Repro Chrome Bumper Quality? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

muddpile · 11-27-2005, 04:04 PM

It's coming near time for me to start ripping my truck apart and fixing everything. I have a bent up stock 72 white bumper on the front, and the rear step bumper got destroyed in an accident, so theres nothing there. I would like to do a chrome sport front and rear bumper, but was wondering how good the chrome is that come on em. The truck will be a daily driver, all 4 seasons, and sits outside. It won't get driven a lot in the winter, but it will occassionally none the less. I live in a small town, so no salt unless I go on the highway. Has anyone who ever bought a pair noticed any premature pitting or peeling? I will go painted if I have to, but the chrome sure would set the truck off. Thanks!

Alan Potter · 11-27-2005, 05:35 PM

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**truckdude239** · 11-27-2005, 05:56 PM

i have repro chrome bumpers front and back been on the truck about 2 years before i got it i went out the other day with some chrome cleaner and cleaned them they looked like brand new no chips or nothing shine will blind you. this fit really well on the truck as far as i can tell doesn't look like he had to do any bending or anything when he installed them

**Palf70Step** · 11-27-2005, 06:00 PM

Mine is in a humid climate, but in side as much as outside. Mine seem just fine to me. They don't seem any worse than normal bumpers. I'm originally from western PA and I know that up there it can be hard on anything. One way if your worried about the chrome is look for someone who has a nice painted one that switched to chrome for looks. Yours would be staright then at least. But my $.02 is they will hold up as well as anything else.

HeavyD · 11-27-2005, 06:40 PM

I don't think they are as heavy as thre original ones, but unless you get tapped a bit that shouldn't matter. As for the rust issue, if you are planning to use it through our crappy Sask winters I would coat the inside of the bumper with some type of clear coat like POR or Eastwood, just to help keep the salt off it.

red71cheyenne · 11-27-2005, 07:35 PM

I got the set for the '71 from JC Whitney so they are cheap, and they still look fine after 4 years in WA rain. Only thing I wish I would have done now, is coat them with a clear coat, and coat the backs with POR or something like that. Jeff.

**Stocker** · 11-27-2005, 07:50 PM

My truck sits outside every day of the year and gets minimal cleaning at best. I bought a rechrome front bumper from Golden State Pickup Parts (are they still in business?) in 1992. It was guaranteed for life, and the chrome still looks great.

muddpile · 11-28-2005, 12:26 AM

Thanks for the help guys! I think I'll give the chrome ones a try. I guess if they were complete garbage, lots of vendors wouldn't sell em. Hopefully they hold up, as chrome will look way better for my combination.

72MARIO · 11-28-2005, 02:25 AM

The tri plus bumpers have a 5 year warranty. They are thiner. Be carefull when torqn them down that you dont dimple them into the bracket. Have some one watching.

BigSky71 · 11-29-2005, 03:59 PM

72Mario, careful torquing eh... Good to know.

1969 C/K CST · 11-29-2005, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by muddpile

Thanks for the help guys! I think I'll give the chrome ones a try. I guess if they were complete garbage, lots of vendors wouldn't sell em. Hopefully they hold up, as chrome will look way better for my combination.

There are some available with fog lights in them.

JameslovesJammie · 11-29-2005, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 1969 C/K CST

There are some available with fog lights in them.

Where have you seen them with fog lights? Did they look very good or did they look....off?

67ChevyRedneck · 11-29-2005, 05:50 PM

I bought mine from LMC about 7 years ago. They look like crap now, but in LMC's defense, due to my truck being in primer for like 9 years the truck was only washed about once a year and it sat outside for about 5 Southwest NY winters.

67ChevyRedneck · 11-29-2005, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 72MARIO

The tri plus bumpers have a 5 year warranty. They are thiner. Be carefull when torqn them down that you dont dimple them into the bracket. Have some one watching.

I did that front and rear on mine

junkyarddog1956 · 11-29-2005, 10:15 PM

I personally like the re-chromed bumpers versus' aftermarket , but they are more expensive. I paid $350.00 a piece , but they have a nice deep chrome look to them .... Joe

Alan Potter · 12-01-2005, 08:57 PM

junkyarddog1956, Where did you have it re-chromed at?? I'm looking for someone to refinish mine and 350.00 doesn't sound too bad. AP

11-27-2005, 04:04 PM	#1
muddpile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,371	Repro Chrome Bumper Quality? It's coming near time for me to start ripping my truck apart and fixing everything. I have a bent up stock 72 white bumper on the front, and the rear step bumper got destroyed in an accident, so theres nothing there. I would like to do a chrome sport front and rear bumper, but was wondering how good the chrome is that come on em. The truck will be a daily driver, all 4 seasons, and sits outside. It won't get driven a lot in the winter, but it will occassionally none the less. I live in a small town, so no salt unless I go on the highway. Has anyone who ever bought a pair noticed any premature pitting or peeling? I will go painted if I have to, but the chrome sure would set the truck off. Thanks! __________________ 1964 Chevy Short Fleet: Tornado 1972 Chevy C10: Fast Orange Secondaries Wide Open

11-27-2005, 05:35 PM	#2
Alan Potter Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Northwest Ohio Posts: 162	Re: Repro Chrome Bumper Quality? ttt __________________ '12 Silverado Crew Cab 4x4 '05 Silverado SWB '67 Chevrolet CST 2wd '49 Willys Jeepster

11-27-2005, 05:56 PM	#3
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,238	Re: Repro Chrome Bumper Quality? i have repro chrome bumpers front and back been on the truck about 2 years before i got it i went out the other day with some chrome cleaner and cleaned them they looked like brand new no chips or nothing shine will blind you. this fit really well on the truck as far as i can tell doesn't look like he had to do any bending or anything when he installed them __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

11-27-2005, 06:00 PM	#4
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,324	Re: Repro Chrome Bumper Quality? Mine is in a humid climate, but in side as much as outside. Mine seem just fine to me. They don't seem any worse than normal bumpers. I'm originally from western PA and I know that up there it can be hard on anything. One way if your worried about the chrome is look for someone who has a nice painted one that switched to chrome for looks. Yours would be staright then at least. But my $.02 is they will hold up as well as anything else. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

11-27-2005, 06:40 PM	#5
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	Re: Repro Chrome Bumper Quality? I don't think they are as heavy as thre original ones, but unless you get tapped a bit that shouldn't matter. As for the rust issue, if you are planning to use it through our crappy Sask winters I would coat the inside of the bumper with some type of clear coat like POR or Eastwood, just to help keep the salt off it. __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

11-27-2005, 07:35 PM	#6
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: Repro Chrome Bumper Quality? I got the set for the '71 from JC Whitney so they are cheap, and they still look fine after 4 years in WA rain. Only thing I wish I would have done now, is coat them with a clear coat, and coat the backs with POR or something like that. Jeff. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

11-27-2005, 07:50 PM	#7
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,750	Re: Repro Chrome Bumper Quality? My truck sits outside every day of the year and gets minimal cleaning at best. I bought a rechrome front bumper from Golden State Pickup Parts (are they still in business?) in 1992. It was guaranteed for life, and the chrome still looks great. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

11-28-2005, 12:26 AM	#8
muddpile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,371	Re: Repro Chrome Bumper Quality? Thanks for the help guys! I think I'll give the chrome ones a try. I guess if they were complete garbage, lots of vendors wouldn't sell em. Hopefully they hold up, as chrome will look way better for my combination. __________________ 1964 Chevy Short Fleet: Tornado 1972 Chevy C10: Fast Orange Secondaries Wide Open

11-28-2005, 02:25 AM	#9
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	Re: Repro Chrome Bumper Quality? The tri plus bumpers have a 5 year warranty. They are thiner. Be carefull when torqn them down that you dont dimple them into the bracket. Have some one watching. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

11-29-2005, 03:59 PM	#10
BigSky71 LAIDOUT Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: NW Montana Posts: 928	Re: Repro Chrome Bumper Quality? 72Mario, careful torquing eh... Good to know. __________________ 67 2wd Shorty Build Pictures

11-29-2005, 05:50 PM	#13
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Repro Chrome Bumper Quality? I bought mine from LMC about 7 years ago. They look like crap now, but in LMC's defense, due to my truck being in primer for like 9 years the truck was only washed about once a year and it sat outside for about 5 Southwest NY winters. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

11-29-2005, 10:15 PM	#15
junkyarddog1956 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Thorntown , Indiana Posts: 231	Re: Repro Chrome Bumper Quality? I personally like the re-chromed bumpers versus' aftermarket , but they are more expensive. I paid $350.00 a piece , but they have a nice deep chrome look to them .... Joe __________________ 69 Chev C-10 ... painted and ready to reassemble ( for sale ) 82 Custom Deluxe ( have parts to restore )

12-01-2005, 08:57 PM	#16
Alan Potter Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Northwest Ohio Posts: 162	Re: Repro Chrome Bumper Quality? junkyarddog1956, Where did you have it re-chromed at?? I'm looking for someone to refinish mine and 350.00 doesn't sound too bad. AP __________________ '12 Silverado Crew Cab 4x4 '05 Silverado SWB '67 Chevrolet CST 2wd '49 Willys Jeepster



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