Mikeys bumper build-off
12-29-2004, 03:28 PM
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Mikeys bumper build-off
Took a week off of work to concentrate on making a couple of custom bumpers. This is one for the 3rd gen PU
What do you think?
What do you think?
12-29-2004, 03:31 PM
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nice but would probably look better with some paint, J/K. simple and practicle i like it. the only Q i have is license plat location are you going to move it or is there a bracket on the bumper?
edit: just saw it that big silver light threw me off and the two holes. :pat:
edit: just saw it that big silver light threw me off and the two holes. :pat:
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12-29-2004, 03:35 PM
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And here is the one for a First Gen 4runner
This is actually Seafleas new rear bumper
Well, the beginning of it at least!
He still has a lot of grinding to do before it is ready to be welded.
the 2 large holes in there are for the high output backup blinders!
On the table you can see the Clevise mounts that we are welding Through the the bumper to add more strength
I will post more pics tomorrow when the bumper is closer to being finished.
Well, the beginning of it at least!
He still has a lot of grinding to do before it is ready to be welded.
the 2 large holes in there are for the high output backup blinders!
On the table you can see the Clevise mounts that we are welding Through the the bumper to add more strength
I will post more pics tomorrow when the bumper is closer to being finished.
12-29-2004, 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by RED 85
nice but would probably look better with some paint, J/K. simple and practicle i like it. the only Q i have is license plat location are you going to move it or is there a bracket on the bumper?
edit: just saw it that big silver light threw me off and the two holes. :pat:
edit: just saw it that big silver light threw me off and the two holes. :pat:
A $1.50 can of krylon is to expensive at this point with floating the metal for 4 bumpers.
12-29-2004, 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Mikeys87
The price of the metal broke me, so i'll just have to redneck it for a bit till i can get it powered coated. A $1.50 can of krylon is to expensive at this point with floating the metal for 4 bumpers.
A $1.50 can of krylon is to expensive at this point with floating the metal for 4 bumpers.
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12-29-2004, 04:11 PM
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Looks great! Thats exactly what I had in mind. Did you use the original bumper brackets?
I like seaflea's backup blinders, but wont that make the bumper weak? Great work guys.
I like seaflea's backup blinders, but wont that make the bumper weak? Great work guys.
12-30-2004, 09:30 AM
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looks good..just curious why not s shape new brackets and lift the bumper up like 2.5-3"close up the gap between the gate and bumper,and gain for departure angle with it higher...
12-30-2004, 05:29 PM
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mikey i know where to get the metal to do bumpers dirt cheap get intouch with me and ill get the details to you, its not too far down the road for you its in erwin,tn about 30 min or so from asheville, but i spent like $10 for the peice to make my front
12-30-2004, 05:51 PM
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will post some more pics in a min. Had a power glitch today and it screwed up my system and the mouse wouldnt work. Just got it going again.
12-30-2004, 06:08 PM
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All boxed in and tacked togeghter, ready to be welded up soild. 
Backup lights from hell
This is just the main body of his bumper. Didnt have time to do the side pieces today, had to repalce all the coolant line on my runner after blowing a heater hose.
Backup lights from hell
This is just the main body of his bumper. Didnt have time to do the side pieces today, had to repalce all the coolant line on my runner after blowing a heater hose.
12-30-2004, 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by yeaitsme
looks good..just curious why not s shape new brackets and lift the bumper up like 2.5-3"close up the gap between the gate and bumper,and gain for departure angle with it higher...
Not enough room for s brackets, would have pushed the bumper out more away from the truck. The roll pan gets in the way, besides, it the wifes truck and this one doesnt see the hard off roading like my runner.
Just measured, the top of the bumper is 3.5 inchs below the bottom of the tailgate.
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12-30-2004, 06:22 PM
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Like Mike said there really was no concern for ground clearance with this bumper, so we mounted it in the same basic location as the stock bumper.
Mine, on the other hand will be tucked up nice and clean to the body
It may be a while before I get any pics of the final product on the rig as theree is a lot left to do and I have to go back to Wilmington tomorrow. Mike is going to finish it for me and either send it to me or bring it next time he come down.
Mine, on the other hand will be tucked up nice and clean to the body
It may be a while before I get any pics of the final product on the rig as theree is a lot left to do and I have to go back to Wilmington tomorrow. Mike is going to finish it for me and either send it to me or bring it next time he come down.
12-30-2004, 06:28 PM
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Lol
Originally Posted by waskillywabbit
Forget whether or not you can make nice bumpers...
I WANT YOUR SHOP and ALL THOSE FAB TOYS!
I WANT YOUR SHOP and ALL THOSE FAB TOYS!
NO
this shop is only half the size of his beach shop. He had to downsize!
12-30-2004, 06:47 PM
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to Quote Mike:
NO
this shop is only half the size of his beach shop. He had to downsize!
NO
this shop is only half the size of his beach shop. He had to downsize!
Mike has a nice shop with lots of nice toys from the looks of all I see in those pics.
I'll post some pics of my friend Scott's shop where we are workking on my 85. It is pretty fab too.
