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**grumpy** · 07-19-2009, 11:34 PM

My 63 burb has a yucky step bumper out back. I hate it.

The front looks just like the rear in some pics I se online.

Are they the same?

I would love to find a slightly used chrome rear bumper to put on, but at this point, anything is better than the step.
Not a fan of those at all.

Talk to me.........

protrash64 · 07-19-2009, 11:37 PM

I think the mount holes are different, although they look very much the same. I'll have to go look.

padresag · 07-19-2009, 11:44 PM

the back frame is almost 6" wider than the front so that means the same for the mounting bolts.
that is for a 64-66
ron

protrash64 · 07-19-2009, 11:46 PM

Ran out in the middle of a monsoon wind storm and took these pics. The rear bumper appears the same as the front, only minus the plate holes and it is mounted wider than the front. I'm pretty damn sure mine is stock. You can even see the dimples where the bumper would be drilled if it was used for the front.

**grumpy** · 07-19-2009, 11:49 PM

Thanks for risking life and limb in a monsoon for me

Well, my rear brackets are MIA due to the crappy step, so if I can find a decent used chrome front bumper, I will make it work...

Nothing a couple extra chrome carriage bolts wont cure...haha

So Im on the lookout now.

Thanks guys

joe231 · 07-19-2009, 11:55 PM

I traded kdrodworks316 a truck front bumper and he put it on the rear of his hurst/'burb

Demmit_Hemmit's 65 · 07-20-2009, 04:36 PM

Grumpy....................A few years back, I bought a chrome rear bumper for my burb from The Bumper Boys out of California........It was reasonably priced and of good quality........................I was really surprised they had one.................I traded my old bumper in.........Hemmit

jchav62 · 07-20-2009, 06:05 PM

Suburban/Panel rear bumpers look a lot like 60-62 front bumpers. The position of the bolts look very similar...

DWC · 07-20-2009, 10:30 PM

I was thinking the rear bumper had a different curve to it.
But I checked mine tonite with a straight edge and it sure looks the same.
I think your plan will work, it's at least worth a try.

Dinos63 · 07-20-2009, 11:57 PM

the dudes at lmc said they use the front bumper in the rear of the subs and panel ,i dont think the fit either, if you were closer grumpy i have a few chromes ones you could get

**grumpy** · 07-21-2009, 12:27 AM

I know. Bummer.
I'll just have to wait til a decent used chrome bumper comes around.

I'll make it work, one way or another...

07-19-2009, 11:34 PM	#1
grumpy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 737	Suburban rear bumper question... My 63 burb has a yucky step bumper out back. I hate it. The front looks just like the rear in some pics I se online. Are they the same? I would love to find a slightly used chrome rear bumper to put on, but at this point, anything is better than the step. Not a fan of those at all. Talk to me......... __________________ Tim Road Hounds

07-19-2009, 11:37 PM	#2
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,519	Re: Suburban rear bumper question... I think the mount holes are different, although they look very much the same. I'll have to go look. __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

07-19-2009, 11:44 PM	#3
padresag Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sidney,b.c. Posts: 4,425	Re: Suburban rear bumper question... the back frame is almost 6" wider than the front so that means the same for the mounting bolts. that is for a 64-66 ron

07-19-2009, 11:46 PM	#4
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,519	Re: Suburban rear bumper question... Ran out in the middle of a monsoon wind storm and took these pics. The rear bumper appears the same as the front, only minus the plate holes and it is mounted wider than the front. I'm pretty damn sure mine is stock. You can even see the dimples where the bumper would be drilled if it was used for the front. Attached Images __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

07-19-2009, 11:49 PM	#5
grumpy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 737	Re: Suburban rear bumper question... Thanks for risking life and limb in a monsoon for me Well, my rear brackets are MIA due to the crappy step, so if I can find a decent used chrome front bumper, I will make it work... Nothing a couple extra chrome carriage bolts wont cure...haha So Im on the lookout now. Thanks guys __________________ Tim Road Hounds

07-19-2009, 11:55 PM	#6
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Suburban rear bumper question... I traded kdrodworks316 a truck front bumper and he put it on the rear of his hurst/'burb __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

07-20-2009, 04:36 PM	#7
Demmit_Hemmit's 65 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Peru, Indiana Posts: 741	Re: Suburban rear bumper question... Grumpy....................A few years back, I bought a chrome rear bumper for my burb from The Bumper Boys out of California........It was reasonably priced and of good quality........................I was really surprised they had one.................I traded my old bumper in.........Hemmit

07-20-2009, 06:05 PM	#8
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: Suburban rear bumper question... Suburban/Panel rear bumpers look a lot like 60-62 front bumpers. The position of the bolts look very similar... Attached Images __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

07-20-2009, 10:30 PM	#9
DWC Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 138	Re: Suburban rear bumper question... I was thinking the rear bumper had a different curve to it. But I checked mine tonite with a straight edge and it sure looks the same. I think your plan will work, it's at least worth a try.

07-20-2009, 11:57 PM	#10
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: Suburban rear bumper question... the dudes at lmc said they use the front bumper in the rear of the subs and panel ,i dont think the fit either, if you were closer grumpy i have a few chromes ones you could get __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

07-21-2009, 12:27 AM	#11
grumpy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 737	Re: Suburban rear bumper question... I know. Bummer. I'll just have to wait til a decent used chrome bumper comes around. I'll make it work, one way or another... __________________ Tim Road Hounds



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