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**dtkarst** · 04-01-2015, 02:19 AM

Looking at a classified and came across this smash hit guard and was wondering if it was correct for our trucks? Looks like it, and Ive kind of already agreed to purchase and pick up haha but figured id check for sure, any input is welcome. he is at $75 and im at $50 for it, which may seem high but ive blown more on worse lol So we will see.

**Clyde65** · 04-01-2015, 07:26 AM

Those are definitely for our era of truck. I would stick with $50, they go higher but a rechrome would be around $300.

They arent really sought after, but some of us think they are cool!

1963c-10 · 04-01-2015, 08:10 AM

Nice find. Looks just a tad different than the one I have. My inner bars are more rounded. Take a measurement if you plan to use it, remember the 60-62 frames have a different bolt pattern.

Good thread on them here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=510352

**dtkarst** · 04-01-2015, 10:34 AM

I think it would go right along with my 61 Apache in its current condition which is basically rust haha or on my 64 which is about the same

TJ's Chevy · 04-01-2015, 10:35 AM

Never really cared for the style myself...but that it perrty neat!

**dtkarst** · 04-01-2015, 11:14 AM

Now you guys have me wondering if I should even buy the dang thing lol who knows if I would use it, I've just never seen one or owned one

SayBye · 04-01-2015, 11:22 AM

great find!

**62 Longbed** · 04-01-2015, 12:35 PM

I have one stashed around here somewhere ... Was gonna put it on a flatbed dually I'm looking at ... Kinda the old farm yard truck look ..

**Clyde65** · 04-01-2015, 02:54 PM

I have 1 1/2 already my self. I took it to be re-chromed and needed to be resuscitated!

I wanted to put it on my dad's crew cab for his birthday a couple years ago. It isnt nice enough for his truck but Ill use it on another project in the future.

markeb01 · 04-01-2015, 03:15 PM

I'd take some serious measurements before buying. I'm not convinced that's for a 60-66 GM truck. The angle and bends in the bars don't look like any of the others I've seen on our trucks. Check the photos in this thread:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=510352

Budman56 · 04-02-2015, 06:33 PM

I can tell you that its not factory but its as close to factory if the factory ever made them, I to also purchased one and had it powder coated. the guy I bought it from would not just sell it to me I had to buy the whole front clip and I paid more the $50 for it. and it also is made in waco texas.

jdl71 · 04-02-2015, 07:23 PM

I can't offer any input or whether or not it will fit but if you're anything like me (and I get the impression you might be) I'd buy it anyway. Usually $50-75 is my upper limit on "neat stuff" that I may or may not use. Lol

04-01-2015, 02:19 AM	#1
dtkarst Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hays, KS Posts: 2,490	Think I found a Smash hit Looking at a classified and came across this smash hit guard and was wondering if it was correct for our trucks? Looks like it, and Ive kind of already agreed to purchase and pick up haha but figured id check for sure, any input is welcome. he is at $75 and im at $50 for it, which may seem high but ive blown more on worse lol So we will see. Attached Images

04-01-2015, 07:26 AM	#2
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: Think I found a Smash hit Those are definitely for our era of truck. I would stick with $50, they go higher but a rechrome would be around $300. They arent really sought after, but some of us think they are cool! __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

04-01-2015, 08:10 AM	#3
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: Think I found a Smash hit Nice find. Looks just a tad different than the one I have. My inner bars are more rounded. Take a measurement if you plan to use it, remember the 60-62 frames have a different bolt pattern. Good thread on them here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=510352 __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer Last edited by 1963c-10; 04-01-2015 at 08:29 AM.

04-01-2015, 10:34 AM	#4
dtkarst Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hays, KS Posts: 2,490	Re: Think I found a Smash hit I think it would go right along with my 61 Apache in its current condition which is basically rust haha or on my 64 which is about the same

04-01-2015, 10:35 AM	#5
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: Think I found a Smash hit Never really cared for the style myself...but that it perrty neat! __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

04-01-2015, 11:14 AM	#6
dtkarst Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hays, KS Posts: 2,490	Re: Think I found a Smash hit Now you guys have me wondering if I should even buy the dang thing lol who knows if I would use it, I've just never seen one or owned one

04-01-2015, 11:22 AM	#7
SayBye Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chattanooga Tn Posts: 231	Re: Think I found a Smash hit great find! __________________ My Jalopy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=641102

04-01-2015, 12:35 PM	#8
62 Longbed Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gresham , Oregon Posts: 588	Re: Think I found a Smash hit I have one stashed around here somewhere ... Was gonna put it on a flatbed dually I'm looking at ... Kinda the old farm yard truck look ..

04-01-2015, 02:54 PM	#9
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: Think I found a Smash hit I have 1 1/2 already my self. I took it to be re-chromed and needed to be resuscitated! I wanted to put it on my dad's crew cab for his birthday a couple years ago. It isnt nice enough for his truck but Ill use it on another project in the future. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

04-01-2015, 03:15 PM	#10
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Think I found a Smash hit I'd take some serious measurements before buying. I'm not convinced that's for a 60-66 GM truck. The angle and bends in the bars don't look like any of the others I've seen on our trucks. Check the photos in this thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=510352 __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

04-02-2015, 06:33 PM	#11
Budman56 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Patterson California Posts: 1,133	Re: Think I found a Smash hit I can tell you that its not factory but its as close to factory if the factory ever made them, I to also purchased one and had it powder coated. the guy I bought it from would not just sell it to me I had to buy the whole front clip and I paid more the $50 for it. and it also is made in waco texas. Attached Images __________________ MY 65 C20 BUILD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=483346 ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/

04-02-2015, 07:23 PM	#12
jdl71 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Eldon, MO Posts: 1,753	Re: Think I found a Smash hit I can't offer any input or whether or not it will fit but if you're anything like me (and I get the impression you might be) I'd buy it anyway. Usually $50-75 is my upper limit on "neat stuff" that I may or may not use. Lol __________________ Psalm 23 64 C10 66 K20



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