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12-03-2013, 10:39 AM
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Location: Tooele, Utah
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New bumper and receiver
On my 64 C10 LWB, I had an old step bumper that was fine but it had the wrong brackets and it never sat right. I still wanted the ability to tow and still wanted to look good. Misterc installed a 67-72 bumper on his and I really liked the look. After a ton of questions and extra pictures provided by misterc, I ordered the 67-72 fleet bumper and brackets. Sharps40 had did a write up on installing a universal receiver from Reese. While Sharps sat too low for me (I really wanted it hidden) the kit was universal enough that it should just work. The end result was a great looking bumper and a hidden receiver. My last step will be to get a spring loaded license plate frame so I don't have to remove the plate to tow.
Old step Bumper fit check Receiver fit check Hole cut for receiver in the plate bracket Back together
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12-03-2013, 10:45 AM
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Re: New bumper and receiver
Here is a side picture of the hitch install. It was kind of like a puzzle flipping and moving stuff but it fit great.
The bumper tips needed a little trim to make them look better (thanks misterc) The end result outside.
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12-03-2013, 10:57 AM
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Re: New bumper and receiver
Nice job! Looks good. I have a stepper..so it is gonna be a tad different for me. lol!
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12-03-2013, 12:56 PM
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Re: New bumper and receiver
Looks fantastic, bud. Great work! I need to get a hitch on mine to tow my boat. I may have to go the same route.
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12-03-2013, 01:07 PM
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Re: New bumper and receiver
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12-03-2013, 01:49 PM
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Re: New bumper and receiver
Wow, that is an excellent looking setup! Nice job
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12-03-2013, 02:14 PM
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But Found Her 25yrs Later!
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Re: New bumper and receiver
I really like the look of the 67-72 bumper.
Your hitch setup is exactly what I'd want to do. Great job. And thanks for sharing.
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12-03-2013, 04:14 PM
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Re: New bumper and receiver
That turned out awesome, Eric! Nice and subtle, I like it.
It's funny, this mod is on my "to-do" list for my '64. Thanks for all of the excellent pictures. I have put this thread in my Favorites for reference later. I might be picking your brain on the details when it's time to do mine.
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12-03-2013, 06:04 PM
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Re: New bumper and receiver
Thanks for the positive comments.
Alex- If I did it again I would move it forward another 1/2" so that the lic plate can sit flat. And I'm sure the mounts could be trimmed so there is no excess but when its installed I can't see it. Between the kids and the farm there is never enough time!
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12-03-2013, 06:28 PM
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Re: New bumper and receiver
That looks awesome! Saving this to my ideas page. Thanks to you and MisterC
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12-04-2013, 08:02 PM
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Re: New bumper and receiver
I did the same on mine except I added a flip down license plate bracket from A Caddalic
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12-05-2013, 08:03 PM
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Re: New bumper and receiver
Nice job on the install!! Do you have more info on the hitch? Brand or model? Part number?
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12-05-2013, 08:11 PM
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Re: New bumper and receiver
That is a clean looking bumper. Im glad you went with that. Way better then a roll pan I like bumpers.
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12-05-2013, 10:58 PM
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Re: New bumper and receiver
Quote:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...se#post6238320
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12-06-2013, 11:09 AM
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Re: New bumper and receiver
Love it! That bumper is so much better than the 60-66 bumper. Great job on the receiver install, too.
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12-06-2013, 01:34 PM
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Re: New bumper and receiver
Just added this to my to do list. I was getting ready to order a 60-66 rear bumper this month and will change to this. I think I'll do a flip down license bracket though. Looks like it was made for our trucks.
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01-06-2014, 02:58 PM
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Re: New bumper and receiver
Finally got some time to work on this a bit more. While I was in California I picked up a spring loaded license plate holder at Pomona Swap Meet. $10....man I miss being able to go to Pomona whenever I want.
It's even a GM part.....not sure what it came off of. Ran into an issue of the plate being too far out when the drawbar I had was installed so I bought an extended drawbar. This allows the plate to rest on it and I did not have to make a system to hold the plate up. The extended drawbar is rated for much more weight than this truck will ever see. The extended drawbar is a Curt product. $23 from Jegs with free shipping.
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01-07-2014, 01:35 PM
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Re: New bumper and receiver
Nicely done.
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01-07-2014, 01:42 PM
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Re: New bumper and receiver
Very cool doin the hitch high up in. Glad John Lee's post was helpful too.
Heres a link to just the hitch install on John Lee, w/o havin to weed thru the entire build thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=599578 Last edited by Sharps40; 01-07-2014 at 01:57 PM. |
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01-07-2014, 01:59 PM
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Re: New bumper and receiver
Nice to see yer tire fits too.
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01-07-2014, 05:12 PM
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Re: New bumper and receiver
I can state with a good degree of certainty that the plate flip mount is GM full size RWD, 70s-early 90s. Caprice, Fleetwood Brougham, etc.
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01-07-2014, 06:59 PM
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Re: New bumper and receiver
Nice job and I really like the bumper, will do that on mine
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01-07-2014, 09:38 PM
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Re: New bumper and receiver
Thanks for all the positive comments!
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01-08-2014, 01:19 AM
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Re: New bumper and receiver
Looks really good.....
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05-01-2014, 10:09 PM
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Re: New bumper and receiver
could you have used the old bumper and the hitch would have still fit? I would like to keep the old step bumper but have the hitch come through the flat part of the bumper
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