68 LWB Fleet - Bumper ?

[Mikes68C10]

So, I'm looking to clean up the looks and pull and store the factory step bumper, and swap on a painted sport bumper. This brings 2+ questions to mind;
1) Will the sport bumper bolt up to the step bumpers brackets?

I've seen in other posts where folks are getting the chrome sport from RockAuto - as they believe the "rechrome" is a factory original (good steel, not the China junk steel used on most repops).
2) So, should I get the chrome and pay the extra to get the "OEM bumper core" and strip paint the silver to match the front, mirrors and grill surround?

2a) Or buy a painted repop bumper and hope for the best...(any of these using the "OEM Core" good US Steel?

2b) Or, should I post in the WTB classified section? Already check Ebay & Craigslist, nothing local at all (would likely be rusty anyway)…

Thanks! Mike

[flashed]

The bumper brackets wont work and I have not heard of any new bumpers being made in USA .

[flashed]

And my repop sport bumper looked and fit great .

[Mikes68C10]

Originally Posted by flashed

The bumper brackets wont work and I have not heard of any new bumpers being made in USA .

And my repop sport bumper looked and fit great .

Brackets; time to hit LMC, or other recommended vendor? Any preference...

Nice, got a sport bumper picture or two to post up, chrome or painted...?

[Domingo]

I have the same step bumper, and I'm looking for a painted white sport bumper With a little rust, but can't find one either

[gvw5400]

Good luck, I looked since 2014 for a good painted rear bumper, no joy!
After I thought about it most of our vintage trucks were sold with no rear bumper or a dealer installed step bumper.
The exception would be a loaded Cheyenne, or super with chrome sport bumpers.
These trucks where used for work. I just bought a painted rear repop bumper from Summit, It's .030 thinner and I just painted it this weekend, will report after install.

[Mikes68C10]

Originally Posted by gvw5400

Good luck, I looked since 2014 for a good painted rear bumper, no joy!
After I thought about it most of our vintage trucks were sold with no rear bumper or a dealer installed step bumper.
The exception would be a loaded Cheyenne, or super with chrome sport bumpers.
These trucks where used for work. I just bought a painted rear repop bumper from Summit, It's .030 thinner and I just painted it this weekend, will report after install.

.030 Thinner. Brings a question to mind

Everyone with a repop Sport Bumper, what is your bumper thickness? Factory bumper thickness?
Curious if there is a difference between the suppliers, sources.

[flashed]

My painted bumper felt the same weight as the bent one I took off , looked like the same thickness . Mine was from SOKY (Southern Kentucky Classics) .