Dealer step bumpers

[ljackson]

Originally Posted by Randycox

I would have been HIGHLY UPSET....

I was. I still am every time I see it. I guess I knew there was a high chance for something to happen being he is 17. He still has one of the coolest trucks in the high school lot though. We are going to fix it when the weather warms up.

Sorry dantimdad, I did not intend to hi jack your thread.

[ChuckW]

Am going to use my Step wrap around as soon as I get off my lazy you know what and get it to the powder coater. I need to locate the rubber extrusions for the wrap around.. Any ideas??

[markeb01]

Originally Posted by ChuckW

I need to locate the rubber extrusions for the wrap around.. Any ideas??

I went through the entire Steele Rubber Products catalog yesterday cover to cover and couldn't find anything remotely close. Perhaps a dealer that sells current step bumpers might have a source.

You might also find something suitable in the McMaster Carr catalog under rubber extrusions. None of the shapes are like the original, but one of the edge trim shapes might work and look decent. Perhaps #3 shown in the 2nd link:

http://www.mcmaster.com/#rubber-extrusions/=l4r863

http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-ru...annels/=l4ra5d

[ChuckW]

Originally Posted by markeb01

I went through the entire Steele Rubber Products catalog yesterday cover to cover and couldn't find anything remotely close. Perhaps a dealer that sells current step bumpers might have a source.

You might also find something suitable in the McMaster Carr catalog under rubber extrusions. None of the shapes are like the original, but one of the edge trim shapes might work and look decent. Perhaps #3 shown in the 2nd link:

http://www.mcmaster.com/#rubber-extrusions/=l4r863

http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-ru...annels/=l4ra5d

Thanks for looking! I'll check it all out!

[oem4me]

Originally Posted by ChuckW

I need to locate the rubber extrusions for the wrap around.. Any ideas??

If your rubber was anything like mine, it's shaped kinda like an upside down "F". Though I was able to re-use my original stuff after properly repainting the bumper, I had looked into replacing it. The closest thing I could find was windshield gasket for a classic boat.
Here's a couple links and a photo.
http://www.californiaclassicboats.com/chris1.htm#rubber
http://www.foreandaftmarine.com/32-826500.htm

[ChuckW]

Originally Posted by oem4me

If your rubber was anything like mine, it's shaped kinda like an upside down "F". Though I was able to re-use my original stuff after properly repainting the bumper, I had looked into replacing it. The closest thing I could find was windshield gasket for a classic boat.
Here's a couple links and a photo.
http://www.californiaclassicboats.com/chris1.htm#rubber
http://www.foreandaftmarine.com/32-826500.htm

Thanks for the pic and info. That's exactly what my bumper looks like. I may have to attempt to restore my rubber... It's not as good of condition as yours... Thanks for the links!

[Eliminator4life]

Originally Posted by oem4me

If your rubber was anything like mine, it's shaped kinda like an upside down "F". Though I was able to re-use my original stuff after properly repainting the bumper, I had looked into replacing it. The closest thing I could find was windshield gasket for a classic boat.
Here's a couple links and a photo.
http://www.californiaclassicboats.com/chris1.htm#rubber
http://www.foreandaftmarine.com/32-826500.htm

Might I ask which rubber trim did you use on yours it looks great
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[dantimdad]

ljackson - no problem!

ChuckW - I would trace it and go to a gasket maker.

What color are you going to powder coat it?

Steven

[ChuckW]

Steven,
Most likely going for a darker silver. Truck's a Pinecrest green.... Should look ok.... (I hope)

[awbrown]

I started one of these threads here a while ago . mine is on it ...

[Grizz1963]

I think they are all pretty ugly, but of course Function wins out over form when you want to tow something.

Are they reasonably easy to come by? On Craigslist etc ?

I think that if I cannot do a decent hidden tow ball when we get our truck, that may be the best way to go forward and just use paint to make it look as good as possible.

[C-10cutty]

Here's mine:

[dantimdad]

oem4me - That is really sweet looking! Was there any dealer or city info on that bumper?

Steven

[oem4me]

Originally Posted by dantimdad

oem4me - That is really sweet looking! Was there any dealer or city info on that bumper?

Steven

Nope, no dealer name. There's only a small aluminum plate riveted to the center of the bumper saying "SAFE-TEE" by American Bumper, I think. You can just see it in the pic. I'm unable to find a close-up right now.

[cortcomp]

I have that SAME exact bumper as OEM4ME, it has the Barden Bumpers from it. My truck was originally a CA built truck for CA market (had smog, etc), so i'm guessing that company sold a lot to CA dealers. Has the little metal tag on it with the barden name (painted over but visible.)

At least it looks the same wrap around from the side (which looks like it caused an ever so slight crease in the metal above it, maybe from towing stress)

Here's a pic of the center of it.

[Minesinger]

Sorry - idiot posting in error.

[Minesinger]

I just bought this truck and was researching the bumper. Thought it would fit here. I've not found any exactly like it, but I'm pretty sure it's original dealer equipment. ?? Looks like the hitch has been added/modified.

[TBONE1964]

Here is my 64. I don't think it has ever been removed for any reason. The truck was sold from bay Motors in Coos Bay, Oregon and has a license plate frame from the dealer but the bumper is not stamped like some are.

['63GENIII]

Originally Posted by Minesinger

I just bought this truck and was researching the bumper. Thought it would fit here. I've not found any exactly like it, but I'm pretty sure it's original dealer equipment. ?? Looks like the hitch has been added/modified.

I'd really like to see some more pics of this bumper and how it fits around the fenders. I'm looking at a very similar (if not identical) one out here in a couple of weeks and would love to know what I'm looking at. I was thinking that it would be kinda cool on the '63. The seller says it's off of a '59 Chevy. I'm wondering if it will even fit the '63 stepsides? Is there a mfg. name on it? Thanks, Chris

[Minesinger]

Originally Posted by '63GENIII

I'd really like to see some more pics of this bumper and how it fits around the fenders. I'm looking at a very similar (if not identical) one out here in a couple of weeks and would love to know what I'm looking at. I was thinking that it would be kinda cool on the '63. The seller says it's off of a '59 Chevy. I'm wondering if it will even fit the '63 stepsides? Is there a mfg. name on it? Thanks, Chris

This is the last pic I have of my truck. It's somewhere on the road between California and Ohio. I'm pretty sure it is a Barden, but I'll get you some closer pics as soon at it gets home.

['63GENIII]

Love that truck! Those car carriers scare the bejezuz outta me though. Seems like those ramps could go the wrong way if someone like me was operating it. I still have a couple weeks before I can take a look at the one I want to get but Id really like more pics if you get the time. Thanks again. Chris
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[Minesinger]

Originally Posted by '63GENIII

Love that truck! Those car carriers scare the bejezuz outta me though. Seems like those ramps could go the wrong way if someone like me was operating it. I still have a couple weeks before I can take a look at the one I want to get but Id really like more pics if you get the time. Thanks again. Chris
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I'll get some pics as soon as it gets here. Thanks for mentioning how sketchy that car carrier is - NOT! I'm as nervous as a whore in church about my truck making it here safely. Counting the hours till it arrives.
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[Minesinger]

Originally Posted by '63GENIII

I'd really like to see some more pics of this bumper and how it fits around the fenders. I'm looking at a very similar (if not identical) one out here in a couple of weeks and would love to know what I'm looking at. I was thinking that it would be kinda cool on the '63. The seller says it's off of a '59 Chevy. I'm wondering if it will even fit the '63 stepsides? Is there a mfg. name on it? Thanks, Chris

Chirs,
Here's some additional pics. Let me know if you need anything else. Not sure if you can read the tag in the photo... It reads "Barden Bumpers, Inc, Woodland, Calif., Albany, Oregon"






Looks like the PO added some additional support for the hitch. Obviously not OG.

['63GENIII]

Thanks for the pics! Hope the truck made it safely. It looks great from the pics. The bumper that Im looking at is also a Barden. Must be the same model. Looks pretty heavy duty!
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[awbrown]

On my green truck My bumper is engraved with Ed Lee Chev.co.mineralwells, TX.