73-87 Shortwide rear bumpers? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

milehightoyz · 08-03-2005, 03:55 PM

those who arent running rollpans, what kind of rear bumper ideas are out there? Id like to keep a chrome rear bumper as opposed to a rollpan but curious if anyones done anything diff? suburban bumper? front bumper on rear? anything? interested in seeing pics. thanks, john

86swb · 08-03-2005, 08:18 PM

I perfer the chrome rear bumper be it a step or standard chrome. But that is just me. Rollpans look good but I just like a nice bumper on my truck.

norville · 08-03-2005, 09:46 PM

The trend seems to be a blazer/van/burb bumper. I'm sure some trucks also c ame with standard bumpers. I'd love to dump my step bumper, I just haven't had much luck getting one off at a j-yard.

bob

**N2TRUX** · 08-03-2005, 10:40 PM

I like the good old GM bumper....

cochran63 · 08-03-2005, 10:54 PM

I too like the GM bumper. Here is one on my 85

Slammed '87 · 08-04-2005, 12:18 AM

I too prefer the oem bumpers on these trucks. To me roll pans don't look right on the '73 to '87's. Looks like sumthins missing. On the other hand i prefer them on the '88 + trucks, they look much better. I know alot of people don't like how they stick out so far on the back, but like i, and many others have done just relocate the bumper forward some and rebolt to the frame. It looks even better imo. Also the bumpers hang lower than roll pans, thus making it more even with the rockers of the truck.

82c10 · 08-04-2005, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Slammed '87

I too prefer the oem bumpers on these trucks. To me roll pans don't like right on the '73 to '87's. Looks like sumthins missing. On the other hand i prefer them on the '88 + trucks, they look much better. I know alot of people don't like how they stick out so far on the back, but like i, and many others have done just relocate the bumper forward some and rebolt to the frame. Its look even better imo. Also the bumpers hang lower than roll pans, thus making it more even with the rockers of the truck.

is that blinds in there

Slammed '87 · 08-04-2005, 12:28 AM

yup they are. They were in it when i bought it. I like em, and am keeping em for the pimp value lol. I actually had some made for my old '76, i think they look decent. Something different from a tinted window.

Kerlijah · 03-01-2013, 07:01 AM

I'm rollin with a stock GM bumper too, at least for now. Havent decided if I want a roll pan or not...

cory d · 03-01-2013, 07:20 AM

for 81+. nearly the same, smooth and they come in chrome. know what im sayin? if its wide enough

JAMESCHURCH13 · 03-01-2013, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by cory d

for 81+. nearly the same, smooth and they come in chrome. know what im sayin? if its wide enough

I can't belive I am saying this but I like that Ford Bumper and I never would have thought to look for a Ford van bumper. Thanks.

wraprail · 03-01-2013, 07:38 AM

Talk about draggin up the dead!
2005.....thats like 8 years!
Good find!

**N2TRUX** · 03-01-2013, 11:18 AM

It appears the search feature is working pretty good...

redrat · 03-01-2013, 11:26 AM

This is with the brackets remounted closer to pull the bumper in closer
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SeanPaintsFlames · 03-01-2013, 06:28 PM

I'm in the same boat right now. Hey, what are the differences in rear brackets for 73-80 and 81-87?? I can't find a bracket kit for and 85, but they have them for the 70's trucks. Why are they different if the frame is the same and the bumper is the same??? I don't get it.

I have seen the 90's rubber-top step bumpers on the squares instead of the all-steel step. I like that better. It's smoother but still functional.

*79 silverado* · 03-03-2013, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by SeanPaintsFlames

I'm in the same boat right now. Hey, what are the differences in rear brackets for 73-80 and 81-87?? I can't find a bracket kit for and 85, but they have them for the 70's trucks. Why are they different if the frame is the same and the bumper is the same??? I don't get it.

The bumpers aren't the same... two different stamping styles, and the 73-80 doesn't curve under/inwards at the bottom as much as the 81-up...

mkdesign · 03-03-2013, 12:14 PM

If you have trouble finding a decent '73-'80 rear sport bumper you can do what I did. I picked up a good '78 and up van bumper and made my own brackets. I was able to tuck it up nice and close too.

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jbristo67 · 03-03-2013, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by milehightoyz

those who arent running rollpans, what kind of rear bumper ideas are out there? Id like to keep a chrome rear bumper as opposed to a rollpan but curious if anyones done anything diff? suburban bumper? front bumper on rear? anything? interested in seeing pics. thanks, john

I'd prob run a burb bumper myself
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school boy · 03-03-2013, 02:24 PM

not a great pic and was before I lowered it but I do like the styling of this bumper. keeping it modest.

08-03-2005, 03:55 PM	#1
milehightoyz AttentionDeficitDisorder Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: COLORADO Posts: 600	73-87 Shortwide rear bumpers? those who arent running rollpans, what kind of rear bumper ideas are out there? Id like to keep a chrome rear bumper as opposed to a rollpan but curious if anyones done anything diff? suburban bumper? front bumper on rear? anything? interested in seeing pics. thanks, john

08-03-2005, 08:18 PM	#2
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	I perfer the chrome rear bumper be it a step or standard chrome. But that is just me. Rollpans look good but I just like a nice bumper on my truck. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

08-03-2005, 09:46 PM	#3
norville Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Mountain Top, Pa Posts: 323	The trend seems to be a blazer/van/burb bumper. I'm sure some trucks also c ame with standard bumpers. I'd love to dump my step bumper, I just haven't had much luck getting one off at a j-yard. bob __________________ 1986 C10 Scottsdale 5.3, TH400

08-03-2005, 10:40 PM	#4
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	I like the good old GM bumper.... Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

08-03-2005, 10:54 PM	#5
cochran63 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,057	I too like the GM bumper. Here is one on my 85 Attached Images __________________ Youth soon passes away, but immaturity can last a life time.

08-04-2005, 12:18 AM	#6
Slammed '87 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary Canada Posts: 556	I too prefer the oem bumpers on these trucks. To me roll pans don't look right on the '73 to '87's. Looks like sumthins missing. On the other hand i prefer them on the '88 + trucks, they look much better. I know alot of people don't like how they stick out so far on the back, but like i, and many others have done just relocate the bumper forward some and rebolt to the frame. It looks even better imo. Also the bumpers hang lower than roll pans, thus making it more even with the rockers of the truck. Attached Images __________________ If you can't rock the roads with your bumpers 1/2" off the ground, you're nowhere near low enough! Last edited by Slammed '87; 08-04-2005 at 02:55 AM.

08-04-2005, 12:28 AM	#8
Slammed '87 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary Canada Posts: 556	yup they are. They were in it when i bought it. I like em, and am keeping em for the pimp value lol. I actually had some made for my old '76, i think they look decent. Something different from a tinted window. Attached Images __________________ If you can't rock the roads with your bumpers 1/2" off the ground, you're nowhere near low enough!

03-01-2013, 07:01 AM	#9
Kerlijah Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 293	Re: 73-87 Shortwide rear bumpers? I'm rollin with a stock GM bumper too, at least for now. Havent decided if I want a roll pan or not... Attached Images __________________ ~Wooden Indian~ 1979 C10 SWB, shaved bed rails, drip rails, tailgate handle. 350 w/ Comp cam, hydraulic lifters, Edelbrock Performer intake, Edelbrock 650 carb, Flowtech headers, Flowmaster 40s, turbo 350 w/stage 2 shift kit...so much fun!

03-01-2013, 07:20 AM	#10
cory d Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Arlington WA Posts: 1,728	Re: 73-87 Shortwide rear bumpers? for 81+. nearly the same, smooth and they come in chrome. know what im sayin? if its wide enough __________________ GMC C15 355 SM465 3.73 80 C10 cruiser build thread 79 short stepside crew cab. big and ugly. build thread

03-01-2013, 07:38 AM	#12
wraprail Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lake Havasu City Arizona Posts: 863	Re: 73-87 Shortwide rear bumpers? Talk about draggin up the dead! 2005.....thats like 8 years! Good find!

03-01-2013, 11:18 AM	#13
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: 73-87 Shortwide rear bumpers? It appears the search feature is working pretty good... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

03-01-2013, 11:26 AM	#14
redrat gearhead Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tulsa OK Posts: 144	Re: 73-87 Shortwide rear bumpers? This is with the brackets remounted closer to pull the bumper in closer Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ 2003 GMC Z71 Daily driver 1982 Chevy 2wd short bed, project, boxerdra@hotmail.com

03-01-2013, 06:28 PM	#15
SeanPaintsFlames Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Buford, Ga. Posts: 339	Re: 73-87 Shortwide rear bumpers? I'm in the same boat right now. Hey, what are the differences in rear brackets for 73-80 and 81-87?? I can't find a bracket kit for and 85, but they have them for the 70's trucks. Why are they different if the frame is the same and the bumper is the same??? I don't get it. I have seen the 90's rubber-top step bumpers on the squares instead of the all-steel step. I like that better. It's smoother but still functional. __________________ My 68 cougar restomod build:HERE

03-03-2013, 12:14 PM	#17
mkdesign Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 35	Re: 73-87 Shortwide rear bumpers? If you have trouble finding a decent '73-'80 rear sport bumper you can do what I did. I picked up a good '78 and up van bumper and made my own brackets. I was able to tuck it up nice and close too.

03-03-2013, 02:24 PM	#19
school boy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Loretto Ky Posts: 318	Re: 73-87 Shortwide rear bumpers? not a great pic and was before I lowered it but I do like the styling of this bumper. keeping it modest.



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