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Senior Project Bumper...
I decided that i am going to build a new bumper for my senior shop project in school. I spent a while designing it on the computer and changing it and starting over with the design and I think I finally came up with something that I like. Feel free to criticize or make any suggestions before I actually start working on it. Thanks
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m...rontbumper.jpg http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m...ontbumper2.jpg http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m...ontbumper3.jpg http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m...ontbumper4.jpg And here is my pickup that it will be going on... Yay I will finally be able to get rid of that smittybilt. http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m...510001947a.jpg |
As a fabrication engineer by education, trade and hobby, I'd suggest building it out of cardboard first on your truck and confirm that it will fit and look right. I relearn daily that just because I make it work on paper/computer doesn't mean it works in reality. Just my pennies.
Looks beefy and a good start. :guitar: |
think wabbit's suggestion is good.
I would also consider kind of wrapping the ends into the leading edge of the fender. make sense? idaho plates? looks similar to a truck I saw getting gas outside of Couer D'lene (sp?) earlier this summer when I was on my way back from Montana.. Nice truck! |
x2 with wabbit.
Chances are, you'll have to redisgn the mounting points a bit, because the frame ends about 3" before the grill does, so the bumper mounts have to stick out farther than the top plating. |
Looks like a good start. What size material are you planning to use? I suggest using 3/16ths for everything but the winch mount. For the winch mount I suggest 1/4" I'd also suggest cutting blinkers out on the CNC Plasma machine when you get the pieces cut. That way you wont be fighting to get things exactly the same when it's on the truck.
Ever think about having it cut into one piece, then have a CNC Press brake form the rest? It'll save lots of time welding. Here is a link to my build for any ideas..I used trucker girls for the blinkers...: https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f88/...er-out-217778/ |
Originally Posted by trailyota1
(Post 51542223)
Looks like a good start. What size material are you planning to use? I suggest using 3/16ths for everything but the winch mount. For the winch mount I suggest 1/4" I'd also suggest cutting blinkers out on the CNC Plasma machine when you get the pieces cut. That way you wont be fighting to get things exactly the same when it's on the truck.
Ever think about having it cut into one piece, then have a CNC Press brake form the rest? It'll save lots of time welding. Here is a link to my build for any ideas..I used trucker girls for the blinkers...: https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f88/...er-out-217778/ hes like, 17, or 18. |
Originally Posted by peow130
(Post 51544728)
Lol it's his senior project bro, i don't think he has access to a CNC plasma or press brake..
hes like, 17, or 18. |
Looks like a great project! :great:
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looks like a sweet bumper. whats the specs on the yota
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Originally Posted by yoder519
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looks like a sweet bumper. whats the specs on the yota
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I did a little bit of tinkering with the design some more. I moved the receiver down some so I will actually be able to get the pin in. I wrapped the corners a little bit, and I put a few of the mounting tabs on the back. I also changed the front plate a some so that the fair-lead could go down a little bit.
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m...ntbumper-1.jpg http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m...ontbumper1.jpg http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m...tbumper2-1.jpg |
Looks nice :)
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Looks good man, can't wait to see what the finished product looks like. Nice rig by the way.
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Very nice rig...makes me drool a little :P
VERY nice bumper bro!!!! keep it up!!! if it were me though, i'd add some tubing for protection..like a piece for the grille(like your smittybuilt) and some for the headlights :P..but that's just me ;) |
Looks great so far bud, can't wait to see more :wrench:
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Originally Posted by waskillywabbit
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As a fabrication engineer by education, trade and hobby, I'd suggest building it out of cardboard first on your truck and confirm that it will fit and look right. I relearn daily that just because I make it work on paper/computer doesn't mean it works in reality. Just my pennies.
Looks beefy and a good start. :guitar: That's exactly what I'll be doing before I actually make the rear multicarrier for my pickup. |
Excellent job man, very professional looking. So what was your final mark on it?
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Nice!!
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Now You just need to make set of plans that you could sell to other do-it-yourselfers. I'd buy 'em.
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