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Offline MY1978

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Inquiring minds need to know
« on: April 20, 2021, 06:54:25 PM »
I have a 1978 Chevy truck.  I am desperately searching for a NOS, or used (but clean and straight), original bumper - not a step, i think they call them sport?.  Seems that all the squares always were hit from the rear.  There are a LOT of front bumpers out there.

So..............my inquisitive mind wants to know................ why can you not use a front bumper for a rear bumper?  Is it because of the brace holes do not line up?

Go ahead, laugh,  ;Dbut maybe someone will be kind and can give me the answer. 

Thanks in advance.



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Re: Inquiring minds need to know
« Reply #1 on: April 20, 2021, 08:35:44 PM »
The rear bumper differs due to needing a license plate light.  Have you considered Blazer and Suburban rear bumpers?  Brackets differ but available
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Re: Inquiring minds need to know
« Reply #2 on: April 20, 2021, 08:47:50 PM »
I have thought about it, but unfortunately the rear bumpers on those are also usually damaged.

One day, maybe, I will be lucky enough to find one.

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Re: Inquiring minds need to know
« Reply #3 on: April 22, 2021, 08:35:43 PM »
Is aftermarket out of the question?

When you say 'step', do you mean a big flat dock style?

I'm doing a '80 step side, miraculously found one at a recycler.
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Re: Inquiring minds need to know
« Reply #4 on: April 22, 2021, 09:20:17 PM »
Is aftermarket out of the question?

When you say 'step', do you mean a big flat dock style?

I'm doing a '80 step side, miraculously found one at a recycler.

AFtermarket not out of the question as long as it is not a cheap tin thing.

Step bumper - yes, big flat dock style

I would love to find a used one in really good shape.  I am having my front bumper, and headlight bezels, powder coated and so the rear would need to be done also.......whenever I can find one.


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Re: Inquiring minds need to know
« Reply #5 on: April 23, 2021, 06:54:06 PM »
I bought an aftermarket for my front end, great shape, good chrome, about 4 years old now.
1957 Apache 3100 235 Inline 6, 3 on the tree
1973 C-20, 3+3 454 4BBL TH400  Water Injection
1978 K-10, 350 4BBL TH350 NP203 M.M. Part time Kit/Hubs
1980 C-10 under construction