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BennettGM

06-02-2020 08:50 PM

Fresh Paint and a New Bumper

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2017 bumper on a 1988 GMC Crew

cadillac_al

06-02-2020 09:03 PM

Re: Fresh Paint and a New Bumper

Wow, that looks like a perfect fit.

BennettGM

06-02-2020 09:22 PM

Re: Fresh Paint and a New Bumper

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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

Re: Fresh Paint and a New Bumper

That sure looks sharp on there!

4u2nv

06-03-2020 06:07 AM

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.

Palf70Step

06-03-2020 07:37 AM

Re: Fresh Paint and a New Bumper

:agree: It looks like it belongs there.

1976gmc20

06-03-2020 08:20 AM

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 :lol:

Axle	06-03-2020 12:50 PM

Re: Fresh Paint and a New Bumper

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

1976gmc20

06-03-2020 06:12 PM

Re: Fresh Paint and a New Bumper

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Originally Posted by Axle (Post 8751188)

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

Re: Fresh Paint and a New Bumper

wow that pretty Cool looking

Axle	06-05-2020 03:58 PM

Re: Fresh Paint and a New Bumper

Mind sharing what the bracketry looks like?

BennettGM

06-05-2020 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Axle (Post 8752461)

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

Re: Fresh Paint and a New Bumper

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pics with brackets

Axle	06-09-2020 11:40 AM

Re: Fresh Paint and a New Bumper

Thanks for adding those. Darn close there as well.

65Oldred

06-09-2020 12:06 PM

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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