View Full Version : Rear Bumper or Not?


58 gmc
08-15-2006, 05:38 PM
hello, can someone put a 55-66 rear chrome bumper on my truck to see what it looks like? there are some on ebay for pic reference. thanks in advance. jeff

58 gmc
08-15-2006, 06:27 PM
heres a pic of the rear bumper i found if it helps, thanks jeff

XXL
08-20-2006, 01:51 PM
I don't know the scale on the bumper... I'm guessing this is a little too small as it won't protect the fenders. Call it a narrowed bumper :metal:

58 gmc
08-20-2006, 06:59 PM
thanks, looks great, i dont know which way i will go. thanks again jeff

66`shortbed
08-20-2006, 10:04 PM
go with the chrome bumper

Ric83
08-21-2006, 11:25 AM
Maybe the picture doesn't really do it justice, but I like it better without.

Zumo
08-21-2006, 11:43 AM
I like the bumber as well.

Jebb1978
08-22-2006, 11:34 AM
I vote for the bumper too Jeff, I had planned to do a rollpan at first but then decided on a bumper. These pictures have helped me affirm this decision. I like the bumper pic.

northerngmc
08-23-2006, 05:32 PM
another 2 cents for you........

I like a rear bumper.

If this helps here is a picture of mine.

yote1234
08-23-2006, 10:28 PM
bumper is a good thing in general......

58 gmc
08-28-2006, 07:48 PM
thanks for that pic, i like your truck with the bumper on it, now i have to do a little riggin and welding to get the brackets to fit without messing up the rollpan.

CAL 58 GMC
08-28-2006, 09:38 PM
I say, no bumber!

450hp69chevy
08-29-2006, 02:49 PM
Go with the bumper! Looks better and it will protect your gem better too.

75Chevy90Kawi
08-31-2006, 10:56 PM
i almost ALWAYS prefer bumer vs. no bumber. and this case is no exception :)

58 gmc
09-10-2006, 02:37 PM
thanks for everyones input on this bumper issue but after receiving the new bumper i have come to the conclusion that it wont fit because the rear fenders have been widened 2 inches so if anyone needs a new rear bumper and brackets let me know. thanks again jeff maybe a earlier bumper would fit?

Rydn2L0w
09-10-2006, 04:04 PM
This era truck looks odd with out a bumper. The 67 -72 fleetside looks better with a roll pan. I want to put a roll pan on the back of my suburban but reinforce behind it. Im going to run a bumper on the front. I dont like the look of a front roll pan. just my two cents.