P700 Bumper Mod, finished!

[Tflynn]

Today I got started on a project I been wanting to do for awhile. I'm going to weld in some steel plate to the bumper so I can have a good place to mount a shackle/tow hook to the front. Check out my shackle mount I'll be using if you haven't already-

Overly complicated Shackle mount

Ok in the words of Brisco Darling, let's jump in and hang on! (For the Andy Griffith fans)

After measuring on the bumper where the steel will go, I cut off my piece. I'm using 3"x3/8" flat bar for this project.

I'm guessing either side will need a 15 degree angle so I'll start there. Notice the vice on the saw is rotated 15 degrees.

So here's a 15 degree angle on both sides of a 16.5" long (measured on the short side) piece of flatbar-

You may also notice the marks on either end that are 2 1/8" in. That is where I need to put a slight bend. Protractor says 20 degrees, so that's what I'll do!

These magnetic angle finders are handy. After I adjust for zero (my work bench ain't exactly flat) I can figure where 20 degrees will be, and I mark it on the gauge with blue tape. Here's the bar after heating and bending. Notice the crescent wrench for added leverage while bending.

Using the angle finder helps me get identical bends on both sides. Once that's done, I can do a test fit and maybe you'll finally understand what the hell this is going to turn into!

That's it for now. I'll let you know when I make some more progress.

 

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[JohnNH]

Looking good

 

[joeymt33]

Wow, looks like it will be stout.


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QUOTE by Sharp, Where's Don? He's probably spray painting stuff lmfao!

 

[Tflynn]

Wow, looks like it will be stout.


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QUOTE by Sharp, Where's Don? He's probably spray painting stuff lmfao!

I hope so. It's main purpose I expect will be a place to hook the winch line when winching through a snatch block.

 

[Delton]

Today I got started on a project I been wanting to do for awhile. I'm going to weld in some steel plate to the bumper so I can have a good place to mount a shackle/tow hook to the front. Check out my shackle mount I'll be using if you haven't already-

Overly complicated Shackle mount

Ok in the words of Brisco Darling, let's jump in and hang on! (For the Andy Griffith fans)

After measuring on the bumper where the steel will go, I cut off my piece. I'm using 3"x3/8" flat bar for this project.
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I'm guessing either side will need a 15 degree angle so I'll start there. Notice the vice on the saw is rotated 15 degrees.

So here's a 15 degree angle on both sides of a 16.5" long (measured on the short side) piece of flatbar-
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You may also notice the marks on either end that are 2 1/8" in. That is where I need to put a slight bend. Protractor says 20 degrees, so that's what I'll do!

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These magnetic angle finders are handy. After I adjust for zero (my work bench ain't exactly flat) I can figure where 20 degrees will be, and I mark it on the gauge with blue tape. Here's the bar after heating and bending. Notice the crescent wrench for added leverage while bending.

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Using the angle finder helps me get identical bends on both sides. Once that's done, I can do a test fit and maybe you'll finally understand what the hell this is going to turn into!

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That's it for now. I'll let you know when I make some more progress.

Looking good! That flat bar alone adds to the badassery. Should be plenty strong enough.

 

[Tigermark]

Today I got started on a project I been wanting to do for awhile. I'm going to weld in some steel plate to the bumper so I can have a good place to mount a shackle/tow hook to the front. Check out my shackle mount I'll be using if you haven't already-

Overly complicated Shackle mount

Ok in the words of Brisco Darling, let's jump in and hang on! (For the Andy Griffith fans)

After measuring on the bumper where the steel will go, I cut off my piece. I'm using 3"x3/8" flat bar for this project.
View attachment 25230
I'm guessing either side will need a 15 degree angle so I'll start there. Notice the vice on the saw is rotated 15 degrees.

So here's a 15 degree angle on both sides of a 16.5" long (measured on the short side) piece of flatbar-
View attachment 25231

You may also notice the marks on either end that are 2 1/8" in. That is where I need to put a slight bend. Protractor says 20 degrees, so that's what I'll do!

View attachment 25232

These magnetic angle finders are handy. After I adjust for zero (my work bench ain't exactly flat) I can figure where 20 degrees will be, and I mark it on the gauge with blue tape. Here's the bar after heating and bending. Notice the crescent wrench for added leverage while bending.

View attachment 25233

Using the angle finder helps me get identical bends on both sides. Once that's done, I can do a test fit and maybe you'll finally understand what the hell this is going to turn into!

View attachment 25234

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That's it for now. I'll let you know when I make some more progress.

Dude that's looking great. Let us know when the shackles go into production.

 

[Tflynn]

Part two-

With my pieces cut, bent, machined, and ready to go, it's time to put it all together. First thing was to center and square the shackle mount and weld it to the plate.

While that cooled off I decided to remove the front bumper to make the install easier.

And prep it for welding-

Now it's ready to tack in place-

Everything looks square and straight so it's time to burn some metal-

After some cleanup it's ready for paint-

Oh and also, I caught @drfubar's
red spray paint disease!

I think those will look good red, we'll see. Now I just have to wait for it all to dry and I can put it all together.

 

[Delton]

The hardest part is waiting for paint to dry so you can reinstall. Looks awesome

 

[Tflynn]

The hardest part is waiting for paint to dry so you can reinstall. Looks awesome

Isn't that the truth! I know I'll try to put it back together to soon and smudge the paint, I know it!

 

[joeymt33]

Is that a can of non-stick splatter spray? The first time I used that I was amazed.


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QUOTE by Sharp, Where's Don? He's probably spray painting stuff lmfao!

 

[Delton]

Isn't that the truth! I know I'll try to put it back together to soon and smudge the paint, I know it!

Yup my bumper has those smudges lol

 

[Tflynn]

Is that a can of non-stick splatter spray? The first time I used that I was amazed.


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QUOTE by Sharp, Where's Don? He's probably spray painting stuff lmfao!

Good eye Joey. Yes that stuff saves a lot of time

 

[Montecresto]

Good eye Joey. Yes that stuff saves a lot of time

I love your welding skill. Those welds look like little nickels laid atop one another.

 

[Tramguage1]

I have an old oven, I preheat the parts then spray them. Then back in the oven at low heat to dry. Works great for small parts.
Is that hood custom painted or off the shelf?

 

[Tflynn]

I love your welding skill. Those welds look like little nickels laid atop one another.

Thanks man I appreciate that. I get a lot of practice!

 

[Tflynn]

I have an old oven, I preheat the parts then spray them. Then back in the oven at low heat to dry. Works great for small parts.
Is that hood custom painted or off the shelf?

That's smart. I've wanted an oven in the shop for awhile for powder coating

 

[Tflynn]

And the hood is off the shelf, nothing special

 

[Tramguage1]

I also use the over for powder coating. I built 3 sided box using cool deck plywood. I leave the door open and place the box on the open door and it expands the size of the oven by 2. This allows for larger parts. I did an R1 cycle frame once, and numerous size wheels.

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[Gator]

I'm anxious to see the results.

BTW: I see the small light bar. It's now useless.

 

[Tflynn]

I'm anxious to see the results.

BTW: I see the small light bar. It's now useless.

Me too. In a rare event I exercised self control yesterday and let the paint dry. When I get home from work it's all going back on. The little light bar won't be covered by the plate, it's right underneath. But you're right when the big light bar is on I can flip the little one on and off and barely tell a difference.