, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Wreckless_71

stupid question... what make a mandrel bend a mandrel bend?

A Mandrel is a large ape that bends pipe

.
Mandrel bender.It`s an expensive machine that grabs the stock and stretches/shrinks as it bends to keep a costant dimension.

muscletrucks · 03-28-2008, 05:10 PM

I appriciate your pictures!!! It's helping me a lot.

*FormerMember* · 03-28-2008, 05:16 PM

I am adding some tube to the "Battleship Bumper".

Mostly to fend off Moose. Remember that Kurt? K20 on the trailer, 40MPH in the Dodge and a Moose flying at the passenger side in Maine? I think you kissed him

.

Yes, I want to protect the C/K 30 from that

I have a JD2 model 3 bender. They're inexpensive but work well. You can buy one for the price of a winch bumper and make one out out of tube.

vtblazer · 03-29-2008, 01:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grendel

Mostly to fend off Moose. Remember that Kurt? K20 on the trailer, 40MPH in the Dodge and a Moose flying at the passenger side in Maine? I think you kissed him

.

Hell yeah, I've told that story several times...

Always give props to the driving reflexes too.
(shoulda seen it guys, I coulda slapped the ole boy on the arse from my seat)

**special-K** · 03-29-2008, 04:34 AM

I think I misunderstood the mandrel bend question now that I read it again.What makes a mandrel bend a mandrel bend is that it doesn`t kink,wrinkle,or crush down like all other forms of bends.It maintains a constant dimension through the bend.
But seriously,a mandrel "is" a big baboon-like ape that prolly could bent a pipe.

03-26-2008, 07:30 AM	#1
muscletrucks Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kansas City Posts: 431	Winch Bumper for my 72 I am looking for a new winch bumper for my 72. Wanting more for looks. If you know of any companies that offer some please let me know. Thanks! __________________ 1972 GMC Sierra Grande 3/4 Ton 4x4 1970 Mercury Cougar XR7 1943 Farmall M

03-26-2008, 03:19 PM	#2
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: Winch Bumper for my 72 Google it...? http://www.google.com/search?sourcei...q=winch+bumper Or you could mount it behind your factory bumper. Attached Images

03-26-2008, 05:06 PM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Winch Bumper for my 72 Kurt,I`d like to go ahaed and place my order for one of those.Sure would be nice on the front of that short K/30. __________________ "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 ~

03-26-2008, 09:15 PM	#4
muscletrucks Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kansas City Posts: 431	Re: Winch Bumper for my 72 I did google it but did not see much at all for 72's. If anyone else has some pics of theirs please post. Thanks __________________ 1972 GMC Sierra Grande 3/4 Ton 4x4 1970 Mercury Cougar XR7 1943 Farmall M

03-27-2008, 02:14 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Winch Bumper for my 72 All I can say is I bought a new snow plow designed for an`84 GM truck and it fit.Because of the "V" shape of our fronts and the flat front of the 73-87s it needed moved forward enough to where I used the front hole on the frame for the rear hole on the mount.Then,drilled a hole in each side for the second mounting bolt. I believe a`73-up winch bumper would work the same.You may not have to move forward and just cut the "V" in the plate on top.That would depend on the winch clearance and where the ends hit in relation to the fenders.Road Armor had a bumper I wanted that wasn`t too bulky and jazzed-up that I considered using.I don`t know if they still make it,though.The ones I see for the late-models look too chopped up and bulky for me. __________________ "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 ~

03-27-2008, 03:10 AM	#6
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: Winch Bumper for my 72 Found by doing a search under "72 winch bumper" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...earchid=755325 Why would you install one only for looks? Just curious... So you know, a bumper like in the pics really screws the pooch for approach angle but if it's "for looks" why not. Attached Images

03-27-2008, 05:08 AM	#7
1tonblaze Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Carroll County Maryland , Posts: 828	Re: Winch Bumper for my 72 that old bumper looked like a battleship on the front of that truck . I like the way you have the winch hidden under the stock front bumper __________________ 1970 k/5 blazer--> money pit - 14bolt dana 44 350 sm465/205 36 14.50 16 tires 1972 nova plane jane 6 clyinder might sell might keep dont know 2004 chevy s-10 crewcab zr5 sold 1985 c20 chevy long bed , beater , on its way to a better place in pa from what the dmv told me 2010 kia forte koup 2.4 sx -over the river and threw the woods to the total lot it went . 1999 k1500 suburban 350 vortec 4l60e leather land yacht .

03-27-2008, 06:01 AM	#10
1tonblaze Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Carroll County Maryland , Posts: 828	Re: Winch Bumper for my 72 how hard was that to make ??? I would like to have something like that on my blazer since its a going to be a service truck / off road recovery truck for my towing company . __________________ 1970 k/5 blazer--> money pit - 14bolt dana 44 350 sm465/205 36 14.50 16 tires 1972 nova plane jane 6 clyinder might sell might keep dont know 2004 chevy s-10 crewcab zr5 sold 1985 c20 chevy long bed , beater , on its way to a better place in pa from what the dmv told me 2010 kia forte koup 2.4 sx -over the river and threw the woods to the total lot it went . 1999 k1500 suburban 350 vortec 4l60e leather land yacht .

03-27-2008, 06:02 AM	#11
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	Re: Winch Bumper for my 72 Heh, I spent allot of time on that "Battleship Bumper"... when I made it and now going onto my tow rig where it will sport a 16K Superwinch :p Last edited by FormerMember; 03-27-2008 at 06:03 AM.

03-27-2008, 08:54 AM	#15
jrdv Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: new mexico Posts: 948	Re: Winch Bumper for my 72 This may be a little more bumper than what you want. The winch is on a reciever hitch and I can put it on the back bumper also. The grill guard is a must in ranch country. Attached Images __________________ 1972 3/4T 4x4 Chevrolet (383) 1971 c-10 SWB (400 sb) 1972 4x4 Blazer 1969 SWB 4x4 GMC Projects: 1972 stepside 4x4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280132 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=285952 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=553672 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522704

03-27-2008, 02:22 PM	#16
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Winch Bumper for my 72 Kurt,I don`t have a mandrel bender. Is that how you bent that?It sure looks like it.It`s a shame to cover that work. __________________ "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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 03-27-2008 at 02:23 PM.

03-27-2008, 03:17 PM	#18
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Winch Bumper for my 72 I wondered about that.I can access a tubing bender.It loooks like a mandrel bend from here. __________________ "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 ~

03-28-2008, 08:15 AM	#19
Wreckless_71 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kelso, WA Posts: 363	Re: Winch Bumper for my 72 stupid question... what make a mandrel bend a mandrel bend? __________________ 1972 K10 4" lift, 35’s, 383 stroker, 700r4, current project. 1971 C10 3"/5" static drop, 355/350. "La Bamba.” The current daily driver.

03-28-2008, 02:08 PM	#20
LawMan02 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Saint Francisville, Louisiana Posts: 157	Re: Winch Bumper for my 72 Here's a pic of mine. I bought the truck from a fire dept with the winch and bumper already on the truck. I had an old ford brush guard laying around the shop and it fit perfect so I added it on. If you need more pics let me know. Randy Attached Images __________________ 1972 GMC K2500, stepside, stock 350, 4 speed. Former F/D truck with 32,000 miles, no rust. 1973 Jeep CJ 5, 304, 33's with side pipes 2008 GMC 2500HD, CC, SWB, D/A, SLT

03-28-2008, 05:10 PM	#22
muscletrucks Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kansas City Posts: 431	Re: Winch Bumper for my 72 I appriciate your pictures!!! It's helping me a lot. __________________ 1972 GMC Sierra Grande 3/4 Ton 4x4 1970 Mercury Cougar XR7 1943 Farmall M



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03-28-2008, 05:16 PM	#23
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	Re: Winch Bumper for my 72 I am adding some tube to the "Battleship Bumper". Mostly to fend off Moose. Remember that Kurt? K20 on the trailer, 40MPH in the Dodge and a Moose flying at the passenger side in Maine? I think you kissed him . Yes, I want to protect the C/K 30 from that I have a JD2 model 3 bender. They're inexpensive but work well. You can buy one for the price of a winch bumper and make one out out of tube. Last edited by FormerMember; 03-28-2008 at 05:18 PM.

03-29-2008, 04:34 AM	#25
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Winch Bumper for my 72 I think I misunderstood the mandrel bend question now that I read it again.What makes a mandrel bend a mandrel bend is that it doesn`t kink,wrinkle,or crush down like all other forms of bends.It maintains a constant dimension through the bend. But seriously,a mandrel "is" a big baboon-like ape that prolly could bent a pipe. __________________ "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 ~

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