Bumper build 08'

[enonz98lr]

well i put this in the series section too, but i thought with all the bumper threads on here i might as well share with the rest of dweb.

this is the winch bumper im building for my SIII, i have a warn 8274 that is going on it after i rebuild it. the brush bar was an early birthday present from galen any comments are welcome, i just thought id keep it simple

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t109/olscholrodbuildr/IMGP0723.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t109/olscholrodbuildr/IMGP0724.jpg

 

[David Kronenfeld]

Looks good Ian! I like the simple lines of the top brush bar you're using with it- classic design. Uber jealous Just make sure you have a bottle opener on the rear one- much more essential than a winch.

 

[kennith]

Looks like the brush bar folds down, that's a good idea. They get in the way sometimes. I can't count how many times I've smacked my fingers on mine trying to work in that area.

Now, if you make an identical one out of stainless, fit it on there with a chain that holds it horizontal when you want to, and make a hanging charcoal basket, you will be set. Add a cutting board that fits into the slats and you have a nice mobile kitchen.

Cheers,

Kennith

 

[jymmiejamz]

That's looking pretty good. Was that brush bar off of something else?

Btw That was me in the silver Classic on Midlothian in front of Ukrops yesterday.

 

[enonz98lr]

That's looking pretty good. Was that brush bar off of something else?

Btw That was me in the silver Classic on Midlothian in front of Ukrops yesterday.

i thought that was you, there were 2 LR3's behind you and they did not wave, the brush bar i beleave is for a series or defender.

i kinda like that fold down kitchen idea, i already have a colman camp stove i sould make some little tabs that would hold it in place or something

 

[KevinNY]

I have a galvanized and powder coated Rockware 8274 bumper that I could deliver to VA in a week if you were interested??

 

[enonz98lr]

I have a galvanized and powder coated Rockware 8274 bumper that I could deliver to VA in a week if you were interested??

the question would be how much? i am a poor starving college student

 

[KevinNY]

Less than a new one and it will NEVER rust. I'll PM you.

 

[kellymoe]

Looks good. I like the fold down idea, makes for a good kitchen are and easier to work on the front end if the need arises. With gas prices being what they are you could even take it off and save a few pennies, although the savings would probably be minuscule. Nice work.


I'm buying a bunch of steel today to make an arbor. I love metal work. Very satisfying.

 

[enonz98lr]

i like welding and fab work, i was on a roll last night untill the mig machine ran out of wire, so i might just stick weld the rest

 

[jymmiejamz]

I hate metal working, its one of my least favourite things to do. I question myself often as to why I have a Miller 210 and a plasma cutter, but whenever I need them I am always grateful that I don't have to bust out the grinder. I just can't stand metal shavings in my ears, nose, skin, hair, and eyes. To each his own I guess.

 

[kennith]

i thought that was you, there were 2 LR3's behind you and they did not wave, the brush bar i beleave is for a series or defender.

i kinda like that fold down kitchen idea, i already have a colman camp stove i sould make some little tabs that would hold it in place or something

That's the ticket, then. Make those tabs and you can slap that Coleman up there when you are out in the field. That would just be way too cool to pass up.

Cheers,

Kennith

 

[enonz98lr]

anyway did not get much done tonight because i had to get used to welding with the stick machine again(its been a year or two) but i got the 2 halfs welded togeather, just threw the fairlead and shackle mounts on there for fun

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t109/olscholrodbuildr/IMGP0725.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t109/olscholrodbuildr/IMGP0728.jpg

 

[jymmiejamz]

If you want to use my welder you are more than welcome to, I am going to be swapping motors around so I'll be in the garage all weekend.

 

[I HATE PONIES]

Is that a grinder with no guard?

 

[enonz98lr]

Is that a grinder with no guard?

yeahhh, that thing is older than i am.........i kept remembering your thread lastnight when i was working, our newer 4in grinder has a guard

 

[enonz98lr]

well made some progress with the 4th of july and all, had to change the winch tray and move it out 2in so the 8274 would clear the grill and the pitman arm, but it did not push the bumper out anymore. tommarow im going to start welding on the mounts that will hold it to the frame sides sence i cant reach the stock lower nuts. ill try and remember to take some pics of it on the truck:bigok:

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t109/olscholrodbuildr/IMGP0730.jpg

 

[enonz98lr]

ok here is a shot of it on the truck. what you see on the right is a lisense plate. i still have not cut the fairlead slot. after i mount the winch i will clear the excess plate

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t109/olscholrodbuildr/IMGP0732.jpg

here is the new winch mounting area

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t109/olscholrodbuildr/IMGP0733.jpg

 

[rovercanus]

I hate metal working, its one of my least favourite things to do.

Yeah, I always pictured you as more the hair dresser type.

 

[jymmiejamz]

Walter, that would imply that I dress my own hair. J/k I don't mind getting dirty, I just can't stand metal shavings, I don't mind grease.