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38chevyhotrod · 12-21-2011, 04:20 PM

I want to get the best new rear bumper that is available for the suburban.
Can someone tell me where to get a good quality bumper price is not important.

Just want to get a good bumper that does not already rust in the box.

**Already Gone** · 12-21-2011, 05:44 PM

All the reproduced bumpers are of about the same quality which is very inferior to the originals. I think ( and I am doing this myself and have the bumper already) is to buy a used original bumper ( even a white one) and have it rechromed. That way you will get the good steel and I"m sure chroming techniques are much better today than they were in the late 60's/early 70's. Maybe someone can answer this question. Are the pickup sport bumpers the same as the Burb bumpers, because if they are it would sure be easier to find a truck bumper than a Burb bumper.

vectorit · 12-21-2011, 06:03 PM

The best bumpers are the original ones, since they are made of thicker steel as far as I can tell.

Painted is easy since you can pound out any dents and clean up the spot with a little filler then paint, where the chrome ones would have to be worked on by a chrome shop to make top notch.

As far as vendors? I would start with the board vendors for sure, maybe Tim Christian since he rolls in a burb.

Ackattack · 12-21-2011, 07:20 PM

I used the sport bumper from a 'burb on my 69 (but I'm not sure if it originally came on the 'burb)

38chevyhotrod · 12-22-2011, 03:13 PM

I don't think re chroming is an option.
Its an insurance company who has to pay the expenses for fixing my rear bumper.

**Already Gone** · 12-22-2011, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 38chevyhotrod

I don't think re chroming is an option.
Its an insurance company who has to pay the expenses for fixing my rear bumper.

Then I think you will have to get a reproduced one from a vendor.

shawno72 · 12-22-2011, 07:03 PM

I like the Goodmark bumpers. They seem to hold up pretty well for what's out there.

**rockc** · 12-22-2011, 09:20 PM

There are shops that redo old bumpers. And they have some older bumpers in stock that they have done too. One in TX Rusty Metal Werks 713-398-0229 and another one in Calf called The Bumper Shop Inc. 800-831-4421

12-21-2011, 04:20 PM	#1
38chevyhotrod Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 191	The best rear bumper available. I want to get the best new rear bumper that is available for the suburban. Can someone tell me where to get a good quality bumper price is not important. Just want to get a good bumper that does not already rust in the box. __________________ Anybody can restore a classic, takes a man to cut one up..... http://www.arnoldscustoms.com

12-21-2011, 05:44 PM	#2
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,075	Re: The best rear bumper available. All the reproduced bumpers are of about the same quality which is very inferior to the originals. I think ( and I am doing this myself and have the bumper already) is to buy a used original bumper ( even a white one) and have it rechromed. That way you will get the good steel and I"m sure chroming techniques are much better today than they were in the late 60's/early 70's. Maybe someone can answer this question. Are the pickup sport bumpers the same as the Burb bumpers, because if they are it would sure be easier to find a truck bumper than a Burb bumper. __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

12-21-2011, 06:03 PM	#3
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: The best rear bumper available. The best bumpers are the original ones, since they are made of thicker steel as far as I can tell. Painted is easy since you can pound out any dents and clean up the spot with a little filler then paint, where the chrome ones would have to be worked on by a chrome shop to make top notch. As far as vendors? I would start with the board vendors for sure, maybe Tim Christian since he rolls in a burb. __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

12-21-2011, 07:20 PM	#4
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	Re: The best rear bumper available. I used the sport bumper from a 'burb on my 69 (but I'm not sure if it originally came on the 'burb) __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

12-22-2011, 03:13 PM	#5
38chevyhotrod Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 191	Re: The best rear bumper available. I don't think re chroming is an option. Its an insurance company who has to pay the expenses for fixing my rear bumper. __________________ Anybody can restore a classic, takes a man to cut one up..... http://www.arnoldscustoms.com

12-22-2011, 07:03 PM	#7
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: The best rear bumper available. I like the Goodmark bumpers. They seem to hold up pretty well for what's out there. __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

12-22-2011, 09:20 PM	#8
rockc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SE WY Posts: 633	Re: The best rear bumper available. There are shops that redo old bumpers. And they have some older bumpers in stock that they have done too. One in TX Rusty Metal Werks 713-398-0229 and another one in Calf called The Bumper Shop Inc. 800-831-4421 __________________ 72 chevy 3/4 ton 4X4



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