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CrewCab59 · 12-31-2012, 09:41 PM

These bumpers are made by Ruffhneck out of Tx.

Leonard1 · 01-01-2013, 11:29 AM

I've got 2. One from Taylor Chevrolet, Fulton, KY, and the other from Beardsley Chevrolet, Bardwell, KY.

cubber · 01-01-2013, 06:17 PM

Here's a Ruffneck I just sold. CAPITOL CHEV. on one side, NASHVILLE, TENN. on the other.

Lou Boffa · 06-26-2013, 01:11 PM

Cleaned mine up and outlined it.

JPfromTN · 10-05-2014, 11:59 PM

Has anyone successfully duplicated the engraving or have any confirmation of how it was done?

It would seem to be straightforward with the large quantity and variety of these bumpers across the country, that there was a standard bumper(s) available and the dealer's name was added, likely by a different company and distributed to the dealers.

Thanks,

John

hamjet · 10-06-2014, 06:45 AM

Cooool! I have one... (Bale Chev. Co., Little Rock, Ark. )

stevenfromtexas · 03-30-2018, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by CrewCab59

These bumpers are made by Ruffhneck out of Tx.

yes sir!! you are correct
i've always really liked these stamped bumpers.

fecklessgadfly · 04-03-2018, 09:49 AM

Here's mine. Not up for sale, but I believe it says Bunn Chevrolet, Humboldt, Tenn.

bruceman1968 · 04-03-2018, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by stevenfromtexas

yes sir!! you are correct
i've always really liked these stamped bumpers.

Nice job. Looks great!

stevenfromtexas · 04-03-2018, 12:34 PM

thank you sir!!

BlueChev72 · 07-16-2018, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by hamjet

Cooool! I have one... (Bale Chev. Co., Little Rock, Ark. )

That dealer is actually still around. I might go looking for one for my 72, considering I live about 5 miles from that dealership. The one i have is from a closed down dealership about 100 miles away.

Tquillen · 07-16-2018, 11:28 PM

I bought this truck locally out of Huntsville, AL. The bumper says "E. B. Smith Chevrolet - Nashville, TN". A quick google search found that EB Smith Chevrolet was a Yenko dealership, and I've found a few advertisements to that effect. I've got the original owners manual that has the stock number scribbled inside the cover, along with a copy of the maintenance intervals reccomended by EB Smith Chevy. Neat stuff.
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fourspeedwagon · 07-17-2018, 10:58 AM

Never thought much about it but I had a ‘68 / 50th with “special” bumpers front and rear. The rear was similar to these except the wording was built up instead of stamped in. I thought/think it was welded.
The front bumper was quite a sight too. It was built out of diamond plate steel and was a combination Giant Bumper and a toolbox. Probably 18 or 20 inches tall and 16 inches deep with 3 hinged lids.
Was a good ol truck that I would take back in now, but at the time it was just a good work truck that was bought cheap off the back row of a used car lot.
Wish I had a picture of it to show but was pre digital/phone cameras and my brother has all the family pictures..

stsalvage · 07-18-2018, 05:11 AM

I thought they where only on Camper trailers that's where i got mine

6T7 C10 · 07-18-2018, 09:55 PM

I love reading about dealer history and dealership buildings. I have been to the CC Jones dealership posted above and enjoyed researching the EB Smith dealership in TN and them buying Yenko cars. My truck is still wearing its dealer bumper from Pantier Chevrolet in Danville AR.

stevenfromtexas · 07-18-2018, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 6T7 C10

I love reading about dealer history and dealership buildings. I have been to the CC Jones dealership posted above and enjoyed researching the EB Smith dealership in TN and them buying Yenko cars. My truck is still wearing its dealer bumper from Pantier Chevrolet in Danville AR.

when i finished mine and bolted it on, my neighbor told me she knew CC Jones.....pretty cool.

lil hoodlum · 01-16-2020, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by lil hoodlum

I found this at a local salvage yard. I've been thinking about buying after the holidays.

Sanger Motor Co. Sanger, Texas

Keith

LOL How funny, I did a search on Dealership bumpers and ran across this posting from me. Well, I finally got that bumper, eight years later.

phat69 · 01-18-2020, 05:39 PM

I have one stamped Lewis CHEV. Canton TX. Made by D & D.

**'70_402** · 01-18-2020, 06:07 PM

Simpson Chev Co. DeWitt Ark...

I've done some internet searching and can't find really anything on this dealership!!

67C10Step · 01-18-2020, 07:30 PM

Here is the bumper that was on my truck. The cool part is this dealership was less than 10 minutes from my house. The building is still there and owned by the school.
Regretfully, mine was in too bad of shape to save so I scrapped it a few weeks ago along with a bunch of other scrap metal.

tim_mc · 01-19-2020, 10:09 AM

Here's mine...Kirchhoefer Chevy-Buick, Nashville, IL. It needs some work, so in the meantime I found the other one, but no dealership info on it.

12-31-2012, 09:41 PM	#26
CrewCab59 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Knoxville,TN Posts: 1,191	Re: Anyone got steel rear bumpers with the dealer name stamped in it. These bumpers are made by Ruffhneck out of Tx. Attached Images __________________ 1972 Custom Deluxe 20 4x4 burb 1971 GMC SWB CST 4x4 1972 GMC k20 4x4 (X- brush truck ) 1971 Chevy CST Blazer 4x4 1971 Chevy C/10 1970 Cab Chassis C30 157" 1971 Cab Chassis Custom 30 Deluxe 157" 292/4spd ( Napco Replica ) 1988 Chevy V30 4x4 wrecker challenger 4812

01-01-2013, 11:29 AM	#27
Leonard1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Paducah, Ky Posts: 400	Re: Anyone got steel rear bumpers with the dealer name stamped in it. I've got 2. One from Taylor Chevrolet, Fulton, KY, and the other from Beardsley Chevrolet, Bardwell, KY.

01-01-2013, 06:17 PM	#28
cubber Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Leanna, TN Posts: 2,061	Re: Anyone got steel rear bumpers with the dealer name stamped in it. Here's a Ruffneck I just sold. CAPITOL CHEV. on one side, NASHVILLE, TENN. on the other. Attached Images __________________ =MATTHEW 69 Stepper...Stroked & Bagged GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN 2003 Chevrolet Z71 Ext. Cab 1995 Cavalier gas saver!

06-26-2013, 01:11 PM	#29
Lou Boffa Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 733	Re: Anyone got steel rear bumpers with the dealer name stamped in it. Cleaned mine up and outlined it. Attached Images __________________ Figure out what you want--then figure out what you are willing to give up to get it.

10-05-2014, 11:59 PM	#30
JPfromTN Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Cape Norris, TN Posts: 4	Re: Anyone got steel rear bumpers with the dealer name stamped in it. Has anyone successfully duplicated the engraving or have any confirmation of how it was done? It would seem to be straightforward with the large quantity and variety of these bumpers across the country, that there was a standard bumper(s) available and the dealer's name was added, likely by a different company and distributed to the dealers. Thanks, John

10-06-2014, 06:45 AM	#31
hamjet Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South Westerlo, New York Posts: 1,325	Re: Anyone got steel rear bumpers with the dealer name stamped in it. Cooool! I have one... (Bale Chev. Co., Little Rock, Ark. ) Attached Images __________________ Thanks, Joe.. 1969 C/10, 348 C.I., 3X2 bbl. V8, 2004r , LWB.

04-03-2018, 09:49 AM	#33
fecklessgadfly Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Eastview, TN Posts: 229	Re: Anyone got steel rear bumpers with the dealer name stamped in it. Here's mine. Not up for sale, but I believe it says Bunn Chevrolet, Humboldt, Tenn. Attached Images __________________ "Don't get it right. Get it running." -David Freiburger 2014 GMC Terrain I4 (wife's new ride) 2005 Dodge Magnum 3.5 (wife's old ride) 2003 GMC Sierra 5.3 Extended Cab 1972 Chevy Cheyenne 350

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stevenfromtexas Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Hewitt, Texas Posts: 444	Re: Anyone got steel rear bumpers with the dealer name stamped in it. thank you sir!! __________________ Steven '67 SWB, 250ci, 3OTT.......this is my first build...... I wonder if my grand kids will say, "I would give anything to have my grand dads 2005 Chevrolet Z71"

07-16-2018, 11:28 PM	#37
Tquillen Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Athens, AL Posts: 80	I bought this truck locally out of Huntsville, AL. The bumper says "E. B. Smith Chevrolet - Nashville, TN". A quick google search found that EB Smith Chevrolet was a Yenko dealership, and I've found a few advertisements to that effect. I've got the original owners manual that has the stock number scribbled inside the cover, along with a copy of the maintenance intervals reccomended by EB Smith Chevy. Neat stuff. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

07-17-2018, 10:58 AM	#38
fourspeedwagon Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Yakima Valley, Washington Posts: 575	Re: Anyone got steel rear bumpers with the dealer name stamped in it. Never thought much about it but I had a ‘68 / 50th with “special” bumpers front and rear. The rear was similar to these except the wording was built up instead of stamped in. I thought/think it was welded. The front bumper was quite a sight too. It was built out of diamond plate steel and was a combination Giant Bumper and a toolbox. Probably 18 or 20 inches tall and 16 inches deep with 3 hinged lids. Was a good ol truck that I would take back in now, but at the time it was just a good work truck that was bought cheap off the back row of a used car lot. Wish I had a picture of it to show but was pre digital/phone cameras and my brother has all the family pictures.. __________________ 1951 GMC 250 Open Express Pickup 1968 Suburban C10 1971 C20 Olive “People are shocked when they find out I’m not a good electrician” Dad told me “Son, never strike a man in anger- unless you’re certain you can get away with it”

07-18-2018, 05:11 AM	#39
stsalvage Scrapper 1 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Riverside Calif Posts: 1,649	Re: Anyone got steel rear bumpers with the dealer name stamped in it. I thought they where only on Camper trailers that's where i got mine

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6T7 C10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: TX Hill Country Posts: 150	Re: Anyone got steel rear bumpers with the dealer name stamped in it. I love reading about dealer history and dealership buildings. I have been to the CC Jones dealership posted above and enjoyed researching the EB Smith dealership in TN and them buying Yenko cars. My truck is still wearing its dealer bumper from Pantier Chevrolet in Danville AR. Attached Images

01-18-2020, 05:39 PM	#43
phat69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Texas Posts: 51	Re: Anyone got steel rear bumpers with the dealer name stamped in it. I have one stamped Lewis CHEV. Canton TX. Made by D & D. Last edited by phat69; 01-18-2020 at 06:03 PM.

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'70_402 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Pampa, Texas Posts: 1,554	Re: Anyone got steel rear bumpers with the dealer name stamped in it. Simpson Chev Co. DeWitt Ark... I've done some internet searching and can't find really anything on this dealership!! Attached Images __________________ https://www.ebay.com/itm/295742064443

01-18-2020, 07:30 PM	#45
67C10Step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 2,406	Re: Anyone got steel rear bumpers with the dealer name stamped in it. Here is the bumper that was on my truck. The cool part is this dealership was less than 10 minutes from my house. The building is still there and owned by the school. Regretfully, mine was in too bad of shape to save so I scrapped it a few weeks ago along with a bunch of other scrap metal. Attached Images __________________ 1967 C10 1980 Jeep CJ5 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2020 Toyota CH-R 2020 Acura MDX



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