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Another adjustable front bumper build thread
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Almost finished with the bumper. Front plate cover is mounted. Did some fitting of the lights, but need to do a little more finishing of the holes to be sure the light covers will fit. Welds are much better, but still no "stack 'o dimes".
I differed from the instructions a bit (sorry Steve) to have my receiver pin holes in the front area behind the cover plate for easy access on the trail. Then used a 1/4" pin with a spring retainer behind the bumper to hold the cover plate in place. Going to look for a shorter pin so it won't hang down below the bumper.
Should be going to the paint shop later this week. ;D
I differed from the instructions a bit (sorry Steve) to have my receiver pin holes in the front area behind the cover plate for easy access on the trail. Then used a 1/4" pin with a spring retainer behind the bumper to hold the cover plate in place. Going to look for a shorter pin so it won't hang down below the bumper.
Should be going to the paint shop later this week. ;D
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76MaBronco
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Don't be sorry!!! That's why I made this kit...you can do as you please while you're building it!
Looks real good!!
Looks real good!!
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Learned a couple of things getting the lights adjusted before painting. Steve's design is meant to work with a specific light (PIAA LP530) and man, is it close!
Metric bolt sent w/ kit is a little over 3/4" long, so I'm going to local supply and find a 1/2" long bolt. That should fix a lot of things to help the lights fit better.
I would HIGHLY recommend that you pick your lights ahead of time and pre-drill that mount hole. Pretty steep angle otherwise.
More to come after paint!
Metric bolt sent w/ kit is a little over 3/4" long, so I'm going to local supply and find a 1/2" long bolt. That should fix a lot of things to help the lights fit better.
I would HIGHLY recommend that you pick your lights ahead of time and pre-drill that mount hole. Pretty steep angle otherwise.
More to come after paint!
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Got the bumper back from paint and got the lights and winch installed. Winch is all done but I still have to wire up the lights. Trying to figure a place to put the switch without cutting anything.
Bumper is beefy as hell and I think it turned out pretty good. Cheers, B2
Bumper is beefy as hell and I think it turned out pretty good. Cheers, B2
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green77bronco
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Wow, turned out great. Bumper looks good.
Very nice. Been looking at this bumper for my 76.
76MaBronco
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Excellent work, Bill. Be proud of your welding too. Looks superb!
Thanks again for the kudos on the kit. I'm glad it all worked out and that you're happy with the end result!
Thanks again for the kudos on the kit. I'm glad it all worked out and that you're happy with the end result!
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Thanks Steve,
Here it is with the LED's lit up. I like the kit because it gives the garage mechanic a snowball's chance (hell, leap forward) on building a good bumper. Matches the Bailie in the back pretty well and I had the fun of lots of welding and grinding. (garage/beer time, right?)
Last pic w/ the lights on. I really enjoyed the way this bumper went together. If anyone wants one like this, it's fun starting with good materials!
Cheers, B2
Here it is with the LED's lit up. I like the kit because it gives the garage mechanic a snowball's chance (hell, leap forward) on building a good bumper. Matches the Bailie in the back pretty well and I had the fun of lots of welding and grinding. (garage/beer time, right?)
Last pic w/ the lights on. I really enjoyed the way this bumper went together. If anyone wants one like this, it's fun starting with good materials!
Cheers, B2
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Great looking bumper, and nice work on putting it together and detailing it with pics.
