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**Speedracer39** · 07-25-2023, 07:07 PM

I’m looking to buy new rubber bumpers for my tailgate and hood on my 72 c10 who sells good quality and fitting ones? Thanks in advance

Casper42 · 07-25-2023, 08:43 PM

I'm pretty sure, most of these, like most repop items come from the same place...few exceptions. I got my tailgate ones on eBay, the hood from one of the main supplies - LMC or the like. the fit is fine and do as designed

https://www.ebay.com/itm/132468746727

**Speedracer39** · 07-25-2023, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Casper42

I'm pretty sure, most of these, like most repop items come from the same place...few exceptions. I got my tailgate ones on eBay, the hood from one of the main supplies - LMC or the like. the fit is fine and do as designed

https://www.ebay.com/itm/132468746727

Thanks for the info. I just ordered a set.

**Classic Bowties** · 07-26-2023, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Speedracer39

I’m looking to buy new rubber bumpers for my tailgate and hood on my 72 c10 who sells good quality and fitting ones? Thanks in advance

For quality and fit on that deserving build, it doesn't get much better than original equipment rubber parts while still obtainable. If interested, we have a limited supply of long discontinued GM NOS fleetside, blazer and jimmy tailgate four piece bumper sets available in the below linked parts board f/s thread. If you decide on an NOS tailgate set, we can also pull out and offer you the hood bumpers in an all GM NOS six piece set for $115. more and will send both bumper sets combined for the one shipping charge. Let us know, Mel

https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=841050

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**Richard** · 07-26-2023, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Classic Bowties

For quality and fit on that deserving build, it doesn't get much better than original equipment rubber parts while still obtainable. If interested, we have a limited supply of long discontinued GM NOS fleetside, blazer and jimmy tailgate four piece bumper sets available in the below linked parts board f/s thread. If you decide on an NOS tailgate set, we can also pull out and offer you the hood bumpers in an all GM NOS six piece set for $115. more and will send both bumper sets combined for the one shipping charge. Let us know, Mel

https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=841050

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There are 4 fender to hood bumpers. Are you offering the threaded front bumpers?

**1970cstblazer** · 07-26-2023, 08:14 AM

Stick with GM if you can find them or want to spend the extra. The repro rubber does not last nearly as long, nor is it the same composition as GM.

54blackhornet · 07-26-2023, 12:25 PM

I can confirm the terrible quality of most of the Chinese rubber parts being sold by all venders. Exspecialy the in cab fuel tank inlet seal, garbage ! The problem for most is the up charge for NOS. I coat mine often with vinyl conditioner to keep them soft and pliable.

Casper42 · 07-26-2023, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Classic Bowties

For quality and fit on that deserving build, it doesn't get much better than original equipment rubber parts while still obtainable. If interested, we have a limited supply of long discontinued GM NOS fleetside, blazer and jimmy tailgate four piece bumper sets available in the below linked parts board f/s thread. If you decide on an NOS tailgate set, we can also pull out and offer you the hood bumpers in an all GM NOS six piece set for $115. more and will send both bumper sets combined for the one shipping charge. Let us know, Mel

https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=841050

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$100 for the set! Wow, that's absolutely insane. I personally would just go without. the tailgate actually serve no real purpose, the hood, slightly more purpose.

**Classic Bowties** · 08-04-2023, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Richard

There are 4 fender to hood bumpers. Are you offering the threaded front bumpers?

Correct, that is what we were referring to in our GM NOS six piece hood bumper set combined/offer made to Kenny in above thread post #4. Mel

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**pjmoreland** · 08-04-2023, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Casper42

$100 for the set! Wow, that's absolutely insane. I personally would just go without. the tailgate actually serve no real purpose, the hood, slightly more purpose.

I'm thankful we have members like Mel who make a huge effort to hunt down and make available these ultra-rare and highest-quality parts for our 50+ year-old trucks.

07-25-2023, 07:07 PM	#1
Speedracer39 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Omaha Nebraska Posts: 596	Rubber bumpers advice I’m looking to buy new rubber bumpers for my tailgate and hood on my 72 c10 who sells good quality and fitting ones? Thanks in advance

07-25-2023, 08:43 PM	#2
Casper42 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 347	Re: Rubber bumpers advice I'm pretty sure, most of these, like most repop items come from the same place...few exceptions. I got my tailgate ones on eBay, the hood from one of the main supplies - LMC or the like. the fit is fine and do as designed https://www.ebay.com/itm/132468746727 __________________ '72 C10 Cheyenne SWB North Carolina truck for 50 years, 72k original miles, Medium/Hawaiian Blue, 3 owners - one for 40 years, garaged kept, original: sheetmetal, undercarriage, moldings, glass * * * New - engine rebuild at 65k in 2015, one repaint in 2010, new front bumper, houndstooth seat, carpet, 8 inch rally wheels on 275-60R-15, LED lighting. - Semper Paratus!

07-26-2023, 08:14 AM	#6
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 2,100	Re: Rubber bumpers advice Stick with GM if you can find them or want to spend the extra. The repro rubber does not last nearly as long, nor is it the same composition as GM. __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, TOTM winner December 2024! Medium Bronze poly, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, rear positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" HD Kelsey Hayes wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration finally getting close to completion.. 1970 K20, To be a clone of my Grandfather's K20, Dark Blue poly, 350, 4 speed, 16.5" X 8.25" Kelsey Hayes wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM radio. Latest project truck 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, Dark Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 46k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 67k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

07-26-2023, 12:25 PM	#7
54blackhornet Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Eastern Oregon Posts: 2,419	Re: Rubber bumpers advice I can confirm the terrible quality of most of the Chinese rubber parts being sold by all venders. Exspecialy the in cab fuel tank inlet seal, garbage ! The problem for most is the up charge for NOS. I coat mine often with vinyl conditioner to keep them soft and pliable. __________________ 71 C-20 07 Magnum RT AWD



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