Hobrecht push bar - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Lieferson · 04-19-2017, 04:17 PM

This was my latest craigslist score... came off of a 72 k10, fits like a glove but i cant seem to find much info on the company? anyone else running one of their push bars??

**JMac11** · 04-19-2017, 08:38 PM

Really like it, no other info

**Richard** · 04-19-2017, 11:42 PM

My high school history teacher had one of those on his blazer. I removed it in metal shop to make a pattern and made one for my k20. That was *cough* a few years back

robs71k5 · 04-20-2017, 04:20 AM

Sweet. I've seen a couple of those now and was wondering if it was a dealer thing . Kinda reminds me of push bars on police car for their pit maneuver. Would love to have a pattern !

68panelman · 04-20-2017, 08:34 AM

Looks very stout, nice thick side plates

Lieferson · 04-20-2017, 09:06 AM

Oh the thing is beefy, and has tabs on it to utilize the factory bumper mount locations. as well as the oval holes in the frame horns. Only other one i can seem to find online is on the gmcpauls website in the gallery on a jimmy. if someone wanted to come measure out a template and re-create it i wouldn't be opposed to it!

hemi43 · 04-20-2017, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Lieferson

Oh the thing is beefy, and has tabs on it to utilize the factory bumper mount locations. as well as the oval holes in the frame horns. Only other one i can seem to find online is on the gmcpauls website in the gallery on a jimmy. if someone wanted to come measure out a template and re-create it i wouldn't be opposed to it!

If you were willing to draw the outline of the side mounting plates on paper ( full size) and send it to me, I could convert it to a DXF file so that it could be duplicated. I have a CNC plasma table here at home so I'd be making one for myself for sure.

Edit; Actually, if you could take a picture of the side plate perpendicular to the surface, and give me rough dimensions, that should be enough info to duplicate it.

Lieferson · 04-20-2017, 01:31 PM

I will see what i can do, it was a real pain installing it, takes 2 people, maybe this weekend

hemi43 · 04-23-2017, 09:46 AM

How is it bolted to the frame ? Did you have to drill an extra hole?

Lieferson · 04-23-2017, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by hemi43

How is it bolted to the frame ? Did you have to drill an extra hole?

Nope, it utilizes the 2 top center bolts from the factory bumper location and then hooks underneath and utilizes the factory slot in the frame in the middle of the horn

hemi43 · 04-23-2017, 02:30 PM

OK, Thanks for that !! Nice that the frame doesn't need to be drilled.

1tuff71 · 04-25-2017, 10:10 AM

Hey Lieferson were you able to make a template for that brush guard. Maybe you could cut a few side plates and sell them. I certainly would like to get my hands on some if your interested in doing so. Let me know.

Lieferson · 04-25-2017, 10:37 AM

I am hoping to get out there this weekend and get some templates made up, maybe even a prototype made.

hemi43 · 04-25-2017, 11:31 AM

Yukon Jack was kind enough to send me a cad drawing for one of these push bars. I'm in the works to get a prototype cut in the next few days. Once I'm happy with the fit I'll have a DXF file that I can share, and I will most likely post a build thread on it.

Lieferson · 04-25-2017, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by hemi43

Yukon Jack was kind enough to send me a cad drawing for one of these push bars. I'm in the works to get a prototype cut in the next few days. Once I'm happy with the fit I'll have a DXF file that I can share, and I will most likely post a build thread on it.

SWEET! ill save my saturday for doint a 1 ton brake booster swap then

1tuff71 · 04-26-2017, 08:56 AM

That would be great. I'll follow the thread.

**Yukon Jack** · 04-26-2017, 04:08 PM

Here's a close up of the bar the drawing is from

And here is how it mounts to the frame

hemi43 · 04-26-2017, 07:57 PM

Awesome, thanks for those pics. FYI, I started a build thread on the push bar.

Ole Beater · 04-28-2017, 10:28 AM

I like the one in the first picture posted by Lieferson. Will you be making a file for that one? If so I would like a copy.

hemi43 · 04-28-2017, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Ole Beater

I like the one in the first picture posted by Lieferson. Will you be making a file for that one? If so I would like a copy.

Maybe ! Once I get the bracket to fit nicely around the bumper, the rest is easy. I kinda like the look of the top one too because it's not as high.

**my71gmc** · 04-30-2017, 08:23 AM

I have wondered about the manufacturer of the push bar on the Jimmy - it looks the same as yours. Thanks for the info!!

Lieferson · 04-30-2017, 10:10 AM

Its definitely close! Yours seems to be positioned away from the bumper though, which is what most of the chrome bumper guys would want im assuming. The one i have is bolted tight against the bumper

Lieferson · 04-30-2017, 10:16 AM

you might have an original hickey with some hooks bolted on?

1tuff71 · 05-01-2017, 09:36 AM

Any one come up with a template for that thing yet ???

hemi43 · 05-01-2017, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by 1tuff71

Any one come up with a template for that thing yet ???

Working on it ! It's the beginning of racing season, so shop is busy right now.

04-19-2017, 04:17 PM	#1
Lieferson Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Graham, WA Posts: 283	Hobrecht push bar This was my latest craigslist score... came off of a 72 k10, fits like a glove but i cant seem to find much info on the company? anyone else running one of their push bars?? Attached Images __________________ 1970 1/2 ton 4x4 4spd Suburban 1972 K10 350/700R/205/ Sniper EFI Daily Driver Sold 1971 K5 on 35s Traded 1972 K5 3/4 ton PROJECT Sold

04-19-2017, 08:38 PM	#2
JMac11 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Tallahassee Fl Posts: 773	Re: Hobrecht push bar Really like it, no other info

04-19-2017, 11:42 PM	#3
Richard Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,694	Re: Hobrecht push bar My high school history teacher had one of those on his blazer. I removed it in metal shop to make a pattern and made one for my k20. That was cough a few years back __________________ Richard 1972 K10 Custom Deluxe SWB Fleetside My build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=800746

04-20-2017, 04:20 AM	#4
robs71k5 K5drive Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: burnaby BC Canada Posts: 809	Re: Hobrecht push bar Sweet. I've seen a couple of those now and was wondering if it was a dealer thing . Kinda reminds me of push bars on police car for their pit maneuver. Would love to have a pattern !

04-20-2017, 08:34 AM	#5
68panelman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York Posts: 3,450	Re: Hobrecht push bar Looks very stout, nice thick side plates

04-20-2017, 09:06 AM	#6
Lieferson Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Graham, WA Posts: 283	Re: Hobrecht push bar Oh the thing is beefy, and has tabs on it to utilize the factory bumper mount locations. as well as the oval holes in the frame horns. Only other one i can seem to find online is on the gmcpauls website in the gallery on a jimmy. if someone wanted to come measure out a template and re-create it i wouldn't be opposed to it! __________________ 1970 1/2 ton 4x4 4spd Suburban 1972 K10 350/700R/205/ Sniper EFI Daily Driver Sold 1971 K5 on 35s Traded 1972 K5 3/4 ton PROJECT Sold

04-20-2017, 01:31 PM	#8
Lieferson Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Graham, WA Posts: 283	Re: Hobrecht push bar I will see what i can do, it was a real pain installing it, takes 2 people, maybe this weekend __________________ 1970 1/2 ton 4x4 4spd Suburban 1972 K10 350/700R/205/ Sniper EFI Daily Driver Sold 1971 K5 on 35s Traded 1972 K5 3/4 ton PROJECT Sold

04-23-2017, 09:46 AM	#9
hemi43 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,499	Re: Hobrecht push bar How is it bolted to the frame ? Did you have to drill an extra hole?

04-23-2017, 02:30 PM	#11
hemi43 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,499	Re: Hobrecht push bar OK, Thanks for that !! Nice that the frame doesn't need to be drilled.

04-25-2017, 10:10 AM	#12
1tuff71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Clarkston, Michigan Posts: 461	Re: Hobrecht push bar Hey Lieferson were you able to make a template for that brush guard. Maybe you could cut a few side plates and sell them. I certainly would like to get my hands on some if your interested in doing so. Let me know. __________________ Bought this thing bone stock with intentions to just add a lift and tires and the next thing I knew it was on my garage floor in a million pieces. Sometimes the best laid plans........

04-25-2017, 10:37 AM	#13
Lieferson Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Graham, WA Posts: 283	Re: Hobrecht push bar I am hoping to get out there this weekend and get some templates made up, maybe even a prototype made. __________________ 1970 1/2 ton 4x4 4spd Suburban 1972 K10 350/700R/205/ Sniper EFI Daily Driver Sold 1971 K5 on 35s Traded 1972 K5 3/4 ton PROJECT Sold

04-25-2017, 11:31 AM	#14
hemi43 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,499	Re: Hobrecht push bar Yukon Jack was kind enough to send me a cad drawing for one of these push bars. I'm in the works to get a prototype cut in the next few days. Once I'm happy with the fit I'll have a DXF file that I can share, and I will most likely post a build thread on it. Last edited by hemi43; 04-25-2017 at 11:37 AM.

04-26-2017, 08:56 AM	#16
1tuff71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Clarkston, Michigan Posts: 461	Re: Hobrecht push bar That would be great. I'll follow the thread. __________________ Bought this thing bone stock with intentions to just add a lift and tires and the next thing I knew it was on my garage floor in a million pieces. Sometimes the best laid plans........

04-26-2017, 04:08 PM	#17
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Re: Hobrecht push bar Here's a close up of the bar the drawing is from And here is how it mounts to the frame __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

04-26-2017, 07:57 PM	#18
hemi43 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,499	Re: Hobrecht push bar Awesome, thanks for those pics. FYI, I started a build thread on the push bar.



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04-28-2017, 10:28 AM	#19
Ole Beater Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: St Petersburg, Florida Posts: 154	Re: Hobrecht push bar I like the one in the first picture posted by Lieferson. Will you be making a file for that one? If so I would like a copy.

04-30-2017, 08:23 AM	#21
my71gmc Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lake City MN Posts: 220	Re: Hobrecht push bar I have wondered about the manufacturer of the push bar on the Jimmy - it looks the same as yours. Thanks for the info!! Attached Images

04-30-2017, 10:10 AM	#22
Lieferson Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Graham, WA Posts: 283	Re: Hobrecht push bar Its definitely close! Yours seems to be positioned away from the bumper though, which is what most of the chrome bumper guys would want im assuming. The one i have is bolted tight against the bumper Attached Images __________________ 1970 1/2 ton 4x4 4spd Suburban 1972 K10 350/700R/205/ Sniper EFI Daily Driver Sold 1971 K5 on 35s Traded 1972 K5 3/4 ton PROJECT Sold

04-30-2017, 10:16 AM	#23
Lieferson Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Graham, WA Posts: 283	Re: Hobrecht push bar you might have an original hickey with some hooks bolted on? __________________ 1970 1/2 ton 4x4 4spd Suburban 1972 K10 350/700R/205/ Sniper EFI Daily Driver Sold 1971 K5 on 35s Traded 1972 K5 3/4 ton PROJECT Sold

05-01-2017, 09:36 AM	#24
1tuff71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Clarkston, Michigan Posts: 461	Re: Hobrecht push bar Any one come up with a template for that thing yet ??? __________________ Bought this thing bone stock with intentions to just add a lift and tires and the next thing I knew it was on my garage floor in a million pieces. Sometimes the best laid plans........

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