LambertLambert Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Thanks to 64 Cheyenne, I got the correct brackets to install my factory original bumper. You can see the "before" bumper below. It came with the truck when I bought it from the PO, who bought it from the original owner. If you're in the Austin / Central Texas area and want this bumper, it's yours for $50. It's pretty stout, and I think the brackets can be straightened fairly easily. And the new bumper... I got it from a donor at a local pick-n-pull. It was twisted lengthwise, so I took it to DC Bumper in San Antonio and they straightened it and refurbished it as well as primed it for $165.00. Then I got an autobody shop to repaint it for me. I repainted the plastic ends to it and the rubber/plastic add ons. I think it turned out pretty well (even though it's dusty in this pic.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KYMJ Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Nice color on the truck, first I've seen. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpnjim Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Big improvement :cheers: and :thumbsup: x2 on the color Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Lookin' good. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Sam Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 I think thats the color mine used to be before the paint faded all to hell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJCARENA Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Looking good. Nice truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64 Cheyenne Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 That was quick, guess you got the brackets. Looking good, nice truck. Further plans? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LambertLambert Posted April 11, 2011 Author Share Posted April 11, 2011 The next (and last) thing I want to do is install a set of "turbine" wheels. I'm saving up to have them restored 'cause they're in pretty rough shape. The truck was repainted by the original owner right before he died - @ 2007. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rymanrph Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Like the color. It looks like the Inca Gold they used on the Wranglers, PT Cruisers and some Prowlers (more?). What's going on under your driver side tail light? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LambertLambert Posted April 12, 2011 Author Share Posted April 12, 2011 Yeah, I think a schmoe backed into that side right after I got the truck - about two years ago. The plastic chipped off there. :mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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