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LT1 Burb · 02-25-2011, 05:02 PM

I am wondering what the difference is between the 60-62 front bumpers and the 63-66 bumpers. I bought NOS front bumper guards (part#985502) and want to make sure they will fit 65's.

steverino66 · 02-25-2011, 05:10 PM

I was told the bolt hole position/pattern is different

**Clyde65** · 02-25-2011, 05:29 PM

I believe the 60-62 frames are a little wider than 63-66.

LT1 Burb · 02-25-2011, 06:32 PM

The reason I ask is because they don't fit my repop 66 bumper but they fit on my 65 bumper. Also the instructions show they go at the frame location w/o drilling the bumper, is this correct for 64-66.

**Clyde65** · 02-25-2011, 06:35 PM

I am not sure where you bought your bumper guards but LMC clearly states their BG's only fit OEM bumpers.

markeb01 · 02-25-2011, 07:49 PM

The mounting holes are closer together on the 60-62 guards vertically compared to the later frame. The bumper mounting holes on the later frame are farther apart vertically because the frame rails themselves are taller than the earlier design. If you’re going to mount them outboard of the bumper bolts the guards will probably interchange, although I don’t believe any NOS guard will fit on any reproduction bumper.

The “correct” placement is subject to interpretation. The 1960 Chevy Accessory Installation manual shows them mounted over the bumper bolts:

However the instruction sheet and template that came with my NOS guards 20 years ago shows drilling holes 3” outboard of the bumper bolts:

I have no information on GMC, but assume they were meant to be installed outboard of the bumper bolts since placing them over the bumper bolts visually blocks the G&C grille letters.

LT1 Burb · 02-25-2011, 09:58 PM

Can anyone with a 60-62 measure the distance vertically between there bumper bolts, mine are roughly 4-3/4 center to center on my 66.

jonzcustomshop · 02-26-2011, 08:55 AM

I am pretty sure that the 60-62 bumper is a little different shape than the 63-66, I think the ridge is lower and sticks out a little more

**LostMy65** · 01-01-2013, 05:28 PM

Did anyone ever get a vertical measurement of the bumper mounting hole placement for the 60-62 frame versus the 63-66 frame?
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**LostMy65** · 01-02-2013, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by LostMy65

Did anyone ever get a vertical measurement of the bumper mounting hole placement for the 60-62 frame versus the 63-66 frame?
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I found the answer in this thread:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=536716
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02-25-2011, 05:02 PM	#1
LT1 Burb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winchester Oregon, formerly Vancouver BC Posts: 2,949	Front bumper question I am wondering what the difference is between the 60-62 front bumpers and the 63-66 bumpers. I bought NOS front bumper guards (part#985502) and want to make sure they will fit 65's.

02-25-2011, 05:10 PM	#2
steverino66 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: oklahoma Posts: 663	Re: Front bumper question I was told the bolt hole position/pattern is different

02-25-2011, 05:29 PM	#3
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,539	Re: Front bumper question I believe the 60-62 frames are a little wider than 63-66. __________________ 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!*

02-25-2011, 06:32 PM	#4
LT1 Burb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winchester Oregon, formerly Vancouver BC Posts: 2,949	Re: Front bumper question The reason I ask is because they don't fit my repop 66 bumper but they fit on my 65 bumper. Also the instructions show they go at the frame location w/o drilling the bumper, is this correct for 64-66.

02-25-2011, 06:35 PM	#5
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,539	Re: Front bumper question I am not sure where you bought your bumper guards but LMC clearly states their BG's only fit OEM bumpers. __________________ 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!*

02-25-2011, 07:49 PM	#6
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Front bumper question The mounting holes are closer together on the 60-62 guards vertically compared to the later frame. The bumper mounting holes on the later frame are farther apart vertically because the frame rails themselves are taller than the earlier design. If you’re going to mount them outboard of the bumper bolts the guards will probably interchange, although I don’t believe any NOS guard will fit on any reproduction bumper. The “correct” placement is subject to interpretation. The 1960 Chevy Accessory Installation manual shows them mounted over the bumper bolts: However the instruction sheet and template that came with my NOS guards 20 years ago shows drilling holes 3” outboard of the bumper bolts: I have no information on GMC, but assume they were meant to be installed outboard of the bumper bolts since placing them over the bumper bolts visually blocks the G&C grille letters.

02-25-2011, 09:58 PM	#7
LT1 Burb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winchester Oregon, formerly Vancouver BC Posts: 2,949	Re: Front bumper question Can anyone with a 60-62 measure the distance vertically between there bumper bolts, mine are roughly 4-3/4 center to center on my 66.

02-26-2011, 08:55 AM	#8
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: Front bumper question I am pretty sure that the 60-62 bumper is a little different shape than the 63-66, I think the ridge is lower and sticks out a little more __________________ 60 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280904 61 crew build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646830 63 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336537 64 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448681 65 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590715 65 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281955

01-01-2013, 05:28 PM	#9
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,488	Re: Front bumper question Did anyone ever get a vertical measurement of the bumper mounting hole placement for the 60-62 frame versus the 63-66 frame? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035



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