csuviper

Nice!

drmix

Coming along nicely just like your other builds

slorunna

nice work... i'm inspired and subscribed

iamsuprman13

any updates?

Bandit Runner

Well, unfortunately the weather didn't cooperate this past weekend. It was damp and rainy all weekend, so I could not paint the bumper as I had planned. The POR-15 paint is too expensive to use in non-ideal weather conditions, and have it not turn out right. Then I'd have to buy more and start all over again. No way!

It was very frustrating, because I was really hoping to get it painted, and then do final assembly on Memorial Day weekend. Looks like I'll be a few weeks late on my end date goal.

iamsuprman13

that sucks, yeah hopefully the weather cooperates better here soon

Bandit Runner

Small update: I got 2 coats of POR-15 on the bumper this weekend. I still need to topcoat it. I'll try to get a few pics up soon.

Bandit Runner

A couple of quick pics:







Like I said, it still needs a topcoat.

Bandit Runner

Finally got all my painting done. I put several light coats of POR-15 TopCoat on the outside of the bumper.







While the topcoats were drying, I also started another project that I've been wanting to do for a while. My undercarriage was getting very ugly with all the rust. So I put 2 coats of POR-15 on the rear frame, cross member, axle, link mounts, panhard bar, etc. Very messy job, but it looks MUCH better, and will hopefully slow down the rust. I still need to do the front half of the truck, but I ran out of paint.

cordrayj1

dang dude. you did a damn good job.

sseaman

The is great looking.

Bandit Runner

All done except the light wiring.

drmix

Looks amazing! What are you gonna build after this?

4ever4running

iTrader: (1)

Man that thing looks terrible! I will give you $200 for it

revenantdead

200 is way too much. i'll give you a hundred bucks lol

Bandit Runner

Just wait and see.... I've got a couple of pretty neat ideas floating around in my head that I am working on.

HaHa, you guys are hillarious [sarcasm].

4ever4running

iTrader: (1)

Haha it was worth a shot right?

But in all seriousness, that bumper looks amazing! Your fab skill and attention to detail never cease to amaze me.

I also noticed that you have a rear cargo storage drawer system. Do you have a build thread for that or do you care to share any details about how you did it by any chance? I have been wanting to make one for a while but I just don't know where to start...

cordrayj1

x2 bumper looks awesome.....and I would like to see some details on the cargo drawers too.

Bandit Runner

Thanks guys. Here is the thread to the cargo box: https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f2/b...go-box-183022/

Its not so much a "build" thread though, more like a "Its done, Here it is" thread. Let me know if you have any specific questions.

revenantdead

it really is great. the only thing i would have done differently is a swing out tire carrier. it's got a professional look to it bandit. hands down one of the best bumpers i've ever seen