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Fresh Paint and a New Bumper
2017 bumper on a 1988 GMC Crew
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Re: Fresh Paint and a New Bumper
Wow, that looks like a perfect fit.
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Re: Fresh Paint and a New Bumper
Had to trim the top corners of the plastic step pad and fabricate a couple of bumper mounts for the frame and that was it. Fit better than I expected.
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Re: Fresh Paint and a New Bumper
I was just looking at that the other day when my 2014 and 1987 were parked bumper to bumper wondering if it would work , you answered my thoughts , looks good too.
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Re: Fresh Paint and a New Bumper
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Location: Montana
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Re: Fresh Paint and a New Bumper
The trouble with all these "newer" (GMT400++) bumpers is that they don't let you angle the tailgate down with the straps unhooked. Makes it hell to load something like a lawnmower. With my old 76 I could let the tailgate down at about a 35* angle, and push down the mower handle enough to get the front wheels started up on the gate and then just push it on up into the bed. With my 1989 I have to lift the mower straight up (I can't without help) or back up against a bank or the rear wheels into a ditch.
The corner steps on my "new" 2016 are nice though ![]() ![]()
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Re: Fresh Paint and a New Bumper
That looks good. Nice to know they have the correct proportions.
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Re: Fresh Paint and a New Bumper
I was surprised to measure and find that my new 2016 is actually just about the same width as the 1976!
The newer pickup seems so much bigger.
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Re: Fresh Paint and a New Bumper
wow that pretty Cool looking
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Re: Fresh Paint and a New Bumper
Mind sharing what the bracketry looks like?
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Sure can but will have to wait until Monday. Truck is currently at my place of business and I won’t be back in until Monday morning. I will make a note and post some pics for u. Have a great weekend.
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Re: Fresh Paint and a New Bumper
pics with brackets
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Re: Fresh Paint and a New Bumper
Thanks for adding those. Darn close there as well.
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Re: Fresh Paint and a New Bumper
That really looks terrific!! I was wondering if that would fit on a 73. My old truck has a rusty painted diamond plate bumper.
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