Repro Bumper Quality - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

skorpioskorpio · 05-28-2013, 01:43 PM

Looking at my original bumpers, they are fairly beat up on the bottom edge, both front and rear have extra holes drilled by the POs. I was thinking I was going to rechrome, but if there is a decent reproduction it may be cheaper to replace than to straighten out all the dings and fill the holes. Specifically we're talking GMC bumper in front and sport bumper in the rear. I know LMC has their "premium" bumpers, are they significantly better than their others? Does anyone else make a comparable bumper, or a better bumper? At less than $200 per bumper, I just don't see how I'd be able to rework mine and rechrome for anything near that, even though they aren't all that bad.

PanelDeland · 05-28-2013, 02:16 PM

The triple chrome bumpers seem to be pretty good.I would check with a BB vendor before paying LMC for theirs.Most of our vendors will beat LMC pricing and usually only carry the best parts they can get.

Lattimer · 05-28-2013, 02:55 PM

I got my rear sport bumper from ECE as a complete kit with the brackets and bolts. Looks very nice. No complaints at all.

skorpioskorpio · 05-28-2013, 03:02 PM

Well that would be good, considering the PO also decided to weld the bumper brackets (and rear cross member) on as part of a cheesey hitch install, so those will need to be replaced after I have to grind them off.

Lattimer · 05-28-2013, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by skorpioskorpio

Well that would be good, considering the PO also decided to weld the bumper brackets (and rear cross member) on as part of a cheesey hitch install, so those will need to be replaced after I have to grind them off.

LOL. Mine had a roll pan, so all of the stock stuff was gone.

skorpioskorpio · 05-28-2013, 03:31 PM

I've honestly considered sectioning and widening '67 Camaro bumpers and installing with notched roll pans, but it's a pricey experiment, 2 front bumpers, 2 rear bumpers, fabrication, chrome and front and rear roll pans. Though I think it would be a pretty cool mod.

2002yanks · 05-28-2013, 03:37 PM

top bannana sells tri plus triple chrome. my front came from there and its nice(think its under 200) and i know the rear was 150 . plan on ordering a rear soon.

**leddzepp** · 05-28-2013, 03:55 PM

They are good quality. Luckily you live in LA and have a whole bunch of vendors you can buy from and avoid shipping charges.
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jhwkns · 05-29-2013, 12:30 PM

The only problem I had with my reproduction bumpers, is that the metal is a little thinner. When I tightened the bolts it distorted the bumper a little. I fixed the problem by reworking the brackets a little so that everything fit better and laid flat. After that, no problem. The chrome has held up well.

Hawssie · 05-29-2013, 12:42 PM

I got a premium bumper from LMC and it looks great.

skorpioskorpio · 05-29-2013, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jhwkns

The only problem I had with my reproduction bumpers, is that the metal is a little thinner. When I tightened the bolts it distorted the bumper a little. I fixed the problem by reworking the brackets a little so that everything fit better and laid flat. After that, no problem. The chrome has held up well.

...And who was yours from?

**Stocker** · 05-29-2013, 02:37 PM

Got my front bumper many years ago (long before I knew about this board) from GSPP. It is still looking great even though the truck is outdoors full time and receives virtually no cosmetic TLC. I haven't checked if they are a board vendor and have no idea how the bumpers they currently offer compare to the one I bought.

*Mister-B* · 05-29-2013, 03:25 PM

Have you checked the junk yards? I got my front bumper from a junk yard for like $35. It's factory original heavy metal, with beautiful chrome that I was able to shine up.

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big mike71 · 05-29-2013, 06:56 PM

That looks like an LMC bumper to me Mister B.

69GWC · 05-29-2013, 07:43 PM

Please refrain from using language that is not family friendly.

**leddzepp** · 05-29-2013, 07:57 PM

The back and forth pissing match needs to stop NOW. One thread was already locked yesterday, lets not do this again.
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*Mister-B* · 05-29-2013, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by big mike71

That looks like an LMC bumper to me Mister B.

Lol. Hilarious
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*Mister-B* · 05-29-2013, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

The back and forth pissing match needs to stop NOW. One thread was already locked yesterday, lets not do this again.
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What did I miss? Lol
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406 Q-ship · 05-29-2013, 08:07 PM

I am using repop bumpers on my 67 along with the brackets and it fit OK, needed a bit of twisting to get it to fit up right and the repops are much thinner than the OEM bumpers. So when bolting the repops on be careful or you will pull them when tightening them up.

If you have a good set of cores and want the best result, then have the originals straighten and rechromed. Mine were too bent up for that option.

skorpioskorpio · 05-29-2013, 08:32 PM

So the repops are lighter? Hey that's an advantage on the Jimmy GT, I'm trying to get the weight down a bit. Just so long as it doesn't seriously comprimise it from effectively doing bumpering duty.

Hawssie · 05-30-2013, 12:07 AM

I didn't take this picture for the bumper so its not a complete pic but its the only one I have right now. Anyways it shows part of my new ULTRA PREMIUM HIGH FALUTIN TRIPLE CHROME GUARANTEED NEVER TO FAIL LMC bumper.

Scott>72-GMC · 05-30-2013, 01:14 AM

Please don't tell me this was another Lmc fighting match.

I was going to ask for pics of ur existing bumpers and if u buy new if you wanted to sell ur old ones
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*Mister-B* · 05-30-2013, 01:19 AM

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Please don't tell me this was another Lmc fighting match.

I was going to ask for pics of ur existing bumpers and if u buy new if you wanted to sell ur old ones
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Not on my part, it wasn't. Simply posted a pic of my bumper I got from the junk yard.
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Scott>72-GMC · 05-30-2013, 01:23 AM

Didn't think it was u u were calm last time too.

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**DeadheadNM** · 05-30-2013, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by 406 Q-ship

If you have a good set of cores and want the best result, then have the originals straighten and rechromed. Mine were too bent up for that option.

That's what I thought about my beat-up OEM front bumper: see here (http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=495482) for before/after pics. In the end it looked perfect and the cost of replating was only slightly more than a repro set.

05-28-2013, 01:43 PM	#1
skorpioskorpio Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,018	Repro Bumper Quality Looking at my original bumpers, they are fairly beat up on the bottom edge, both front and rear have extra holes drilled by the POs. I was thinking I was going to rechrome, but if there is a decent reproduction it may be cheaper to replace than to straighten out all the dings and fill the holes. Specifically we're talking GMC bumper in front and sport bumper in the rear. I know LMC has their "premium" bumpers, are they significantly better than their others? Does anyone else make a comparable bumper, or a better bumper? At less than $200 per bumper, I just don't see how I'd be able to rework mine and rechrome for anything near that, even though they aren't all that bad.

05-28-2013, 02:16 PM	#2
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Repro Bumper Quality The triple chrome bumpers seem to be pretty good.I would check with a BB vendor before paying LMC for theirs.Most of our vendors will beat LMC pricing and usually only carry the best parts they can get. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

05-28-2013, 02:55 PM	#3
Lattimer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Mickleton, NJ Posts: 1,776	Re: Repro Bumper Quality I got my rear sport bumper from ECE as a complete kit with the brackets and bolts. Looks very nice. No complaints at all. __________________ Shawn 1970 Chevy C-10 SWB, 350, TKO 600 5 speed My build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559881

05-28-2013, 03:02 PM	#4
skorpioskorpio Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,018	Re: Repro Bumper Quality Well that would be good, considering the PO also decided to weld the bumper brackets (and rear cross member) on as part of a cheesey hitch install, so those will need to be replaced after I have to grind them off.

05-28-2013, 03:31 PM	#6
skorpioskorpio Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,018	Re: Repro Bumper Quality I've honestly considered sectioning and widening '67 Camaro bumpers and installing with notched roll pans, but it's a pricey experiment, 2 front bumpers, 2 rear bumpers, fabrication, chrome and front and rear roll pans. Though I think it would be a pretty cool mod.

05-28-2013, 03:37 PM	#7
2002yanks Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Auburn NY Posts: 1,470	Re: Repro Bumper Quality top bannana sells tri plus triple chrome. my front came from there and its nice(think its under 200) and i know the rear was 150 . plan on ordering a rear soon. __________________ My build thread!! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=474018

05-28-2013, 03:55 PM	#8
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,993	Re: Repro Bumper Quality They are good quality. Luckily you live in LA and have a whole bunch of vendors you can buy from and avoid shipping charges. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

05-29-2013, 12:30 PM	#9
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	Re: Repro Bumper Quality The only problem I had with my reproduction bumpers, is that the metal is a little thinner. When I tightened the bolts it distorted the bumper a little. I fixed the problem by reworking the brackets a little so that everything fit better and laid flat. After that, no problem. The chrome has held up well. __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

05-29-2013, 12:42 PM	#10
Hawssie Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Clayton, Ca. Posts: 162	Re: Repro Bumper Quality I got a premium bumper from LMC and it looks great.

05-29-2013, 02:37 PM	#12
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,562	Re: Repro Bumper Quality Got my front bumper many years ago (long before I knew about this board) from GSPP. It is still looking great even though the truck is outdoors full time and receives virtually no cosmetic TLC. I haven't checked if they are a board vendor and have no idea how the bumpers they currently offer compare to the one I bought. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

05-29-2013, 03:25 PM	#13
Mister-B Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,331	Re: Repro Bumper Quality Have you checked the junk yards? I got my front bumper from a junk yard for like $35. It's factory original heavy metal, with beautiful chrome that I was able to shine up. Posted via Mobile Device

05-29-2013, 06:56 PM	#14
big mike71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: independence mo Posts: 2,111	Re: Repro Bumper Quality That looks like an LMC bumper to me Mister B. __________________ I'm not as good as I once was, But I'm as good once as I ever was.

05-29-2013, 07:43 PM	#15
69GWC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,089	Re: Repro Bumper Quality Please refrain from using language that is not family friendly. Last edited by leddzepp; 05-29-2013 at 07:54 PM. Reason: Language

05-29-2013, 07:57 PM	#16
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,993	Re: Repro Bumper Quality The back and forth pissing match needs to stop NOW. One thread was already locked yesterday, lets not do this again. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

05-29-2013, 08:07 PM	#19
406 Q-ship Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 632	Re: Repro Bumper Quality I am using repop bumpers on my 67 along with the brackets and it fit OK, needed a bit of twisting to get it to fit up right and the repops are much thinner than the OEM bumpers. So when bolting the repops on be careful or you will pull them when tightening them up. If you have a good set of cores and want the best result, then have the originals straighten and rechromed. Mine were too bent up for that option. __________________ Lifes journey is not to arrive at the gate well preserved, it is to slide in sideways all used up and wore out yelling.....God what'a ride! Where patience fails, force prevails Stapp's Ironical Paradox "The universal aptitude for ineptitude makes any human accomplishment an incredible miracle."



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05-29-2013, 08:32 PM	#20
skorpioskorpio Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,018	Re: Repro Bumper Quality So the repops are lighter? Hey that's an advantage on the Jimmy GT, I'm trying to get the weight down a bit. Just so long as it doesn't seriously comprimise it from effectively doing bumpering duty.

05-30-2013, 12:07 AM	#21
Hawssie Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Clayton, Ca. Posts: 162	Re: Repro Bumper Quality I didn't take this picture for the bumper so its not a complete pic but its the only one I have right now. Anyways it shows part of my new ULTRA PREMIUM HIGH FALUTIN TRIPLE CHROME GUARANTEED NEVER TO FAIL LMC bumper. Attached Images

05-30-2013, 01:14 AM	#22
Scott>72-GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: New providence ia Posts: 1,018	Re: Repro Bumper Quality Please don't tell me this was another Lmc fighting match. I was going to ask for pics of ur existing bumpers and if u buy new if you wanted to sell ur old ones Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 GMC super custom.

05-30-2013, 01:23 AM	#24
Scott>72-GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: New providence ia Posts: 1,018	Re: Repro Bumper Quality Didn't think it was u u were calm last time too. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 GMC super custom.

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