60-66 rear bumper ideas - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

newagecustom · 03-15-2012, 09:59 PM

I'm trying to come up with an idea for the rear bumper on my 65. Anyone have an idea? Something you have been thinking about, seen somewhere, etc. Pics are a plus.

newagecustom · 03-15-2012, 10:00 PM

The truck lays body on 22's and is getting 2 toned red and white.

creep · 03-16-2012, 01:12 PM

The coolest bumper idea I have seen was modified a bumper from an early 70's Camaro. I can't find the thread but it was a white step side with a rock music theme and the bed floor was made from licence plates.

newagecustom · 03-16-2012, 09:33 PM

Was it a front or rear camaro bumper?
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chevyrestoguy · 03-17-2012, 12:13 PM

The 67-72 fleetside rear bumper looks great on the 60-66 trucks, and if I recall, you can use the factory 67-72 brackets. It's got a nice factory look, just enough to make people look at it and scratch their heads.

theastronaut · 03-17-2012, 03:39 PM

Flip the stock bumper over and run dual exhaust out the center where the license plate notch is.

ChrisDollins · 03-17-2012, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by theastronaut

Flip the stock bumper over and run dual exhaust out the center where the license plate notch is.

Any pictures of that?

Chris
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theastronaut · 03-17-2012, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisDollins

Any pictures of that?

Chris
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I've got one on my pc at our shop but not on my phone, I'll post one when I get back to that computer. It's just a flipped bumper though, doesn't have the exhaust going out the middle.
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60_project · 03-19-2012, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisDollins

Any pictures of that?

Chris
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I have been thinking about doing this, but I don't want the plate in the tailgate, and not sure I will be happy with a flip down mount... here is a pic of it, it looks great on a show truck that doesn't need a plate.

creep · 03-17-2012, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by newagecustom

Was it a front or rear camaro bumper?
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Rear I believe. I found the thread...
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ght=snare+drum

newagecustom · 03-18-2012, 10:00 PM

I really like the 67 camaro bumper. It's understated but still looks custom.

ChrisDollins · 03-19-2012, 10:51 PM

I kinda like that! Still can't think of a good way to mount the plate either. A powered flip down would be easy. But there has to be another way.
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jchav62 · 03-20-2012, 10:12 AM

I have a 67-72 bumper on mine with fabbed up brackets. Many people ask if it's upside down.

LostMy65 · 03-20-2012, 01:09 PM

Some previous owner flipped mine upside down.

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SIR · 03-20-2012, 01:51 PM

...A cut down 85 El camino rear bumper.....NO tail light issues...

SIR · 03-20-2012, 01:52 PM

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newagecustom · 03-20-2012, 11:23 PM

So far i like the Camaro idea best. I plan on making a plate mount on the front of the bed just above the top of the bedsides so the back of the truck is all smooth.

LostMy65 · 11-13-2012, 06:20 PM

LostMy65 · 10-31-2017, 05:49 PM

ghan · 10-31-2017, 10:30 PM

My 66 longbox

**The Rocknrod** · 11-01-2017, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by chevyrestoguy

The 67-72 fleetside rear bumper looks great on the 60-66 trucks, and if I recall, you can use the factory 67-72 brackets. It's got a nice factory look, just enough to make people look at it and scratch their heads.

My 64.

Heater63 · 02-16-2019, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

My 64.

I like that! Is that a Stepside bumper? Looks like the ends wrap around, aren’t the fleet side bumpers straight?

urmyboyblue · 11-01-2017, 01:06 PM

I use a Jeep bumper on the back of my 65. It is pulled up tight to the fenders and looks good. Probably a late 90's early 2000's Jeep. Sorry I don't have a picture. This is on a step side bed.

Cris · 11-01-2017, 04:22 PM

Ghan:

I like that bumper! A little rat rod, a little utilitarian. What did you make it out of and how did you attach it.

Cris

ghan · 11-10-2017, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Cris

Ghan:

I like that bumper! A little rat rod, a little utilitarian. What did you make it out of and how did you attach it.

Cris

Sorry Cris - I’ve been working in the arctic and didn’t see your question until today. I used piece of 5” x 3/16” flat steel and some 3/16 x 1” angle iron to make the bumper - welded in some dummy bumper bolt heads - 1/4” flat steel for the mounts - took,about 2 hours - painted it then wiped it off with thinners to get the aged steel look. Quite pleased with the finished product

03-15-2012, 09:59 PM	#1
newagecustom c10 Chop Artist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: az Posts: 481	60-66 rear bumper ideas I'm trying to come up with an idea for the rear bumper on my 65. Anyone have an idea? Something you have been thinking about, seen somewhere, etc. Pics are a plus. __________________ 65 c10 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=467433 68 c10 on 22's (sold it) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=303594

03-15-2012, 10:00 PM	#2
newagecustom c10 Chop Artist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: az Posts: 481	Re: 60-66 rear bumper ideas The truck lays body on 22's and is getting 2 toned red and white. __________________ 65 c10 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=467433 68 c10 on 22's (sold it) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=303594

03-16-2012, 01:12 PM	#3
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: 60-66 rear bumper ideas The coolest bumper idea I have seen was modified a bumper from an early 70's Camaro. I can't find the thread but it was a white step side with a rock music theme and the bed floor was made from licence plates. __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.

03-16-2012, 09:33 PM	#4
newagecustom c10 Chop Artist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: az Posts: 481	Re: 60-66 rear bumper ideas Was it a front or rear camaro bumper? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 65 c10 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=467433 68 c10 on 22's (sold it) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=303594

03-17-2012, 12:13 PM	#5
chevyrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: apple valley, ca Posts: 2,670	Re: 60-66 rear bumper ideas The 67-72 fleetside rear bumper looks great on the 60-66 trucks, and if I recall, you can use the factory 67-72 brackets. It's got a nice factory look, just enough to make people look at it and scratch their heads. __________________ Check out my latest endeavor: https://roundsixpod.com My build threads: '55 Chevy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=247512 '64 C-20: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446527

03-17-2012, 03:39 PM	#6
theastronaut Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Anderson SC Posts: 3,901	Re: 60-66 rear bumper ideas Flip the stock bumper over and run dual exhaust out the center where the license plate notch is. __________________ Project Goldilocks '66 C10 Short Fleet BBW Build '65 C10 Highly Detailed Stock Restoration Thread '78 Camaro Targa Roof Build '55 International Metal/Body/Paint Work '66 F100 Full Rotisserie Restoration '40 Packard 120 Convertible Coupe Restoration How To Restore and Detail an Original Gauge Cluster How To Detail Sand Body Panels, Edges, Corners, Etc

03-18-2012, 10:00 PM	#11
newagecustom c10 Chop Artist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: az Posts: 481	Re: 60-66 rear bumper ideas I really like the 67 camaro bumper. It's understated but still looks custom. __________________ 65 c10 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=467433 68 c10 on 22's (sold it) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=303594

03-19-2012, 10:51 PM	#12
ChrisDollins Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Pocahontas, AR Posts: 554	Re: 60-66 rear bumper ideas I kinda like that! Still can't think of a good way to mount the plate either. A powered flip down would be easy. But there has to be another way. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1966 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=615165 1968 GTO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7650182

03-20-2012, 10:12 AM	#13
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: 60-66 rear bumper ideas I have a 67-72 bumper on mine with fabbed up brackets. Many people ask if it's upside down. Attached Images __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

03-20-2012, 01:09 PM	#14
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: 60-66 rear bumper ideas Some previous owner flipped mine upside down. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

03-20-2012, 01:51 PM	#15
SIR SIR Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: grants pass oregon,usa Posts: 658	Re: 60-66 rear bumper ideas ...A cut down 85 El camino rear bumper.....NO tail light issues... __________________ 66long low fleet http://community.webshots.com/user/LVNR66

03-20-2012, 01:52 PM	#16
SIR SIR Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: grants pass oregon,usa Posts: 658	Re: 60-66 rear bumper ideas .... Attached Images __________________ 66long low fleet http://community.webshots.com/user/LVNR66

03-20-2012, 11:23 PM	#17
newagecustom c10 Chop Artist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: az Posts: 481	Re: 60-66 rear bumper ideas So far i like the Camaro idea best. I plan on making a plate mount on the front of the bed just above the top of the bedsides so the back of the truck is all smooth. __________________ 65 c10 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=467433 68 c10 on 22's (sold it) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=303594

11-13-2012, 06:20 PM	#18
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: 60-66 rear bumper ideas __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

10-31-2017, 05:49 PM	#19
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: 60-66 rear bumper ideas __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035



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10-31-2017, 10:30 PM	#20
ghan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: vermilion Alberta Posts: 38	Re: 60-66 rear bumper ideas My 66 longbox Attached Images

11-01-2017, 01:06 PM	#23
urmyboyblue Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Montevallo, AL Posts: 272	Re: 60-66 rear bumper ideas I use a Jeep bumper on the back of my 65. It is pulled up tight to the fenders and looks good. Probably a late 90's early 2000's Jeep. Sorry I don't have a picture. This is on a step side bed.

11-01-2017, 04:22 PM	#24
Cris Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Los Altos Hills, California Posts: 170	Re: 60-66 rear bumper ideas Ghan: I like that bumper! A little rat rod, a little utilitarian. What did you make it out of and how did you attach it. Cris

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