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66 lwb cs · 05-08-2011, 02:31 AM

I am looking for bumper ideas that are different then what is on the truck now it was used for camping and towing back in the day but will live an extremely sheltered and pampered life once it gets here. My father in law sent some more pics of it though and I can say the bumper will have to go. Not opposed to a roll pan just the bolt on ease of a bumper will be alot faster fix. So if you wouldn't mind show me what you got custom or not.
Here's what I will be dealing with.

ralf · 05-08-2011, 08:22 AM

All that bumper needs is a vice bolted to it!

Rich 5150 69 · 05-08-2011, 08:38 AM

A chrome plated barden are rare....you might want to rethink this...it still looks good from the pics.

66 lwb cs · 05-08-2011, 09:54 AM

Doesn't really go with the direction I would like to go not getting rid of it I am keeping all OG parts so it can be returned to OG condition. I don't want to hack anything up just want a cleaner look and a vice and a pipe cutter would be a nice addition lol.

ralf · 05-09-2011, 09:24 AM

Here is a 66 stock chrome bumper.

I am going to have mine re-chromed. Apparently the repro bumpers are not as stout. Notice that one lawyer is peeling but still no rust. I first thought it was stainless Steel but have been assured that the originals were steel.

61_FL_Apache · 05-09-2011, 10:04 AM

Surfdaddy · 05-09-2011, 10:30 AM

Did the stock chrome bumper have those plates that went between the bumper brackes and the bed like in the second photo of Ralf's. I can't find info on that and though it might be a P.O. add on. Though it's painted and wethered like the rest of the truck. It sure makes the bumper look cleaner.

Rich 5150 69 · 05-09-2011, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Surfdaddy

Did the stock chrome bumper have those plates that went between the bumper brackes and the bed like in the second photo of Ralf's. I can't find info on that and though it might be a P.O. add on. Though it's painted and wethered like the rest of the truck. It sure makes the bumper look cleaner.

Yes they did, you can buy repops thru LMC...

broey · 05-09-2011, 01:41 PM

sams bumper is pretty awesome, delmo fabed it up for him.

jimmydean · 05-09-2011, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by broey

sams bumper is pretty awesome, delmo fabed it up for him.

I love that bumper, one of many great ideas on that build.

66 lwb cs · 05-09-2011, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by broey

sams bumper is pretty awesome, delmo fabed it up for him.

That is bad a$$ I may have to look into that one thanks

aspiringthomas · 05-11-2011, 07:01 PM

This is the bumper I like. I will probably have a reciever hitch under mine also.

ol_skool_chevy · 05-11-2011, 07:49 PM

I always wanted to trim a front bumper and fit it on the rear and see how that would look, I think other then the plate/ hitch area its pretty close to the same....
Am I wrong?....I know the mounting is differant.

Red65C10 · 05-11-2011, 08:25 PM

I changed my original 65 chrome to a 67-72. With the tag being under instead of over it gives the illusion of being lower,To me it looks way better.
Pic 3 was after redoing the under bumper exhaust

**pdxhall** · 05-12-2011, 02:20 AM

hey Red, I like the look. What did you have to do as far as brackets are concerned to make it work?

Red65C10 · 05-12-2011, 08:40 PM

You would need to get the bracket set for the 72 as well. They bolt right on.

Thanks,

Tfish · 05-12-2011, 08:48 PM

Heres mine... not really a fan of it but right now I got nothing else to takes its place so it will have to do.

broey · 05-13-2011, 02:19 AM

^that bumper is bada$$ I wouldn't do a thing to it!

ralf · 05-13-2011, 06:05 PM

Am I the only guy that wants a vise on his bumper? Those diamond plate steel wraparounds cry out for a vise!

Andyboy · 05-14-2011, 09:48 PM

Here's mine until I have enough money to change it.

**rideblue00** · 05-14-2011, 10:43 PM

Big window GMC...cool! How rare are those?

TFANTIN · 05-15-2011, 03:18 PM

Standard dealer installed

McC_65_91 · 05-15-2011, 06:53 PM

my fugly bumper... serves its purpose though- itll crush anything that hits it

**yote1234** · 06-23-2011, 06:49 PM

heres mine

Blue Heeler · 06-23-2011, 08:21 PM

All you have to do is lower it... "BLAM"

05-08-2011, 02:31 AM	#1
66 lwb cs Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: aurora co Posts: 208	Show me your rear bumper I am looking for bumper ideas that are different then what is on the truck now it was used for camping and towing back in the day but will live an extremely sheltered and pampered life once it gets here. My father in law sent some more pics of it though and I can say the bumper will have to go. Not opposed to a roll pan just the bolt on ease of a bumper will be alot faster fix. So if you wouldn't mind show me what you got custom or not. Here's what I will be dealing with. __________________ 66 C20 LWB CS 327/TH400 A/C Last edited by 66 lwb cs; 05-08-2011 at 02:32 AM.

05-08-2011, 08:22 AM	#2
ralf Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Fayetteville WV Posts: 71	Re: Show me your rear bumper All that bumper needs is a vice bolted to it!

05-08-2011, 08:38 AM	#3
Rich 5150 69 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Galt, Calif Posts: 2,437	Re: Show me your rear bumper A chrome plated barden are rare....you might want to rethink this...it still looks good from the pics. __________________ `64 C10 vortec 350/350/373 posi `69 RS/SS 350/350/308 `37 Ford 406/350/324 traclock `68 Dart 370/904/323 suregrip

05-08-2011, 09:54 AM	#4
66 lwb cs Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: aurora co Posts: 208	Re: Show me your rear bumper Doesn't really go with the direction I would like to go not getting rid of it I am keeping all OG parts so it can be returned to OG condition. I don't want to hack anything up just want a cleaner look and a vice and a pipe cutter would be a nice addition lol. __________________ 66 C20 LWB CS 327/TH400 A/C

05-09-2011, 09:24 AM	#5
ralf Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Fayetteville WV Posts: 71	Re: Show me your rear bumper Here is a 66 stock chrome bumper. I am going to have mine re-chromed. Apparently the repro bumpers are not as stout. Notice that one lawyer is peeling but still no rust. I first thought it was stainless Steel but have been assured that the originals were steel.

05-09-2011, 10:04 AM	#6
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: Show me your rear bumper __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

05-09-2011, 10:30 AM	#7
Surfdaddy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Newhall Ca. Posts: 463	Re: Show me your rear bumper Did the stock chrome bumper have those plates that went between the bumper brackes and the bed like in the second photo of Ralf's. I can't find info on that and though it might be a P.O. add on. Though it's painted and wethered like the rest of the truck. It sure makes the bumper look cleaner. __________________ 1961 GMC. Start date 1/20/2011 Past projects: 1958 Fleetliner 14ft Runabout 1966 Caprice 2dr 1970 VW Squareback

05-09-2011, 01:41 PM	#9
broey Square Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Phoenix Arizona Posts: 1,568	Re: Show me your rear bumper sams bumper is pretty awesome, delmo fabed it up for him. __________________ Squarebody Syndicate

05-11-2011, 07:01 PM	#12
aspiringthomas Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: McLoud, OK Posts: 99	Re: Show me your rear bumper This is the bumper I like. I will probably have a reciever hitch under mine also. Attached Images Last edited by aspiringthomas; 05-11-2011 at 07:05 PM. Reason: Add picture

05-11-2011, 07:49 PM	#13
ol_skool_chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon 97123 Posts: 1,300	Re: Show me your rear bumper I always wanted to trim a front bumper and fit it on the rear and see how that would look, I think other then the plate/ hitch area its pretty close to the same.... Am I wrong?....I know the mounting is differant. __________________ Measure with a yard stick Mark with Chalk Cut with a torch Built it yourself, don't count on others to to do it for you or with you. It will never get done Last edited by ol_skool_chevy; 05-11-2011 at 08:05 PM.

05-11-2011, 08:25 PM	#14
Red65C10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cumming GA Posts: 202	Re: Show me your rear bumper I changed my original 65 chrome to a 67-72. With the tag being under instead of over it gives the illusion of being lower,To me it looks way better. Pic 3 was after redoing the under bumper exhaust Attached Images __________________ Billy 65 C10 ............................... ____ ................ ________-\|___\____ .;.;;.:;:;.,;.\|__(O)___\|____/_(O)\| _______________________________ P.S. Send truck money !

05-12-2011, 02:20 AM	#15
pdxhall Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 2,084	Re: Show me your rear bumper hey Red, I like the look. What did you have to do as far as brackets are concerned to make it work?

05-12-2011, 08:40 PM	#16
Red65C10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cumming GA Posts: 202	Re: Show me your rear bumper You would need to get the bracket set for the 72 as well. They bolt right on. Thanks, __________________ Billy 65 C10 ............................... ____ ................ ________-\|___\____ .;.;;.:;:;.,;.\|__(O)___\|____/_(O)\| _______________________________ P.S. Send truck money !

05-12-2011, 08:48 PM	#17
Tfish Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 68	Re: Show me your rear bumper Heres mine... not really a fan of it but right now I got nothing else to takes its place so it will have to do.

05-13-2011, 02:19 AM	#18
broey Square Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Phoenix Arizona Posts: 1,568	Re: Show me your rear bumper ^that bumper is bada$$ I wouldn't do a thing to it! __________________ Squarebody Syndicate



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05-13-2011, 06:05 PM	#19
ralf Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Fayetteville WV Posts: 71	Re: Show me your rear bumper Am I the only guy that wants a vise on his bumper? Those diamond plate steel wraparounds cry out for a vise! Last edited by ralf; 05-13-2011 at 06:09 PM. Reason: spelling

05-14-2011, 09:48 PM	#20
Andyboy Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Visalia, CA Posts: 376	Re: Show me your rear bumper Here's mine until I have enough money to change it. Attached Images

05-14-2011, 10:43 PM	#21
rideblue00 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lambertville, MI Posts: 1,866	Re: Show me your rear bumper Big window GMC...cool! How rare are those?

05-15-2011, 03:18 PM	#22
TFANTIN Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Merrillville Indiana Posts: 31	Re: Show me your rear bumper Standard dealer installed Attached Images

05-15-2011, 06:53 PM	#23
McC_65_91 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: East Quogue, NY Posts: 198	Re: Show me your rear bumper my fugly bumper... serves its purpose though- itll crush anything that hits it Attached Images

06-23-2011, 06:49 PM	#24
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,406	Re: Show me your rear bumper heres mine Attached Images __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

06-23-2011, 08:21 PM	#25
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