67-72 Rear Bumper On Fleetside

[DaddyOh]

When using a 67-72 rear fleetside bumper, do the 67-72 rear bumper brackets work on a 64-66 chassis? Checking to see if using a 67-72 bumper and brackets make it a bolt-up affair... Also, are you re-drilling the brackets to move bumper in closer to body?

[chevyrestoguy]

The '67-'72 brackets bolt right up to a '64-'66 chassis. Believe it or not, you actually have to shim the bumper slightly to get it away from the bed because the gap is really tight.

In my opinion, the '67-'72 fleetside is the best looking rear bumper for our trucks and it bolts right up. Gotta love Chevy.......

[DaddyOh]

That's what I was hoping to hear... thanks

[oem4me]

Save us some footwork. Pics?

[Clyde65]

YES! I have one for my short fleet!

[ultrahd4me]

Perfect fit on these trucks. I had one on my 66.

[LVPhotos]

My '62

VS

Have seen stock ones fliped, looks better than that huge gap.

[LVPhotos]

I cut up the parts I had because it would have been a pain to return. I originally had '62 bumper but after 3 bad chrome ones I opted for this. I spaced mine out 1/4".
Does hang out a bit at top. I fabed the box as well. Used my plate frame with light.

[chevyrestoguy]

I'm at work, so I can't post pics, but I have a bunch to show in my build thread. As an added bonus, I found an Early Classic hidden hitch on Craigslist for $80 and it was brand new. It's for a '67-'72 but it works great on our trucks. It's secured with 6 bolts, and two were already in the frame. Just had to drill the remaining 4. I drilled a square hole in the backside of the license plate box and used a spring loaded license plate frame from a '60s GM car. You can't even tell that there's a hitch on the truck.

[Palf70Step]

Here's my 64, or at least only picture I have at work. I like the tucked close look of the 67-72 bumper on these trucks.

[Clyde65]

Originally Posted by chevyrestoguy

I'm at work, so I can't post pics, but I have a bunch to show in my build thread. As an added bonus, I found an Early Classic hidden hitch on Craigslist for $80 and it was brand new. It's for a '67-'72 but it works great on our trucks. It's secured with 6 bolts, and two were already in the frame. Just had to drill the remaining 4. I drilled a square hole in the backside of the license plate box and used a spring loaded license plate frame from a '60s GM car. You can't even tell that there's a hitch on the truck.

This is exactly what I am doing, I think I got the idea from your build Restoguy!

[mjh1965]

I have also purchased a 67-72 rear bumper , it'll go on my 65 when it's reassembled . I think they look a lot better and tidy up the rear end .

[Evoracer]

On my '63 for about a week now...

[DaddyOh]

Thanks for info, unfortunately my bumper was damaged in shipment... now I have to wait to see 'what they are going to do'....seems every vendor is nothing more than a drop shipper for these trucks.
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[siggyfreud]

Does the 67-72 bumper actually sit higher, or does the design of it make it appear that way? For those of us with rear exhaust exits that tuck up under the 60-66 bumpers, would there be a gap between the exhaust and bumper if we went with a 67-72 bumper?

[oem4me]

Even if incorrect, these bumpers really do look good (cough betterthanstock cough) on our trucks! Can 64-66 brackets be made to work with the later bumper? EDIT: I now visualize a narrow filler attaching to the top of the brackets completing the look. Yeah, I know ...Blasphemy!

[MisterC]

If I remember correctly, I could have probably gotten the inner 64-66 brackets to work, but the outers sit way too far out.

I didn't want to go the hidden hitch route, but found a cheap drop hitch at a swap meet. The Valley hitch that many others have used.

[Palf70Step]

couple more of the 64's rear

[jayoldschool]

Stop posting pics! You are going to make me buy one of these things. They look sooo good. I venture over to 67 parts to check for chrome patina rear bumpers every few months...

[graymage]

ok ok I know this is an old thread but I have question, I bought a 67/72 rear bumper for my 66 gmc has anybody dealt with leaf springs, I think I might have to modify the brackets unless somebody knows what I need. thnx for any help

[jchav62]

Mine's on there with some homemade brackets. Been there since at least 1980.

[graymage]

ya I did a little cutting on the brackets to miss rivets for spring hangers and I think it will work, I will post a pic when I get it on. thnx

[Cohi]

I ordered brackets for a 67-72 and had to drill new holes in the 66. First holes 1" in from the end of frame snugs everything up real nice.

[jayoldschool]

Love the later bumper on the Fleetside. Still keep my eyes open for a rough one that would look ok on my truck.

[kens65fb]

Anyone have a PAINTED 67-72 rear bumper installed ?

I think it might look nice.