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Sawlog · 07-21-2018, 08:41 AM

This is the rear bumper on my 69 c10. Is this a original by bumper?

68panelman · 07-21-2018, 09:54 AM

Possibly dealer installed/early aftermarket. I've never seen that teardrop style before. Different, I like it.

**jocko** · 07-21-2018, 10:05 AM

It's designed to allow the tailgate to swing all the way straight down if one disconnects the straps. Agree w/panelman, probably a dealer install.

Sawlog · 07-21-2018, 10:46 AM

Thank you. I didn't like it at first but now it's kinda growing on me.

**special-K** · 07-21-2018, 11:12 AM

I forget what they call those, drop gate... drop-out gate... drop-down gate? I like them for what they are being a period accessory, handy with purpose. But back then when they were a choice, I didn't like them. Not very kind to tailgate paint or worse and you basically lose the back bumper making the tailgate vulnerable there, too. It was always easy enough to grab a ratchet & 9/16 socket to remove the tailgate completely if it ever was actually in the way. I wasn't hauling bulk you had to shovel or fork out, which I think is what they are all about. That or unloading livestock down a ramp. Basically an ag option for rancher/farmers' like high sides.

We had a member buy this truck just as is. It could use a bumper like that.

07-21-2018, 08:41 AM	#1
Sawlog Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Central illinois Posts: 143	Factory rear bumper? This is the rear bumper on my 69 c10. Is this a original by bumper? Attached Images

07-21-2018, 09:54 AM	#2
68panelman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York Posts: 3,457	Re: Factory rear bumper? Possibly dealer installed/early aftermarket. I've never seen that teardrop style before. Different, I like it.

07-21-2018, 10:05 AM	#3
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: Factory rear bumper? It's designed to allow the tailgate to swing all the way straight down if one disconnects the straps. Agree w/panelman, probably a dealer install.

07-21-2018, 10:46 AM	#4
Sawlog Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Central illinois Posts: 143	Re: Factory rear bumper? Thank you. I didn't like it at first but now it's kinda growing on me.

07-21-2018, 11:12 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Factory rear bumper? I forget what they call those, drop gate... drop-out gate... drop-down gate? I like them for what they are being a period accessory, handy with purpose. But back then when they were a choice, I didn't like them. Not very kind to tailgate paint or worse and you basically lose the back bumper making the tailgate vulnerable there, too. It was always easy enough to grab a ratchet & 9/16 socket to remove the tailgate completely if it ever was actually in the way. I wasn't hauling bulk you had to shovel or fork out, which I think is what they are all about. That or unloading livestock down a ramp. Basically an ag option for rancher/farmers' like high sides. We had a member buy this truck just as is. It could use a bumper like that. Attached Images __________________ "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 ~



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