Mrs Gummi Bear Learns to Weld & New Rear Bumper

[Gummi Bear]

Our 4th anniversary was this past week, so we had a mini-vacation and went out to my parents farm for a few days of together time. We had fun, and she said that she wanted to learn to weld. After a couple of hours of practice, she started cranking out some pretty decent welds.



I changed my bumper design mid-stream, and went with this design. It does take away a little bit of departure angle, but it is higher clearance, and protects the corners pretty well. Time on the trail will determine if my big idea is a flop or a winner. I considered adding a receiver, but I don't want anything hanging down. We'll see if I end up needing it or not. I figure for recovery, I can just wrap a strap around the center section, and pull it through itself. It's 1/4" wall 2x4 mild steel tubing. It welded up nice and solid, if I somehow manage to pull it apart, I'm in a lot more trouble than just a bumper being damged. ;D


Pics of her welding, and the bumper she helped me build for my rig.


http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/rockhopper_fs/album?.dir=/5debre2

 

[73stallion]

now that she's welding, she's gonna want her own rig to work on. now she knows where all the fun is, she's seen the light! best watch your rig now!

 

[Mrs Gummi Bear]

I have my own rig;D

 

[astark]

I have my own rig;D

Welcome aboard Mrs Gummi Bear and congratulations on a great bumper build and anniversery, my wife and I just celebrated our 26th on June 27th

 

[coachbarnes]

I have my own rig;D

Nice job on the welder!! and congrats on your rig! ;D

 

[sfaforester]

I have my own rig;D

...and a sweet rig it is! ;D Great job on the bumper. Your learning, always do the first one for someone else, then do yours one better. ;D

 

[brian72]

Looks like she was doing all the work and he was sitting back taking pictures.

 

[brewdude]

Those welds look a lot better then mine