grhine Posted May 15, 2023 Share Posted May 15, 2023 My 1951 3100 truck with 38,000 miles original bed . Could someone verify if the back bumper was a factory option 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.H.Boland Posted May 15, 2023 Share Posted May 15, 2023 There was an optional rear bumper, which looked like the attached photo. (Nice find !) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAKerry Posted May 15, 2023 Share Posted May 15, 2023 Im not sure those trucks even came with a rear bumper, would have been an option like what JHB posted. The one on the green truck is interesting, and looks like it takes the term 'step bumper' to a whole new level. I doubt it came from GM. May have been on the truck from the beginning but that doesnt make it stock. Beautiful truck btw. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roscoe Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 I agree, I don't think it is stock in any form. I've been around these trucks in some form or fashion most of my life and never saw that style. Seems like most of them either had another front bumper bolted on back there, a aftermarket bumper or, at least here in my area, a thick steel bumper welded up by the farmer. But I LOVE the truck. Looks very much like my '52 must've looked at one time.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grhine Posted May 16, 2023 Author Share Posted May 16, 2023 thanks for all your help ! I have a "stock" bumper however I am not sure if i want to change it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 Agree not factory. I like it though. A little "artistic" . I have never seen another. Envious of the find. Enjoy. Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Eaton Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 I agree that the rear bumper was not on the trucks.... Looking at this it does not show a rear bumper option. http://www.oldcarbrochures.com/static/NA/Chevrolet/1951_Chevrolet/1951_Chevrolet_Accessories_Price_List/1951 Chevrolet Acc Price List-02.html Once you get to the site back up to the 1951 Chevy listing and it also shows how to install accessories on the 1951 Chevy vehicles and I don't see a rear bumper there either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 (edited) Neat truck.........I would try and determine how long that bumper has been on it..........if it was done before say.......1970, I would leave it as part of the history of the machine. If it's rather recent......I would go with a factory bumper. Just my 2 cents. Would love to have it as a sunny day driver.........not much better than a cherry pick up that is fairly early. 👍 You my be able to get DOT dates off the extra lights.......ten bucks says the bumper was probably done when they added signals......... Edited May 16, 2023 by edinmass (see edit history) 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grhine Posted May 16, 2023 Author Share Posted May 16, 2023 I was told a farmer bought it new and used it to pull wagons or equipment it was sold at a farm sale around 1960 the last time it was inspected was 1979 and it had 37075 miles then it was stored till approx 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Albright Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 Killer aftermarket bumper!!! Keep it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28 Chrysler Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 The original rear bumper is not as curved as the fronts and are not interchangeable. Most of the rear bumpers were broken by 1960. Nice bumper, looks like a nice place to sit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 (edited) Looks like the bumper has a hole for a trailer ball. Nice ride! Edited December 23, 2023 by Larry Schramm (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikewest Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 On 5/15/2023 at 5:23 AM, grhine said: My 1951 3100 truck with 38,000 miles original bed . Could someone verify if the back bumper was a factory option It would help to show a picture of the bumper not the speedometer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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