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Old Jul 27, 2022 | 10:28 PM
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Front bumper mount differences

What trucks/years didn’t have the horns on front to mount bumper? I just got a *77 f350 camper special, and it doesn’t have horns for the bumper. I know there are hard to find bumper mounts, but I can’t remember what on. Out of all the trucks I have and have had, this is the first that doesn’t have them.



 
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Old Jul 27, 2022 | 11:58 PM
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AFAIK only Highboys had the extra part to get the bumper on. So late made 77-79 did NOT have the need for the extra piece. So to locate the pieces, you need to locate a 73-76 High Boy. And no I do not have any of them on hand at this time. Nice "parts"(?) truck?
 
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Old Jul 28, 2022 | 12:13 AM
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So why would a 2wd have the same bumper as a highboy?

too nice to be a parts truck, gonna fix it up. Never had one with this wheelbase before so it’s good for the collection. 😎
 
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Maybe because it is a Camper Special, I do not know. I know that if you need to locate those brackets finding a HB in a JY (yea right) that still has the OEM bumper is your best best. Can't be that hard to fab some up for a high speed modifier like you.

Interesting 76 with twin tank flaps in the bed. Is it a real late year made 76?
 
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Old Jul 28, 2022 | 07:45 AM
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I recall Camper Specials with long campers in back and front bumpers looking like porches with coolers, spares, bikes, etc on them? Like ballast or just a place to carry stuff?
 
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I was wrong, it’s a 77. 04/77 date. Has true dual tanks and had a heavy homemade push bumper on front like tow trucks have. 460/auto. Only thing missing is tailgate.







 
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Originally Posted by brian1080
What trucks/years didn’t have the horns on front to mount bumper? I just got a *77 f350 camper special, and it doesn’t have horns for the bumper. I know there are hard to find bumper mounts, but I can’t remember what on. Out of all the trucks I have and have had, this is the first that doesn’t have them.



Personally, I kinda like the bumper it came with.
 
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F350 Super Camper Special, long wheel base, far and few between around here. looks like a diamond in the ruff.
 
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