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Andy4639 · 12-23-2017, 05:32 PM

The bumper is installed and lights wired up.

I also got the back tires on. My son came over and installed them. This is what he doe for a living only he works on 18 wheelier's!

Video is my son blowing up the tire!

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Bones72Super · 12-23-2017, 06:06 PM

the push bumper looks great.Awesome truck!

Andy4639 · 12-23-2017, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Bones72Super

the push bumper looks great.Awesome truck!

Thanks!

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-23-2017, 08:05 PM

That is a sweet jack he has! your push bumper looks great!

Barnfind46 · 12-23-2017, 08:16 PM

You just made a great truck better!

Andy4639 · 12-23-2017, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

That is a sweet jack he has! your push bumper looks great!

That is a cool jack!

It's nice having a neighbor who has a shop to work in. He has a bunch of nice stuff and he lets be use it anytime I need to.

The bumper I think i perfect for the truck.

Killer Bee · 12-23-2017, 08:31 PM

yep, my tire guy has a cheatah blaster on his rig.. 19.5s, 22.5s, 24.5s, etc..

in your garage by yourself, try wrapping a ratchet strap around the circumference and cinch it up..

beats starting fluid and hair spray.. LoL, google that on boobtube..

do like the push bumper!

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 12-24-2017, 04:36 AM

Looks totally natural -- like it's been on the front for 20 years already.
All you need now is a cop spot for the drivers side A pillar.

72 tigger · 12-24-2017, 08:40 AM

Looks good! Reminds me of something “Crazy Cooter” would drive

Andy4639 · 12-26-2017, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

Looks totally natural -- like it's been on the front for 20 years already.
All you need now is a cop spot for the drivers side A pillar.

I've thought about it. Just haven't come up with the right deal yet!

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 12-26-2017, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

I've thought about it. Just haven't come up with the right deal yet!

The 67-72 GM truck A-pillar bracket is still available from Unity.com, the original USA manufacturer in Chicago. P/N 202 iirc.
They also sell the spots, but a lot cheaper if you find a junkyard score.
I got lucky and found a few on movie sets, either old discarded props, or still attached to picture cars that got blown up, and after wrap were destined for the crusher. No one cared if I ''swagged'' them.
Tempted to mount one in my '71 Jimmy, but bad blazer-windshield-corner- cancer has already weakened the structure and I would not trust it until I re-mount the rollbar.

Andy4639 · 12-26-2017, 10:31 PM

It would be sweet to have one and I think just maybe my dad may have one. I remember him having one some years ago but I think we put it on the boat.
I have a couple of round LED lights I want to mount on it also.

**special-K** · 12-24-2017, 09:29 AM

Looks great on there. Did that come off of a 71/72? I see they blinker is blocking the original ones. 71/72s always need new signals when the bumper gets changed. I had the factory ones behind the grille on my /71 wrecker. I think it had the exact same bumper.

Andy4639 · 12-24-2017, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Looks great on there. Did that come off of a 71/72? I see they blinker is blocking the original ones. 71/72s always need new signals when the bumper gets changed. I had the factory ones behind the grille on my /71 wrecker. I think it had the exact same bumper.

Yes it came off a 71-72 truck wrecker. Mine came off the white truck. I got to find me a cool tag for it!
"The Pusher"

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He has another one also.
It's a 73 up body though.
I wired the bumper lights into the orignial lights so they all work for now.
My thought is the more lights the better!

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**special-K** · 12-27-2017, 10:31 AM

Those running light/blinkers definitely show better. If they weren't in front of the originals you'd have mo' lights! My old wrecker had a C10 cab swapped on with no clearance lamps. I never put any on before I started thinking I should sell it. I wanted to put some on and some other extra lights. I have a pillar-mount spotlight I had for it to put on my K2500. Here is that one's bumper. The lights from the bumper are in the upper corners. The way the fins in the grille work, those lights will fit in six boxes. I did that on a '71 with snow plow I had because I made a steel bumper.

Andy4639 · 12-27-2017, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Those running light/blinkers definitely show better. If they weren't in front of the originals you'd have mo' lights! My old wrecker had a C10 cab swapped on with no clearance lamps. I never put any on before I started thinking I should sell it. I wanted to put some on and some other extra lights. I have a pillar-mount spotlight I had for it to put on my K2500. Here is that one's bumper. The lights from the bumper are in the upper corners. The way the fins in the grille work, those lights will fit in six boxes. I did that on a '71 with snow plow I had because I made a steel bumper.

Looks good!
I got to get tie downs for it and some wheel holder's to I guess before I start hauling anything with it.
I got to get the tilt in also. It's out of a van so I have to knock the pins out of it to work. Clean it up and repaint it. I need the collar for it also are take it a part and cut the tab off.

Andy4639 · 01-03-2018, 12:02 PM

Been gone a week jumped in the ramp truck 24* outside and hit the gas pedal twice and it fired right up!
Going to try and get the tilt wheel installed this weekend if it warms up enough to work on it.

Andy4639 · 01-13-2018, 08:02 AM

I got the turn signal switch for the tilt wheel ordered should be here today it says.
Last night my son dropped off 3 more like new 16" tires for it. So now I have all new tires with a spare.

Andy4639 · 10-09-2019, 07:44 PM

I have been working on the pusher on/off for over a year now. I got the tilt in and a spot light along with the winch and more lights on the back along with LED tail lights. 90's model bench seat. It's come a long way but has a lot further to go.
Still no disc brakes though up front.

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**Ol Blue K20** · 10-10-2019, 09:27 AM

Hey Andy, I want to put a spotlight in Blue. I was a bit worried about how intrusive it will be inside the cab. How do you like yours?

Andy4639 · 10-10-2019, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Hey Andy, I want to put a spotlight in Blue. I was a bit worried about how intrusive it will be inside the cab. How do you like yours?

With the tilt wheel it's not even noticed. I can drive with work gloves and not be in the way. I could push it out a little more if I wanted but I didn't want it sticking out where people walking by would hit it.

**Ol Blue K20** · 10-10-2019, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

With the tilt wheel it's not even noticed. I can drive with work gloves and not be in the way. I could push it out a little more if I wanted but I didn't want it sticking out where people walking by would hit it.

Thanks Andy, I guess I should order a mounting kit and get it installed....

Andy4639 · 10-10-2019, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Thanks Andy, I guess I should order a mounting kit and get it installed....

Yes sir! Gitter Done man! Take your time drilling it.

Andy4639 · 10-10-2019, 10:03 PM

I got some chain for the Ramp this week.
My little helper liked them to.

Andy4639 · 10-14-2019, 07:30 PM

Got the fittings today and she is holding air now.

I took it for a ride and snapped these of it.

12-23-2017, 06:06 PM	#2
Bones72Super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Lake Travis,Texas Posts: 769	Re: The Pusher! the push bumper looks great.Awesome truck!

12-23-2017, 08:05 PM	#4
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,143	Re: The Pusher! That is a sweet jack he has! your push bumper looks great! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

12-23-2017, 08:16 PM	#5
Barnfind46 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Mena,Arkansas Posts: 485	Re: The Pusher! You just made a great truck better! __________________ 68' with no bells or whistles unless I add'em.

12-23-2017, 08:31 PM	#7
Killer Bee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Barber City, CA Posts: 4,817	Re: The Pusher! yep, my tire guy has a cheatah blaster on his rig.. 19.5s, 22.5s, 24.5s, etc.. in your garage by yourself, try wrapping a ratchet strap around the circumference and cinch it up.. beats starting fluid and hair spray.. LoL, google that on boobtube.. do like the push bumper! __________________ *I started out with nothing - and I still have most of it*

12-24-2017, 04:36 AM	#8
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,536	Re: The Pusher! Looks totally natural -- like it's been on the front for 20 years already. All you need now is a cop spot for the drivers side A pillar. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

12-24-2017, 08:40 AM	#9
72 tigger Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,256	Re: The Pusher! Looks good! Reminds me of something “Crazy Cooter” would drive

12-26-2017, 10:31 PM	#12
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: The Pusher! It would be sweet to have one and I think just maybe my dad may have one. I remember him having one some years ago but I think we put it on the boat. I have a couple of round LED lights I want to mount on it also. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

12-24-2017, 09:29 AM	#13
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: The Pusher! Looks great on there. Did that come off of a 71/72? I see they blinker is blocking the original ones. 71/72s always need new signals when the bumper gets changed. I had the factory ones behind the grille on my /71 wrecker. I think it had the exact same bumper. __________________ "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 ~

12-27-2017, 10:31 AM	#15
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: The Pusher! Those running light/blinkers definitely show better. If they weren't in front of the originals you'd have mo' lights! My old wrecker had a C10 cab swapped on with no clearance lamps. I never put any on before I started thinking I should sell it. I wanted to put some on and some other extra lights. I have a pillar-mount spotlight I had for it to put on my K2500. Here is that one's bumper. The lights from the bumper are in the upper corners. The way the fins in the grille work, those lights will fit in six boxes. I did that on a '71 with snow plow I had because I made a steel bumper. 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 ~

01-03-2018, 12:02 PM	#17
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: The Pusher! Been gone a week jumped in the ramp truck 24* outside and hit the gas pedal twice and it fired right up! Going to try and get the tilt wheel installed this weekend if it warms up enough to work on it. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

01-13-2018, 08:02 AM	#18
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: The Pusher! I got the turn signal switch for the tilt wheel ordered should be here today it says. Last night my son dropped off 3 more like new 16" tires for it. So now I have all new tires with a spare. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

10-10-2019, 09:27 AM	#20
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,247	Re: The Pusher! Hey Andy, I want to put a spotlight in Blue. I was a bit worried about how intrusive it will be inside the cab. How do you like yours? __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

10-10-2019, 10:03 PM	#24
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: The Pusher! I got some chain for the Ramp this week. My little helper liked them to. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

10-14-2019, 07:30 PM	#25
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: The Pusher! Got the fittings today and she is holding air now. I took it for a ride and snapped these of it. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.



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