Rear Bumper - Chrome? Painted? Step? Original? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Asshat · 11-07-2020, 04:11 PM

Debating on this rear bumper, thinking about getting the original style in chrome for the rear. I already have a chrome bumper for the front.

My GF thinks I should chrome the big step bumper, however, I’m thinking of purchasing the original style bumper.

Opinions?

**cwcarpenter98** · 11-07-2020, 10:31 PM

Since you already have the chrome front, I would go with a chrome rear. If you had a patina'd painted bumper, I'd stick with the rusty step

Asshat · 11-08-2020, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cwcarpenter98

Since you already have the chrome front, I would go with a chrome rear. If you had a patina'd painted bumper, I'd stick with the rusty step

I do have a patina front bumper, but it’s bent up.

roll_the_dice · 11-08-2020, 10:29 AM

I think it depends what you are doing with the paint on your truck. If it will keep patina, then I say patina bumpers...if new paint, then chrome. I had cheap chrome bumpers on my truck and I am going back with painted bumpers...I think it fits my truck better.

Asshat · 11-08-2020, 04:12 PM

I like this on, it’s pretty cool.

I believe it belongs to ‘ghan’.

T and S · 11-11-2020, 12:38 AM

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For some reason the letters don't show up good in this pic.

Rubbertiredtramp · 11-11-2020, 10:09 AM

I like the looks of a wraparound step bumper either galvanized or painted, the optional factory bumper didn’t look usefull and too much chrome doesn’t look all that great. My opinion, and everyone has one.

**G8rN@te61** · 11-11-2020, 08:40 PM

paint the step body color

car10107 · 11-12-2020, 02:07 PM

I also say keep the step bumper and paint it either white or body color depending on personal preference. I just think these trucks look great with the old school step bumpers. I love the rugged old rear bumper on mine.

**my04** · 11-13-2020, 12:20 PM

FWIW, I went from this:

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To this. It's a chrome step bumper from a square body Chevy:

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Asshat · 11-13-2020, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by my04

FWIW, I went from this:

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To this. It's a chrome step bumper from a square body Chevy:

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Is that from a later-year truck?

shp4man · 11-13-2020, 03:08 PM

Patina!

**my04** · 11-14-2020, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Asshat

Is that from a later-year truck?

From a 73-87 GM truck.

Killer Bee · 11-14-2020, 10:33 AM

not a fan of chrome myself, prefer paint and rust on functional parts

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11-07-2020, 04:11 PM	#1
Asshat Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: South Orange County CA Posts: 1,265	Rear Bumper - Chrome? Painted? Step? Original? Debating on this rear bumper, thinking about getting the original style in chrome for the rear. I already have a chrome bumper for the front. My GF thinks I should chrome the big step bumper, however, I’m thinking of purchasing the original style bumper. Opinions? Attached Images __________________ 1963 C20, small window, long bed 292, 4-speed

11-07-2020, 10:31 PM	#2
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,491	Re: Rear Bumper - Chrome? Painted? Step? Original? Since you already have the chrome front, I would go with a chrome rear. If you had a patina'd painted bumper, I'd stick with the rusty step __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

11-08-2020, 10:29 AM	#4
roll_the_dice Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Manlius, NY Posts: 1,698	Re: Rear Bumper - Chrome? Painted? Step? Original? I think it depends what you are doing with the paint on your truck. If it will keep patina, then I say patina bumpers...if new paint, then chrome. I had cheap chrome bumpers on my truck and I am going back with painted bumpers...I think it fits my truck better. __________________ 1965 C10 LWB Stepside 1964 GMC 1 Ton Dually Instagram #notaratrodnotashowtruck

11-08-2020, 04:12 PM	#5
Asshat Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: South Orange County CA Posts: 1,265	Re: Rear Bumper - Chrome? Painted? Step? Original? I like this on, it’s pretty cool. I believe it belongs to ‘ghan’. Attached Images __________________ 1963 C20, small window, long bed 292, 4-speed

11-11-2020, 12:38 AM	#6
T and S Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Oak Ridge, Mo. Posts: 301	Re: Rear Bumper - Chrome? Painted? Step? Original? For some reason the letters don't show up good in this pic. __________________ If you don't like this pound sand .....

11-11-2020, 10:09 AM	#7
Rubbertiredtramp Registered User Join Date: May 2019 Location: Brandon Manitoba Canada Posts: 68	Re: Rear Bumper - Chrome? Painted? Step? Original? I like the looks of a wraparound step bumper either galvanized or painted, the optional factory bumper didn’t look usefull and too much chrome doesn’t look all that great. My opinion, and everyone has one.

11-11-2020, 08:40 PM	#8
G8rN@te61 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Fort Mill, SC Posts: 203	Re: Rear Bumper - Chrome? Painted? Step? Original? paint the step body color

11-12-2020, 02:07 PM	#9
car10107 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: THORNTON CO Posts: 25	Re: Rear Bumper - Chrome? Painted? Step? Original? I also say keep the step bumper and paint it either white or body color depending on personal preference. I just think these trucks look great with the old school step bumpers. I love the rugged old rear bumper on mine. Attached Images __________________ 1965 Chevy C10 283 SM420 Long Fleet "The Old Man" 1970 Chevy C10 350 SM465 Long Fleet "Dave" 1975 Toyota FJ40 "Mr Grinch" 1969 Pontiac Firebird 2001 Chevy Tahoe 2001 Toyota 4Runner

11-13-2020, 12:20 PM	#10
my04 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Muskegon, MI Posts: 342	Re: Rear Bumper - Chrome? Painted? Step? Original? FWIW, I went from this: To this. It's a chrome step bumper from a square body Chevy: __________________ 1966 Custom Camper -327, 3OTT 1968 Chevrolet K20 - 350, 4 speed 1972 K10 SWB - 400, 3OTT 2003 Corvette Z06 - LS6 350, 405HP 2004 Tahoe LT 2015 Silverado 2500HD - 6.0L V8

11-13-2020, 03:08 PM	#12
shp4man Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 557	Re: Rear Bumper - Chrome? Painted? Step? Original? Patina! __________________ Everybody has to believe in something. I believe I'll have another beer.

11-14-2020, 10:33 AM	#14
Killer Bee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Barber City, CA Posts: 4,813	Re: Rear Bumper - Chrome? Painted? Step? Original? not a fan of chrome myself, prefer paint and rust on functional parts __________________ *I started out with nothing - and I still have most of it*

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