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**Classic Heartbeat** · 10-20-2011, 08:34 PM

I think that it would look better if it were not so wide. I don't mean from side to side, I mean from the front of the bumper to where it meets the grill. More like the width of the one in bigbadchev72's picture. WES

**leddzepp** · 10-20-2011, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by PanelDeland

I was looking thru this thread again and thought of something you may want tp consider.Though it's a good looking piece and seems well built,I doubt you will find it commercially viable.The reason for that is simple.These trucks are 40 years old.Some are used as true offroad vehicles,but most are just for show.The ones used for real offroad stuff are generally built by the owners who have fab equipment at their disposal.I think most will build their own custom set-up using the ideas they get from bumpers they see. Just my opinion and you probably know your market better than I.

I agree with this.

OJ1988 · 10-21-2011, 08:10 AM

The one bigbadchev72 posted looks much better. Not saying you should copy designs, but there certianly are some ques to take from it and what others have sugested.

**72gmguy** · 10-21-2011, 08:22 AM

I like the the one bigbadchevy submitted as well but I would not be willing to cut the fenders for the fitment. The mockup looks really good. Have you guys decided on a price? Contrary to what some here have said, I think there would be a decent market for these bumpers. Maybe not to hard core wheelers but mud and beach trucks will love a nice bumper, not to mention the people that just simply want a different aggressive look.

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-21-2011, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by PanelDeland

I was looking thru this thread again and thought of something you may want tp consider.Though it's a good looking piece and seems well built,I doubt you will find it commercially viable.The reason for that is simple.These trucks are 40 years old.Some are used as true offroad vehicles,but most are just for show.The ones used for real offroad stuff are generally built by the owners who have fab equipment at their disposal.I think most will build their own custom set-up using the ideas they get from bumpers they see. Just my opinion and you probably know your market better than I.

Even though people may be building an off road truck or a truck they actually plan to use, doesn't always mean they might want to build their own bumper. If you have ever built one like this then you know how much time goes into one, and some other bigger equipment is needed in the making of them. With that being said, I'm guessing these guys will get a few sales just because people know how much work goes into them and can save some time if they just buy one. Now another point is it will have to be what that person wants on their truck and that can limit a sale too.

The bumper looks good on the 4x4. I agree the round driving lights would look nicer, and I could also see option #3 looking good on a lifted truck too.

bigbadchev72 · 11-10-2011, 11:39 PM

Any updates on these?

Pacific Fabrication · 11-11-2011, 02:03 AM

The first one is being built and should be mounted in the next few days.....once the truck comes off the lift for some suspension reworking.

landsurvey1 · 12-12-2011, 02:38 PM

Sweet bumper.

Pacific Fabrication · 12-12-2011, 06:53 PM

Thanks for reminding me to post the finished pics.

The customer is going to get some taller springs made so that it sits at that level. We were checking how much higher it needed to be, hence the floor jack.

webfoot · 12-12-2011, 06:58 PM

That looks sweet!

feller · 12-12-2011, 10:10 PM

the flat stock grill guard is a great idea, and mabey you coud hinge it the way the square body cuvees do mabey the bumper is great looking

OldCreek · 04-19-2012, 01:22 PM

Looks nice.

How about the mounting options? Do you have multiple holes to allow for body lifts?

Cost range? Your website does not have this bumper up yet.

If you could fit it under a body lift and mount it inward a bit you could then cut the horns off the fender... just a thought.

RPBurris · 04-19-2012, 01:41 PM

I must have missed this one last year. Also interested in pricing. Could this be made without the turn signals built in?? Dont need them on a 69.

1972RedNeck · 04-19-2012, 09:19 PM

How much $$$$?

Pacific Fabrication · 04-19-2012, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by OldCreek

Looks nice.

How about the mounting options? Do you have multiple holes to allow for body lifts?

Cost range? Your website does not have this bumper up yet.

If you could fit it under a body lift and mount it inward a bit you could then cut the horns off the fender... just a thought.

How much of a body lift? As it currently is I dont see it working with a body lift. I can make one and drop the holes down to compensate for the body lift. They are built as ordered anyways.

The site is in works of being revamped, it hasnt been updated in a while and we need to do so.

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Originally Posted by RPBurris

I must have missed this one last year. Also interested in pricing. Could this be made without the turn signals built in?? Dont need them on a 69.

I could easily delete the holes when it gets built.

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Originally Posted by 1972RedNeck

How much $$$$?

Ill post pricing in the am after I confirm what it is.

Pacific Fabrication · 04-19-2012, 11:36 PM

Shipped one out last month and got a picture once it came back from powder coat. This one had a tube added on to the top. Also clearanced it for the warn winch with the compressor on it.

snj8198 · 04-20-2012, 07:44 AM

That turned out very nice.

I cut my buckets off and tucked the bumper in a bit.

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**Dieselwrencher** · 04-20-2012, 02:24 PM

Could I get a price for one without winch or grill gaurd please?

OldCreek · 04-21-2012, 01:21 PM

Body lift would be up to 3"...

I like how snj8198's bumper tucks in UNDER the grill and allow the horns/buckets to be cut off. That's definitely a plus for the 4x4 crowd and tire clearance.

Pacific Fabrication · 04-23-2012, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by OldCreek

Body lift would be up to 3"...

I like how snj8198's bumper tucks in UNDER the grill and allow the horns/buckets to be cut off. That's definitely a plus for the 4x4 crowd and tire clearance.

When designing it we took a route so that you didnt have to cut the fender. Figuring that would deter people from the bumper. But I dont see why it couldnt be mounted in such a way that you could cut the bumper.

Pacific Fabrication · 04-23-2012, 04:55 PM

Sorry about the delay on getting the pricing, but I was finally able to stop running around the shop for a few minutes.

PRICING:
Welded raw bumper, no brush guard tubes $1450
Add powder coat $100
Add brush guard $80

Custom brackets for body lifts or for helping tuck the bumper under the grill can be done at no additional charge.

Deleting of marker lights, subtract $50

We can ship via truck freight and would have to work out a quote.

RPBurris · 04-25-2012, 01:56 PM

Thanks for the pricing. It is definitely a good looking bumper. Gonna take a pass though. I am sure there is a lot of time spent in design and fabrication.

1972RedNeck · 04-25-2012, 09:59 PM

When I get the money, I'll come a runnin'.

Pacific Fabrication · 08-31-2012, 07:04 PM

Sending another one out the door. This is the first set of pictures I have with it on a real 4x4 truck. Customer also wanted the tubes added in.

*72longbed* · 09-01-2012, 05:40 PM

Were the pictures in the very first posting moved or deleted? Can't view any of the 5 pictures or the 3 options...

Won't open ... just a red X.

any help on this Pacific Fab?

Thanks.

10-20-2011, 08:34 PM	#26
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: Building a winch bumper, Looking for some feedback I think that it would look better if it were not so wide. I don't mean from side to side, I mean from the front of the bumper to where it meets the grill. More like the width of the one in bigbadchev72's picture. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

10-21-2011, 08:10 AM	#28
OJ1988 Just a car guy Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Washington, IN Posts: 991	Re: Building a winch bumper, Looking for some feedback The one bigbadchev72 posted looks much better. Not saying you should copy designs, but there certianly are some ques to take from it and what others have sugested. __________________ 1955 belair Blown Pro Street cruiser 1971 Camaro Pro Touring 1973 Vega Drag Car 1970 C20 tow rig

10-21-2011, 08:22 AM	#29
72gmguy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Brigantine NJ Posts: 819	Re: Building a winch bumper, Looking for some feedback I like the the one bigbadchevy submitted as well but I would not be willing to cut the fenders for the fitment. The mockup looks really good. Have you guys decided on a price? Contrary to what some here have said, I think there would be a decent market for these bumpers. Maybe not to hard core wheelers but mud and beach trucks will love a nice bumper, not to mention the people that just simply want a different aggressive look. __________________ Jeremy 1969 Blazer 4x4 original cst 1971 Blazer partial 2wd convert 1972 Blazer 4x4 original cst 1970 Blazer 4x4 w/ 2 1/2in lift and 33in tires w/4 wheel camper 1970 4x4 suburban w/ 6in lift and 35in tires 1968 Corvette convertible 1970 Malibu convertible 1959 Brookwood wagon 1972 International Scout ii

11-10-2011, 11:39 PM	#31
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11-11-2011, 02:03 AM	#32
Pacific Fabrication Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Gilroy, Ca Posts: 613	Re: Building a winch bumper, Looking for some feedback The first one is being built and should be mounted in the next few days.....once the truck comes off the lift for some suspension reworking.

12-12-2011, 02:38 PM	#33
landsurvey1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 404	Re: Building a winch bumper, Looking for some feedback Sweet bumper. __________________ 1972 Chevy short bed ZZ4 350/355hp GMPP crate engine. 1972 Cheyenne K-20 454/400hp big block 1988 Jeep Wrangler 2010 Jeep Sport Unlimited

12-12-2011, 06:53 PM	#34
Pacific Fabrication Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Gilroy, Ca Posts: 613	Re: Building a winch bumper, Looking for some feedback Thanks for reminding me to post the finished pics. The customer is going to get some taller springs made so that it sits at that level. We were checking how much higher it needed to be, hence the floor jack.

12-12-2011, 06:58 PM	#35
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12-12-2011, 10:10 PM	#36
feller Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: madison, IN. Posts: 484	Re: Building a winch bumper, Looking for some feedback the flat stock grill guard is a great idea, and mabey you coud hinge it the way the square body cuvees do mabey the bumper is great looking

04-19-2012, 01:22 PM	#37
OldCreek Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central Coast California Posts: 1,026	Re: Building a winch bumper, Looking for some feedback Looks nice. How about the mounting options? Do you have multiple holes to allow for body lifts? Cost range? Your website does not have this bumper up yet. If you could fit it under a body lift and mount it inward a bit you could then cut the horns off the fender... just a thought. __________________ 1972 K20 Suburban 5.7/700r4/NP205 Dana 44/H052 Sold 1972 C10 5.3L/4L60E 12bolt 5Lug - Sold 1971 K5 Blazer 6.0L LQ9 4L60E NP205 Dana 44/H052!!! 1970 K3500 1ton CrewCab 8.1L/Allison1000/NP205 Dana 60/14B!!!! - Sold 1984 K10 SWB 7.4L/4L80e/NP208 Corp 10/12 bolt Sold 1988 V30 CCLB 7.4L/TH400/NP205/Dana 60/Dana 70/3.73!!! (Sold) 2003 K2500HD 8.1/Allison1000/NP263

04-19-2012, 01:41 PM	#38
RPBurris Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 395	Re: Building a winch bumper, Looking for some feedback I must have missed this one last year. Also interested in pricing. Could this be made without the turn signals built in?? Dont need them on a 69. __________________ 1969 Chevy K20 Longbed

04-19-2012, 11:36 PM	#41
Pacific Fabrication Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Gilroy, Ca Posts: 613	Re: Building a winch bumper, Looking for some feedback Shipped one out last month and got a picture once it came back from powder coat. This one had a tube added on to the top. Also clearanced it for the warn winch with the compressor on it.

04-20-2012, 07:44 AM	#42
snj8198 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Star Valley, WY Posts: 2,038	Re: Building a winch bumper, Looking for some feedback That turned out very nice. I cut my buckets off and tucked the bumper in a bit. __________________ Steve 1971 GMC Longbox. Full Roller Stroker 489 w/ FiTech EFI, Chris Straub Cam/NV4500/205/D60/14B w. Grizzly Locker and 4.11's. 2" Lift on 33's

04-20-2012, 02:24 PM	#43
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04-21-2012, 01:21 PM	#44
OldCreek Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central Coast California Posts: 1,026	Re: Building a winch bumper, Looking for some feedback Body lift would be up to 3"... I like how snj8198's bumper tucks in UNDER the grill and allow the horns/buckets to be cut off. That's definitely a plus for the 4x4 crowd and tire clearance. __________________ 1972 K20 Suburban 5.7/700r4/NP205 Dana 44/H052 Sold 1972 C10 5.3L/4L60E 12bolt 5Lug - Sold 1971 K5 Blazer 6.0L LQ9 4L60E NP205 Dana 44/H052!!! 1970 K3500 1ton CrewCab 8.1L/Allison1000/NP205 Dana 60/14B!!!! - Sold 1984 K10 SWB 7.4L/4L80e/NP208 Corp 10/12 bolt Sold 1988 V30 CCLB 7.4L/TH400/NP205/Dana 60/Dana 70/3.73!!! (Sold) 2003 K2500HD 8.1/Allison1000/NP263



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04-23-2012, 04:55 PM	#46
Pacific Fabrication Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Gilroy, Ca Posts: 613	Re: Building a winch bumper, Looking for some feedback Sorry about the delay on getting the pricing, but I was finally able to stop running around the shop for a few minutes. PRICING: Welded raw bumper, no brush guard tubes $1450 Add powder coat $100 Add brush guard $80 Custom brackets for body lifts or for helping tuck the bumper under the grill can be done at no additional charge. Deleting of marker lights, subtract $50 We can ship via truck freight and would have to work out a quote.

04-25-2012, 01:56 PM	#47
RPBurris Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 395	Re: Building a winch bumper, Looking for some feedback Thanks for the pricing. It is definitely a good looking bumper. Gonna take a pass though. I am sure there is a lot of time spent in design and fabrication. __________________ 1969 Chevy K20 Longbed

08-31-2012, 07:04 PM	#49
Pacific Fabrication Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Gilroy, Ca Posts: 613	Re: Building a winch bumper, Looking for some feedback Sending another one out the door. This is the first set of pictures I have with it on a real 4x4 truck. Customer also wanted the tubes added in. Attached Images

09-01-2012, 05:40 PM	#50
72longbed Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: PA Posts: 1,411	Re: Building a winch bumper, Looking for some feedback Were the pictures in the very first posting moved or deleted? Can't view any of the 5 pictures or the 3 options... Won't open ... just a red X. any help on this Pacific Fab? Thanks.

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