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1980c-10 mybaby · 02-10-2010, 03:20 PM

Hey i just got a 1980 c-10 its my new toy...... shes gonna get low to the ground looking for around 4-5 inch drop all around...... but my question is has anyone ever tried to tuck the front bumper into the fenders? i dont like the way it sticks out and im looking to make it look more flush with with bottom of the fenders

JohnC · 02-10-2010, 03:27 PM

I have seen it done, but don't have any pics of a truck with it. It looks pretty cool. I think Stacey David did it with the square body that he did on Gearz a while back.

3r!c84 · 02-10-2010, 04:16 PM

that was on a 67-72 c10

silvereagle07 · 02-10-2010, 05:14 PM

You have to cut the frame horns to move it in I believe. The lower bolt mount directly to the frame and the upper bolts mount to a bracket. I've seen pics of this done on here like on some the of Hill's Hot Rods trucks.

thrtsxchambers · 02-10-2010, 06:46 PM

To make sure I have this question right. Are you asking about sectioning the bumper to pull the sides closer or pushing the bumper in closer all the way across the front. There are two response that are about two different ways. I have seen both done and plan on both on my truck. I think to push the bumper you can unbolt it and slide it back and remount it to the frame horn, I don't you have to cut the horn but I have not check close on mine. To section it is just like sectioning a body__ measure, mark, cut, weld, sand, rechrome, install. If you are buying a bumper and sectioning it order a raw steel bumper b/c they are cheaper and you will have to have it chromed after the welding.

1980c-10 mybaby · 02-10-2010, 09:18 PM

yeah im looking to cut the bumper and get sorta a flush look across the front of the truck i dont like how the bumper sticks out now..... im also going to roll pan the bed of my truck..... kinda what to go for the same look in the front

thrtsxchambers · 02-10-2010, 09:52 PM

Pushing the bumper in toward the body will be easy, sectioning it to close the gap on the sides will be some work. If you do it done post some pics and a before and after shot. I remember the bumper they did on gearz and if you can watch that it will give you some tips, may be different year truck but a bumper is a bumper both models have steel bumpers.

02-10-2010, 03:20 PM	#1
1980c-10 mybaby Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: charlotte nc Posts: 302	Quick Question Hey i just got a 1980 c-10 its my new toy...... shes gonna get low to the ground looking for around 4-5 inch drop all around...... but my question is has anyone ever tried to tuck the front bumper into the fenders? i dont like the way it sticks out and im looking to make it look more flush with with bottom of the fenders

02-10-2010, 03:27 PM	#2
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Quick Question I have seen it done, but don't have any pics of a truck with it. It looks pretty cool. I think Stacey David did it with the square body that he did on Gearz a while back. Last edited by JohnC; 02-10-2010 at 03:27 PM.

02-10-2010, 04:16 PM	#3
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: Quick Question that was on a 67-72 c10 __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

02-10-2010, 05:14 PM	#4
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: Quick Question You have to cut the frame horns to move it in I believe. The lower bolt mount directly to the frame and the upper bolts mount to a bracket. I've seen pics of this done on here like on some the of Hill's Hot Rods trucks. __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

02-10-2010, 06:46 PM	#5
thrtsxchambers Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Salisbury, NC Posts: 316	Re: Quick Question To make sure I have this question right. Are you asking about sectioning the bumper to pull the sides closer or pushing the bumper in closer all the way across the front. There are two response that are about two different ways. I have seen both done and plan on both on my truck. I think to push the bumper you can unbolt it and slide it back and remount it to the frame horn, I don't you have to cut the horn but I have not check close on mine. To section it is just like sectioning a body__ measure, mark, cut, weld, sand, rechrome, install. If you are buying a bumper and sectioning it order a raw steel bumper b/c they are cheaper and you will have to have it chromed after the welding.

02-10-2010, 09:18 PM	#6
1980c-10 mybaby Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: charlotte nc Posts: 302	Re: Quick Question yeah im looking to cut the bumper and get sorta a flush look across the front of the truck i dont like how the bumper sticks out now..... im also going to roll pan the bed of my truck..... kinda what to go for the same look in the front

02-10-2010, 09:52 PM	#7
thrtsxchambers Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Salisbury, NC Posts: 316	Re: Quick Question Pushing the bumper in toward the body will be easy, sectioning it to close the gap on the sides will be some work. If you do it done post some pics and a before and after shot. I remember the bumper they did on gearz and if you can watch that it will give you some tips, may be different year truck but a bumper is a bumper both models have steel bumpers.



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