Rear Bumper Replacement - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

MacAttack · 12-19-2008, 05:02 PM

‘Farmer Bumper’ presently - ugly, heavy, diamond plate welded thing with detent for plate and tow ball. Want to go back to stock bumper and heavy-duty tow hitch (for my dory boat) mounted below on the frame, but there’s no body panel behind the existing bumper.

Is there a sheet metal supplier that makes these body pieces, or do have to go to a junk yard for this item?

*LILRED66* · 12-19-2008, 06:37 PM

The rear cross sill is the only factory piece that closes in this area. You can also install factory rock guards on top of the frame rail tail/bumper bracket to fill in a portion of this area also.

How about posting a picture of what you currently have and I will be able to get a better look at what you are dealing with.

MacAttack · 12-19-2008, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by LILRED66

How about posting a picture of what you currently have and I will be able to get a better look at what you are dealing with.

Different year in this photo - but same 'Green Acres' bumper - except mine’s really rusty and really needs to go in the dumpster.

ol Curt · 12-19-2008, 08:50 PM

Careful what you throw away! I threw one like that away thinking it was homemade only to find it was a factory option. One mans trash is anothers fortune.

ol Curt · 12-19-2008, 08:53 PM

Here was my original.

Revoh · 12-19-2008, 09:39 PM

I had a really ugly step bumper like that that the guy had filled the step portions with concrete for weight. I torched it off and dumped it, and the truck actually raised up a couple inches. It's also the reason there's no paint on the bottom of the bedsides.

I bought the brackets and a new bumper from LMC, and they fit up perfectly to the holes in the frame.

**Captainfab** · 12-21-2008, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by MacAttack

‘Farmer Bumper’ presently - ugly, heavy, diamond plate welded thing with detent for plate and tow ball. Want to go back to stock bumper and heavy-duty tow hitch (for my dory boat) mounted below on the frame, but there’s no body panel behind the existing bumper.

Is there a sheet metal supplier that makes these body pieces, or do have to go to a junk yard for this item?

Are you talking about a rear roll pan? If so Mar-k makes them.

MacAttack · 12-22-2008, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

Are you talking about a rear roll pan? If so Mar-k makes them.

I think he's got the right name for this panel:

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Originally Posted by LILRED66

The rear cross sill is the only factory piece that closes in this area.

502tripower · 12-22-2008, 03:32 PM

Here is mine with a roll pan and bumper. I am making a custom hitch that will be behind the plate. The plate will have to come off in order to use the hitch.

scot 6 feet eleven · 12-22-2008, 05:58 PM

Mine is like the pic above only painted/ i welded all the holes shut then welded it to the box looks cool-------put a reciever hitch on to do your towing, you could custom make the tube hole come through the bumper then cap it when your not using it ,just a idea?

MEANlowGREEN · 12-22-2008, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 502tripower

Here is mine with a roll pan and bumper. I am making a custom hitch that will be behind the plate. The plate will have to come off in order to use the hitch.

You need a fold down license plate bracket like a '75-'79 Nova came with or an aftermarket one sold with hidden hitches. Then you flip the plate out of the way and slide the draw bar into the receiver hitch. I used to have a '76 Nova that I had turned into a quick street car and I saved the plate bracket off of my parts car for this same reason.

502tripower · 12-23-2008, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by MEANlowGREEN

You need a fold down license plate bracket like a '75-'79 Nova came with or an aftermarket one sold with hidden hitches. Then you flip the plate out of the way and slide the draw bar into the receiver hitch. I used to have a '76 Nova that I had turned into a quick street car and I saved the plate bracket off of my parts car for this same reason.

That really won't work with my application. I had a couple like that on 88-98 chev trucks for towing.

MacAttack · 12-23-2008, 11:10 AM

I don’t know guys - I’m rethinking this: That roll pan is looking pretty sweet.

As long as my new hitch can be made to clear the bottom, I may just go that way. It is a really clean look - without a bumper. Are there any legal questions that might come up - police or insurance wise?

MEANlowGREEN · 12-23-2008, 11:16 AM

Nope, roll pans are perfectly legal and your insurance won't be affected either.

scot 6 feet eleven · 12-23-2008, 11:27 AM

Found a pic of what i did to mine WELDED IT RIGHT TO THE BOX AND WELDED ALL THE HOLES SHUT

MacAttack · 12-23-2008, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by scot 6 feet eleven

Found a pic of what i did to mine WELDED IT RIGHT TO THE BOX AND WELDED ALL THE HOLES SHUT

That is sick! The bumper looks like part of the body!

scot 6 feet eleven · 12-23-2008, 11:53 AM

You can get lots of ideas from members on this sight
i went with thunder kiss 65 then it turned into zombie 65
my frame is a 94 short box full sized channeled

have a merry christmas

scot

12-19-2008, 05:02 PM	#1
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Rear Bumper Replacement ‘Farmer Bumper’ presently - ugly, heavy, diamond plate welded thing with detent for plate and tow ball. Want to go back to stock bumper and heavy-duty tow hitch (for my dory boat) mounted below on the frame, but there’s no body panel behind the existing bumper. Is there a sheet metal supplier that makes these body pieces, or do have to go to a junk yard for this item? __________________ For about 12 years of my adult life I had a severe speech impediment. My ex-wife never let me get a word in edgewise.

12-19-2008, 06:37 PM	#2
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: Rear Bumper Replacement The rear cross sill is the only factory piece that closes in this area. You can also install factory rock guards on top of the frame rail tail/bumper bracket to fill in a portion of this area also. How about posting a picture of what you currently have and I will be able to get a better look at what you are dealing with.

12-19-2008, 08:50 PM	#4
ol Curt Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Newburgh, IN Posts: 1,247	Re: Rear Bumper Replacement Careful what you throw away! I threw one like that away thinking it was homemade only to find it was a factory option. One mans trash is anothers fortune.

12-19-2008, 08:53 PM	#5
ol Curt Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Newburgh, IN Posts: 1,247	Re: Rear Bumper Replacement Here was my original. Attached Images

12-19-2008, 09:39 PM	#6
Revoh Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Music City, U.S.A. Posts: 638	Re: Rear Bumper Replacement I had a really ugly step bumper like that that the guy had filled the step portions with concrete for weight. I torched it off and dumped it, and the truck actually raised up a couple inches. It's also the reason there's no paint on the bottom of the bedsides. I bought the brackets and a new bumper from LMC, and they fit up perfectly to the holes in the frame.

12-22-2008, 03:32 PM	#9
502tripower Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Satsop, WA Posts: 606	Re: Rear Bumper Replacement Here is mine with a roll pan and bumper. I am making a custom hitch that will be behind the plate. The plate will have to come off in order to use the hitch. Attached Images __________________ 1963' Chev Custom Cab 502, 67' 435hp 3X2 intake, 9" 4:30 Posi 1961 Impala SS 348/350 4-speed 3:70 Posi 1961 Bel-Air Bubble Top 283 Turboglide soon to have a 348 3X2 4-speed 1950 17' Fairliner twin cockpit barrel stern 312 Y block 1X1 intake Borg Warner 1:1 gear 1957 Fleetform 14' twin cockpit barrel stern 1969 BP-125 Merc 1949 Transitier 3-wheel forklift Crosley 4-Banger 98' FXD 2002 2500HD

12-22-2008, 05:58 PM	#10
scot 6 feet eleven Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: southdakota Posts: 179	Re: Rear Bumper Replacement Mine is like the pic above only painted/ i welded all the holes shut then welded it to the box looks cool-------put a reciever hitch on to do your towing, you could custom make the tube hole come through the bumper then cap it when your not using it ,just a idea?

12-23-2008, 11:10 AM	#13
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: Rear Bumper Replacement I don’t know guys - I’m rethinking this: That roll pan is looking pretty sweet. As long as my new hitch can be made to clear the bottom, I may just go that way. It is a really clean look - without a bumper. Are there any legal questions that might come up - police or insurance wise? __________________ For about 12 years of my adult life I had a severe speech impediment. My ex-wife never let me get a word in edgewise.

12-23-2008, 11:16 AM	#14
MEANlowGREEN Registered Asphalt Offender Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Asheboro, NC Posts: 166	Re: Rear Bumper Replacement Nope, roll pans are perfectly legal and your insurance won't be affected either. __________________ It's not too low unless the tires won't reach the ground anymore! 1963 C10 Short Fleetside Bed Big Back Glass 1974 C10 Short Stepside Bed 1982 S10 Shortbed 350 EFI V8 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...hp?albumid=140 http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/MEANlowGREEN http://www.motortopia.com/garage/cars/MEANlowGREEN http://www.myspace.com/jcsmeed

12-23-2008, 11:27 AM	#15
scot 6 feet eleven Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: southdakota Posts: 179	Re: Rear Bumper Replacement Found a pic of what i did to mine WELDED IT RIGHT TO THE BOX AND WELDED ALL THE HOLES SHUT Attached Images

12-23-2008, 11:53 AM	#17
scot 6 feet eleven Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: southdakota Posts: 179	Re: Rear Bumper Replacement You can get lots of ideas from members on this sight i went with thunder kiss 65 then it turned into zombie 65 my frame is a 94 short box full sized channeled have a merry christmas scot Attached Images



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