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justpball · 10-13-2009, 11:08 AM

does anyone make a smooth bumper for these trucks?

Driveway Dreams · 10-13-2009, 11:21 AM

I have not seen one lately but that doesn't mean there are none. You could always smooth it yourself. Just weld the carriage bolts on the back, grind the heads off then weld them solid on front and grind it smooth. Then you can either have it plated or paint it to match the new paint job.

justpball · 10-13-2009, 11:33 AM

thats what I was going to do but, i was wondering about one without the plate mount...

Driveway Dreams · 10-13-2009, 11:47 PM

You could always just cut 2 bumpers up to section them together to make 1 without the plate area. Then weld the bolts smooth. And paint it to match. "Voila" custom bumper!

piecesparts · 10-14-2009, 03:17 AM

I purchased my smoothed an d frenched bumper from Stylin Trucks many years ago. Don't know if they are still doing it, but the guys above are absolutely right take astocker and weld in the bumper bolts and grind the heads down and then smooth and fill with body fiiller---unless you want it chromed, then use copper to fill the grind marks.

AceX · 10-14-2009, 05:43 AM

When welding and then chroming, you need to be very careful not to warp the metal at all.

Do one tack on each side, wait for it to cool, then go do another one. Repeat until you have a complete "seam" weld.

This is smoothed and the rear is chopped up a bit to match the hight of the roll pan.

**N2TRUX** · 10-14-2009, 08:12 AM

As far as I know, no one makes a smooth bumper. If you want to remove the license plate area you will have to cut a side section from another bumper and put it in the middle.

I wouldn't plan on chroming it. It takes a VERY good metal crafter to make it smooth enough to chrome. Then it requires a chrome plater that will copper plate and sand until it's smooth before they chrome it.

It's a very expensive process.

CHEESE · 10-14-2009, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

I wouldn't plan on chroming it. It takes a VERY good metal crafter to make it smooth enough to chrome. Then it requires a chrome plater that will copper plate and sand until it's smooth before they chrome it.

It's a very expensive process.

I SECOND THAT!! PAINT IT TO MATCH.

IF YOU GONNA GO TO ALL THE TROUBLE TO REMOVE THE BOX YOU MIGHT-AS- WELL SECTION IT CLOSER TO THE FENDERS AND BRING IT IN CLOSER TO THE BODY! KINDA LIKE COLBY ELLIOTS!
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dv8customs · 10-14-2009, 02:03 PM

I think the bumper looks better when tucked in as much as possible but I am not a fan of it cutting into the fender like Colby's.

justpball · 10-14-2009, 02:47 PM

Man I cant believe no one has made one like that...

JohnC · 10-14-2009, 04:48 PM

I agree. I would buy one of those before the roll pans.

CHEESE · 10-16-2009, 10:52 AM

HERE IS A PIC OF JASONS BLAZER WITH A SECTIONED & SMOOTHED FRONT AND READ BUMPERS
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[/IMG] I WILL GET A BIGGER PIC LATER TODAY

justpball · 10-16-2009, 10:55 AM

Man cheese, why dont yall make those and sell them?

CHEESE · 10-16-2009, 11:03 AM

There is alot of time tied up in those bumpers!! My dually will have a sectioned front bumper! After sema i can get jason to figure how much it would run you, for one!

justpball · 10-16-2009, 11:09 AM

k thanks, what if jason made one proto and got some one the stamp them?

dv8customs · 10-16-2009, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by CHEESE

HERE IS A PIC OF JASONS BLAZER WITH A SECTIONED & SMOOTHED FRONT AND READ BUMPERS
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[/IMG] I WILL GET A BIGGER PIC LATER TODAY

Did you guys just shave the bolts and cut some out to shorten it? Is there anything else done to the bumper I didn't notice?

smashingchuck · 10-16-2009, 11:59 AM

Cheese-
I can never see your pictures. If you use the "attach image" when posting we could solve this! I want to see the sweet stuff you are posting up!

bigblock73 · 10-16-2009, 12:18 PM

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Cheese-
I can never see your pictures. If you use the "attach image" when posting we could solve this! I want to see the sweet stuff you are posting up!

Attachments are currently disabled....

smashingchuck · 10-16-2009, 12:23 PM

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duh... I just told someone the same thing last night. opps!

ortega · 10-17-2009, 03:01 AM

how do you paint over chrome? is it the same as painting anything else?

79gmcc15 · 10-17-2009, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by smashingchuck

Cheese-
I can never see your pictures. If you use the "attach image" when posting we could solve this! I want to see the sweet stuff you are posting up!

I agree. I cant see whats going on too and I feel left out dang it!

so what are you using to host?

sailed2japan · 10-17-2009, 04:35 AM

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Originally Posted by ortega

how do you paint over chrome? is it the same as painting anything else?

Paint doesn't stick on chrome all that well. what I have done in the past is use a coarse sanding disc or grinder to take all the chrome off and the prime and paint.

piecesparts · 10-17-2009, 08:43 AM

Use a muratic acid to cut the chrome and then paint over the zinc bas under it.

**N2TRUX** · 10-17-2009, 08:47 AM

If your going to weld on the bumper, it's best to start with a painted bumper, or have a chrome one stripped.

You can take a chrome bumper to a chrome shop or bumper shop and they can reverse the process.

CHEESE · 10-18-2009, 10:04 PM

hopefully this pic is bigger, and everyone can see it!
i dont have a problem seeing the other ones!
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10-13-2009, 11:08 AM	#1
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10-13-2009, 11:21 AM	#2
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Smooth bumper? I have not seen one lately but that doesn't mean there are none. You could always smooth it yourself. Just weld the carriage bolts on the back, grind the heads off then weld them solid on front and grind it smooth. Then you can either have it plated or paint it to match the new paint job. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

10-13-2009, 11:33 AM	#3
justpball Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Silverhill, Al Posts: 2,026	Re: Smooth bumper? thats what I was going to do but, i was wondering about one without the plate mount... __________________ Fuzzy Dice Club Member 87 Crew SWB Build for the crew http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=430082 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3232925 90 burb 2wd Build Thread For The Burb! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=383055

10-13-2009, 11:47 PM	#4
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Smooth bumper? You could always just cut 2 bumpers up to section them together to make 1 without the plate area. Then weld the bolts smooth. And paint it to match. "Voila" custom bumper! __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

10-14-2009, 03:17 AM	#5
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: Smooth bumper? I purchased my smoothed an d frenched bumper from Stylin Trucks many years ago. Don't know if they are still doing it, but the guys above are absolutely right take astocker and weld in the bumper bolts and grind the heads down and then smooth and fill with body fiiller---unless you want it chromed, then use copper to fill the grind marks. __________________ Frank

10-14-2009, 05:43 AM	#6
AceX >130dB Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,130	Re: Smooth bumper? When welding and then chroming, you need to be very careful not to warp the metal at all. Do one tack on each side, wait for it to cool, then go do another one. Repeat until you have a complete "seam" weld. This is smoothed and the rear is chopped up a bit to match the hight of the roll pan. __________________ Living Life @ 130dB LED Tail Light Conversion; How-to Friend. Father. Brother. RIP El Jay ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLICK HERE and for less than $0.07 a day, you too can help support and build a better forum. Last edited by AceX; 10-14-2009 at 05:49 AM.

10-14-2009, 08:12 AM	#7
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Smooth bumper? As far as I know, no one makes a smooth bumper. If you want to remove the license plate area you will have to cut a side section from another bumper and put it in the middle. I wouldn't plan on chroming it. It takes a VERY good metal crafter to make it smooth enough to chrome. Then it requires a chrome plater that will copper plate and sand until it's smooth before they chrome it. It's a very expensive process. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-14-2009, 02:03 PM	#9
dv8customs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Texas Posts: 1,047	Re: Smooth bumper? I think the bumper looks better when tucked in as much as possible but I am not a fan of it cutting into the fender like Colby's.

10-14-2009, 02:47 PM	#10
justpball Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Silverhill, Al Posts: 2,026	Re: Smooth bumper? Man I cant believe no one has made one like that... __________________ Fuzzy Dice Club Member 87 Crew SWB Build for the crew http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=430082 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3232925 90 burb 2wd Build Thread For The Burb! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=383055

10-14-2009, 04:48 PM	#11
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Smooth bumper? I agree. I would buy one of those before the roll pans.

10-16-2009, 10:52 AM	#12
CHEESE The Cheesiest Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SHALLOWATER, TX. Posts: 986	Re: Smooth bumper? HERE IS A PIC OF JASONS BLAZER WITH A SECTIONED & SMOOTHED FRONT AND READ BUMPERS [IMG][/IMG] I WILL GET A BIGGER PIC LATER TODAY

10-16-2009, 10:55 AM	#13
justpball Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Silverhill, Al Posts: 2,026	Re: Smooth bumper? Man cheese, why dont yall make those and sell them? __________________ Fuzzy Dice Club Member 87 Crew SWB Build for the crew http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=430082 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3232925 90 burb 2wd Build Thread For The Burb! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=383055

10-16-2009, 11:03 AM	#14
CHEESE The Cheesiest Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SHALLOWATER, TX. Posts: 986	Re: Smooth bumper? There is alot of time tied up in those bumpers!! My dually will have a sectioned front bumper! After sema i can get jason to figure how much it would run you, for one!

10-16-2009, 11:09 AM	#15
justpball Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Silverhill, Al Posts: 2,026	Re: Smooth bumper? k thanks, what if jason made one proto and got some one the stamp them? __________________ Fuzzy Dice Club Member 87 Crew SWB Build for the crew http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=430082 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3232925 90 burb 2wd Build Thread For The Burb! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=383055

10-16-2009, 11:59 AM	#17
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: Smooth bumper? Cheese- I can never see your pictures. If you use the "attach image" when posting we could solve this! I want to see the sweet stuff you are posting up! __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build



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10-17-2009, 03:01 AM	#20
ortega Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: sun valley Posts: 98	Re: Smooth bumper? how do you paint over chrome? is it the same as painting anything else?

10-17-2009, 08:43 AM	#23
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: Smooth bumper? Use a muratic acid to cut the chrome and then paint over the zinc bas under it. __________________ Frank

10-17-2009, 08:47 AM	#24
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Smooth bumper? If your going to weld on the bumper, it's best to start with a painted bumper, or have a chrome one stripped. You can take a chrome bumper to a chrome shop or bumper shop and they can reverse the process. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-18-2009, 10:04 PM	#25
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