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Eliminator4life · 04-07-2013, 09:28 AM

Nice book you got. Wish I knew I someone that made the factory rubber for these things.
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Rich 5150 69 · 04-11-2013, 09:05 PM

72cool posted a CL link for a truck so I grabbed the pic for a good example of what happens to side panels when the bumper gets hit...

dantimdad · 04-17-2013, 04:25 PM

Got my bumper back from my buddy today!

He did a fantastic job:

The bumper was bent in and down and the vertical part of the step was wavy. It was covered in surface rust.

Steven

Eliminator4life · 04-17-2013, 04:30 PM

Got mine back too just trying to find some trim to put around the edges.
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Rich 5150 69 · 04-17-2013, 06:42 PM

Nice even upside down...

markeb01 · 04-17-2013, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Eliminator4life

Got mine back too just trying to find some trim to put around the edges.
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That's the same type my step side originally came with. Just curious, does it make sense to anyone how the 2nd plate would be utilized? With a ball mounted to the upper plate I couldn't figure what purpose the lower plate would serve. Would anyone ever have a ball mounted upside down on the lower plate?

Rich 5150 69 · 04-17-2013, 07:05 PM

I think back in the day some farm equipment just used a pin to drop thru a hoop on the equipment being towed...

dantimdad · 04-17-2013, 07:26 PM

Rich is correct. My uncle had hay wagons in the early 70s that hooked up that way.

Steven

markeb01 · 04-17-2013, 07:26 PM

Duh?!!

Sometimes the most obvious things escape me. Of course, we had stuff like that in the military as well. I've wondered about those double plates for over 20 years. Thanks for solving the mystery!

Eliminator4life · 04-17-2013, 10:51 PM

Okay this is better
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dazza · 05-29-2013, 05:56 AM

Still looking for the rubber spacer for each side as the towels and blue tape aren't gonna cut it for very long. If anyone knows where I might be able to find them, please give me (and a few others) some info.
Thanks!

C-10cutty · 05-29-2013, 06:07 AM

That would be a clevis hitch.

cortcomp · 05-29-2013, 09:18 AM

For those looking for the rubber, someone mentioned using a rubber "F" shaped weatherstrip made for boat windshields earlier, i'm sure a call to steele or someone asking for some F shaped trim no matter the application will turn up some results. That being said, all you need to make sure you don't damage some paint is some generic "U" shaped weather strip to slip over the bumpers edge and it would be fine, but not as original.

Eliminator4life · 05-29-2013, 09:44 AM

A guy at a body shop told me to use that rubber on volkswagons he had a special name for it but I can't remember it. Sorry.
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akaupp · 05-29-2013, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Eliminator4life

A guy at a body shop told me to use that rubber on volkswagons he had a special name for it but I can't remember it. Sorry.
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Wasn't fender welting was it?

Minesinger · 05-29-2013, 09:54 PM

I'm a pilot and where the wings of some smaller airplanes attach they use a rubber seal called wing root seal. I would think it would be very close to original. I tried to attach a link but not sure if it will go. Just copy and paste it if not.

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/search...T+SEAL&x=0&y=0
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Eliminator4life · 05-29-2013, 11:09 PM

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Wasn't fender welting was it?

Welting sounds like the word he used.

Would that stuff work??
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akaupp · 05-29-2013, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Eliminator4life

Welting sounds like the word he used.

Would that stuff work??
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Maybe. In my experience with VW's (limited) the welting was held in place with the fender bolts. Maybe try gluing it to the back of the bumper?

kieth · 05-30-2013, 09:26 AM

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Here's mine, Truck came from Ramsey Chevrolet in bixby Oklahoma. Never seen a bumper that wraps around on the corners???? I'll try to post some more pics this weekend.
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I think i have seen you on 11th street around Utica around 5:00pm during rush hour. Hope to meet you sometime, the guys with green trucks have to stick together, even though you drive that other brand.....ha ha......Kieth

charlie8297 · 05-30-2013, 02:46 PM

No dealer stamping, but it was bought with the truck.

dantimdad · 05-30-2013, 04:20 PM

There is no sense in you wasting your time on that truck, send it to me and I will take the burden away!

Steven

dazza · 05-31-2013, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Minesinger

I'm a pilot and where the wings of some smaller airplanes attach they use a rubber seal called wing root seal. I would think it would be very close to original. I tried to attach a link but not sure if it will go. Just copy and paste it if not.

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/search...T+SEAL&x=0&y=0
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Thanks Minesinger,
I'm going to verify the dimensions later today, but it looks like the Beechcraft will work. If it's the right width, I'll have to see if anybody wants to go in on it with me, I sure don't need 12 feet of it!

oem4me · 05-31-2013, 12:34 PM

Hey, that stuff looks pretty good! I'm curious to know how it works out. keep us posted.

Budman56 · 05-31-2013, 01:14 PM

Here is one I found a swap meet in turlock a month ago, wish I knew where to find one like that.

sodly · 08-12-2013, 02:34 PM

Does anyone else have a Sportsliner bumper? This one's on my '66. Does anyone know if there is a light bezel available for these to cover the license plate bulb?

04-07-2013, 09:28 AM	#76
Eliminator4life Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Turlock,CA Posts: 55	Re: Dealer step bumpers Nice book you got. Wish I knew I someone that made the factory rubber for these things. Posted via Mobile Device

04-11-2013, 09:05 PM	#77
Rich 5150 69 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Galt, Calif Posts: 2,437	Re: Dealer step bumpers 72cool posted a CL link for a truck so I grabbed the pic for a good example of what happens to side panels when the bumper gets hit... Attached Images __________________ `64 C10 vortec 350/350/373 posi `69 RS/SS 350/350/308 `37 Ford 406/350/324 traclock `68 Dart 370/904/323 suregrip

04-17-2013, 04:25 PM	#78
dantimdad Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hartselle, Al. Posts: 466	Re: Dealer step bumpers Got my bumper back from my buddy today! He did a fantastic job: The bumper was bent in and down and the vertical part of the step was wavy. It was covered in surface rust. Steven __________________ “Life is and will ever remain an equation incapable of solution, but it contains certain known factors.” - Nikola Tesla Matt. 6:27 "Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?” http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...=507266&page=2

04-17-2013, 04:30 PM	#79
Eliminator4life Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Turlock,CA Posts: 55	Re: Dealer step bumpers Got mine back too just trying to find some trim to put around the edges. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

04-17-2013, 06:42 PM	#80
Rich 5150 69 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Galt, Calif Posts: 2,437	Re: Dealer step bumpers Nice even upside down... __________________ `64 C10 vortec 350/350/373 posi `69 RS/SS 350/350/308 `37 Ford 406/350/324 traclock `68 Dart 370/904/323 suregrip

04-17-2013, 07:05 PM	#82
Rich 5150 69 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Galt, Calif Posts: 2,437	Re: Dealer step bumpers I think back in the day some farm equipment just used a pin to drop thru a hoop on the equipment being towed... __________________ `64 C10 vortec 350/350/373 posi `69 RS/SS 350/350/308 `37 Ford 406/350/324 traclock `68 Dart 370/904/323 suregrip

04-17-2013, 07:26 PM	#83
dantimdad Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hartselle, Al. Posts: 466	Re: Dealer step bumpers Rich is correct. My uncle had hay wagons in the early 70s that hooked up that way. Steven __________________ “Life is and will ever remain an equation incapable of solution, but it contains certain known factors.” - Nikola Tesla Matt. 6:27 "Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?” http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...=507266&page=2

04-17-2013, 07:26 PM	#84
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Dealer step bumpers Duh?!! Sometimes the most obvious things escape me. Of course, we had stuff like that in the military as well. I've wondered about those double plates for over 20 years. Thanks for solving the mystery! __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

04-17-2013, 10:51 PM	#85
Eliminator4life Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Turlock,CA Posts: 55	Re: Dealer step bumpers Okay this is better Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

05-29-2013, 05:56 AM	#86
dazza Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: California Posts: 971	Re: Dealer step bumpers Still looking for the rubber spacer for each side as the towels and blue tape aren't gonna cut it for very long. If anyone knows where I might be able to find them, please give me (and a few others) some info. Thanks! Attached Images __________________ --------------------------------------------------------- I'm not crazy, I'm chosen, there's a difference. ---------------------------- '72 K10 SWB, 350, sm465/np205 ---- ---- Last edited by dazza; 05-29-2013 at 05:57 AM. Reason: add picture

05-29-2013, 06:07 AM	#87
C-10cutty Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Galesburg, Kansas Posts: 174	Re: Dealer step bumpers That would be a clevis hitch.

05-29-2013, 09:18 AM	#88
cortcomp Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: cortland, oh Posts: 792	Re: Dealer step bumpers For those looking for the rubber, someone mentioned using a rubber "F" shaped weatherstrip made for boat windshields earlier, i'm sure a call to steele or someone asking for some F shaped trim no matter the application will turn up some results. That being said, all you need to make sure you don't damage some paint is some generic "U" shaped weather strip to slip over the bumpers edge and it would be fine, but not as original. __________________ Project "i'm just going to clean up the interior and the engine bay": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=550931

05-29-2013, 09:44 AM	#89
Eliminator4life Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Turlock,CA Posts: 55	Re: Dealer step bumpers A guy at a body shop told me to use that rubber on volkswagons he had a special name for it but I can't remember it. Sorry. Posted via Mobile Device

05-29-2013, 09:54 PM	#91
Minesinger Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Troy, Ohio Posts: 37	Re: Dealer step bumpers I'm a pilot and where the wings of some smaller airplanes attach they use a rubber seal called wing root seal. I would think it would be very close to original. I tried to attach a link but not sure if it will go. Just copy and paste it if not. http://www.aircraftspruce.com/search...T+SEAL&x=0&y=0 Posted via Mobile Device

05-30-2013, 02:46 PM	#95
charlie8297 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Placerville, CA Posts: 37	Re: Dealer step bumpers No dealer stamping, but it was bought with the truck. Attached Images



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05-30-2013, 04:20 PM	#96
dantimdad Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hartselle, Al. Posts: 466	Re: Dealer step bumpers There is no sense in you wasting your time on that truck, send it to me and I will take the burden away! Steven __________________ “Life is and will ever remain an equation incapable of solution, but it contains certain known factors.” - Nikola Tesla Matt. 6:27 "Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?” http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...=507266&page=2

05-31-2013, 12:34 PM	#98
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	Re: Dealer step bumpers Hey, that stuff looks pretty good! I'm curious to know how it works out. keep us posted. Attached Images

05-31-2013, 01:14 PM	#99
Budman56 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Patterson California Posts: 1,133	Re: Dealer step bumpers Here is one I found a swap meet in turlock a month ago, wish I knew where to find one like that. Attached Images __________________ MY 65 C20 BUILD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=483346 ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/

08-12-2013, 02:34 PM	#100
sodly Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Nebraska Posts: 1,034	Re: Dealer step bumpers Does anyone else have a Sportsliner bumper? This one's on my '66. Does anyone know if there is a light bezel available for these to cover the license plate bulb? Attached Images __________________ WANTED: * 60-66 Chevy and GMC FACTORY PHOTOGRAPHY (scans) of pickups and carryalls. *Custom Camper Club*-- Own a 65-66 Custom Camper? Join us at: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/g...hp?groupid=117

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