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Misled · 08-05-2015, 11:44 PM

All,
Does anyone know a source of supply for the 1978 painted front bumpers with the impact pads as seen in the attached pic?

Thanks in advance!!

Misled

80SPORT · 08-06-2015, 12:01 AM

The best source is chrome plated bumpers with impact strips...which were popular on suburbans ....sandblast and powder coat/paint them and you are good to go.
As you know painted bumpers with impact strips were available ONLY on Z77 sport trucks ...

I picked up an 80 suburban for parts recently ....factory tach and impact strip bumpers on both ends were the attraction....would have been even better if it had factory aluminum wheels ...but it did have a complete set of 15/8 rallys

Misled · 08-06-2015, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 80SPORT

The best source is chrome plated bumpers with impact strips...which were popular on suburbans ....sandblast and powder coat/paint them and you are good to go.
As you know painted bumpers with impact strips were available ONLY on Z77 sport trucks ...

I picked up an 80 suburban for parts recently ....factory tach and impact strip bumpers on both ends were the attraction....would have been even better if it had factory aluminum wheels ...but it did have a complete set of 15/8 rallys

Nice find!!

I can't even find the chrome ones for sale anywhere with the holes or the strips......

**1774btcrew** · 08-06-2015, 10:11 PM

I have one customer that has had me watching for a set for over a year. I found 1 set and they would have needed straightened

Misled · 08-06-2015, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 1774btcrew

I have one customer that has had me watching for a set for over a year. I found 1 set and they would have needed straightened

Put me second in line!!!!

08-05-2015, 11:44 PM	#1
Misled Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Nashport, OH Posts: 549	Bumpers w/ Impact Pads All, Does anyone know a source of supply for the 1978 painted front bumpers with the impact pads as seen in the attached pic? Thanks in advance!! Misled Attached Images

08-06-2015, 12:01 AM	#2
80SPORT Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: red deer alberta Posts: 777	Re: Bumpers w/ Impact Pads The best source is chrome plated bumpers with impact strips...which were popular on suburbans ....sandblast and powder coat/paint them and you are good to go. As you know painted bumpers with impact strips were available ONLY on Z77 sport trucks ... I picked up an 80 suburban for parts recently ....factory tach and impact strip bumpers on both ends were the attraction....would have been even better if it had factory aluminum wheels ...but it did have a complete set of 15/8 rallys

08-06-2015, 10:11 PM	#4
1774btcrew Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 4,603	Re: Bumpers w/ Impact Pads I have one customer that has had me watching for a set for over a year. I found 1 set and they would have needed straightened __________________ AZPartsLocators on Instagram 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Bed big block "Blackie" 1977 Crew Cab GMC Short bed with 4BT Intercooled Cummins Diesel and a 4L80e "The Junkyard Dog" 1985 Crew Cab Chevy dually with 5.9 Cummins "The Big Dog" This is what my dad liked to be called by the grandkids before he passed so it seems fitting for his old truck.



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