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ses427 · 05-30-2022, 08:17 PM

Near the end of a two year restoration and I found this bracket that I cannot figure out where it went. Can anyone help? I had to come off a 55 2nd series GMC 100. Thanks in advance. Steve

mr48chev · 05-30-2022, 10:43 PM

I think I have seen one of those pieces before but can't remember what it was on or what it did. I'm pretty sure that it isn't a Chevrolet battery tray for any model though.

**G&R's57GMC** · 05-30-2022, 11:32 PM

License plate bracket (rear) Fleetside no bumper maybe ��

ses427 · 05-31-2022, 06:47 AM

Hmm, I only have a stepside truck. I tried to fit it at the rear license plate but couldn't find a fit. Maybe an extra part? I thought I was careful bagging parts as I took them off. Thanks for your thoughts.

57tailgater · 05-31-2022, 12:30 PM

I think this may be a license plate bracket that bolts to the bed cross sill and the bumper. Check out this thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=676371 You can see where it bolts on to plus see the light peeking out from underneath the lip of the bumper.

**mongocanfly** · 05-31-2022, 01:22 PM

While searching the net, I found a very similar looking piece that is repopped for 67-72 trucks..also license plate holder like the one tailgater showed

ses427 · 05-31-2022, 08:13 PM

OK, thanks, guess i will see what lines up with what after the bumper and brackets are installed. Thanks for the research, hope it doesn't turn out the be an extra part someone gave me just to mess with me...

mr48chev · 05-31-2022, 10:01 PM

Pretty easy to tell, lay a license plate or frame on it and see if the small holes line up. That rubber bumper middle top probably keeps the plate from vibrating.

05-30-2022, 08:17 PM	#1
ses427 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Cape Cod, MA Posts: 23	Need help identifying part Near the end of a two year restoration and I found this bracket that I cannot figure out where it went. Can anyone help? I had to come off a 55 2nd series GMC 100. Thanks in advance. Steve Attached Images

05-30-2022, 10:43 PM	#2
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,305	Re: Need help identifying part I think I have seen one of those pieces before but can't remember what it was on or what it did. I'm pretty sure that it isn't a Chevrolet battery tray for any model though. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

05-30-2022, 11:32 PM	#3
G&R's57GMC Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Shasta Lake, CA. Posts: 1,619	Re: Need help identifying part License plate bracket (rear) Fleetside no bumper maybe �� __________________ Glen & Jane's Rides ‘57 GMC NAPCO Long Bed V8 4 speed Bought 2008 7 other cars & trucks , 5 trailers '56 Chevy Long Bed I6, 4 speed Bought 1990 Sold 8.22.2020 ’56 GMC Suburban Pickup V8, 4 speed Hydramatic Bought 1996 Sold 10.11.2020 My Other Tinkerings http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...75#post8967275 Last edited by G&R's57GMC; 05-30-2022 at 11:41 PM.

05-31-2022, 06:47 AM	#4
ses427 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Cape Cod, MA Posts: 23	Re: Need help identifying part Hmm, I only have a stepside truck. I tried to fit it at the rear license plate but couldn't find a fit. Maybe an extra part? I thought I was careful bagging parts as I took them off. Thanks for your thoughts.

05-31-2022, 12:30 PM	#5
57tailgater Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Middle Georgia Posts: 289	Re: Need help identifying part I think this may be a license plate bracket that bolts to the bed cross sill and the bumper. Check out this thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=676371 You can see where it bolts on to plus see the light peeking out from underneath the lip of the bumper. Last edited by 57tailgater; 05-31-2022 at 12:36 PM.

05-31-2022, 01:22 PM	#6
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,587	Re: Need help identifying part While searching the net, I found a very similar looking piece that is repopped for 67-72 trucks..also license plate holder like the one tailgater showed __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

05-31-2022, 08:13 PM	#7
ses427 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Cape Cod, MA Posts: 23	Re: Need help identifying part OK, thanks, guess i will see what lines up with what after the bumper and brackets are installed. Thanks for the research, hope it doesn't turn out the be an extra part someone gave me just to mess with me...

05-31-2022, 10:01 PM	#8
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,305	Re: Need help identifying part Pretty easy to tell, lay a license plate or frame on it and see if the small holes line up. That rubber bumper middle top probably keeps the plate from vibrating. Attached Images __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around. Last edited by mr48chev; 05-31-2022 at 10:06 PM.



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