Losing weight, the beautiful way! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

LongBox · 05-12-2017, 06:23 PM

Today, I finally got around to removing the old factory step bumper from my truck, and installed a chrome sport bumper (aftermarket). I was somewhat surprised by how much that old bumper weighed, especially compared to the new one. I bet I'm down a good 25 - 30 pounds.

And boy, does the chrome sport style bumper ever, ever look better! Aside from adding a lighter, this is the only mod I've done to my truck, which is in the survivor category. I'll keep the old bumper just in case someone wants the truck totally original.

71threequarterton · 05-12-2017, 06:40 PM

LongBox · 05-13-2017, 10:50 AM

OK, OK! Right now, I only have "before" pics. But, I agree, a set of before and after pics tells the story much better. My original post was as much about how much that old step bumper weighed compared to the new one. Guess with all that weight removed from the rear, the next mod will have to be going to a posi rear gear setup.

71threequarterton · 05-14-2017, 01:30 PM

Interested because I have one of those big old bumpers on the rear and have thought of replacing it.

67ChevyRedneck · 05-14-2017, 01:37 PM

I was hoping this was another longbed getting cut down into a shortie!

05-12-2017, 06:23 PM	#1
LongBox Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 784	Losing weight, the beautiful way! Today, I finally got around to removing the old factory step bumper from my truck, and installed a chrome sport bumper (aftermarket). I was somewhat surprised by how much that old bumper weighed, especially compared to the new one. I bet I'm down a good 25 - 30 pounds. And boy, does the chrome sport style bumper ever, ever look better! Aside from adding a lighter, this is the only mod I've done to my truck, which is in the survivor category. I'll keep the old bumper just in case someone wants the truck totally original. __________________ Rick -69 GMC 910 Long Box, 350 -98 Chev Silverado 1500, 350 Vortec 4L60e -08 Mustang GT Convertible

05-12-2017, 06:40 PM	#2
71threequarterton Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Coast Posts: 180	Re: Losing weight, the beautiful way! __________________ -Jim 71 Chevrolet C20 94 GMC Yukon 4x4

05-13-2017, 10:50 AM	#3
LongBox Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 784	Re: Losing weight, the beautiful way! OK, OK! Right now, I only have "before" pics. But, I agree, a set of before and after pics tells the story much better. My original post was as much about how much that old step bumper weighed compared to the new one. Guess with all that weight removed from the rear, the next mod will have to be going to a posi rear gear setup. __________________ Rick -69 GMC 910 Long Box, 350 -98 Chev Silverado 1500, 350 Vortec 4L60e -08 Mustang GT Convertible

05-14-2017, 01:30 PM	#4
71threequarterton Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Coast Posts: 180	Re: Losing weight, the beautiful way! Interested because I have one of those big old bumpers on the rear and have thought of replacing it. __________________ -Jim 71 Chevrolet C20 94 GMC Yukon 4x4

05-14-2017, 01:37 PM	#5
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Losing weight, the beautiful way! I was hoping this was another longbed getting cut down into a shortie! __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!



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