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CAMAROSS · 09-28-2008, 10:50 PM

Not only the no start problem but I bought a new sport chrome bumper like the factory silverado one from LMC and got it put on. The only problem is the big gap between the bumper and the back of the truck. Gap is big and looks bad. Is there a panel that goes in here?

**N2TRUX** · 09-28-2008, 11:09 PM

Yes there is a filler panel that goes there.

CAMAROSS · 09-29-2008, 11:25 PM

Anyone have a pic of what it looks like?

Eighty-6 · 09-30-2008, 03:53 PM

I just ordered this same bumper and would like to see this picture as well. I wonder why LMC wouldn't have it on their catalog or on line.

CAMAROSS · 09-30-2008, 05:24 PM

Just found out that they dont have anything. The thing that we need is the bracket covers and Brother's said that they no longer have them. Looks like we are in a bind.

suicide 63 · 09-30-2008, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CAMAROSS

Just found out that they dont have anything. The thing that we need is the bracket covers and Brother's said that they no longer have them. Looks like we are in a bind.

I just bought a bumper to ,i might try to drill the bracket and pull the bumper closer to the bed.That is when my bed is complete.

suicide 63 · 09-30-2008, 05:42 PM

look at what i found classic parts #65-577
http://www.classicparts.com/1973-87-...ctinfo/65-577/

**lolife99** · 09-30-2008, 05:43 PM

Go to www.classicparts.com and order (2 each part) number 65-577. Originally there was a left and right bracket. In believe they have to be drilled to install. The last ones I got from GM,... only the left side was still available. I ordered 2 lefts and re-drilled one for the right side. Good luck.

**lolife99** · 09-30-2008, 05:44 PM

Man,... I guess I type too slow. Yeah,... what he said,...

Albatrossian · 09-30-2008, 05:57 PM

Or you could just make your own out of some 16 or 18ga sheetmetal..

OJOE · 09-30-2008, 08:11 PM

may not be for all but i think the only way the sport bumpers look good is do away with the fillers and pull the bumper in close. you can look at my crew cab build and see mine with out fillers. just my $0.02

CAMAROSS · 09-30-2008, 09:18 PM

OJOE, did you just drill new holes in the bumper brackets and move them in? Yours looks like what I want!

Rollinsqrbdy · 09-30-2008, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OJOE

may not be for all but i think the only way the sport bumpers look good is do away with the fillers and pull the bumper in close. you can look at my crew cab build and see mine with out fillers. just my $0.02

HEY HOW BOUT SUM PICS OF UR TRUCK? POR PLEASE

CAMAROSS · 09-30-2008, 10:00 PM

Will get some up asap. I have pics at the body shop in pieces and need to take some since she came home. Let me detail it and I will get someone on here (maybe you) to help me post them. Thanks,

bigblock73 · 09-30-2008, 10:06 PM

Those with LD leafs can get by with elongating the holes and sliding the brackets back to tuck the bumper, everyone else with HD leafs has to do the above AND trim the back of the brackets in order to slide them back.

C-10volvo · 10-01-2008, 12:38 AM

I ended up re drilling the bracket holes to move the bumper closer. One thing i may point out is that if you are running the stock moldings, they may get dented. My truck is shaved and only has about an 1/8 inch of clearance with the tailgate down.

Eighty-6 · 10-01-2008, 07:32 AM

Does anyone have pics of the bumper installed with the filler panel installed?

friscocrownie · 10-01-2008, 10:23 AM

I've been wondering about this too, all I've found is the filler panels that seem to provide coverage for the mounting brackets and do not cover the gap all the way across, so I was thinking of making a full panel out of either ABS or Metal. I did find the part numbers for the panels at LMC:

30-3782 (LH) - $9.95
30-3783 (RH) - $9.95

OJOE · 10-01-2008, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CAMAROSS

OJOE, did you just drill new holes in the bumper brackets and move them in? Yours looks like what I want!

i just moved mine in and welded in place. make sure you let down the gate to make sure it will clear. if you dont want to weld you can re drill and bolt on

OJOE · 10-01-2008, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rollinsqrbdy

HEY HOW BOUT SUM PICS OF UR TRUCK? POR PLEASE

go to my build on this board-OJOES CREW CAB BUILD- should be lot of pics. thanks joe

09-28-2008, 10:50 PM	#1
CAMAROSS Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sulphur Springs, Tx Posts: 100	Bumper question Not only the no start problem but I bought a new sport chrome bumper like the factory silverado one from LMC and got it put on. The only problem is the big gap between the bumper and the back of the truck. Gap is big and looks bad. Is there a panel that goes in here?

09-28-2008, 11:09 PM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Bumper question Yes there is a filler panel that goes there. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

09-29-2008, 11:25 PM	#3
CAMAROSS Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sulphur Springs, Tx Posts: 100	Re: Bumper question Anyone have a pic of what it looks like?

09-30-2008, 03:53 PM	#4
Eighty-6 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Round Rock, Tx Posts: 249	Re: Bumper question I just ordered this same bumper and would like to see this picture as well. I wonder why LMC wouldn't have it on their catalog or on line.

09-30-2008, 05:24 PM	#5
CAMAROSS Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sulphur Springs, Tx Posts: 100	Re: Bumper question Just found out that they dont have anything. The thing that we need is the bracket covers and Brother's said that they no longer have them. Looks like we are in a bind.

09-30-2008, 05:42 PM	#7
suicide 63 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: peculiar mo Posts: 219	Re: Bumper question look at what i found classic parts #65-577 http://www.classicparts.com/1973-87-...ctinfo/65-577/ __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=304940

09-30-2008, 05:43 PM	#8
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Bumper question Go to www.classicparts.com and order (2 each part) number 65-577. Originally there was a left and right bracket. In believe they have to be drilled to install. The last ones I got from GM,... only the left side was still available. I ordered 2 lefts and re-drilled one for the right side. Good luck. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 09-30-2008 at 05:45 PM.

09-30-2008, 05:44 PM	#9
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Bumper question Man,... I guess I type too slow. Yeah,... what he said,... __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

09-30-2008, 05:57 PM	#10
Albatrossian Georgia Boy Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Douglas, Georgia Posts: 370	Re: Bumper question Or you could just make your own out of some 16 or 18ga sheetmetal..

09-30-2008, 08:11 PM	#11
OJOE Crew Cut Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: MONTGOMERY,AL Posts: 757	Re: Bumper question may not be for all but i think the only way the sport bumpers look good is do away with the fillers and pull the bumper in close. you can look at my crew cab build and see mine with out fillers. just my $0.02 __________________ 85 SWB 1/2 TON CREWCAB/5.3 03 CHEV 3500 DURAMAX CREW CAB 85 CHEV SWB/TPI 06 CHEV TAHOE (WIFES) 30 MODEL A HOT ROD 07 HARLEY DAVIDSON BAGGER 09 STREET GLIDE AN D A LOT MORE JUNK

09-30-2008, 09:18 PM	#12
CAMAROSS Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sulphur Springs, Tx Posts: 100	Re: Bumper question OJOE, did you just drill new holes in the bumper brackets and move them in? Yours looks like what I want!

09-30-2008, 10:00 PM	#14
CAMAROSS Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sulphur Springs, Tx Posts: 100	Re: Bumper question Will get some up asap. I have pics at the body shop in pieces and need to take some since she came home. Let me detail it and I will get someone on here (maybe you) to help me post them. Thanks,

09-30-2008, 10:06 PM	#15
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: Bumper question Those with LD leafs can get by with elongating the holes and sliding the brackets back to tuck the bumper, everyone else with HD leafs has to do the above AND trim the back of the brackets in order to slide them back. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

10-01-2008, 12:38 AM	#16
C-10volvo Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Lake Oswego, Oregon Posts: 1,028	Re: Bumper question I ended up re drilling the bracket holes to move the bumper closer. One thing i may point out is that if you are running the stock moldings, they may get dented. My truck is shaved and only has about an 1/8 inch of clearance with the tailgate down. Attached Images __________________ Ken Morgan For fun: 1964 Volvo 122 For slow: 1984 Chevrolet C-10 For everything else: 1997 BMW M3 Last edited by C-10volvo; 10-01-2008 at 12:42 AM.

10-01-2008, 07:32 AM	#17
Eighty-6 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Round Rock, Tx Posts: 249	Re: Bumper question Does anyone have pics of the bumper installed with the filler panel installed?



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10-01-2008, 10:23 AM	#18
friscocrownie Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 37	Re: Bumper question I've been wondering about this too, all I've found is the filler panels that seem to provide coverage for the mounting brackets and do not cover the gap all the way across, so I was thinking of making a full panel out of either ABS or Metal. I did find the part numbers for the panels at LMC: 30-3782 (LH) - $9.95 30-3783 (RH) - $9.95

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