Differences in bumper/brackets? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

AllGoNoShow · 02-21-2023, 06:51 PM

I can’t seem to find the post now but I remember seeing one here where there were pictures of the front bumpers of two different year trucks which showed the differences in the spacing of the outer most bumper holes. I have a 68 and the previous owner swapped out the front bumper and never reinstalled the outer braces (which he gave to me but I am assuming they are original).

I tried to reinstall the braces and they are too short so I am assuming he swapped in a different year front bumper. Trying to figure out what outer braces I need and from what year so I can purchase them. Thanks!
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**pjmoreland** · 02-21-2023, 07:11 PM

If your current bumper has the turn signals mounted in it, then it's the 71-72 style that requires longer outer brackets.

https://gmcpauls.com/bumpers1.htm

**GMCPaul** · 02-21-2023, 07:14 PM

67-70 Chevy & 67-72 GMC use the short front outer bumper brackets and are interchangeable. The 71-72 Chevy uses the long outer bumper and bumper has parking light turn signals in front bumper.
Paul Jr @ GMCPauls

AllGoNoShow · 02-22-2023, 07:51 AM

It does not have the turn signals in it- but the brackets I have don’t even come close to fitting. I’ll take a look at some pictures of the outer bolts on the 71-72 c10s and see how they compare with what I have.
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**special-K** · 02-22-2023, 09:53 AM

I hope this helps and not confuse. But it does show brackets for comparison. I'm not sure we worked this out because I have more styles than four.

It should be:
* 67-70 Chevy/67-72 GMC 2wd

* 71/72 2wd

* 67-70 Chevy/67-72 GMC 4wd

* 71/72 Chevy 4wd

https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=780619&page=2

AllGoNoShow · 02-22-2023, 05:34 PM

Thanks for the replies...I looked at some front end pictures online and it appears I have some aftermarket front bumper which has the outer bolt spacing of the 71-72s but no turn signal holes. The outer bumper holes line up with the outer half of the front headlights, unlike all the other years which have them on the inner half, which would make sense why the original brackets dont fit.

02-21-2023, 06:51 PM	#1
AllGoNoShow Registered User Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 200	Differences in bumper/brackets? I can’t seem to find the post now but I remember seeing one here where there were pictures of the front bumpers of two different year trucks which showed the differences in the spacing of the outer most bumper holes. I have a 68 and the previous owner swapped out the front bumper and never reinstalled the outer braces (which he gave to me but I am assuming they are original). I tried to reinstall the braces and they are too short so I am assuming he swapped in a different year front bumper. Trying to figure out what outer braces I need and from what year so I can purchase them. Thanks! Posted via Mobile Device

02-21-2023, 07:11 PM	#2
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,370	Re: Differences in bumper/brackets? If your current bumper has the turn signals mounted in it, then it's the 71-72 style that requires longer outer brackets. https://gmcpauls.com/bumpers1.htm

02-21-2023, 07:14 PM	#3
GMCPaul Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Rockville,In. USA Posts: 3,718	Re: Differences in bumper/brackets? 67-70 Chevy & 67-72 GMC use the short front outer bumper brackets and are interchangeable. The 71-72 Chevy uses the long outer bumper and bumper has parking light turn signals in front bumper. Paul Jr @ GMCPauls __________________ Secure Online Catalog for-GMCPauls Truck Parts Email- GMCPAULS@GMAIL.COM

02-22-2023, 07:51 AM	#4
AllGoNoShow Registered User Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 200	Re: Differences in bumper/brackets? It does not have the turn signals in it- but the brackets I have don’t even come close to fitting. I’ll take a look at some pictures of the outer bolts on the 71-72 c10s and see how they compare with what I have. Posted via Mobile Device

02-22-2023, 09:53 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Differences in bumper/brackets? I hope this helps and not confuse. But it does show brackets for comparison. I'm not sure we worked this out because I have more styles than four. It should be: * 67-70 Chevy/67-72 GMC 2wd * 71/72 2wd * 67-70 Chevy/67-72 GMC 4wd * 71/72 Chevy 4wd https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=780619&page=2 __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-22-2023, 05:34 PM	#6
AllGoNoShow Registered User Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 200	Re: Differences in bumper/brackets? Thanks for the replies...I looked at some front end pictures online and it appears I have some aftermarket front bumper which has the outer bolt spacing of the 71-72s but no turn signal holes. The outer bumper holes line up with the outer half of the front headlights, unlike all the other years which have them on the inner half, which would make sense why the original brackets dont fit.



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