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gmcdude · 09-02-2009, 09:15 PM

I have this 72 GMC Truck, when I got it there where no bumbers or other items installed yet due to the pervious owner quit the rebuild. so thats where I came in. I ordered a new bumper and new brackets, I'm having trouble getting the brackets , I've bolted the bumper to the frame and as of right now the driver's left side seems to be real close to the frender compared to the other side. as for the brackets does the oblong hole go to the bumper or frame, and does it bolt to the frame in the front hole or back hole? Help Please

gcburdic · 09-02-2009, 09:25 PM

Not to put a damper on this, but I had the same issue....have you checked the frame??....my frame was bent!!!....had to take it to a frame shop to get her back in order...$300

gmcdude · 09-02-2009, 09:28 PM

I was hoping it was'nt that but thinking was it also.

gcburdic · 09-02-2009, 09:41 PM

Forgot to mention...my truck was all back together before we noticed it....it maybe a little cheaper if you haven't install all the panels yet.....
If that's the case, you may be able to take a few measurements to verify...TO measure, I think I read right rear frame rail to left front frame rail and visa versa....measurements should be pretty close??...

BAGNDRAGIT · 09-02-2009, 09:45 PM

geoff is correct, measure the frame from opposing corners to make sure it is square. (if possible)

how do all your body and core support mounts look?

gmcdude · 09-02-2009, 09:48 PM

Everything else looks good so far. I'm going to check with friends that has a shop.

unclewatts · 09-03-2009, 12:30 AM

The oblong hole on the outer brackets go to the frame. (I know because I just put a new bumper on my truck) If your front frame horns aren't bent too much you can compensate with large washers between the bracket and the inside of the bumper.

gmcdude · 09-03-2009, 08:29 AM

Thanks it's not bad, I may be able to use washers.

**SOON2BLAZE** · 09-08-2009, 04:39 PM

Is it a coil or leaf rear suspension?

gmcdude · 09-08-2009, 09:14 PM

coil front, lesf rear

09-02-2009, 09:15 PM	#1
gmcdude Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Abingdon, Virginia Posts: 300	New bumper install problem I have this 72 GMC Truck, when I got it there where no bumbers or other items installed yet due to the pervious owner quit the rebuild. so thats where I came in. I ordered a new bumper and new brackets, I'm having trouble getting the brackets , I've bolted the bumper to the frame and as of right now the driver's left side seems to be real close to the frender compared to the other side. as for the brackets does the oblong hole go to the bumper or frame, and does it bolt to the frame in the front hole or back hole? Help Please

09-02-2009, 09:25 PM	#2
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,299	Re: New bumper install problem Not to put a damper on this, but I had the same issue....have you checked the frame??....my frame was bent!!!....had to take it to a frame shop to get her back in order...$300 __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

09-02-2009, 09:28 PM	#3
gmcdude Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Abingdon, Virginia Posts: 300	Re: New bumper install problem I was hoping it was'nt that but thinking was it also.

09-02-2009, 09:41 PM	#4
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,299	Re: New bumper install problem Forgot to mention...my truck was all back together before we noticed it....it maybe a little cheaper if you haven't install all the panels yet..... If that's the case, you may be able to take a few measurements to verify...TO measure, I think I read right rear frame rail to left front frame rail and visa versa....measurements should be pretty close??... __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

09-02-2009, 09:45 PM	#5
BAGNDRAGIT Just Not Low Enough! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 525	Re: New bumper install problem geoff is correct, measure the frame from opposing corners to make sure it is square. (if possible) how do all your body and core support mounts look? __________________ NEED ELECTRICAL HELP? ASK ME! 67-72 Full Wiring Diagrams Lots Of Info, TAKE A LOOK 1967 Chevy C-10 Shortbox Bagged 327 4spd Previous: 1971 Chevy C-10 Short Sep I6 Auto (Traded) 1973 Chevy C-20 THE REDNECK BATTLE TRUCK 2001 Chevy Silverado 2Dr 5.3L Shortbox. R.I.P. 1969 Volkswagen Bug This is my first meeting, I have a horsepower problem.

09-02-2009, 09:48 PM	#6
gmcdude Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Abingdon, Virginia Posts: 300	Re: New bumper install problem Everything else looks good so far. I'm going to check with friends that has a shop.

09-03-2009, 12:30 AM	#7
unclewatts 70 Chevrolet=Obsession Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: nice ca Posts: 1,067	Re: New bumper install problem The oblong hole on the outer brackets go to the frame. (I know because I just put a new bumper on my truck) If your front frame horns aren't bent too much you can compensate with large washers between the bracket and the inside of the bumper. __________________ I'm Just like my truck. Old, Ugly and Grouchy. Except my truck starts easily in the morning and doesn't smoke! IT'S NOT EASY BEING GREEN! -Kermit the frog 1970 Chevrolet C-10 Longbed Stepside : 350, Muncie M20, 3.08 GM corp. positraction Forest green exterior/light green interior(Where all my money goes) 1996 Toyota Corolla (Parts runner)

09-03-2009, 08:29 AM	#8
gmcdude Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Abingdon, Virginia Posts: 300	Re: New bumper install problem Thanks it's not bad, I may be able to use washers. Last edited by gmcdude; 09-03-2009 at 08:29 AM.

09-08-2009, 04:39 PM	#9
SOON2BLAZE Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southern UT Posts: 907	Re: New bumper install problem Is it a coil or leaf rear suspension?

09-08-2009, 09:14 PM	#10
gmcdude Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Abingdon, Virginia Posts: 300	Re: New bumper install problem coil front, lesf rear



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