Factory V38 Rear Bumper ? - Page 2 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 07-12-2021, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by MJN

Wouldn't the bumper on the rear of my old '72 Blazer be the V38? I got it off a '71 GMC C1500 shortbed that was in the junkyard- no pics of the SPID from that truck though. The painted step bumper would be the V43 in post #4, correct?

MJN, Do you still have that Blazer? I like the paintjob.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 07-12-2021, 08:05 PM

Jiggers72GMC:

Let's see if this works...
Yeah. I had to pull a computer restart.
Top pic is later, after we straightened out the bumper and installed a Class 3 hitch.
Lower shot is before that, it was hanging ''cattywompus'' dings and all.
Just under there this weekend. The passengers side bolt holding the shock to the lower mount disappeared after a visit to a friend's ranch the weekend prior. The drivers side was finger loose, when we pulled it to go to the hardware store for new fasteners.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 07-12-2021, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by body bolt

I have a SAF-TEE bumper and my truck also came from LA area.

OK, ''SAF-TEE.'' I disremembered.
But yes, Mine had a plate just like that. All sun bleached. I took if off to restore it, but that's such an art project, I forgot about it.

**Jiggers72-GMC** · 07-12-2021, 08:46 PM

Thanks for the pics and the info Orange

body bolt · 07-12-2021, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

OK, ''SAF-TEE.'' I disremembered.
But yes, Mine had a plate just like that. All sun bleached. I took if off to restore it, but that's such an art project, I forgot about it.

Hey, I also thought it was just 'T' until I went out and took the picture. I corrected it in the edit.

**Richard** · 07-13-2021, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by 54blackhornet

Again the V38 is original to the vehicle ! Truck was ordered by BN. Close family friend bought it directly from them with very low miles. Rail yard truck. I got it and pulled it out of his barn after sitting for decades. Frame shows absolutely no signs of it ever being removed.

Again truck is 50 years old, lot of things can happen. One scenario is it may have been a truck on the lot BN purchased and the dealer changed the bumper before sale. Most step bumpers were dealer installed. Another is BN may have swapped right after purchase to suit their needs. You can see that the step bumper option is not v38 in previous posts.

**special-K** · 07-13-2021, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 54blackhornet

Again the V38 is original to the vehicle ! Truck was ordered by BN. Close family friend bought it directly from them with very low miles. Rail yard truck. I got it and pulled it out of his barn after sitting for decades. Frame shows absolutely no signs of it ever being removed.

Not trying to be rude here, only correct and trying to educate. That bumper IS NOT the V38 option. That bumper is a Luverne brand aftermarket step bumper. There is only one step bumper option from factory, the V43 option. I don't know how anyone can vouch for exactly what was done on this truck from day-1. It is possible that bumper has been on the truck since it was brand new. Luverne is a supplier that has products, such as step bumpers, listed in the Silver Book. The Silver Book is the catalog of Non-GM upfit components offered for GM trucks to be installed prior to delivery and included in sale price. Think dump bodies, utility beds, snow plows, winches, tow bodies, etc.

**MJN** · 07-13-2021, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

MJN, Do you still have that Blazer? I like the paintjob.

Nope, sadly. It was sold to another board member mudduck74 somewhere around Battle Creek, Mi. He hasn't been on the board since 2010 and I haven't seen any pictures or if it still survives today.

72c20customcamper · 07-13-2021, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by 72 tigger

Is this a factory step? Thought it was

I have one of those too. Unfortunately the po took off the brackets before I got it

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 07-13-2021, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by MJN

Nope, sadly. It was sold to another board member mudduck74 somewhere around Battle Creek, Mi. He hasn't been on the board since 2010 and I haven't seen any pictures or if it still survives today.

I've had my '68 C/10 since 1973. In that time a lot of people have tried to buy it from me. The one comment I have never heard from a former 67-72 Chevy truck owner is: "Boy, I'm sure glad I dumped that Lemon Truck!'' Mostly, a guy will come up while I'm filling up at a gas pump, and say, ''I used to have one like that, but I wish I'd never sold my truck.''

For the record, I'm keeping mine.

**MJN** · 07-13-2021, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

I've had my '68 C/10 since 1973. In that time a lot of people have tried to buy it from me. The one comment I have never heard from a former 67-72 Chevy truck owner is: "Boy, I'm sure glad I dumped that Lemon Truck!'' Mostly, a guy will come up while I'm filling up at a gas pump, and say, ''I used to have one like that, but I wish I'd never sold my truck.''

For the record, I'm keeping mine.

Wish we could keep them all- life gets in the way sometimes and it is just a truck after all. Granted I had some good memories in that Blazer, drove it right after I got my license and then back and forth to college. The salt began to eat it and I had other projects in the works and an engineering degree to finish- so off it went.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 07-13-2021, 06:47 PM

I feel your pain Brother.

CG · 07-13-2021, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Not trying to be rude here, only correct and trying to educate. That bumper IS NOT the V38 option. That bumper is a Luverne brand aftermarket step bumper. There is only one step bumper option from factory, the V43 option. I don't know how anyone can vouch for exactly what was done on this truck from day-1. It is possible that bumper has been on the truck since it was brand new. Luverne is a supplier that has products, such as step bumpers, listed in the Silver Book. The Silver Book is the catalog of Non-GM upfit components offered for GM trucks to be installed prior to delivery and included in sale price. Think dump bodies, utility beds, snow plows, winches, tow bodies, etc.

Best answer =)

**Jiggers72-GMC** · 07-13-2021, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

Best answer =)

What he said ^^^^

random pics

**old51sedan** · 07-14-2021, 08:28 AM

Would this be an original V38 bumper? It's not on the SPID on my truck. I bought this truck in CA 5 years ago and it came with painted bumpers front and rear. It looks nice on the truck to me.

**Jiggers72-GMC** · 07-14-2021, 08:39 AM

On stepside trucks, I think that ^^^ bumper would look better if was 4'' shorter on each end, I know it wouldn't protect the fenders but it would look better IMHO

**old51sedan** · 07-14-2021, 08:49 AM

Interesting, maybe this bumper is for a Fleetside? Does anyone have a step side with an original bumper on it for comparison?

72c20customcamper · 07-14-2021, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by old51sedan

Would this be an original V38 bumper? It's not on the SPID on my truck. I bought this truck in CA 5 years ago and it came with painted bumpers front and rear. It looks nice on the truck to me.

Looks like mine on the stepper the spid code unfortunately is illegible in the picture I’ll look at it later does say painted rear bumper in the description

**special-K** · 07-14-2021, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by old51sedan

Would this be an original V38 bumper? It's not on the SPID on my truck. I bought this truck in CA 5 years ago and it came with painted bumpers front and rear. It looks nice on the truck to me.

Yes, that's it. they would look nicer a bit narrower, but they have to be as wide as the body. The Stepside bumpers are a bit narrower than Fleetsides. Not the same bumper. I've seen them narrowed and it looks good. It's called Custom

**Jiggers72-GMC** · 07-14-2021, 06:01 PM

I'm usually all about original equipment but I will shorten my rear step bumper. I'll post pics when I do it.

Thanks for the picture Mark

07-12-2021, 08:05 PM	#27
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,536	Re: Factory V38 Rear Bumper ? Jiggers72GMC: Let's see if this works... Yeah. I had to pull a computer restart. Top pic is later, after we straightened out the bumper and installed a Class 3 hitch. Lower shot is before that, it was hanging ''cattywompus'' dings and all. Just under there this weekend. The passengers side bolt holding the shock to the lower mount disappeared after a visit to a friend's ranch the weekend prior. The drivers side was finger loose, when we pulled it to go to the hardware store for new fasteners. Attached Images __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not. Last edited by '68OrangeSunshine; 07-12-2021 at 08:21 PM.

07-12-2021, 08:46 PM	#29
Jiggers72-GMC Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: up North Posts: 550	Re: Factory V38 Rear Bumper ? Thanks for the pics and the info Orange __________________ Gerry, North Bay Ontario 1971 Chevy K10 short stepper, 518 med green & white 1972 GMC C1500 long box, dark Brown, owned since 1977 1969 GMC C2500 manual

07-13-2021, 06:47 PM	#37
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,536	Re: Factory V38 Rear Bumper ? I feel your pain Brother. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

07-14-2021, 08:28 AM	#40
old51sedan Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Williamston, Mi Posts: 885	Re: Factory V38 Rear Bumper ? Would this be an original V38 bumper? It's not on the SPID on my truck. I bought this truck in CA 5 years ago and it came with painted bumpers front and rear. It looks nice on the truck to me. Attached Images

07-14-2021, 08:39 AM	#41
Jiggers72-GMC Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: up North Posts: 550	Re: Factory V38 Rear Bumper ? On stepside trucks, I think that ^^^ bumper would look better if was 4'' shorter on each end, I know it wouldn't protect the fenders but it would look better IMHO __________________ Gerry, North Bay Ontario 1971 Chevy K10 short stepper, 518 med green & white 1972 GMC C1500 long box, dark Brown, owned since 1977 1969 GMC C2500 manual

07-14-2021, 08:49 AM	#42
old51sedan Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Williamston, Mi Posts: 885	Re: Factory V38 Rear Bumper ? Interesting, maybe this bumper is for a Fleetside? Does anyone have a step side with an original bumper on it for comparison?

07-14-2021, 06:01 PM	#45
Jiggers72-GMC Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: up North Posts: 550	Re: Factory V38 Rear Bumper ? I'm usually all about original equipment but I will shorten my rear step bumper. I'll post pics when I do it. Thanks for the picture Mark __________________ Gerry, North Bay Ontario 1971 Chevy K10 short stepper, 518 med green & white 1972 GMC C1500 long box, dark Brown, owned since 1977 1969 GMC C2500 manual



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