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| Re: Tuck'n the front bumper [message #75825 is a reply to message #75820] |
Sat, 06 March 2010 20:27   |
OregonJimmy
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That looks great..Had not even considered moving in my bumper..but really does have a positive effect on the front end looks..thanks for sharing your creativity Seven.
Ron Yoder
1977 Eleganza II
Oregon
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| Re: [GMCnet] Tuck'n the front bumper [message #75924 is a reply to message #75868] |
Sun, 07 March 2010 16:19 |
Steven Ferguson
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Larry,
I never, ever, subscribe to the doomsday concept. To me it's a lot
like when your mother tells you to always put on clean underwear in
case you have an accident and have to go to the hospital. (Someone
might see your ........) Heck, if the accident were that bad, I'd
probably s**t my pants anyway.
I got hit from behind a few years ago while driving the GMC. The
vehicle that struck me hit that great energy absorbing bumper, jumped
over it and broke the end cap. I'm pretty sure they worthless.
On Sun, Mar 7, 2010 at 9:06 AM, Larry <slawrence111@yahoo.com> wrote:
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> Just a heads up, that bumper when impact at 5mph or more will move back/bend at least 4"
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> Even at the OEM distance, the bumper can do damage to the front end.
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> Since these front ends are so hard to find, it would be in your best interest to try to maintain the OEM distance for the least amount of damage in a simple bump against a tree or when parking.
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> these bumpers have a bit of flex and that is part of the protection.
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> Your zone of protection seems to be gone now.
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> LarC ( Believe it is worthwhile to know the statistical movement of a said part before modifying the part. )
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| Re: Tuck'n the front bumper [message #75963 is a reply to message #75820] |
Sun, 07 March 2010 23:56 |
seven
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Location: Calgary Canada
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As a builder of many project vehicles throughout the years, I have always done many custom changes for handling, performance fit & finish and custom looks, Not always taking in the original design of the manufacturer, This has been one of them, I appreciate everyones opinion, Thats what forums are for "info, fact and opinion"
I will roll the dice for the better looks on this one.
Just make sure you don't bump at the next convention
"Can I still stand on the bumper?"
Hell at five foot two I can bearly reach the windshield as it is when on the bumper, But didn't seem to make it any worse.
Jay Fox
Calgary AB
73 Painted Desert (Turtle)
78 Transmode (Trailer Donor)
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| Re: [GMCnet] Tuck'n the front bumper [message #75971 is a reply to message #75938] |
Mon, 08 March 2010 07:59 |
Steven Ferguson
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Same place I always stood Matt, on the bumper. I also have the Ragusa
step/license plate holder and it is quite functional.
On Sun, Mar 7, 2010 at 6:22 PM, Matt Colie <mcolie@chartermi.net> wrote:
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> seven wrote on Sat, 06 March 2010 20:56
>> Todays project, I set out to set the front bumper in 2 inch's
>> Drilled new holes in the brackets and am quite pleased with the end result, Just seems to clean the front end up.
>> Still even able to stand on it comfortably for window cleaning.
>> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=32578&title=bumper&cat=20
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> Jay,
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> While I like the look, I am forced to ask what you now stand on to clean the windshield. I am not tall enough to clean mine from the ground.
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| Re: Tuck'n the front bumper [message #76101 is a reply to message #75820] |
Tue, 09 March 2010 11:34 |
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what im interested in is the side outs and how did you get those installed? also any more pix of the sideouts from the inside of the coach?
73 Canyon Lands, (a.k.a. The Yellow Submarine) West Los Angeles CA
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