Looking to swap bumpers

[Timeswelding]

So, I have a 2017 LT Z71 1500 in Siren Red tintcoat. As with all 2017 Z71 trucks, it has color matched bumpers and grill surround. I, personally, have never been a fan of body colored bumpers on full sized trucks. If anyone has a truck with chrome bumpers who would like to trade them for painted (Siren Red) bumpers, I'd be up for it. My truck has less than 400 miles on it and the finish on everything is still perfect. I live just south of Dayton, Ohio and would like to find someone local to trade with. That way, we can do the work at my house on my lift and we don't have to risk potential parts damage from a shipping company. Here is a picture of the front of my truck taken this morning.

I think it's look awesome with chrome front and rear bumpers and possibly a chrome grill (and headlight) surround. If anyone in the area would be interested in such a trade, please let me know. I know that I can buy the parts from GM, but I just bought the truck and my budget is pretty well shot! By the way, great forum and thanks in advance for your input.

[tmo]

I'm all for "factory" mods and making it look stock , you can check out my build... it might be in my signature. Anyways, you're gonna have a hard time trading with someone, that color is not a common color. If you feel this way 400 miles into ownership, you obviously partially felt this way at signing, why didn't you just pass on this one and find something that was exactly what you wanted? Try pick a part, I've called them for the 8 inch screen and they seem pretty cheap. Probably your best bet at this point, unless you can return it to your dealership.

 

Sorry that's probably not the answer you wanted, but this kinda stuff is a PIA.

 

 

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[Timeswelding]

I'm all for "factory" mods and making it look stock , you can check out my build... it might be in my signature. Anyways, you're gonna have a hard time trading with someone, that color is not a common color. If you feel this way 400 miles into ownership, you obviously partially felt this way at signing, why didn't you just pass on this one and find something that was exactly what you wanted? Try pick a part, I've called them for the 8 inch screen and they seem pretty cheap. Probably your best bet at this point, unless you can return it to your dealership.

 

Sorry that's probably not the answer you wanted, but this kinda stuff is a PIA.

 

 

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Mechanically and functionally, the truck is exactly what I wanted. I have felt this way about the painted surfaces since day one, but I knew then just as now that I can change that. It's just bolt on bits an pieces. There have been a couple guys already that have expressed interest in trading with me. Problem is that they are in California and I am in Ohio. It'll happen sooner or later.

[Donstar]

Based on what I've read on this forum, you will have no problem trading your bumpers for chrome. It may require a little patience but it will happen! You may also grow to like the monochrome look!

[Timeswelding]

Just in case there are differences that I'm not aware of, and there probably are, here is a picture of the rear of my truck

[ChevyRoofer]

You might get more traction if you put this/a thread together in the Marketplace once you reach the minimum post count.

[corncob]

Based on what I've read on this forum, you will have no problem trading your bumpers for chrome. It may require a little patience but it will happen! You may also grow to like the monochrome look!

I'm not sure about "no problem", but it will definitely be way easier to find someone willing to give up their chrome. Most folks are wanting to ditch the chrome and go with color matched [emoji1360]

 

 

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[Static]

I have a rear chrome bumper I will sell you. If you can find a spare front to use as a temp I will pay to have yours resprayed black and trade you my chrome front.

[daniel044]

Painted bumpers tend to chip and show chips very well. Chrome tends to last a little longer without chipping. So dont blame you on trying to get rid of them.

[Timeswelding]

Anyone?

[Timeswelding]

Mission accomplished. Thanks to our member, Static, who drove from his home in OK to my home in Miamisburg, Ohio to swap bumpers, headlight surrounds and grills. His truck is black, so I had my parts painted black before he arrived. We spent a very long day yesterday giving each of our trucks major facelifts. His turned out great and I could not be happier with mine. While we were at it, I replaced my Z71 grill wirh an LTZ Z71 grill then attached his chrome grill bars. We also installed the GM illuminated bowtie. I think it turned out great. Here is the new face.

[Jmiller11331]

I love the way mine looks...it's not a Z71 but it's an 2LT Allstar Edition

 

 

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[Jmiller11331]

Mission accomplished. Thanks to our member, Static, who drove from his home in OK to my home in Miamisburg, Ohio to swap bumpers, headlight surrounds and grills. His truck is black, so I had my parts painted black before he arrived. We spent a very long day yesterday giving each of our trucks major facelifts. His turned out great and I could not be happier with mine. While we were at it, I replaced my Z71 grill wirh an LTZ Z71 grill then attached his chrome grill bars. We also installed the GM illuminated bowtie. I think it turned out great. Here is the new face.

hell yes!!! Looks so good!! You guys did great

 

 

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I have a rear chrome bumper I will sell you. If you can find a spare front to use as a temp I will pay to have yours resprayed black and trade you my chrome front.

id like to see how your truck turned out too

 

 

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[Timeswelding]

JMiller, that's a great looking truck you have. Mine is a '17 LT Z71 All Star 2LT. It was a ton of work, but I am really liking the new look. I really don't feel comfortable unveiling someone else's truck, but I'm sure Static will post pics of his soon. He's got one long drive ahead if him first. About 12 hours.

[Jmiller11331]

JMiller, that's a great looking truck you have. Mine is a '17 LT Z71 All Star 2LT. It was a ton of work, but I am really liking the new look. I really don't feel comfortable unveiling someone else's truck, but I'm sure Static will post pics of his soon. He's got one long drive ahead if him first. About 12 hours.

thanks so much!! Yeah, great work!!

 

 

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