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383gmc · 03-03-2004, 05:14 PM

I have a 68 GMC, short wheel base, 2wd, Rear leaf spring. I am wondering if the front bumper is the same as a chevy of the same year. I noticed that from 70-72 the front bumpers on chevys and GMCs are different. I was also wondering if the rear bumper and brackets are the same as a chevy of the same year. If not which ones do I need. In all the Resto magazines the rear bumper brackets are listed only for coil spring applications. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 03-03-2004, 05:19 PM

67-68 GMC Front Bumpers are the same as 67, 68, 69, 70 Chevy. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

383gmc · 03-05-2004, 11:45 PM

anyone else?

Longhorn Man · 03-06-2004, 01:51 AM

Wes is a professional parts vendor...I would trust his word.
I had been under the impression it was just 67 that used the chevy bumper, but Like I said, i trust Wes.
Welcome to the board 383gmc...where you located, and what's the details of your rig?

**CPNE** · 03-06-2004, 10:36 AM

Hey Wes! You are absolutely correct! Since I seconded the motion, do we have a quorum to put it up to a vote?

**Classic Heartbeat** · 03-06-2004, 11:40 AM

Quote:

I was also wondering if the rear bumper and brackets are the same as a chevy of the same year. If not which ones do I need.

I didn't respond to this part of the question. Fleetside bumpers from 67-72 are all the same and stepside bumpers are all the same. The differences are in the rear bumper brackets. The short wheel base soil spring trucks, long wheel base coil spring, and long wheel base leaf spring, are all the same. The short wheel base leaf spring trucks have different rear bumper brackets. If you need a set we have them in our "Chrome & More" section in our website, under bumper hardware.
Hear is a link: http://www.classicheartbeat.com/bumper_hardware.htm

Hahaha!! CPNE, I think we should.... Hmmmm, I wonder if it would change the facts though..lol WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

**Classic Heartbeat** · 03-06-2004, 11:57 AM

Here is a picture of the Long wheel base and coil spring short wheel base rear bumper brackets.

Here is a picture of the short wheel base leaf spring brackets.

WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

03-03-2004, 05:14 PM	#1
383gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Sandy, UT Posts: 11	bumpers I have a 68 GMC, short wheel base, 2wd, Rear leaf spring. I am wondering if the front bumper is the same as a chevy of the same year. I noticed that from 70-72 the front bumpers on chevys and GMCs are different. I was also wondering if the rear bumper and brackets are the same as a chevy of the same year. If not which ones do I need. In all the Resto magazines the rear bumper brackets are listed only for coil spring applications. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

03-03-2004, 05:19 PM	#2
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	67-68 GMC Front Bumpers are the same as 67, 68, 69, 70 Chevy. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

03-06-2004, 10:36 AM	#5
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,662	Hey Wes! You are absolutely correct! Since I seconded the motion, do we have a quorum to put it up to a vote? __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

03-06-2004, 11:57 AM	#7
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Here is a picture of the Long wheel base and coil spring short wheel base rear bumper brackets. Here is a picture of the short wheel base leaf spring brackets. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

03-05-2004, 11:45 PM	#3
383gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Sandy, UT Posts: 11	anyone else?

03-06-2004, 01:51 AM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Wes is a professional parts vendor...I would trust his word. I had been under the impression it was just 67 that used the chevy bumper, but Like I said, i trust Wes. Welcome to the board 383gmc...where you located, and what's the details of your rig?



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