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tommys72 · 02-19-2016, 02:53 PM

Anyone have any pics or the instruction sheet I could have a look at?. Just want to make sure I get them on there right

Thanks

Tom

davepl · 02-19-2016, 03:24 PM

I have the original instructions. I'm sick in bed but will try to get out and take a pic of them for you.

davepl · 02-19-2016, 03:29 PM

Here you go. Hopefully the board doesn't resize it too small!

tommys72 · 02-19-2016, 04:32 PM

Thanks Dave! You didn't have to do that though

tommys72 · 02-19-2016, 04:38 PM

I didn't know I had to drill a hole in the bumper though

**72 Super** · 02-19-2016, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by tommys72

I didn't know I had to drill a hole in the bumper though

I don't think you would have to on the 71-72 tall versions. I've removed several of them over the years and there wasn't any extra holes.

Ray

tommys72 · 02-19-2016, 05:25 PM

I don't know, those instructions above say to, although those are the earlier ones it appears. Here is what I have.

davepl · 02-19-2016, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by tommys72

Thanks Dave! You didn't have to do that though

Always happy to help a veteran, and it only took 3 minutes!

As for drilling the hole, you do on the '70. I mocked up an install using the supplied bracket and a rare earth magnet, which seemed to work - but I wasn't going to be drilling any holes. Ultimately I decided not to install them, since I thought it didn't enhance the look of my particular truck. Not sure how well it would have held up.

I also grabbed a set of "rubber door edge guard" to use as an edge protection so that it didn't scrape up the bumper underneath.

tommys72 · 02-19-2016, 05:30 PM

Always happy to help a veteran, and it only took 3 minutes!

I appreciate that

Ol red 71 · 02-20-2016, 12:03 AM

I've got a 71 c20 and ordered new bumper guards and chrome front bumper from classic Chevy and I installed mine today using just the single bolt provided. It did not line up at all. Tomorrow I will be drill holes in the bumper for the bottom bolt.

tommys72 · 02-20-2016, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Ol red 71

I've got a 71 c20 and ordered new bumper guards and chrome front bumper from classic Chevy and I installed mine today using just the single bolt provided. It did not line up at all. Tomorrow I will be drill holes in the bumper for the bottom bolt.

Thanks for the info, not what I wanted to hear though...

**special-K** · 02-20-2016, 08:29 AM

There were two styles for bumper guards...67/70 and 71/72. The earlier ones are shorter, all chrome, and mount outside of the frame where Dave's instructions show. The 71/72 style mount at bumper mounting location at end of frame. When mounting the 67-70 style in the inward location (same as 71/72) they will fit better with a little careful grinding.

Those 71/72 guards just bolt up where the bumper does on the frame ends

tommys72 · 02-20-2016, 08:11 PM

Thanks Tim, I'll give it a better look

Acorn · 02-21-2016, 11:39 AM

You should have a bracket that just hooks to the bottom of the bumper. If not, they are easy to make.
Let me see if I can remember how to post a pic.....
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tommys72 · 02-21-2016, 11:20 PM

Ahhhh......Nope don't have that bracket. Thank you for that

**Classic Bowties** · 02-22-2016, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by tommys72

Ahhhh......Nope don't have that bracket. Thank you for that

Here is an old saved picture from our archives to go with Tims above post about the different bumper guard styles, it also shows your missing brackets. We do have NOS bumper guards on hand in the parts stash so if you think that you are in need yet, I could get you some pics of the mounting instruction sheet your style. Let me know, Mel.

**Already Gone** · 02-22-2016, 02:08 AM

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**special-K** · 02-22-2016, 07:22 AM

Just so you know, I have had no problem running the 71/72 style w/o the bottom bracket. If the bolt through the bumper is good and tight, as it should be, the guards will stay in place just fine. Might want to take a look every now and then to see if they've been bumped. The brackets are simple enough to make, yet I never got around to it on the truck I ran w/o them

tommys72 · 02-22-2016, 10:48 AM

Thanks Mel. I'll take a pic of the instructions if you don't mind.

Tim, did you use both bolts on the guards to the frame?

Acorn · 02-22-2016, 11:27 AM

Like Tim said, the bottom bracket is not really necessary, but I have always made one 'just because' They will mount using only the bottom carriage bolt from the front of the bumper.
I am also curious to see the instructions from Mel to see what they say. Just because I've always done it one way don't mean it's right!

tommys72 · 02-22-2016, 12:01 PM

Thanks acorn

**Classic Bowties** · 02-28-2016, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by tommys72

Thanks Mel. I'll take a pic of the instructions if you don't mind.

Here is some NOS mounting hardware and the GM install diagram pics for the 71/72 style bumper guards and sorry for they delay, extra time has been pretty hard to find around here this last week. Mel

tommys72 · 02-29-2016, 01:07 AM

Thanks Mel! Been busy here too

02-19-2016, 02:53 PM	#1
tommys72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: springfield mo Posts: 3,075	bumper guard install Anyone have any pics or the instruction sheet I could have a look at?. Just want to make sure I get them on there right Thanks Tom __________________ United States Marine Corps 2000-2011 Iraq and Afghanistan veteran Just living life now and enjoying it and my wife, daughter and son

02-19-2016, 03:24 PM	#2
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: bumper guard install I have the original instructions. I'm sick in bed but will try to get out and take a pic of them for you. __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

02-19-2016, 03:29 PM	#3
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: bumper guard install Here you go. Hopefully the board doesn't resize it too small! Attached Images __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

02-19-2016, 04:32 PM	#4
tommys72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: springfield mo Posts: 3,075	Re: bumper guard install Thanks Dave! You didn't have to do that though __________________ United States Marine Corps 2000-2011 Iraq and Afghanistan veteran Just living life now and enjoying it and my wife, daughter and son

02-19-2016, 04:38 PM	#5
tommys72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: springfield mo Posts: 3,075	Re: bumper guard install I didn't know I had to drill a hole in the bumper though __________________ United States Marine Corps 2000-2011 Iraq and Afghanistan veteran Just living life now and enjoying it and my wife, daughter and son

02-19-2016, 05:25 PM	#7
tommys72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: springfield mo Posts: 3,075	Re: bumper guard install I don't know, those instructions above say to, although those are the earlier ones it appears. Here is what I have. Attached Images __________________ United States Marine Corps 2000-2011 Iraq and Afghanistan veteran Just living life now and enjoying it and my wife, daughter and son

02-19-2016, 05:30 PM	#9
tommys72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: springfield mo Posts: 3,075	Re: bumper guard install Always happy to help a veteran, and it only took 3 minutes! I appreciate that __________________ United States Marine Corps 2000-2011 Iraq and Afghanistan veteran Just living life now and enjoying it and my wife, daughter and son

02-20-2016, 12:03 AM	#10
Ol red 71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Tishomingo, Ok Posts: 22	Re: bumper guard install I've got a 71 c20 and ordered new bumper guards and chrome front bumper from classic Chevy and I installed mine today using just the single bolt provided. It did not line up at all. Tomorrow I will be drill holes in the bumper for the bottom bolt. __________________ 1971 c20 LWB Fleet 2wd 'working' Add-on AC & Working heat/defrost manual transmission w/ Power steering & power brakes Family owned since 1971 ____________________________________ “Life is rough so you gotta be tough” - Johnny Cash

02-20-2016, 08:29 AM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: bumper guard install There were two styles for bumper guards...67/70 and 71/72. The earlier ones are shorter, all chrome, and mount outside of the frame where Dave's instructions show. The 71/72 style mount at bumper mounting location at end of frame. When mounting the 67-70 style in the inward location (same as 71/72) they will fit better with a little careful grinding. Those 71/72 guards just bolt up where the bumper does on the frame ends __________________ "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 ~

02-20-2016, 08:11 PM	#13
tommys72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: springfield mo Posts: 3,075	Re: bumper guard install Thanks Tim, I'll give it a better look __________________ United States Marine Corps 2000-2011 Iraq and Afghanistan veteran Just living life now and enjoying it and my wife, daughter and son

02-21-2016, 11:39 AM	#14
Acorn Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Winnsboro Texas Posts: 367	Re: bumper guard install You should have a bracket that just hooks to the bottom of the bumper. If not, they are easy to make. Let me see if I can remember how to post a pic..... __________________ The bitterness of poor quality lingers long after the sweetness of a low price is forgotten.

02-21-2016, 11:20 PM	#15
tommys72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: springfield mo Posts: 3,075	Re: bumper guard install Ahhhh......Nope don't have that bracket. Thank you for that __________________ United States Marine Corps 2000-2011 Iraq and Afghanistan veteran Just living life now and enjoying it and my wife, daughter and son

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02-22-2016, 07:22 AM	#18
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: bumper guard install Just so you know, I have had no problem running the 71/72 style w/o the bottom bracket. If the bolt through the bumper is good and tight, as it should be, the guards will stay in place just fine. Might want to take a look every now and then to see if they've been bumped. The brackets are simple enough to make, yet I never got around to it on the truck I ran w/o them __________________ "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 ~

02-22-2016, 10:48 AM	#19
tommys72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: springfield mo Posts: 3,075	Re: bumper guard install Thanks Mel. I'll take a pic of the instructions if you don't mind. Tim, did you use both bolts on the guards to the frame? __________________ United States Marine Corps 2000-2011 Iraq and Afghanistan veteran Just living life now and enjoying it and my wife, daughter and son



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02-22-2016, 11:27 AM	#20
Acorn Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Winnsboro Texas Posts: 367	Re: bumper guard install Like Tim said, the bottom bracket is not really necessary, but I have always made one 'just because' They will mount using only the bottom carriage bolt from the front of the bumper. I am also curious to see the instructions from Mel to see what they say. Just because I've always done it one way don't mean it's right! __________________ The bitterness of poor quality lingers long after the sweetness of a low price is forgotten.

02-22-2016, 12:01 PM	#21
tommys72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: springfield mo Posts: 3,075	Re: bumper guard install Thanks acorn __________________ United States Marine Corps 2000-2011 Iraq and Afghanistan veteran Just living life now and enjoying it and my wife, daughter and son

02-29-2016, 01:07 AM	#23
tommys72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: springfield mo Posts: 3,075	Re: bumper guard install Thanks Mel! Been busy here too __________________ United States Marine Corps 2000-2011 Iraq and Afghanistan veteran Just living life now and enjoying it and my wife, daughter and son

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