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NCD1966 · 05-23-2011, 05:07 PM

Whats your opinions about aftermarket chrome bumpers.

I looking to buy a rear stepside chrome bumper for my truck.

I know there are thin, but anyone had problems with them rusting fast?

Also I am trying to find a original one but down in Louisiana 60-66 truck parts are hard to find

**Clyde65** · 05-23-2011, 05:30 PM

is it a show truck or a DD?

NCD1966 · 05-23-2011, 05:55 PM

It will not be a daily driver. just more of a crusier and I'll do some shows. But will be staying in a metal building. The humidity is pretty high here.

markeb01 · 05-23-2011, 06:05 PM

It seems you get what you pay for. The new bumpers are shiny, bolt on, and are within the budget of most owners. I’ve read other threads complaining about the chrome rusting within a year, even when the truck lives in a garage. Perhaps a good coat of wax every month or two would preserve the finish considerably longer.

I have a reproduction rear bumper which I purchased in bare steel, and had powder coated. Yes it is thin, and yes I dimpled the bumper bolting it on. Also the third hole from the left is a bit higher than the others. The misalignment bothers me, but no one else has ever noticed it. There’s no comparison to an original bumper, which is much heavier. Although finding an original worth buying and having it plated is just too expensive for many of us.

**Clyde65** · 05-23-2011, 06:06 PM

I would just get the best chrome aftermarket bumper you can. I get my stuff from CLassic Parts, but just dont get the cheap stuff.

NCD1966 · 05-24-2011, 12:02 PM

well I guess I'll have to play it by ear. maybe I might find a original bumper at CTC this year.

Indian113 · 05-24-2011, 12:09 PM

I bought a front bumper from Classic in KC,we were in KC on vacation saved the shipping cost! My truck sets out in Iowa weather I've had it on for a year now NO RUST! I do have a good coat of wax on it though.

ampsyco · 05-25-2011, 09:18 PM

i forget where i got my bumpers. but they are both repro's. they have been on the truck for over 3 years and i drive my truck daily for months at a time and i have no rust.

i looked into getting the originals chromed but it was way too much money.

markeb01 · 05-25-2011, 10:34 PM

Here's an earlier post for some addition input:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=chrome+bumper

05-23-2011, 05:07 PM	#1
NCD1966 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Lafayette , La Posts: 404	For those with aftermarket chrome bumpers Whats your opinions about aftermarket chrome bumpers. I looking to buy a rear stepside chrome bumper for my truck. I know there are thin, but anyone had problems with them rusting fast? Also I am trying to find a original one but down in Louisiana 60-66 truck parts are hard to find __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 Stepside 355ci sbc with 3speed OD 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4 6.2 1980 Chevy Camaro z28 383ci 1990 Chevy Suburban 350 tbi 2x4 (sold) 1984 Chevy C10 sliverado short fleet 1997 Chevy C1500 short fleet Last edited by NCD1966; 05-23-2011 at 05:13 PM.

05-23-2011, 05:30 PM	#2
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,540	Re: For those with aftermarket chrome bumpers is it a show truck or a DD? __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

05-23-2011, 05:55 PM	#3
NCD1966 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Lafayette , La Posts: 404	Re: For those with aftermarket chrome bumpers It will not be a daily driver. just more of a crusier and I'll do some shows. But will be staying in a metal building. The humidity is pretty high here. __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 Stepside 355ci sbc with 3speed OD 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4 6.2 1980 Chevy Camaro z28 383ci 1990 Chevy Suburban 350 tbi 2x4 (sold) 1984 Chevy C10 sliverado short fleet 1997 Chevy C1500 short fleet Last edited by NCD1966; 05-23-2011 at 05:56 PM.

05-23-2011, 06:05 PM	#4
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: For those with aftermarket chrome bumpers It seems you get what you pay for. The new bumpers are shiny, bolt on, and are within the budget of most owners. I’ve read other threads complaining about the chrome rusting within a year, even when the truck lives in a garage. Perhaps a good coat of wax every month or two would preserve the finish considerably longer. I have a reproduction rear bumper which I purchased in bare steel, and had powder coated. Yes it is thin, and yes I dimpled the bumper bolting it on. Also the third hole from the left is a bit higher than the others. The misalignment bothers me, but no one else has ever noticed it. There’s no comparison to an original bumper, which is much heavier. Although finding an original worth buying and having it plated is just too expensive for many of us.

05-23-2011, 06:06 PM	#5
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,540	Re: For those with aftermarket chrome bumpers I would just get the best chrome aftermarket bumper you can. I get my stuff from CLassic Parts, but just dont get the cheap stuff. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

05-24-2011, 12:02 PM	#6
NCD1966 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Lafayette , La Posts: 404	Re: For those with aftermarket chrome bumpers well I guess I'll have to play it by ear. maybe I might find a original bumper at CTC this year. __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 Stepside 355ci sbc with 3speed OD 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4 6.2 1980 Chevy Camaro z28 383ci 1990 Chevy Suburban 350 tbi 2x4 (sold) 1984 Chevy C10 sliverado short fleet 1997 Chevy C1500 short fleet Last edited by NCD1966; 05-24-2011 at 12:02 PM.

05-24-2011, 12:09 PM	#7
Indian113 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monroe,Iowa Posts: 4,370	Re: For those with aftermarket chrome bumpers I bought a front bumper from Classic in KC,we were in KC on vacation saved the shipping cost! My truck sets out in Iowa weather I've had it on for a year now NO RUST! I do have a good coat of wax on it though.

05-25-2011, 09:18 PM	#8
ampsyco Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: florida Posts: 142	Re: For those with aftermarket chrome bumpers i forget where i got my bumpers. but they are both repro's. they have been on the truck for over 3 years and i drive my truck daily for months at a time and i have no rust. i looked into getting the originals chromed but it was way too much money.

05-25-2011, 10:34 PM	#9
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: For those with aftermarket chrome bumpers Here's an earlier post for some addition input: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=chrome+bumper



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