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5150 · 07-22-2005, 12:04 AM

The body shop bent my front bumper on my 70, but in a way it's good because I want to swap over to the 71-72 bumper. So they bought one for me to replace the one they bent. What else is needed besides the lights that are needed. I thought somewhere I read that the bumper sits offset on the 67-70's

thanks

Davy · 07-22-2005, 12:21 AM

Not sure about everything needed, but I think the wiring harnesses are different. You may need to lengthen the signal light portions. Someone here will give you to specifics.

I have a set of 71/72 light assemblies for your new bumper if you need them. PM me if interested.

Davy

**Palf70Step** · 07-22-2005, 05:38 AM

The outer mounting bracket I know is different (to clear the lights). I cannot remember if the inner brackets are the same or not. As already mentioned, you will need to modify/change your current wiring harness to have the turn/park lights in the bumper. I think that is it.

Tx Firefighter · 07-22-2005, 02:54 PM

Inner brackets are the same.
Outer brackets are different between 71-72 and 67-70.
Wiring will work with no mods needed. It will reach to plug into the lights.

5150 · 07-22-2005, 04:49 PM

Thanks Guys I'll look for some outer brackets on the parts board.

**Palf70Step** · 07-22-2005, 05:01 PM

Hey Tx...longtime no hear/see. Welcome back to posting.

Sorry to rip off your thread yellow69.

LUV2XCLR8 · 07-22-2005, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Hey Tx...longtime no hear/see. Welcome back to posting.

5150 · 07-22-2005, 08:02 PM

No problem Bill, I was kind of wondering the same thing. Hadn't heard from him in a long time. How's that dually coming along Tx?

Tx Firefighter · 07-23-2005, 01:15 PM

The dually is going to be Matt67350's in a week or two. I had some real tough times that kept me off my feet for a few months so not any real progress on it.

No worry though, because I'm building a 64 Suburban right now for my rehab therapy till I can go back to work.

5150 · 07-23-2005, 02:00 PM

Did you get hurt at work?

Tx Firefighter · 07-23-2005, 04:53 PM

Yep, exploded a knee and leg. I got me a new titanium super knee now. The scar will keep me from ever being a Brad Pitt body double in Holywood though.

matthufham · 07-23-2005, 05:13 PM

i replied to your topic in the parts board.

07-22-2005, 12:04 AM	#1
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,279	Swapping Bumpers...What's all got to be done? The body shop bent my front bumper on my 70, but in a way it's good because I want to swap over to the 71-72 bumper. So they bought one for me to replace the one they bent. What else is needed besides the lights that are needed. I thought somewhere I read that the bumper sits offset on the 67-70's thanks __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

07-22-2005, 12:21 AM	#2
Davy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Rice, Minnesota Posts: 370	Not sure about everything needed, but I think the wiring harnesses are different. You may need to lengthen the signal light portions. Someone here will give you to specifics. I have a set of 71/72 light assemblies for your new bumper if you need them. PM me if interested. Davy __________________ 1970 Blazer CST Looking for NOS items for my CST restoration.

07-22-2005, 05:38 AM	#3
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,644	The outer mounting bracket I know is different (to clear the lights). I cannot remember if the inner brackets are the same or not. As already mentioned, you will need to modify/change your current wiring harness to have the turn/park lights in the bumper. I think that is it. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

07-22-2005, 02:54 PM	#4
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Inner brackets are the same. Outer brackets are different between 71-72 and 67-70. Wiring will work with no mods needed. It will reach to plug into the lights. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

07-22-2005, 04:49 PM	#5
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,279	Thanks Guys I'll look for some outer brackets on the parts board. __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

07-22-2005, 05:01 PM	#6
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,644	Hey Tx...longtime no hear/see. Welcome back to posting. Sorry to rip off your thread yellow69. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

07-22-2005, 08:02 PM	#8
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,279	No problem Bill, I was kind of wondering the same thing. Hadn't heard from him in a long time. How's that dually coming along Tx? __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

07-23-2005, 01:15 PM	#9
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	The dually is going to be Matt67350's in a week or two. I had some real tough times that kept me off my feet for a few months so not any real progress on it. No worry though, because I'm building a 64 Suburban right now for my rehab therapy till I can go back to work. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

07-23-2005, 02:00 PM	#10
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,279	Did you get hurt at work? __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

07-23-2005, 04:53 PM	#11
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Yep, exploded a knee and leg. I got me a new titanium super knee now. The scar will keep me from ever being a Brad Pitt body double in Holywood though. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

07-23-2005, 05:13 PM	#12
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	i replied to your topic in the parts board.



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