Smoothie 67-72 Fleetside Rear Bumpers are in!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Classic Heartbeat** · 05-03-2016, 07:21 PM

We now have the 67-72 Smoothie (Boltless) Chrome Rear Bumpers ready to ship! These have the license plate bracket incorporated with the bumper, and has been widened at the top to eliminate the need for gravel deflectors. The outside edges have also been slightly curved to fit around the rear of the bed for a much cleaner look. Come complete with all necessary hardware to mount to the factory bumper brackets. Introductory price: $299.95
WES

primetime · 05-03-2016, 07:26 PM

that would look better than my step bumper type, but how much is shipping to SC? it just feels expensive

**Classic Heartbeat** · 05-03-2016, 07:47 PM

$30.00 wes

jr1000yarder · 05-03-2016, 07:55 PM

Hope you still have these next week...I need one!

**Classic Heartbeat** · 05-03-2016, 08:16 PM

Shouldn't be a problem.

WES

**Classic Heartbeat** · 05-03-2016, 08:30 PM

Uploaded to our website now... Link: http://classicheartbeat.com/Chrome%20&%20more.htm

flashed · 05-03-2016, 08:38 PM

Those look nice but I would have to have a painted one .

ovalshark · 05-03-2016, 10:11 PM

I will call you in the morning, glad to hear the chrome ones are ready! Jerami

Longhornss · 05-03-2016, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by flashed

Those look nice but I would have to have a painted one .

Painted are available as well. Also available in a front bumper without the plate location.
Mine are on their way.....

projectking · 05-04-2016, 12:56 AM

How much for front and rear to 60462?

**lolife99** · 05-04-2016, 02:29 AM

I must be the only one disapointed in the look, Wes.
It looks like a front bumper mounted on the back.
I always liked the deep recess of the license plate box on the original sport bumpers.

Also any license plate light will have to be incorporated into a billet license plate frame, or something similar.
Not for me,... but neither were the smooth front bumpers,...

XwalkerX · 05-04-2016, 10:21 AM

do you guys carry the smoothie front bumper too?

I couldn't find it on your website

**Classic Heartbeat** · 05-04-2016, 02:29 PM

Painted Smoothie bumpers have been out for a while now, both front and rear. We also have both front & rear smoothie bumpers in chrome. The prices are the same for front and rear. I will work on uploading sometime today. WES

**derotoreut** · 05-20-2016, 10:01 PM

The problem I found with these bumpers is that they are not totally smooth. There are two holes in them that appear to be used for the chroming process. Very disappointing when they are supposed to be smooth. Also, the chrome around the holes is bad and there is nickel showing. Not sure if the painted smoothies have these two holes or not, but the chromed version is a huge disappointment.

Swar · 05-21-2016, 08:46 AM

What do you do about a license plate light? Looks like there's no spot for one.

daveklein · 05-21-2016, 09:24 AM

Hey Primetime....I'm looking for that "ugly" step bumper for my 67...If you want to sell it sometime let me know......I'm in Lake Placid Fl. ..Do you think shipping would be too much???.......I have a chrome one now,,,maybe we could send pics and work a trade ??? I think my chrome one with the license insert is worth more than your step but I don't like it and probably would trade even....Dave

Jonlopes · 05-21-2016, 11:55 AM

I like the cleaner look. It always bugged me that when you look at the the sport bumpers from the side they look like an afterthought when compared to the front bumpers that look like they were designed to go with the truck.
I am interested in finding about the license place light as well. I do not like the look of the light built into the plate frame.

**derotoreut** · 05-21-2016, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Swar

What do you do about a license plate light? Looks like there's no spot for one.

The bumper comes with two LED license plate lights and wires.

**Already Gone** · 05-21-2016, 12:34 PM

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midniteblues · 05-21-2016, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by derotoreut

The problem I found with these bumpers is that they are not totally smooth. There are two holes in them that appear to be used for the chroming process. Very disappointing when they are supposed to be smooth. Also, the chrome around the holes is bad and there is nickel showing. Not sure if the painted smoothies have these two holes or not, but the chromed version is a huge disappointment.

i do believe that all bumpers have those holes on the bottom.
now im sure these smoothies are not reworked originals so i'm guessing they could have been eliminated.
but i'm guessing they have something to do with the way they are made or just for dipping.

ya cant see them anyway unless your down looking up and most lowered trucks you wouldnt be able too do that anyway.

oviously these are not for everyone but i gotta say it seems alot of thought went into making these.
good job and a awesome product.

firedemon · 05-21-2016, 03:15 PM

Harley sells bolts with led in them for their plates they work well enough for the ticket writers arround here

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 05-21-2016, 04:38 PM

If I were running custom I'd buy one in a Heartbeat.

**derotoreut** · 05-21-2016, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by midniteblues

i do believe that all bumpers have those holes on the bottom.
now im sure these smoothies are not reworked originals so i'm guessing they could have been eliminated.
but i'm guessing they have something to do with the way they are made or just for dipping.

ya cant see them anyway unless your down looking up and most lowered trucks you wouldnt be able too do that anyway.

oviously these are not for everyone but i gotta say it seems alot of thought went into making these.
good job and a awesome product.

These bumpers are not reworked originals. They are new design aftermarket bumpers manufactured by Key Parts. They were made special by eliminating visible mounting bolts. The top part is also deeper to tuck in toward the tailgate to eliminate the need for gravel deflectors. The ends are also tucked in more. I have to agree that they are a nice idea, but there is no reason for them to put two additional holes into an already smoothed bumper to use for the chroming process. They should have used the mounts on the back of the bumper for that process. I haven't seen the original painted version, but all pictures look like they don't have the two holes at the bottom. That's the way it should be. After all… It's supposed to be a smoothie bumper.

primetime · 05-23-2016, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daveklein

Hey Primetime....I'm looking for that "ugly" step bumper for my 67...If you want to sell it sometime let me know......I'm in Lake Placid Fl. ..Do you think shipping would be too much???.......I have a chrome one now,,,maybe we could send pics and work a trade ??? I think my chrome one with the license insert is worth more than your step but I don't like it and probably would trade even....Dave

I would have no problem with a trade if it was a local process. But im about 8 hours drive from your city. Not a fan of the long distance shopping process anymore either after a previous bad transaction. If you make up north and I still have it we could trade them out.

aboesec10 · 05-23-2016, 09:08 PM

Dangit!! Man I want this and a smooth front, but its gonna have to wait a few months.... or else i may have to use the boxes to build a sleeping hut.

05-03-2016, 07:21 PM	#1
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Smoothie 67-72 Fleetside Rear Bumpers are in!! We now have the 67-72 Smoothie (Boltless) Chrome Rear Bumpers ready to ship! These have the license plate bracket incorporated with the bumper, and has been widened at the top to eliminate the need for gravel deflectors. The outside edges have also been slightly curved to fit around the rear of the bed for a much cleaner look. Come complete with all necessary hardware to mount to the factory bumper brackets. Introductory price: $299.95 WES Attached Images __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

05-03-2016, 07:26 PM	#2
primetime Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 410	Re: Smoothie 67-72 Fleetside Rear Bumpers are in!! that would look better than my step bumper type, but how much is shipping to SC? it just feels expensive __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 swb fleetside 2005 Chevy Silverado crew cab (SS) 1977 Goldwing cafe racer 1977 Chevy nova (first car/ first love)

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Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: Smoothie 67-72 Fleetside Rear Bumpers are in!! Uploaded to our website now... Link: http://classicheartbeat.com/Chrome%20&%20more.htm __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

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ovalshark Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Caldwell, Idaho Posts: 84	Re: Smoothie 67-72 Fleetside Rear Bumpers are in!! I will call you in the morning, glad to hear the chrome ones are ready! Jerami

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05-04-2016, 02:29 AM	#11
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,681	Re: Smoothie 67-72 Fleetside Rear Bumpers are in!! I must be the only one disapointed in the look, Wes. It looks like a front bumper mounted on the back. I always liked the deep recess of the license plate box on the original sport bumpers. Also any license plate light will have to be incorporated into a billet license plate frame, or something similar. Not for me,... but neither were the smooth front bumpers,... __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

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XwalkerX Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 529	Re: Smoothie 67-72 Fleetside Rear Bumpers are in!! do you guys carry the smoothie front bumper too? I couldn't find it on your website

05-04-2016, 02:29 PM	#13
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: Smoothie 67-72 Fleetside Rear Bumpers are in!! Painted Smoothie bumpers have been out for a while now, both front and rear. We also have both front & rear smoothie bumpers in chrome. The prices are the same for front and rear. I will work on uploading sometime today. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

05-20-2016, 10:01 PM	#14
derotoreut Roto Reuter thats the name... Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Darien, NY Posts: 1,848	Re: Smoothie 67-72 Fleetside Rear Bumpers are in!! The problem I found with these bumpers is that they are not totally smooth. There are two holes in them that appear to be used for the chroming process. Very disappointing when they are supposed to be smooth. Also, the chrome around the holes is bad and there is nickel showing. Not sure if the painted smoothies have these two holes or not, but the chromed version is a huge disappointment. Attached Images __________________ ~ Dan My 70 K10 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=782232 My 71 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651394 1970 SWB Fleet K10 4X4, 5.3L LM7, 4L60E, Dakota Digital RTX, Vintage Air, Ididit tilt 1971 SWB Fleet C10 - Original SWB Arizona truck, new custom restoration project "Kick out your motor and drive while you're still alive - kick it out!" - Heart 1977

05-21-2016, 08:46 AM	#15
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05-21-2016, 09:24 AM	#16
daveklein Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Lake Placid, FL. Posts: 67	Re: Smoothie 67-72 Fleetside Rear Bumpers are in!! Hey Primetime....I'm looking for that "ugly" step bumper for my 67...If you want to sell it sometime let me know......I'm in Lake Placid Fl. ..Do you think shipping would be too much???.......I have a chrome one now,,,maybe we could send pics and work a trade ??? I think my chrome one with the license insert is worth more than your step but I don't like it and probably would trade even....Dave Last edited by daveklein; 05-21-2016 at 09:31 AM. Reason: forgot something



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