roll pan vs. sport bumper? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

grayharville · 04-26-2010, 01:23 AM

hey yall, im currently doing all of the bodywork on my 70 lwb, gettin it ready for paint.i would like to run either a roll pan or a chrome sport bumper. opinions? pics? i need help deciding! oh and there is quite a price difference too, i can get a new roll pan for 120 dollars, as for the sport bumper, after i buy everything (liscense plate box/brackets/bolts), its more like 250 dollars. give me some opinions. thanks

**GruntMoanCough** · 04-26-2010, 01:59 AM

IMO, it depends on what look you're after and what you're doing with the rest of the truck. I prefer the sport bumper myself.

**special-K** · 04-26-2010, 08:41 AM

It is a totally different look and the roll pans should be supported by other styling Qs to look right.The difference in cost will swap ends once you (or someone else) tap the slightest thing ever so lightly with the roll pan.A truck definaitely needs to be lowered for roll pans to look right.

**ms2335** · 04-26-2010, 08:45 AM

I have had both and I like the bumper the best

colin_havens · 04-26-2010, 09:57 AM

Im running the sport bumper, and mine lays frame. My only issue is that the tag box seems to hold the rear end up a little from laying out. I havent decided on how to handle the issue either... I think I just need to trim it and relocate the tag further up in the box. Anyone else with this issue?

BarryB · 04-26-2010, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by colin_havens

Im running the sport bumper, and mine lays frame. My only issue is that the tag box seems to hold the rear end up a little from laying out. I havent decided on how to handle the issue either... I think I just need to trim it and relocate the tag further up in the box. Anyone else with this issue?

Have you considered having the tag flip up? Like when you have a hidden reciever hitch. you could cut the bracktry off that is hitting, when the tag is down you wouldn't be able to tell it.

OP's question, I'm running a sport bumper, for some reason I don't like the roll pans on these model trucks. but like said, If your gunna run a rollpan, there are other styling q's to consider to pull it off.

**special-K** · 04-26-2010, 07:22 PM

Check out my thread about Eddie`s truck rolling by and see a truck with roll pans in motion.

'72customdeluxe · 04-26-2010, 07:36 PM

bumper, especially if you're not removing the front one. Don't forget the cost to mold in or atleast paint the roll pan. Around here I like having a bumper, crazies be running up into my bed otherwise..

DaddyO · 04-26-2010, 10:28 PM

My vote is for the bumper.

grayharville · 04-26-2010, 11:09 PM

bumper would be cool, does anyone have one available for sale? i would love to buy one. thanks

04-26-2010, 01:23 AM	#1
grayharville ^^who I am^^ what I say> Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Murchison, Tx Posts: 992	roll pan vs. sport bumper? hey yall, im currently doing all of the bodywork on my 70 lwb, gettin it ready for paint.i would like to run either a roll pan or a chrome sport bumper. opinions? pics? i need help deciding! oh and there is quite a price difference too, i can get a new roll pan for 120 dollars, as for the sport bumper, after i buy everything (liscense plate box/brackets/bolts), its more like 250 dollars. give me some opinions. thanks

04-26-2010, 01:59 AM	#2
GruntMoanCough Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pemberton, BC Posts: 1,075	Re: roll pan vs. sport bumper? IMO, it depends on what look you're after and what you're doing with the rest of the truck. I prefer the sport bumper myself. __________________ My goal in life is to be as good a person as my dog already thinks I am - Unknown

04-26-2010, 08:41 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: roll pan vs. sport bumper? It is a totally different look and the roll pans should be supported by other styling Qs to look right.The difference in cost will swap ends once you (or someone else) tap the slightest thing ever so lightly with the roll pan.A truck definaitely needs to be lowered for roll pans to look right. __________________ "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; 04-26-2010 at 08:43 AM.

04-26-2010, 08:45 AM	#4
ms2335 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: glenmora. la Posts: 290	Re: roll pan vs. sport bumper? I have had both and I like the bumper the best __________________ 65 Chevy C10 Short Fleet BBW 6.0L/4l80E 68 Chevy C10 SWB 6.0L/4L80E 84 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3/4l60E QA1 Suspension

04-26-2010, 09:57 AM	#5
colin_havens Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mountain Home, AR Posts: 405	Re: roll pan vs. sport bumper? Im running the sport bumper, and mine lays frame. My only issue is that the tag box seems to hold the rear end up a little from laying out. I havent decided on how to handle the issue either... I think I just need to trim it and relocate the tag further up in the box. Anyone else with this issue?

04-26-2010, 07:22 PM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: roll pan vs. sport bumper? Check out my thread about Eddie`s truck rolling by and see a truck with roll pans in motion. __________________ "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 ~

04-26-2010, 07:36 PM	#8
'72customdeluxe Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Tejas Posts: 691	Re: roll pan vs. sport bumper? bumper, especially if you're not removing the front one. Don't forget the cost to mold in or atleast paint the roll pan. Around here I like having a bumper, crazies be running up into my bed otherwise.. __________________ '72 cheyenne super step, '05 long bed gmc

04-26-2010, 10:28 PM	#9
DaddyO Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 141	Re: roll pan vs. sport bumper? My vote is for the bumper.

04-26-2010, 11:09 PM	#10
grayharville ^^who I am^^ what I say> Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Murchison, Tx Posts: 992	Re: roll pan vs. sport bumper? bumper would be cool, does anyone have one available for sale? i would love to buy one. thanks



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