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08-20-2015, 09:29 PM | #1 |
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67-72 Rear Bumper On Fleetside
When using a 67-72 rear fleetside bumper, do the 67-72 rear bumper brackets work on a 64-66 chassis? Checking to see if using a 67-72 bumper and brackets make it a bolt-up affair... Also, are you re-drilling the brackets to move bumper in closer to body?
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08-20-2015, 09:59 PM | #2 |
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Re: 67-72 Rear Bumper On Fleetside
The '67-'72 brackets bolt right up to a '64-'66 chassis. Believe it or not, you actually have to shim the bumper slightly to get it away from the bed because the gap is really tight.
In my opinion, the '67-'72 fleetside is the best looking rear bumper for our trucks and it bolts right up. Gotta love Chevy.......
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08-20-2015, 10:27 PM | #3 |
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Re: 67-72 Rear Bumper On Fleetside
That's what I was hoping to hear... thanks
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08-20-2015, 11:41 PM | #4 |
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Re: 67-72 Rear Bumper On Fleetside
Save us some footwork. Pics?
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08-21-2015, 08:27 AM | #5 |
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Re: 67-72 Rear Bumper On Fleetside
YES! I have one for my short fleet!
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08-21-2015, 09:05 AM | #6 |
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Re: 67-72 Rear Bumper On Fleetside
Perfect fit on these trucks. I had one on my 66.
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08-21-2015, 09:23 AM | #7 |
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Re: 67-72 Rear Bumper On Fleetside
My '62
VS Have seen stock ones fliped, looks better than that huge gap.
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08-21-2015, 09:27 AM | #8 |
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Re: 67-72 Rear Bumper On Fleetside
I cut up the parts I had because it would have been a pain to return. I originally had '62 bumper but after 3 bad chrome ones I opted for this. I spaced mine out 1/4". Does hang out a bit at top. I fabed the box as well. Used my plate frame with light.
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08-21-2015, 09:55 AM | #9 |
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Re: 67-72 Rear Bumper On Fleetside
I'm at work, so I can't post pics, but I have a bunch to show in my build thread. As an added bonus, I found an Early Classic hidden hitch on Craigslist for $80 and it was brand new. It's for a '67-'72 but it works great on our trucks. It's secured with 6 bolts, and two were already in the frame. Just had to drill the remaining 4. I drilled a square hole in the backside of the license plate box and used a spring loaded license plate frame from a '60s GM car. You can't even tell that there's a hitch on the truck.
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08-21-2015, 12:35 PM | #10 |
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Re: 67-72 Rear Bumper On Fleetside
Here's my 64, or at least only picture I have at work. I like the tucked close look of the 67-72 bumper on these trucks.
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Re: 67-72 Rear Bumper On Fleetside
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08-21-2015, 01:51 PM | #12 |
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Re: 67-72 Rear Bumper On Fleetside
I have also purchased a 67-72 rear bumper , it'll go on my 65 when it's reassembled . I think they look a lot better and tidy up the rear end .
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08-21-2015, 01:55 PM | #13 |
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Re: 67-72 Rear Bumper On Fleetside
On my '63 for about a week now...
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08-21-2015, 03:48 PM | #14 |
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Re: 67-72 Rear Bumper On Fleetside
Thanks for info, unfortunately my bumper was damaged in shipment... now I have to wait to see 'what they are going to do'....seems every vendor is nothing more than a drop shipper for these trucks.
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Re: 67-72 Rear Bumper On Fleetside
Does the 67-72 bumper actually sit higher, or does the design of it make it appear that way? For those of us with rear exhaust exits that tuck up under the 60-66 bumpers, would there be a gap between the exhaust and bumper if we went with a 67-72 bumper?
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08-21-2015, 04:09 PM | #16 |
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Re: 67-72 Rear Bumper On Fleetside
Even if incorrect, these bumpers really do look good (cough betterthanstock cough) on our trucks! Can 64-66 brackets be made to work with the later bumper? EDIT: I now visualize a narrow filler attaching to the top of the brackets completing the look. Yeah, I know ...Blasphemy!
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08-21-2015, 04:24 PM | #17 |
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Re: 67-72 Rear Bumper On Fleetside
If I remember correctly, I could have probably gotten the inner 64-66 brackets to work, but the outers sit way too far out.
I didn't want to go the hidden hitch route, but found a cheap drop hitch at a swap meet. The Valley hitch that many others have used.
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08-21-2015, 05:45 PM | #18 |
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Re: 67-72 Rear Bumper On Fleetside
couple more of the 64's rear
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08-21-2015, 08:04 PM | #19 |
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Re: 67-72 Rear Bumper On Fleetside
Stop posting pics! You are going to make me buy one of these things. They look sooo good. I venture over to 67 parts to check for chrome patina rear bumpers every few months...
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06-14-2018, 11:37 PM | #20 |
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Re: 67-72 Rear Bumper On Fleetside
ok ok I know this is an old thread but I have question, I bought a 67/72 rear bumper for my 66 gmc has anybody dealt with leaf springs, I think I might have to modify the brackets unless somebody knows what I need. thnx for any help
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06-15-2018, 11:02 AM | #21 |
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Re: 67-72 Rear Bumper On Fleetside
Mine's on there with some homemade brackets. Been there since at least 1980.
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Re: 67-72 Rear Bumper On Fleetside
ya I did a little cutting on the brackets to miss rivets for spring hangers and I think it will work, I will post a pic when I get it on. thnx
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09-10-2019, 05:20 AM | #23 |
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Re: 67-72 Rear Bumper On Fleetside
I ordered brackets for a 67-72 and had to drill new holes in the 66. First holes 1" in from the end of frame snugs everything up real nice.
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Re: 67-72 Rear Bumper On Fleetside
Love the later bumper on the Fleetside. Still keep my eyes open for a rough one that would look ok on my truck.
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09-10-2019, 03:13 PM | #25 |
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Re: 67-72 Rear Bumper On Fleetside
Anyone have a PAINTED 67-72 rear bumper installed ?
I think it might look nice. |
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