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BR3W CITY · 05-15-2010, 02:49 PM

I've seen a few pics of trucks with bumpers that are "tucked" back towards the body a couple inches, so that it does not protrude as much. I'm currently working on the rear, anyone have and tips?

Slow Build · 05-15-2010, 03:22 PM

Are you talking about the heavy barden type bumper like on 63deluxfleet's truck in the picture? I've seen a few at some dismantler yards.

likaroc13 · 05-15-2010, 03:42 PM

or like this? i don't know details, but it looks nice...bumper is flipped too

BR3W CITY · 05-15-2010, 08:27 PM

the second one! I wanted to flip mine and tuck it very similar. My step has a larger curve to the bumper. I was hoping someone might have pics of how they shortened the brackets for the bumper.

markeb01 · 05-15-2010, 08:36 PM

Here's a link to how Classic Trucks Magazine did it on their Project Old School 64 C10:

http://www.classictrucks.com/tech/04..._vi/index.html

Slow Build · 05-15-2010, 09:52 PM

You could also switch to a 67-72 rear bumper (it's flatter). The stepside version has more of a curve on the ends. (not my truck)

McC_65_91 · 05-16-2010, 11:18 AM

biggest and ugliest back bumper you will ever see.... not my doing, i bought it with it

McC_65_91 · 05-16-2010, 11:20 AM

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protrash64 · 05-16-2010, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by McC_65_91

biggest and ugliest back bumper you will ever see.... not my doing, i bought it with it

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.......that thing looks like a tool box!!!

BR3W CITY · 05-16-2010, 11:43 AM

McC, that bumper is freakin huge! Looks like a damn ballast for a tractor pull.

marke thanks for the link

McC_65_91 · 05-16-2010, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by protrash64

....

.......that thing looks like a tool box!!!

that is actually a good idea... it could definitely work hahahah

05-15-2010, 02:49 PM	#1
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Tucked bumpers I've seen a few pics of trucks with bumpers that are "tucked" back towards the body a couple inches, so that it does not protrude as much. I'm currently working on the rear, anyone have and tips? __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

05-15-2010, 03:22 PM	#2
Slow Build Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California Delta Posts: 2,163	Re: Tucked bumpers Are you talking about the heavy barden type bumper like on 63deluxfleet's truck in the picture? I've seen a few at some dismantler yards. Attached Images __________________ Name: Rich Current Ride: 1964 C-10 Short Fleetside Daily Driver: 2005 GMC crew cab short fleetside /2001 Chevy Tahoe Past GM Trucks: 1959 GMC short stepside 1968 GMC short stepside-4x4 1973 Chevy short stepside 1989 Chevy short fleetside-reg cab 1993 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab 2002 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab Save the dinosaurs, use synthetic oil.

05-15-2010, 03:42 PM	#3
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: Tucked bumpers or like this? i don't know details, but it looks nice...bumper is flipped too

05-15-2010, 08:27 PM	#4
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: Tucked bumpers the second one! I wanted to flip mine and tuck it very similar. My step has a larger curve to the bumper. I was hoping someone might have pics of how they shortened the brackets for the bumper. __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

05-15-2010, 08:36 PM	#5
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Tucked bumpers Here's a link to how Classic Trucks Magazine did it on their Project Old School 64 C10: http://www.classictrucks.com/tech/04..._vi/index.html __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

05-15-2010, 09:52 PM	#6
Slow Build Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California Delta Posts: 2,163	Re: Tucked bumpers You could also switch to a 67-72 rear bumper (it's flatter). The stepside version has more of a curve on the ends. (not my truck) Attached Images __________________ Name: Rich Current Ride: 1964 C-10 Short Fleetside Daily Driver: 2005 GMC crew cab short fleetside /2001 Chevy Tahoe Past GM Trucks: 1959 GMC short stepside 1968 GMC short stepside-4x4 1973 Chevy short stepside 1989 Chevy short fleetside-reg cab 1993 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab 2002 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab Save the dinosaurs, use synthetic oil. Last edited by Slow Build; 05-15-2010 at 09:53 PM.

05-16-2010, 11:18 AM	#7
McC_65_91 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: East Quogue, NY Posts: 198	Re: Tucked bumpers biggest and ugliest back bumper you will ever see.... not my doing, i bought it with it

05-16-2010, 11:20 AM	#8
McC_65_91 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: East Quogue, NY Posts: 198	Re: Tucked bumpers

05-16-2010, 11:43 AM	#10
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: Tucked bumpers McC, that bumper is freakin huge! Looks like a damn ballast for a tractor pull. marke thanks for the link __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

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