New bumper build

[RAT]

Final phases. Tire carrier is done and painted. Found the correct texture paint for this make of tire carrier so it looks like a store bought, but ain't.


20130411_141128 by MJR RAT, on Flickr


20130411_141122 by MJR RAT, on Flickr


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20130411_141102 by MJR RAT, on Flickr

Bumper will be done tonight and the first coat of paint on shortly after. Will install this weekend.

More to come...

[RAT]

Nice work. Are those clamps from McMaster? I was thinking of building a hold down like that for my cans.

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[jonah]

Nice work. Are those clamps from McMaster? I was thinking of building a hold down like that for my cans.

[RAT]

Almost ready to paint. Almost...

I need to get a mill cuz I friggin HATE doin slots by hand. One down one to go


20130408_181736 by MJR RAT, on Flickr

Can hold downs came together nicely


20130408_181638 by MJR RAT, on Flickr


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20130408_181624 by MJR RAT, on Flickr

Soo close and yet...


20130408_180428 by MJR RAT, on Flickr

When I do paint the mfg uses textured paint. I hope this stuff works as advertised.

More on the way...

[RAT]

Nice work Kurt.

Thanks Curtis.

Really like the fancy welding.

That and $2.50 will get you a mocha at Starbucks...

[RAT]

Nice work. The 2x4 tubing and the way you notched the receiver into the bumper reminds me of something I made for a friend a couple of years back. Don't know if this appeals to you, but I gusseted the receiver tubing with 2 pieces of 2x2x.250 square tubing and then welded a laminate/ fishplate over the front.

Here's a pic of the bumper ( in progress ) that shows what I'm talking about. He'd asked for a tow hitch for a small utility trailer, and this is what he got. I was sick of looking at his dorky bumperettes. Just an ide're.

I appreciate the ideas. I am however trying to copy, without really copying an existing design that my customer wants. Adding anything else changes the look. And I have changed enough facets of the design so it is not a true knock off. But it will look damn close.

[inVERt'D]

Nice work. The 2x4 tubing and the way you notched the receiver into the bumper reminds me of something I made for a friend a couple of years back. Don't know if this appeals to you, but I gusseted the receiver tubing with 2 pieces of 2x2x.250 square tubing and then welded a laminate/ fishplate over the front.

Here's a pic of the bumper ( in progress ) that shows what I'm talking about. He'd asked for a tow hitch for a small utility trailer, and this is what he got. I was sick of looking at his dorky bumperettes. Just an ide're.

[curtis]

Nice work Kurt. Really like the fancy welding.

[RAT]

Almost done. I had to order some special toggle type latches for the Gerry Can holders and they won't be here till midweek next. But here is where we got to today-

The spindle and hub

20130405_190725 by MJR RAT, on Flickr

Bottom rail installed

20130406_122740 by MJR RAT, on Flickr

Fitting the latch

20130406_101700 by MJR RAT, on Flickr

Latch and stop assembly

20130406_122806 by MJR RAT, on Flickr

Upper hoop installed

20130406_133805 by MJR RAT, on Flickr

Spare tire extension and support

20130406_142623 by MJR RAT, on Flickr

Lunch break

20130406_154905 by MJR RAT, on Flickr

Almost done!

20130406_192211 by MJR RAT, on Flickr

[RAT]

Nice work Kurt. Btw, who does your lawn? No Jeeper I know has the time to mow their own lawn.:hide:

I have a lawn mower and a nice string trimmer. I HATE grass but since I make so much noise in my garage I like to keep my neighbors happy

[daniel_buck]

Nobody I know in SOCAL does their own lawn. HAHA! (alot of folks don't even have a lawn, haha!)

[Jason]

Nice work Kurt. Btw, who does your lawn? No Jeeper I know has the time to mow their own lawn.:hide:

[RAT]

Some mo pics. At the rate this is going it will be done by Sunday. Fingers crossed...

Getting the welds ground flush

20130405_170013 by MJR RAT, on Flickr

Spindle mounted

20130405_183739 by MJR RAT, on Flickr


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Ready for a cross tube.


20130405_183838 by MJR RAT, on Flickr

More on the way...

[inVERt'D]

Nice work fitting the insert!

[RAT]

Some more pics of the bumper build. Going very smoothly and should be done early next week. I did the cut outs back assward. I normally make the inserts first then cut the hole to fit. I wanted to see if I have the ability to be patient and bend and fit the insert to a pre-cut hole. WHAT A PAIN IN THE ASS! But it sure taught me some new tricks. And it works quite well once you figure out the bend radius'.


20130404_161556 by MJR RAT, on Flickr


20130404_161604 by MJR RAT, on Flickr

The welds will be ground flush and it will look like one piece.


20130404_180915 by MJR RAT, on Flickr

I'll finish the ends of the rail tomorrow after work. Then install the spindle for the tire carrier.