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z71se · 09-15-2018, 09:43 PM

Wondering if anyone has tucked them a little closer to the body, how you did it, and if you have any pictures?

**TKCR** · 09-15-2018, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by z71se

Wondering if anyone has tucked them a little closer to the body, how you did it, and if you have any pictures?

UKNOWME just did this to his bumpers. It's on the last page of his build thread.

**TKCR** · 09-15-2018, 09:55 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=543511&page=9
Here's the link

stanski · 09-18-2018, 10:13 AM

I've been considering a tuck on my 75 Jimmy. I determined the job would require a lot of re-fab of the original mounts. It almost would be easiest to change the location where the mounts bolt to the bumper. OK, then if you do that why not eliminate the bolts altogether and weld studs inside the bumper and get a nice smooth look. Then I thought if you're doing all this and replating the bumpers, why not cut and narrow them as you could pull the ends much closer to the body for an ever smoother look.
That was 4 years ago. Still thinking about it.

WilliamFd55 · 09-18-2018, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by z71se

Wondering if anyone has tucked them a little closer to the body, how you did it, and if you have any pictures?

I ended up replacing the bumper with one I found at a swap meet. I believe it was from a 60's Chevy van? Made several modifications to make it work. Here are some pics. You can check it out on my build thread "New year new body" on the project builds.

z71se · 09-18-2018, 01:54 PM

I came to the conclusion that I would leave the factory bumpers exactly how they came--factory! If it was a simple matter of slotting holes, that's one thing.

KQQL IT · 09-18-2018, 08:21 PM

The back is easy.
The front is a bit more work.

kipps · 09-21-2018, 01:31 PM

Chromaholic's "Off it goes" thread includes some front bumper work like you describe. Includes meticulous attention to detail and plenty of pics. I don't know where it is in the thread, though.

09-15-2018, 09:43 PM	#1
z71se Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Cailfornia Posts: 284	Anyone with a 73-80 tucked up their front or rear bumpers Wondering if anyone has tucked them a little closer to the body, how you did it, and if you have any pictures? __________________ 77 C10 Silverado SWB - LS Swap, mechanical resto-mod 05 Z71 Silverado RCSB - 5.3L LM7, 76mm turbo, 4L80e

09-15-2018, 09:55 PM	#3
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,983	Re: Anyone with a 73-80 tucked up their front or rear bumpers http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=543511&page=9 Here's the link __________________ FB Page for my Seats Belts https://www.facebook.com/73-87-Chevy...9439407476735/ Restoring Seatbelts: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809750 SOLD My 86 Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654972 Past Restored Bench Seats:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=715398 PayPal link to pay for your items: https://www.paypal.me/TKCR

09-18-2018, 10:13 AM	#4
stanski Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: MEDICINE HAT Posts: 77	Re: Anyone with a 73-80 tucked up their front or rear bumpers I've been considering a tuck on my 75 Jimmy. I determined the job would require a lot of re-fab of the original mounts. It almost would be easiest to change the location where the mounts bolt to the bumper. OK, then if you do that why not eliminate the bolts altogether and weld studs inside the bumper and get a nice smooth look. Then I thought if you're doing all this and replating the bumpers, why not cut and narrow them as you could pull the ends much closer to the body for an ever smoother look. That was 4 years ago. Still thinking about it.

09-18-2018, 01:54 PM	#6
z71se Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Cailfornia Posts: 284	Re: Anyone with a 73-80 tucked up their front or rear bumpers I came to the conclusion that I would leave the factory bumpers exactly how they came--factory! If it was a simple matter of slotting holes, that's one thing. __________________ 77 C10 Silverado SWB - LS Swap, mechanical resto-mod 05 Z71 Silverado RCSB - 5.3L LM7, 76mm turbo, 4L80e

09-18-2018, 08:21 PM	#7
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,273	Re: Anyone with a 73-80 tucked up their front or rear bumpers The back is easy. The front is a bit more work. __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

09-21-2018, 01:31 PM	#8
kipps Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: North-central Virginia Posts: 1,104	Re: Anyone with a 73-80 tucked up their front or rear bumpers Chromaholic's "Off it goes" thread includes some front bumper work like you describe. Includes meticulous attention to detail and plenty of pics. I don't know where it is in the thread, though.

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