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ralf · 04-26-2011, 03:40 AM

The chrome is pealing off my 66 bumpers but no rust. Are they aluminum? Stainless? I have big window, heavy rear coils, deluxe steering wheel and chrome window trim with two tone paint. But no body, bed side trim. Is this unusual? (New Member)

csa daddy · 04-26-2011, 06:55 AM

nice sorry i cant help new to the 60-66 body style

*lakeroadster* · 04-26-2011, 08:12 AM

Good ole American Steel!

I'd say the prep process from chroming is keeping them from rusting....

By the way,

and

! Awesome truck, what's the plan?

Str8axle · 04-26-2011, 08:38 AM

WOW, that trucks got some wicked sunburn!!!! Love it!!!
Welcome to the site, man!!!

ralf · 04-26-2011, 09:40 AM

South Carolina truck. One owner, untouched. 250 CID, 3 on the tree. Deluxe except for side trim. I wasn't looking for a truck but saw this at the Charlotte Auto Fair. Owner was getting ready to tow it home so I struck a deal. Needs bed floor and a few patch panels. Has original paint, turquoise (metallic) Poly and white. Big window, long bed. But for side trim and big window it is the same truck restored on Trucks TV. I am not going to shorten the bed. Tucked away in a garage untill I finish my 1947 CJ2A.

bobcostas · 04-26-2011, 09:56 AM

Oh man, I love me some CJ-2A.
Thats a great pair of projects you have there.

Welcome Ralf

Surfdaddy · 04-26-2011, 10:35 AM

Very nice. Looks like it's all there and ready to go.

**N2TRUX** · 04-26-2011, 10:36 AM

Welcome to the forum ralf. What you have is a pretty solid truck with a lot of character. Getting anything chromed these days isn't cheap. Look at replacement bumpers and compare price and quality.

ralf · 04-26-2011, 11:42 AM

So, are these steel bumpers?

Note the rear bumper at top.

jac70ss · 04-26-2011, 12:03 PM

Yes, chromed steel bumpers.

ralf · 04-26-2011, 12:19 PM

**jocko** · 04-26-2011, 10:41 PM

chrome steel bumpers - aluminum grille though, I believe...

64_C10 · 04-26-2011, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ralf

The chrome is pealing off my 66 bumpers but no rust. Are they aluminum? Stainless? I have big window, heavy rear coils, deluxe steering wheel and chrome window trim with two tone paint. But no body, bed side trim. Is this unusual? (New Member)

Hey ralf,
Would you post a few pics of the engine bay?

Thanks,
64_C10

MalibuKasey · 04-27-2011, 12:56 PM

Chromed steel bumpers.
DONT GET RID OF THEM... (unless you sell them to me ha!!)
Youll find the originals are of better quality... every after market bumper Ive seen are thinner and of a less superior metal... usually made somewhere other than the US of A.
with that said.... coke and tinfoil will bring alot of that back.... and yes it works.

**Clyde65** · 04-28-2011, 12:19 PM

I agree^^^^^ DONT get rid of the bumpers. re-chroming could cost over $800.00 each, but they would be the original bumpers not repop. If you decide to re-chrome them, pick your shop very carefully.

Surfdaddy · 04-28-2011, 12:51 PM

I bought repro bumpers (both) since I didn't have a chrome stock rear. I also kept the stock front bumper. The plating shop said about 300 to redo the front. I think the repro is ok but realy isn't as clear or bright as I would like. If you can rechrome what you have do it. The front repro was something like 140 bucks but if you can't pick it up they will charge you something like 75 bucks for shipping (both bumpers) Once I get close to finishing the truck I'll have the stock rechormed and set the repro aside.

Surfdaddy · 04-28-2011, 12:54 PM

Those bumpers might clean up really nise. I can't tell from the photo's if there is any peeling, but if not, then they should turn out nice.

likaroc13 · 04-28-2011, 01:38 PM

Eagle One Nevr-Dull wadding polish works great for cleaning up chrome too

**TR65** · 04-28-2011, 09:06 PM

Ralf,

I believe that is the chrome that is peeling off the rear bumper, that is the nickel plating that is showing underneath. (the steel is copper, then nickel then chrome, plated).

TR

collins10672 · 04-28-2011, 11:18 PM

the side trim had to be ordered seperately.the custom cab package did not include the side trim.the option number for the side trim was b98.custom cab package consisted of aluminum grill,windshield stainless trim,chrome bezels on dash knobs,custom cab plates,horn ring,white tutone trim on door panels,chevrolet emblem on glove box door,deluxe tutone seat covers with white trim(nylon seat inserts).

Sillyoldman · 04-28-2011, 11:24 PM

Chomed steel. I'd look at repops.

ralf · 04-29-2011, 12:04 AM

Thanks Collins, I wondered why it was a Custom but no side trim.

04-26-2011, 03:40 AM	#1
ralf Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Fayetteville WV Posts: 71	1966 bumpers The chrome is pealing off my 66 bumpers but no rust. Are they aluminum? Stainless? I have big window, heavy rear coils, deluxe steering wheel and chrome window trim with two tone paint. But no body, bed side trim. Is this unusual? (New Member)

04-26-2011, 06:55 AM	#2
csa daddy Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: evington,va Posts: 1,200	Re: 1966 bumpers nice sorry i cant help new to the 60-66 body style

04-26-2011, 08:12 AM	#3
lakeroadster Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: High Plains of Colorado Posts: 2,485	Re: 1966 bumpers Good ole American Steel! I'd say the prep process from chroming is keeping them from rusting.... By the way, and ! Awesome truck, what's the plan? Last edited by lakeroadster; 04-26-2011 at 08:14 AM.

04-26-2011, 08:38 AM	#4
Str8axle Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: South Jersey Posts: 234	Re: 1966 bumpers WOW, that trucks got some wicked sunburn!!!! Love it!!! Welcome to the site, man!!! __________________ _____________________________________________ Ray All my life, I've been told I'm a "Bad Influence"

04-26-2011, 09:40 AM	#5
ralf Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Fayetteville WV Posts: 71	Re: 1966 bumpers South Carolina truck. One owner, untouched. 250 CID, 3 on the tree. Deluxe except for side trim. I wasn't looking for a truck but saw this at the Charlotte Auto Fair. Owner was getting ready to tow it home so I struck a deal. Needs bed floor and a few patch panels. Has original paint, turquoise (metallic) Poly and white. Big window, long bed. But for side trim and big window it is the same truck restored on Trucks TV. I am not going to shorten the bed. Tucked away in a garage untill I finish my 1947 CJ2A.

04-26-2011, 09:56 AM	#6
bobcostas Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 104	Re: 1966 bumpers Oh man, I love me some CJ-2A. Thats a great pair of projects you have there. Welcome Ralf __________________ '64 Corvair Ragtop '66 C10 Stepside "The oxen may be slow, but the Earth is patient"

04-26-2011, 10:35 AM	#7
Surfdaddy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Newhall Ca. Posts: 463	Re: 1966 bumpers Very nice. Looks like it's all there and ready to go. __________________ 1961 GMC. Start date 1/20/2011 Past projects: 1958 Fleetliner 14ft Runabout 1966 Caprice 2dr 1970 VW Squareback

04-26-2011, 10:36 AM	#8
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: 1966 bumpers Welcome to the forum ralf. What you have is a pretty solid truck with a lot of character. Getting anything chromed these days isn't cheap. Look at replacement bumpers and compare price and quality. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

04-26-2011, 11:42 AM	#9
ralf Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Fayetteville WV Posts: 71	Re: 1966 bumpers So, are these steel bumpers? Note the rear bumper at top.

04-26-2011, 12:03 PM	#10
jac70ss Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 49	Re: 1966 bumpers Yes, chromed steel bumpers.

04-26-2011, 12:19 PM	#11
ralf Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Fayetteville WV Posts: 71	Re: 1966 bumpers

04-26-2011, 10:41 PM	#12
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,964	Re: 1966 bumpers chrome steel bumpers - aluminum grille though, I believe...

04-27-2011, 12:56 PM	#14
MalibuKasey Artist Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Rockwell NC Posts: 422	Re: 1966 bumpers Chromed steel bumpers. DONT GET RID OF THEM... (unless you sell them to me ha!!) Youll find the originals are of better quality... every after market bumper Ive seen are thinner and of a less superior metal... usually made somewhere other than the US of A. with that said.... coke and tinfoil will bring alot of that back.... and yes it works. __________________ 66 Chevy C10 283ci~cough~ SBW Fleet Buttercup '66 Last edited by MalibuKasey; 04-27-2011 at 12:56 PM.

04-28-2011, 12:19 PM	#15
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,543	Re: 1966 bumpers I agree^^^^^ DONT get rid of the bumpers. re-chroming could cost over $800.00 each, but they would be the original bumpers not repop. If you decide to re-chrome them, pick your shop very carefully. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

04-28-2011, 12:51 PM	#16
Surfdaddy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Newhall Ca. Posts: 463	Re: 1966 bumpers I bought repro bumpers (both) since I didn't have a chrome stock rear. I also kept the stock front bumper. The plating shop said about 300 to redo the front. I think the repro is ok but realy isn't as clear or bright as I would like. If you can rechrome what you have do it. The front repro was something like 140 bucks but if you can't pick it up they will charge you something like 75 bucks for shipping (both bumpers) Once I get close to finishing the truck I'll have the stock rechormed and set the repro aside. __________________ 1961 GMC. Start date 1/20/2011 Past projects: 1958 Fleetliner 14ft Runabout 1966 Caprice 2dr 1970 VW Squareback



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04-28-2011, 12:54 PM	#17
Surfdaddy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Newhall Ca. Posts: 463	Re: 1966 bumpers Those bumpers might clean up really nise. I can't tell from the photo's if there is any peeling, but if not, then they should turn out nice. __________________ 1961 GMC. Start date 1/20/2011 Past projects: 1958 Fleetliner 14ft Runabout 1966 Caprice 2dr 1970 VW Squareback

04-28-2011, 01:38 PM	#18
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: 1966 bumpers Eagle One Nevr-Dull wadding polish works great for cleaning up chrome too

04-28-2011, 09:06 PM	#19
TR65 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 873	Re: 1966 bumpers Ralf, I believe that is the chrome that is peeling off the rear bumper, that is the nickel plating that is showing underneath. (the steel is copper, then nickel then chrome, plated). TR __________________ 1965 C10 SWB Fleet Two owner LS2 Swap Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=413880

04-28-2011, 11:18 PM	#20
collins10672 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: bean station tennessee Posts: 398	Re: 1966 bumpers the side trim had to be ordered seperately.the custom cab package did not include the side trim.the option number for the side trim was b98.custom cab package consisted of aluminum grill,windshield stainless trim,chrome bezels on dash knobs,custom cab plates,horn ring,white tutone trim on door panels,chevrolet emblem on glove box door,deluxe tutone seat covers with white trim(nylon seat inserts).

04-28-2011, 11:24 PM	#21
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: 1966 bumpers Chomed steel. I'd look at repops. __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

04-29-2011, 12:04 AM	#22
ralf Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Fayetteville WV Posts: 71	Re: 1966 bumpers Thanks Collins, I wondered why it was a Custom but no side trim.

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