Schmo Fabin' Again

[Schmo]

Noticed that my crazy neighbor left early this morning so I decided I'd go ahead and reopen Schmo's Fab Shop and put my newly acquired skills to the test. I've picked up quite a bit of experience with a cutoff wheel and grinder hanging out with Josh (Tomb Raider) over the last few months and I've been wanting to chop my front bumper, but wanted to keep the stock shape. Took about 7.5 inches off all together. Got her chopped painted and back on the Jeep before the nut even got back so I hopefully I won't get a nastygram from the HOA this time. SUCCESS!!!


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After:

[Kodiak Spirit]

looks good Schmo, but you forgot the bumperettes! :devil:

ouch!

no, really, that's cool! :beer:

[smashcoast]

What did you use to paint them?

I plan on just cutting them short of the frame and give a nice new paint job.

[Schmo]

I used Krylon Satin Black . . . I've got it on my rockers and tube doors as well. I like it because it dries very quickly. I sanded the bumper a bit and just hit it with a coat or two. I could have gone a bit shorter, but wanted to keep the factory fogs and liked the shape of the stock bumper.

[RAT]

Hey Joe that looks great! You have plenty of attack angle there.
Whats next?

[Geebo]

Lookin good Joe!! (Just remember Don,t go out of CONTROL!!!!)

[womb raider 940]

he's outta control

[Schmo]

Hey Joe that looks great! You have plenty of attack angle there.
Whats next?

Thanks! Next, I've got to cash in some of my grinding time on Josh's beast and get my front LCA skids welded on. After that, I'll probably add some support to the stock cage . . . looking at some of the Rock Hard pieces to secure the front area. Need to get out wheelin though . . . the front bumper is the only clean part of the Jeep and it looks kinda funny.

[womb raider 940]

wheeling is for schmoes............sitting in your driveway is the way to go.

[womb raider 940]

Psssshhhh I dont owe you anything

[Roger]

Looks great Schmo,

Any Scratches on your Jeep yet? (He knows what I'm talking about )

[Schmo]

I remember that spot well . . . I think I was in that same position for a couple of days grinding on that damn bracket . . . listening to Josh's words of encouragement . . . "what's taking you so long . . . my side is already done"!!! Good Times


Roger...still no scratches (that count to ya'll anyway)

[New2image]

Rock HARD he he

Thanks! After that, I'll probably add some support to the stock cage . . . looking at some of the Rock Hard pieces to secure the front area.

I know where you can get a Killer deal on that! LOL
Call me if you are serious have a pallet coming to me with free Freight.
Rick 805.890.4626

[rickashay]

Hey Joe,
I'm thinking about heading to BB again this weekend, Lets at least get the thing dirty. Been thinking about the Rock Hard adds myself. Does anyone know how well these add-ons hold up?

[womb raider 940]

http://suvworld.tenmagazines.com/ew/...y.asp?aid=3761

I know people prefer this, but i would do a weld in cage instead of a bolt in.