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**slepysal** · 09-14-2009, 01:27 PM

So how do these install ? any one have any installed pics ?

markeb01 · 09-14-2009, 02:23 PM

If they're going on a stepside I can provide some pics. Not familiar with the fleetside setup.

**slepysal** · 09-14-2009, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markeb01

If they're going on a stepside I can provide some pics. Not familiar with the fleetside setup.

That would be cool thanks

jason65 · 09-14-2009, 03:22 PM

4Dranch has some. I think they just bolt to the top of your brackets. The lip goes toward your bed and points up. I think he has some pics in his build thread.

markeb01 · 09-14-2009, 04:01 PM

Here's some pics of mine. The 1st 3 are the drivers side, 2nd 3 are passenger side. I'm not sure how they worked from the factory, I couldn't find anything showing how to install. So I attached the upper forward lip to the cross brace below the tailgate with 3 small screws on each side. The main attachment is to L brackets I bolted to the bumper brackets. I used slotted holes on the bumper brackets so I could adjust them to fit flush against the pans. It would probably look better with carriage bolts, but I had some SS bolts available so I used them instead. The rear edge of the pans do not touch the bumper.

4dranch · 09-14-2009, 04:05 PM

Each bumper bracket has a mounting hole for the sheild (2 Bolts Per Side)
The sheild it self has about a (1/4" to 1/16") not sure, lip that rest on top of the bumper. Hope this helps. (This is a fleetside..)

markeb01 · 09-14-2009, 04:50 PM

One last note - my truck came with a Barden bumper. When I purchased the regular bumper about 10 years ago, I could not find any original bumper brackets. The originals are made of folded heavy sheetmetal like the ones pictured above for the fleetside. The one's shown on my truck are reproductions bent from steel strap. The original style may have some provision for mounting the pans.

**slepysal** · 09-14-2009, 06:25 PM

Very cool thanks !!

Notch1988 · 06-17-2010, 07:10 PM

Thanks for the pictures 4dranch. I just bought a rear bumper kit for my truck cuz it didn`t have one and I had no idea how the brackets went. Did a search and here we are!

*LILRED66* · 06-18-2010, 12:52 AM

Here are a few fleetside examples.

**aerotruk63** · 06-18-2010, 06:23 AM

I replicated them for my 63 fleetside. They are easy to make if you have a brake. The circular recessed section around the carridge bolt, was created using a socket on top and a piece of pipe on the bottom in an arbor press.

Paul Y · 02-23-2015, 09:09 AM

Dragged this one up from the bowls of the Interweb.....

Mr. Aerotruk, what gauge metal did you use out of interest and could you share a picture or two?

Looking to replicate and need a few ideas.

P.

09-14-2009, 01:27 PM	#1
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Rear bumper gravel shield So how do these install ? any one have any installed pics ? __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

09-14-2009, 02:23 PM	#2
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Rear bumper gravel shield If they're going on a stepside I can provide some pics. Not familiar with the fleetside setup.

09-14-2009, 03:22 PM	#4
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: Rear bumper gravel shield 4Dranch has some. I think they just bolt to the top of your brackets. The lip goes toward your bed and points up. I think he has some pics in his build thread.

09-14-2009, 04:01 PM	#5
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Rear bumper gravel shield Here's some pics of mine. The 1st 3 are the drivers side, 2nd 3 are passenger side. I'm not sure how they worked from the factory, I couldn't find anything showing how to install. So I attached the upper forward lip to the cross brace below the tailgate with 3 small screws on each side. The main attachment is to L brackets I bolted to the bumper brackets. I used slotted holes on the bumper brackets so I could adjust them to fit flush against the pans. It would probably look better with carriage bolts, but I had some SS bolts available so I used them instead. The rear edge of the pans do not touch the bumper.

09-14-2009, 04:05 PM	#6
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: Rear bumper gravel shield Each bumper bracket has a mounting hole for the sheild (2 Bolts Per Side) The sheild it self has about a (1/4" to 1/16") not sure, lip that rest on top of the bumper. Hope this helps. (This is a fleetside..) Attached Images __________________ *David,* Daughters 66 truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=484601 Learning to drive a 3 on the tree: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcCMvRgBo1Q

09-14-2009, 04:50 PM	#7
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Rear bumper gravel shield One last note - my truck came with a Barden bumper. When I purchased the regular bumper about 10 years ago, I could not find any original bumper brackets. The originals are made of folded heavy sheetmetal like the ones pictured above for the fleetside. The one's shown on my truck are reproductions bent from steel strap. The original style may have some provision for mounting the pans.

09-14-2009, 06:25 PM	#8
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: Rear bumper gravel shield Very cool thanks !! __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

06-17-2010, 07:10 PM	#9
Notch1988 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lacombe, Alberta Posts: 335	Re: Rear bumper gravel shield Thanks for the pictures 4dranch. I just bought a rear bumper kit for my truck cuz it didn`t have one and I had no idea how the brackets went. Did a search and here we are!

06-18-2010, 12:52 AM	#10
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: Rear bumper gravel shield Here are a few fleetside examples. Attached Images

06-18-2010, 06:23 AM	#11
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: Rear bumper gravel shield I replicated them for my 63 fleetside. They are easy to make if you have a brake. The circular recessed section around the carridge bolt, was created using a socket on top and a piece of pipe on the bottom in an arbor press. __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1 Last edited by aerotruk63; 06-18-2010 at 06:24 AM.

02-23-2015, 09:09 AM	#12
Paul Y Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Essex Posts: 950	Re: Rear bumper gravel shield Dragged this one up from the bowls of the Interweb..... Mr. Aerotruk, what gauge metal did you use out of interest and could you share a picture or two? Looking to replicate and need a few ideas. P.



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