Fresh Paint and a New Bumper - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BennettGM · 06-02-2020, 08:50 PM

2017 bumper on a 1988 GMC Crew

cadillac_al · 06-02-2020, 09:03 PM

Wow, that looks like a perfect fit.

BennettGM · 06-02-2020, 09:22 PM

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.

wixthedog · 06-03-2020, 04:07 AM

That sure looks sharp on there!

4u2nv · 06-03-2020, 06:07 AM

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.

**Palf70Step** · 06-03-2020, 07:37 AM

It looks like it belongs there.

1976gmc20 · 06-03-2020, 08:20 AM

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

Not going to be hauling mowers in that for a few decades

Axle · 06-03-2020, 12:50 PM

That looks good. Nice to know they have the correct proportions.

1976gmc20 · 06-03-2020, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Axle

That looks good. Nice to know they have the correct proportions.

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.

Pontiac1976 · 06-05-2020, 07:40 AM

wow that pretty Cool looking

Axle · 06-05-2020, 03:58 PM

Mind sharing what the bracketry looks like?

BennettGM · 06-05-2020, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Axle

Mind sharing what the bracketry looks like?

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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BennettGM · 06-08-2020, 03:17 PM

pics with brackets

Axle · 06-09-2020, 11:40 AM

Thanks for adding those. Darn close there as well.

65Oldred · 06-09-2020, 12:06 PM

That really looks terrific!! I was wondering if that would fit on a 73. My old truck has a rusty painted diamond plate bumper.

06-02-2020, 08:50 PM	#1
BennettGM Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Cambridge Ontario Posts: 58	Fresh Paint and a New Bumper 2017 bumper on a 1988 GMC Crew Attached Images __________________ 72 Suburban 3/4 ton 4X4

06-02-2020, 09:03 PM	#2
cadillac_al Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Maine Posts: 2,400	Re: Fresh Paint and a New Bumper Wow, that looks like a perfect fit. __________________ 76 Chevy K20 76 GMC K15 77 Chevy C10 77 Chevy K10

06-02-2020, 09:22 PM	#3
BennettGM Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Cambridge Ontario Posts: 58	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. Attached Images __________________ 72 Suburban 3/4 ton 4X4

06-03-2020, 04:07 AM	#4
wixthedog Registered User Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Magnolia, TX Posts: 225	Re: Fresh Paint and a New Bumper That sure looks sharp on there! __________________ Mike 1976 C10 RCLB - 350 - SM465 4 Spd - 4.5"/6" Drop Obligatory Build Thread HERE! 1979 C20 RCLB - 350 - TH350 Auto

06-03-2020, 06:07 AM	#5
4u2nv Registered User Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Ontario Peterborough Posts: 821	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.

06-03-2020, 07:37 AM	#6
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,490	Re: Fresh Paint and a New Bumper It looks like it belongs there. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

06-03-2020, 08:20 AM	#7
1976gmc20 Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Montana Posts: 3,696	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 Not going to be hauling mowers in that for a few decades __________________ Current/past Chevy/GMC trucks: 1958 Chevy C-60; 1965 GMC C-50; 1965 Chevy C-10; 1971 Chevy K-10; 1973 Chevy K-20; 1976 GMC C-20; 1977 Chevy C-10 Suburban; 1980 Chevy K-10; 1989 Chevy K1500; 1991 GMC V1500 Suburban; 2016 Chevy K2500 HD Other vehicles: 1988 Jeep XJ; 2011 Toyota 4Runner

06-03-2020, 12:50 PM	#8
Axle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SW Ontario Posts: 1,221	Re: Fresh Paint and a New Bumper That looks good. Nice to know they have the correct proportions.

06-05-2020, 07:40 AM	#10
Pontiac1976 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 780	Re: Fresh Paint and a New Bumper wow that pretty Cool looking __________________ 1977 REG cab Long Bed with a 1984 Front Clip, 82 305 .60 over 9.0.1 flat top pistons, 4bbl, TH350, w/84 SS-intake & cam , w/ 1977 big block rad, 1975 gear box, 1984 master w/ metric fittings top & SAE fitting @ portion block, 1975 3.42 gear open diff. Duel 77-87 Factory air cleaner, duel inlet from rad support . Down sized 9' to new 8' Steel flat bed Was a 77 454 w/308 gear. Taken out 550 lbs. up front with motor clip change.

06-05-2020, 03:58 PM	#11
Axle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SW Ontario Posts: 1,221	Re: Fresh Paint and a New Bumper Mind sharing what the bracketry looks like?

06-08-2020, 03:17 PM	#13
BennettGM Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Cambridge Ontario Posts: 58	Re: Fresh Paint and a New Bumper pics with brackets Attached Images __________________ 72 Suburban 3/4 ton 4X4

06-09-2020, 11:40 AM	#14
Axle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SW Ontario Posts: 1,221	Re: Fresh Paint and a New Bumper Thanks for adding those. Darn close there as well.

06-09-2020, 12:06 PM	#15
65Oldred Registered User Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 33	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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