67-72 Rear Bumpers,chrome or paint - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Brainchild · 03-08-2005, 08:59 PM

I'm trying to figure out what kind of rear bumper to run on my truck.Year specific doesn't really matter to me.I want something that looks good.So post up pics of the rear bumpers please.

Thanks

70c10swb · 03-08-2005, 09:13 PM

stock painted

KP1972 · 03-08-2005, 10:04 PM

What is the ultimate image you want to convey? Custom? Stock? Sport?

Brainchild · 03-09-2005, 03:43 AM

Doesn't really matter,I have to use it,so it needs to be something I can work with.So whatever ya got is OK.Rollpans are out of the question though.

Well for now.

**N2TRUX** · 03-09-2005, 09:38 PM

Go chrome or go home....

shifty · 03-09-2005, 11:32 PM

I want to get mine chromed, but I don't know if it's cheaper to have them blasted and chromed or if it's cheaper to buy the damned things chrome already. Anyone have any idea? I've never sent parts off for chroming before.

Brainchild · 03-10-2005, 02:12 AM

those chrome bumpers look good.Not sure how that would work out with pulling trailers,and wood,cars,towing,pulling,hauling.Did I mention I work this thing lol.

I hope to have a work truck before thje end of summer,until then.This is it.

71-longbed · 03-10-2005, 05:40 PM

heres my stock step bumper .. need to strip it down and repaint .. rust is coming up from under the paint

**JIMs70GMC** · 03-10-2005, 08:17 PM

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72MARIO · 03-10-2005, 11:08 PM

I would get the original bumpers rechromed. It's not cheeper but it's a nicer finish and the thick original bunmper.Don't blast the bumpers the chrome shop would have to polish all the balsting pits out before chroming.

Blue_71 · 03-11-2005, 09:43 PM

first pic is the tailgate on my 69 now, $10 junkyard find
second pic is what was on it when i got the truck

Bryan68custom · 03-12-2005, 11:52 PM

[QUOTE=shifty]I want to get mine chromed, but I don't know if it's cheaper to have them blasted and chromed or if it's cheaper to buy the damned things chrome already. Anyone have any idea? I've never sent parts off for chroming before.

I think yours looks sweet the way it is , in fact I would put white mirror heads on

jmo

shifty · 03-13-2005, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 72MARIO

I would get the original bumpers rechromed. It's not cheeper but it's a nicer finish and the thick original bunmper.Don't blast the bumpers the chrome shop would have to polish all the balsting pits out before chroming.

What would you suggest? Sanding them? Wirebrush them? Or would a plating shop normally take care of remocing the paint and other crap?

72MARIO · 03-14-2005, 09:14 AM

Just cleean the mudd off of them. The chrome shop has to strip all the original chrome . I think you would be sanding for years. I am pretty sure theey just dip it and the old chrome come off.

shifty · 03-14-2005, 10:37 AM

Thanks, Mario. Just the information I need.

BigDave · 03-14-2005, 01:56 PM

I recently had the same dilemma as you and fixed it this weekend.

I replaced the orignal, white tounge hitch style bumper with a dress chrome bumper from Early Classic Enterprises. The bumper and all the hardware shipped was right around $290 and it installed in literally minutes.

Luckily for me I can still tow with this truck because I removed the receiver style hitch on my Blazer and installed it on the Cheyenne at the same time I did the bumper.

ezernut9mm · 03-15-2005, 06:02 PM

Brainchild · 03-18-2005, 09:09 PM

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Just the way it should be IMO.

I have that exact bumper I took off a 79 4x4,I thought it would look bigger than that on the truck.I might toss it on the 67.

ezernut9mm · 03-19-2005, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Brainchild

Just the way it should be IMO.

I have that exact bumper I took off a 79 4x4,I thought it would look bigger than that on the truck.I might toss it on the 67.

i'll get a straight on pic level with the ground if you want. it does look a little "fat" on there. but it's not too bad.

cheyenne10 · 03-19-2005, 05:20 PM

Nice chrome unit.

**basketcase** · 03-20-2005, 06:22 AM

Pardon the clutter but I didn't see any as purty as mine. This one would make a show truck out any 67-72 and it can be yours for free. Just come and get it. Please!!

jamis · 03-20-2005, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by basketcase

This one would make a show truck out any 67-72 and it can be yours for free. Just come and get it. Please!!

NOW.... thats a working mans bumper!!.
Need to put a vise on one corner of it and a hydro hose crimper on the other

*64chevgmc* · 03-20-2005, 08:10 PM

i have just the bumper for you! shoot me an off for it, id like a roll pan.. or the nice tucked sporty style bumper like on that yellow blazer
email me if your interested, im in vancouver smokingtires@shaw.ca

Brainchild · 03-20-2005, 11:51 PM

I'll have to pass on the rear deck basketcase,truely original though

lol.
I have one on a camper special that is a foot wide,and for a fleetside.No problem standing on it.

**basketcase** · 03-21-2005, 12:07 AM

I could mount a gas grille on there for car shows. Maybe a few lawn chairs.

03-08-2005, 08:59 PM	#1
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	67-72 Rear Bumpers,chrome or paint I'm trying to figure out what kind of rear bumper to run on my truck.Year specific doesn't really matter to me.I want something that looks good.So post up pics of the rear bumpers please. Thanks __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

03-08-2005, 09:13 PM	#2
70c10swb no brain no headache Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cape Cod MA Posts: 567	stock painted Attached Images __________________ 1996 GMC Sierra z71 1970 SWB 2wd (project)

03-08-2005, 10:04 PM	#3
KP1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Mansfield Texas Posts: 645	What is the ultimate image you want to convey? Custom? Stock? Sport? __________________ 1972 Chevy Custom/10 www.PictureTrail.com/KP1972 Metroplex Muscle Car Club www.PictureTrail.com/DreamCarArt

03-09-2005, 03:43 AM	#4
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	Doesn't really matter,I have to use it,so it needs to be something I can work with.So whatever ya got is OK.Rollpans are out of the question though. Well for now. __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

03-09-2005, 09:38 PM	#5
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Go chrome or go home.... Attached Images

03-09-2005, 11:32 PM	#6
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	I want to get mine chromed, but I don't know if it's cheaper to have them blasted and chromed or if it's cheaper to buy the damned things chrome already. Anyone have any idea? I've never sent parts off for chroming before. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

03-10-2005, 02:12 AM	#7
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	those chrome bumpers look good.Not sure how that would work out with pulling trailers,and wood,cars,towing,pulling,hauling.Did I mention I work this thing lol. I hope to have a work truck before thje end of summer,until then.This is it. __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

03-10-2005, 05:40 PM	#8
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	heres my stock step bumper .. need to strip it down and repaint .. rust is coming up from under the paint Attached Images __________________ 71 C10 LWB 350sbc -TH350 12 bolt 3.42 Posi Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer so frosty, smooth, and cold it's paradise pure liquid gold. Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now cus I gotta pee.

03-10-2005, 08:17 PM	#9
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03-10-2005, 11:08 PM	#10
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	I would get the original bumpers rechromed. It's not cheeper but it's a nicer finish and the thick original bunmper.Don't blast the bumpers the chrome shop would have to polish all the balsting pits out before chroming. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

03-12-2005, 11:52 PM	#12
Bryan68custom Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Denison, Tx. Posts: 189	[QUOTE=shifty]I want to get mine chromed, but I don't know if it's cheaper to have them blasted and chromed or if it's cheaper to buy the damned things chrome already. Anyone have any idea? I've never sent parts off for chroming before. I think yours looks sweet the way it is , in fact I would put white mirror heads on jmo __________________ 2004 Extended cab LS silverado 2001 Buick Lesabre 1968 Chevy Custom 10 LWB Anniversery model 2008 crew cab lt (rolling on dubs) "The nice part about living in a small town is when you don't know what you're doing, someone else always does"

03-14-2005, 09:14 AM	#14
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	Just cleean the mudd off of them. The chrome shop has to strip all the original chrome . I think you would be sanding for years. I am pretty sure theey just dip it and the old chrome come off. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

03-14-2005, 10:37 AM	#15
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	Thanks, Mario. Just the information I need. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

03-14-2005, 01:56 PM	#16
BigDave I poop on Ford! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Houston Area Posts: 295	I recently had the same dilemma as you and fixed it this weekend. I replaced the orignal, white tounge hitch style bumper with a dress chrome bumper from Early Classic Enterprises. The bumper and all the hardware shipped was right around $290 and it installed in literally minutes. Luckily for me I can still tow with this truck because I removed the receiver style hitch on my Blazer and installed it on the Cheyenne at the same time I did the bumper. __________________ 1972 Chevy Cheyenne - LWB, factory 402BB 2005 Chevy Suburban LT 2006 Chrysler 300C - SRT8

03-15-2005, 06:02 PM	#17
ezernut9mm Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: kansas city, mo. Posts: 224	__________________ '06 silverado (daily driver) '02 nissan sentra (wal-mart warrior)



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03-19-2005, 05:20 PM	#20
cheyenne10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,512	chrome blade Nice chrome unit. Attached Images __________________ Bob

03-20-2005, 06:22 AM	#21
basketcase Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Edgerton OH USA Posts: 633	Pardon the clutter but I didn't see any as purty as mine. This one would make a show truck out any 67-72 and it can be yours for free. Just come and get it. Please!! Attached Images __________________ '69 swb stepside in progress. '59 Corvette lifetime project

03-20-2005, 08:10 PM	#23
64chevgmc Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 16	i have just the bumper for you! shoot me an off for it, id like a roll pan.. or the nice tucked sporty style bumper like on that yellow blazer email me if your interested, im in vancouver smokingtires@shaw.ca

03-20-2005, 11:51 PM	#24
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	I'll have to pass on the rear deck basketcase,truely original thoughlol. I have one on a camper special that is a foot wide,and for a fleetside.No problem standing on it. __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

03-21-2005, 12:07 AM	#25
basketcase Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Edgerton OH USA Posts: 633	I could mount a gas grille on there for car shows. Maybe a few lawn chairs. __________________ '69 swb stepside in progress. '59 Corvette lifetime project

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