67-70 Bumper on a 71-21 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

nibs · 06-13-2010, 12:43 AM

Ok, im too lazy to search this, but what kind of work am I looking into to get the bumper from a 67-70 w/o the big ugly light holes in it to fit on my 71? I cannot stand that ugly bumper... I would go ahead and buy it and try it, but Im overseas and my inquiring mind wants to know. I thank you for the answers if I even get any!
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JimKshortstep4x4 · 06-13-2010, 05:24 AM

The bumper from a 70 will fit if you use the 70 and older outer brackets on your truck.

Jim

mrein3 · 06-13-2010, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by JimKshortstep4x4

The bumper from a 70 will fit if you use the 70 and older outer brackets on your truck.

Jim

I'm not 100% sure but I'm 99.9997% sure that 71-72 outer brackets will work on the earlier bumper. When putting a 71-72 front bumper on an earlier truck you need the slightly different outer brackets with provisions for the blinker buckets. Ask me how I know...

Longhorn Man · 06-13-2010, 12:29 PM

you need the outer arms from the 67 - 70 truck to put the 67 - 70 bumper on a 71/72. That's the only thing you need to worry about, nuts and bolts swap.

otsenre · 06-14-2010, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

you need the outer arms from the 67 - 70 truck to put the 67 - 70 bumper on a 71/72. That's the only thing you need to worry about, nuts and bolts swap.

Does it matter if its a 4x4 or are brackets the same as 2x4,reason I ask is I was looking at LMC catalouge and does not show the outer braces as being the same

JimKshortstep4x4 · 06-14-2010, 07:54 PM

4x4 and 2x4 outer brackets are different as the outer bracket on the 4x4 bolts to the frame at the front spring hanger.

Jim

nibs · 06-13-2010, 04:47 PM

Awesome! Its good to hear that its not to hard of a swap.

**Palf70Step** · 06-14-2010, 08:21 PM

Don't forget you need to rig up some new park/turn signal lights, unless you go with the 69-70 grill also.

72BlckButy · 06-14-2010, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Don't forget you need to rig up some new park/turn signal lights, unless you go with the 69-70 grill also.

x2

nibs · 06-15-2010, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Don't forget you need to rig up some new park/turn signal lights, unless you go with the 69-70 grill also.

eh, i will figure something out about that...

Tynee · 06-15-2010, 02:30 PM

I vote for fab'ing a mount for one of these ont eh top of each fender:

06-13-2010, 12:43 AM	#1
nibs JRods Garage Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: East Highland, CA Posts: 1,098	67-70 Bumper on a 71-21 Ok, im too lazy to search this, but what kind of work am I looking into to get the bumper from a 67-70 w/o the big ugly light holes in it to fit on my 71? I cannot stand that ugly bumper... I would go ahead and buy it and try it, but Im overseas and my inquiring mind wants to know. I thank you for the answers if I even get any! Here is a pic for your click

06-13-2010, 05:24 AM	#2
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: 67-70 Bumper on a 71-21 The bumper from a 70 will fit if you use the 70 and older outer brackets on your truck. Jim __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

06-13-2010, 12:29 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: 67-70 Bumper on a 71-21 you need the outer arms from the 67 - 70 truck to put the 67 - 70 bumper on a 71/72. That's the only thing you need to worry about, nuts and bolts swap.

06-14-2010, 07:54 PM	#6
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: 67-70 Bumper on a 71-21 4x4 and 2x4 outer brackets are different as the outer bracket on the 4x4 bolts to the frame at the front spring hanger. Jim __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

06-13-2010, 04:47 PM	#7
nibs JRods Garage Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: East Highland, CA Posts: 1,098	Re: 67-70 Bumper on a 71-21 Awesome! Its good to hear that its not to hard of a swap.

06-14-2010, 08:21 PM	#8
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,522	Re: 67-70 Bumper on a 71-21 Don't forget you need to rig up some new park/turn signal lights, unless you go with the 69-70 grill also. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

06-15-2010, 02:30 PM	#11
Tynee I miss this truck. Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Lexington, KY U.S.A. Posts: 2,863	Re: 67-70 Bumper on a 71-21 I vote for fab'ing a mount for one of these ont eh top of each fender: __________________ '07 GMC Acadia SLT. Sweet ride. '08 Crew Cab Z-71 short bed. Really like this truck A LOT.



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