new rear bumper is on
04-28-2004, 08:47 PM
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new rear bumper is on
i am looking for one of those flip-up license plate brackets so that my hitch is accessable (the hitch was supposed to be in the middle of the bumper), but it has to be low profile so that the illuminators will shine infront of the plate rather than behind... and yes, those are FORD illuminator lenses from a late model explorer.
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04-29-2004, 04:49 AM
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Very nice Sizzle, that is almost excactly what I am planning. What size tubing is that? Are you saying the back-up lights are from a Ford Explorer and how did you wire them up?
04-29-2004, 06:28 AM
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Originally Posted by mt_goat
Very nice Sizzle, that is almost excactly what I am planning. What size tubing is that? Are you saying the back-up lights are from a Ford Explorer and how did you wire them up?
04-29-2004, 06:38 AM
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Originally Posted by SizzleChest
not the backups, the small illuminator lenses that are just inside the tow shackles. and it's not tubing, it's channeled steel
The bumper does look nice, whatever you made it out of
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04-29-2004, 08:06 AM
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Originally Posted by steelhead
Well if I had to guess what was under the cover I would say a Chevrolet Corvette manufactured somewhere in the 80's, am I right?
<---spelling was never my best subject.Also about how much was the materials to make that bumper, frame connections and all, broken down if you would and don't mind sharing. I've been looking into making one just like that for my 85'. I'm curious about the cost, I've never priced steel before.
04-29-2004, 08:16 AM
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Originally Posted by steelhead
Well if I had to guess what was under the cover I would say a Chevrolet Corvette manufactured somewhere in the 80's, am I right?
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04-29-2004, 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by waskillywabbit
Channel, rectangular tubing, regardless it has a size and a thickness and I think that is what he was looking for. Channel is basically rect. tubing with a side cut-out anyway...:pat:
The bumper does look nice, whatever you made it out of
The bumper does look nice, whatever you made it out of
04-29-2004, 09:21 AM
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I concur(sp). <---spelling was never my best subject.
Also about how much was the materials to make that bumper, frame connections and all, broken down if you would and don't mind sharing. I've been looking into making one just like that for my 85'. I'm curious about the cost, I've never priced steel before.
<---spelling was never my best subject.Also about how much was the materials to make that bumper, frame connections and all, broken down if you would and don't mind sharing. I've been looking into making one just like that for my 85'. I'm curious about the cost, I've never priced steel before.
Steel prices have gone out of sight in the past 3 months...
04-29-2004, 09:33 AM
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The bumper does look good, as does the truck.
I do have a question about those bumper types, and I guess now is as good a time as any to ask. If it is to be used for 'wheeling purposes, without a doubt, this is the place that would get dragged on and hit the most. However, with all the exposed body on the sides, I have a hard time understanding why one would not have that area protected with a wrap-around design. This in no way is meant to offend, or belittle those who have these styled bumpers only on the tail end like yours, but very curious why one would leave all that sheet metal exposed.
I do have a question about those bumper types, and I guess now is as good a time as any to ask. If it is to be used for 'wheeling purposes, without a doubt, this is the place that would get dragged on and hit the most. However, with all the exposed body on the sides, I have a hard time understanding why one would not have that area protected with a wrap-around design. This in no way is meant to offend, or belittle those who have these styled bumpers only on the tail end like yours, but very curious why one would leave all that sheet metal exposed.
04-29-2004, 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Darren
The bumper does look good, as does the truck.
I do have a question about those bumper types, and I guess now is as good a time as any to ask. If it is to be used for 'wheeling purposes, without a doubt, this is the place that would get dragged on and hit the most. However, with all the exposed body on the sides, I have a hard time understanding why one would not have that area protected with a wrap-around design. This in no way is meant to offend, or belittle those who have these styled bumpers only on the tail end like yours, but very curious why one would leave all that sheet metal exposed.
I do have a question about those bumper types, and I guess now is as good a time as any to ask. If it is to be used for 'wheeling purposes, without a doubt, this is the place that would get dragged on and hit the most. However, with all the exposed body on the sides, I have a hard time understanding why one would not have that area protected with a wrap-around design. This in no way is meant to offend, or belittle those who have these styled bumpers only on the tail end like yours, but very curious why one would leave all that sheet metal exposed.
04-29-2004, 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by waskillywabbit
Steel is around $0.65/lb these days. A stick of 2" x 3" x 3/16" thk tubing 20 ft long and a stick of 1 5/8" OD x 1/8" thk round tubing 20 ft long were right around $100 when I built my sliders.
Steel prices have gone out of sight in the past 3 months...
Steel prices have gone out of sight in the past 3 months...
The price of steel is due to pick up even further as China picks up steam and the US recovers.
Very nice vette by the way.
04-29-2004, 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Darren
The bumper does look good, as does the truck.
I do have a question about those bumper types, and I guess now is as good a time as any to ask. If it is to be used for 'wheeling purposes, without a doubt, this is the place that would get dragged on and hit the most. However, with all the exposed body on the sides, I have a hard time understanding why one would not have that area protected with a wrap-around design. This in no way is meant to offend, or belittle those who have these styled bumpers only on the tail end like yours, but very curious why one would leave all that sheet metal exposed.
I do have a question about those bumper types, and I guess now is as good a time as any to ask. If it is to be used for 'wheeling purposes, without a doubt, this is the place that would get dragged on and hit the most. However, with all the exposed body on the sides, I have a hard time understanding why one would not have that area protected with a wrap-around design. This in no way is meant to offend, or belittle those who have these styled bumpers only on the tail end like yours, but very curious why one would leave all that sheet metal exposed.
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