|
01-16-2013, 10:03 PM
|
#1 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Hartselle, Al.
Posts: 466
|
Dealer step bumpers
I thought it would be cool to see what cities people in the group have step bumpers from.
Mine is from Blytheville Arkansas.  It's nasty right now, but I plan on restoring it. Post a pic if you have one! Steven
__________________
“Life is and will ever remain an equation incapable of solution, but it contains certain known factors.” - Nikola Tesla Matt. 6:27 "Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?” http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...=507266&page=2 |
|
|
|
01-16-2013, 11:32 PM
|
#2 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Lacombe, LA
Posts: 2,769
|
Re: Dealer step bumpers
I had one but could not get the pool and pool deck off of it after Katrina. The dealer supplied step bumpers are geting more rare. Having the name on them and IF the dealer is still in business, most make a big deal out of it if you call them. They like the promo of long lasting etc,etc.
__________________
http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829 |
|
|
|
|
01-17-2013, 12:31 AM
|
#3 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: California Delta
Posts: 2,163
|
Re: Dealer step bumpers
I don't have a step bumper but this one has been for sale in the SF Bay Area on CL for a while.
__________________
Name: Rich Current Ride: 1964 C-10 Short Fleetside Daily Driver: 2005 GMC crew cab short fleetside /2001 Chevy Tahoe Past GM Trucks: 1959 GMC short stepside 1968 GMC short stepside-4x4 1973 Chevy short stepside 1989 Chevy short fleetside-reg cab 1993 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab 2002 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab Save the dinosaurs, use synthetic oil. |
|
|
|
|
01-17-2013, 12:35 AM
|
#4 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Hartselle, Al.
Posts: 466
|
Re: Dealer step bumpers
That AJ one is sweet!
HOLY COW! A pool landed on your truck?! Man that stinks! Steven
__________________
“Life is and will ever remain an equation incapable of solution, but it contains certain known factors.” - Nikola Tesla Matt. 6:27 "Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?” http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...=507266&page=2 |
|
|
|
|
01-18-2013, 06:25 PM
|
#5 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Lisle Illinois
Posts: 602
|
Re: Dealer step bumpers
Here's Mine from a 63. I paint brushed the bumper to see how it would look with the colors I picked for the interior.
|
|
|
|
|
01-18-2013, 06:38 PM
|
#6 | |
|
Registered User
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Kingman, AZ
Posts: 1,574
|
Re: Dealer step bumpers
Quote:
Use to drive past that place every day when I lived in Houston.
__________________
http://s994.photobucket.com/albums/af62/ScottAz2/ |
|
|
|
|
|
01-18-2013, 06:58 PM
|
#7 |
|
Moderator
 Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: ON, Canada
Posts: 2,151
|
Re: Dealer step bumpers
I'm wondering if this one's home made, or dealer/aftermarket:
|
|
|
|
|
01-18-2013, 07:42 PM
|
#8 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Hartselle, Al.
Posts: 466
|
Re: Dealer step bumpers
Dunno, but it would seem to be DIY as there isn't really a step to it and no place to mount a hitch ball.
BTW, does anyone know where to get a replacement license plate light for these bumpers? Steven
__________________
“Life is and will ever remain an equation incapable of solution, but it contains certain known factors.” - Nikola Tesla Matt. 6:27 "Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?” http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...=507266&page=2 |
|
|
|
|
01-19-2013, 01:18 AM
|
#10 |
|
Senior Enthusiast
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Spokane Valley, WA
Posts: 8,356
|
Re: Dealer step bumpers
Kimball Motor Company was the dealer that installed the Bardin bumper with the original sale of my truck. It was a plain generic version that didn’t have the dealership name cut into the bumper. At least I can show how much it cost new - $55.00:
  There have been a few times I wished I’d left it on the truck (powder coated black) but I didn’t like the way it wrapped around the ends and bolted to the fenders, figuring one bump could crunch both of them: 
__________________
My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502 |
|
|
|
|
01-19-2013, 01:28 AM
|
#11 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Hartselle, Al.
Posts: 466
|
Re: Dealer step bumpers
Yeah, the wrap around would worry me too. Pretty cool to know how much it cost originally. Especially considering they go for upwards of $300 in good shape now.
Steven
__________________
“Life is and will ever remain an equation incapable of solution, but it contains certain known factors.” - Nikola Tesla Matt. 6:27 "Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?” http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...=507266&page=2 |
|
|
|
|
01-19-2013, 10:35 AM
|
#12 |
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Eldon, MO
Posts: 1,753
|
Re: Dealer step bumpers
That works out to almost $400 in today's money. Seems like a lot for a bumper. Then again, $2534 works out to around $19,000 is today's money. Don't know any brand new trucks that could be bought for that.
|
|
|
|
|
01-19-2013, 11:27 AM
|
#13 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Kettering, Ohio
Posts: 55
|
Re: Dealer step bumpers
Here's the bumper on my 61
__________________
Instagram: 77lesabre *1961 Chevy Long Stepside-350/700r4 *1977 Buick Lesabre Lowrider-350/th350 *2003 Chevy Silverado 2500HD-Duramax Diesel |
|
|
|
|
01-20-2013, 11:25 AM
|
#14 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Amarillo, Texas
Posts: 636
|
Re: Dealer step bumpers
1964 from Plains Chevrolet in Amarillo Tx
2nd one on 66. Not sure where this one came from.
__________________
Father and son built. Driven daily since 2012. 283, 3 speed. Mostly original. '81 PS and disk front. Fuel tank relocate. Maintenance, repairs and upgrades on his dime now. http://zacks64longfleet.shutterfly.com/ Higher res. photos in my gallery. |
|
|
|
|
01-20-2013, 11:40 AM
|
#15 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Hartselle, Al.
Posts: 466
|
Re: Dealer step bumpers
Nice.
Steven
__________________
“Life is and will ever remain an equation incapable of solution, but it contains certain known factors.” - Nikola Tesla Matt. 6:27 "Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?” http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...=507266&page=2 |
|
|
|
|
01-20-2013, 12:34 PM
|
#16 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Amarillo, Texas
Posts: 636
|
Re: Dealer step bumpers
The wrap around does provide some protection of the body. At least if you get hit in the side. We finished my son's truck just before his senior year started. 2 weeks later this happened in the high school parking lot. I think it would have been worse without the wrap around in this case.
__________________
Father and son built. Driven daily since 2012. 283, 3 speed. Mostly original. '81 PS and disk front. Fuel tank relocate. Maintenance, repairs and upgrades on his dime now. http://zacks64longfleet.shutterfly.com/ Higher res. photos in my gallery. |
|
|
|
|
01-20-2013, 02:59 PM
|
#17 | |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: RADFORD, VA
Posts: 2,651
|
Re: Dealer step bumpers
Quote:
__________________
1964 BBC 402 4x4   |
|
|
|
|
|
01-20-2013, 07:11 PM
|
#18 | |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Amarillo, Texas
Posts: 636
|
Re: Dealer step bumpers
Quote:
Sorry dantimdad, I did not intend to hi jack your thread.
__________________
Father and son built. Driven daily since 2012. 283, 3 speed. Mostly original. '81 PS and disk front. Fuel tank relocate. Maintenance, repairs and upgrades on his dime now. http://zacks64longfleet.shutterfly.com/ Higher res. photos in my gallery. |
|
|
|
|
|
01-20-2013, 07:26 PM
|
#19 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Alameda, CA.
Posts: 173
|
Re: Dealer step bumpers
Am going to use my Step wrap around as soon as I get off my lazy you know what and get it to the powder coater. I need to locate the rubber extrusions for the wrap around.. Any ideas??
|
|
|
|
|
01-20-2013, 07:42 PM
|
#20 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Hartselle, Al.
Posts: 466
|
Re: Dealer step bumpers
ljackson - no problem!
ChuckW - I would trace it and go to a gasket maker. What color are you going to powder coat it? Steven
__________________
“Life is and will ever remain an equation incapable of solution, but it contains certain known factors.” - Nikola Tesla Matt. 6:27 "Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?” http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...=507266&page=2 |
|
|
|
|
01-20-2013, 09:22 PM
|
#21 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Detroit MI
Posts: 1,209
|
Re: Dealer step bumpers
I started one of these threads here a while ago . mine is on it ...
|
|
|
|
|
01-20-2013, 11:57 PM
|
#22 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Alameda, CA.
Posts: 173
|
Re: Dealer step bumpers
Steven,
Most likely going for a darker silver. Truck's a Pinecrest green.... Should look ok.... (I hope) |
|
|
|
|
01-21-2013, 06:28 AM
|
#23 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Rochester, KENT
Posts: 10,481
|
Re: Dealer step bumpers
I think they are all pretty ugly, but of course Function wins out over form when you want to tow something.
Are they reasonably easy to come by? On Craigslist etc ? I think that if I cannot do a decent hidden tow ball when we get our truck, that may be the best way to go forward and just use paint to make it look as good as possible. |
|
|
|
|
01-21-2013, 08:19 AM
|
#24 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Galesburg, Kansas
Posts: 174
|
Re: Dealer step bumpers
Here's mine:
|
|
|
|
|
01-21-2013, 08:51 AM
|
#25 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Reading, Kansas
Posts: 628
|
Re: Dealer step bumpers
Can you take a picutre of the Plains Logo of your step bumper I have one but would like to paint it with logo added as the 65 corvette I have came from Plains Chevrolet.Thanks
|
|
|
|
 |
| Bookmarks |
|
|
Linear Mode
