Wanted 1979-1983 4WD Pickup bumpers, valance, tailgate

[Sandman434]

Vehicle Model

1. Minitruck

I recently got a 1982 4WD pickup and am trying to piece together some of the missing or damaged parts. The bumpers currently on are not original, and the valance piece that goes below the front bumper is missing. The tailgate is overall in decent condition as well, but the corners are a bit rusty.

Curious if there are any pickups being parted out in Virginia or a state or two away that may have what I’m looking for!

 

[Engineer8000]

I have the sheet metal piece that fits the top of the bumper if you need that. They were different depending on if it is a one-piece bumper or the one with plastic end caps. Also be aware the bumper brackets (stay) and lights are different between the two bumpers also. Not sure I remember exactly which one this is but I think it is for the 82/83 bumper. I can post a picture if interested. "Filler" in the diagram:

 

[Sandman434]

I have the sheet metal piece that fits the top of the bumper if you need that. They were different depending on if it is a one-piece bumper or the one with plastic end caps. Also be aware the bumper brackets (stay) and lights are different between the two bumpers also. Not sure I remember exactly which one this is but I think it is for the 82/83 bumper. I can post a picture if interested. "Filler" in the diagram:

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Thank you! Not sure right off hand - I'll check when I get home this evening if it's there but I think that is also missing. Appreciate the note on the different bumper mounting brackets, too. I didn't realize there were differences with them.

 

[Engineer8000]

I went through this with my 81. I could find a 3 piece bumper but no lights for it. I finally found a correct one piece bumper complete. Then I had to find the brackets for it.

 

[Sandman434]

I went through this with my 81. I could find a 3 piece bumper but no lights for it. I finally found a correct one piece bumper complete. Then I had to find the brackets for it.

My lights may work, I’m not sure. Definitely looking for the correct bumper + bracket combo though. Currently I have c-channel welded on lol. Think this confirms I don’t have the upper filler piece too.

 

[Engineer8000]

If you are interested in the filler, I will dig it out and get some pictures of it.

 

[Sandman434]

If you are interested in the filler, I will dig it out and get some pictures of it.

I certainly would be!

 

[Engineer8000]

Here you go. There is a slight bend near one end but I think it could be straightened out easily enough.

 

[Engineer8000]

I found this picture online. This appears to be the correct filler for the 82/83 bumper with the plastic end caps. Looking around a bit, I see some bumper parts are available, this filler piece though I think is going to be the most difficult to find.

This was my 81.

 

[Sandman434]

Here you go. There is a slight bend near one end but I think it could be straightened out easily enough.

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Sweet, I'll PM about it - I appreciate it!

I found this picture online. This appears to be the correct filler for the 82/83 bumper with the plastic end caps. Looking around a bit, I see some bumper parts are available, this filler piece though I think is going to be the most difficult to find.

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This was my 81.

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Looks beautiful! Looks like the same color (033) mine is/was. Not nearly this clean looking!

 

[TeamJB]

I have NOS bumper if intrested i can share video/pictures

 

[Sandman434]

I have NOS bumper if intrested i can share video/pictures

I’ll PM you!

 

[cims1970fj40]

I found this picture online. This appears to be the correct filler for the 82/83 bumper with the plastic end caps. Looking around a bit, I see some bumper parts are available, this filler piece though I think is going to be the most difficult to find.

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This was my 81.

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Man I love the 79-83 4wheel drive pickups.

I found this picture online. This appears to be the correct filler for the 82/83 bumper with the plastic end caps. Looking around a bit, I see some bumper parts are available, this filler piece though I think is going to be the most difficult to find.

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This was my 81.

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Man I love those 79-83 4wheel drive pickups