Sweet GMC. but look at the bumper! - Page 2 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Stocker** · 08-22-2009, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by unclewatts

Notice that mine wraps around all the way to the bottom of the wheel arch. Not common.

That's exactly how mine is on my K20 fleet. Not common is right, I'm not sure I've seen another. I like that.

Several years ago when I was stopped in traffic, a woman behind me wasn't paying attention and hit me. The bumper is still fine, but it kinda ruined the front of her Corolla...

CG · 08-22-2009, 09:10 PM

I like em, the only way to go on a truck thats used as a truck as far as Im concerned. Here is my K20...Crappy cell phone pic.

**gerfunken** · 08-22-2009, 09:12 PM

If anyone has one of those in the Phoenix area that they're thinking of scrapping, let me know..... I'd love to do a step bumper on my K20.

johnechi · 08-24-2009, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by chevy_mike

Heck, if you want one, I'll give you one but you have to come pick it up.

Thanks Mike! Bumper got cleaned, painted and bolted up on sunday. Fits up perfectly! Thanks again!

CG · 08-24-2009, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by johnechi

Thanks Mike! Bumper got cleaned, painted and bolted up on sunday. Fits up perfectly! Thanks again!

What, no pics???????????

chevy_mike · 08-24-2009, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

What, no pics???????????

x2

BTW, you're welcome.

Roll'nSlo · 04-08-2014, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by mikajo39

My friends call it MEGA BUMPER!

It even survived being hit by another car. Destroyed that civics right side!

I bought a donor truck that has this same one on it. If anyone is interested let me know.

cdowns · 04-08-2014, 09:46 AM

you should go to the amhurst N.H>swapmeet bet you could get one for 10-20 there

dudevato · 02-26-2016, 08:37 PM

anyone still reading this thread?
I've got one of these bumpers on my just purchased '73 GMC 3/4 ton.
I just removed the little aluminum tag that was riveted on so I could paint the Monster. The tag says Barden Bumpers - Woodland, CA.
it's been painted over too,

**tdangle** · 02-26-2016, 09:02 PM

Hmmm, I going to have to look into this. My truck has the same bumper and I always thought it came with it. I don't remember as a kid my dad having to buy a bumper for the truck.

I was going to change it out, but the more I see it I think I'm keeping it. Really seems to fit the truck look.

franken · 02-26-2016, 09:36 PM

As mentioned in the thread, rear bumpers were optional back in the day, so dealers picked up some change by putting step bumpers on. Putting their name on the bumpers gave them free advertising for the life of the truck.

El Dorado Jim · 02-27-2016, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by tdangle

Hmmm, I going to have to look into this. My truck has the same bumper and I always thought it came with it. I don't remember as a kid my dad having to buy a bumper for the truck.

I was going to change it out, but the more I see it I think I'm keeping it. Really seems to fit the truck look.

alot of Barden bumpers around california, they were put on by the dealers in the 70's, I have one on my '72 and my '74, my son's each have one on their trucks, I love the way they look and are very functional

ynot77 · 05-03-2016, 10:38 PM

Funny. I have one on a 1966 chevy project truck. I was thinking of getting rid of it but now I am thinking to put the time into making it nice. They are made by Barden bumpers. Mine still has the plate

**special-K** · 05-04-2016, 08:08 AM

Barden offered them like this one and one that extends along the rear quarter. To the fender on Stepsides

**old51sedan** · 05-04-2016, 09:09 AM

I have always liked this type of bumper also. I just bought a 1969 SWB stepside pickup in CA that is currently being shipped, it has a painted rear bumper. My first new pickup was in 1969 and yes the rear bumper was an option as I remember waiting for them to install it when I took delivery of the truck. It was $2160.00 down the road. I did see a bumper at a swap meet last month that had the dealers name and the town some where in Arkansas stamped into it in red letters. Could have had it for $20.00, wish I had bought it now.

08-22-2009, 09:10 PM	#27
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Monroe, Wa. Posts: 19,784	Re: Sweet GMC. but look at the bumper! I like em, the only way to go on a truck thats used as a truck as far as Im concerned. Here is my K20...Crappy cell phone pic. Attached Images Last edited by CG; 08-22-2009 at 09:10 PM.

08-22-2009, 09:12 PM	#28
gerfunken Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Surprise, AZ Posts: 490	Re: Sweet GMC. but look at the bumper! If anyone has one of those in the Phoenix area that they're thinking of scrapping, let me know..... I'd love to do a step bumper on my K20. __________________ -Scott 1972 Chevy K20 Picture Gallery Build Thread 1930 Chevy AD Picture Gallery 1929 Ford Model-A Picture Gallery 1975 Triumph TR-6 Picture Gallery

04-08-2014, 09:46 AM	#33
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Sweet GMC. but look at the bumper! you should go to the amhurst N.H>swapmeet bet you could get one for 10-20 there __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

02-26-2016, 08:37 PM	#34
dudevato Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: northern Calif. Posts: 33	Re: Sweet GMC. but look at the bumper! anyone still reading this thread? I've got one of these bumpers on my just purchased '73 GMC 3/4 ton. I just removed the little aluminum tag that was riveted on so I could paint the Monster. The tag says Barden Bumpers - Woodland, CA. it's been painted over too,

02-26-2016, 09:02 PM	#35
tdangle Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jurupa Valley, Ca Posts: 1,209	Re: Sweet GMC. but look at the bumper! Hmmm, I going to have to look into this. My truck has the same bumper and I always thought it came with it. I don't remember as a kid my dad having to buy a bumper for the truck. I was going to change it out, but the more I see it I think I'm keeping it. Really seems to fit the truck look. __________________ Terry 1970 Custom Camper/C20 , GM Crate 350/7004R, Dana 60, factory AC

02-26-2016, 09:36 PM	#36
franken Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Somewhere Posts: 3,052	Re: Sweet GMC. but look at the bumper! As mentioned in the thread, rear bumpers were optional back in the day, so dealers picked up some change by putting step bumpers on. Putting their name on the bumpers gave them free advertising for the life of the truck.

05-03-2016, 10:38 PM	#38
ynot77 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: grass valley, ca Posts: 1	Re: Sweet GMC. but look at the bumper! Funny. I have one on a 1966 chevy project truck. I was thinking of getting rid of it but now I am thinking to put the time into making it nice. They are made by Barden bumpers. Mine still has the plate

05-04-2016, 08:08 AM	#39
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05-04-2016, 09:09 AM	#40
old51sedan Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Williamston, Mi Posts: 877	Re: Sweet GMC. but look at the bumper! I have always liked this type of bumper also. I just bought a 1969 SWB stepside pickup in CA that is currently being shipped, it has a painted rear bumper. My first new pickup was in 1969 and yes the rear bumper was an option as I remember waiting for them to install it when I took delivery of the truck. It was $2160.00 down the road. I did see a bumper at a swap meet last month that had the dealers name and the town some where in Arkansas stamped into it in red letters. Could have had it for $20.00, wish I had bought it now.



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