New bumper build

[jonah]

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

[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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[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


20130411_141112 by MJR RAT, on Flickr


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...

[GP4Play]

Nice CJ yard art ya got there Kurt. Nice job on the bumper, and quick to.

[dirtman13]

I like your paint table. It more useful to you then the owner.

[RAT]

I like your paint table. It more useful to you then the owner.

And the nice thing is, by the time I'm done painting everything the Old CJ will look like new!

[USMC 0369]

[COLOR="#800000"]Here we go...



But the paint looks pretty awesome... Can't wait to see it installed.[/COLOR]

[vwtipeii]

looking really good Kurt! I have the "Real" one on my YJ. It looks like you improved the tire carrier mounting point. Mine keeps breaking the small stud that is supposed to keep the pin from moving. I doubt yours will have the same problem.

[RAT]

looking really good Kurt! I have the "Real" one on my YJ. It looks like you improved the tire carrier mounting point. Mine keeps breaking the small stud that is supposed to keep the pin from moving. I doubt yours will have the same problem.

When I looked at the pictures online of this set up I was wondering how that little hinge point held up. It looks kinda wimpy, but apparently does the job. As usual I went overboard with the beef. We'll see how this one holds up.

[RAT]

Done! Now I have to get the Jeep and install it. That will happen tomorrow.


20130412_130504 by MJR RAT, on Flickr

Paint is still wet but it looks really good

20130412_130511 by MJR RAT, on Flickr


20130412_130518 by MJR RAT, on Flickr

Tomorrow night I'll post pics of this thing installed. One thing I didn't show is a hi-lift jack mount. That will show up in the final pics.

[Ol Man]

Kurt, you must do this for the enjoyment.....I cannot believe you are making any money on the job. Good looking bumper.

[RAT]

Kurt, you must do this for the enjoyment.....I cannot believe you are making any money on the job. Good looking bumper.

Why do you say that? Actually I'm not making any money, I'm bartering for something. But I always make money on the stuff I build. Unless it's for me, then I loose my ass...

[RAT]

Bumpers on! I have to wait for some touch up paint to dry before I put the tire carrier on. More pics in a few hours.


20130413_153226 by MJR RAT, on Flickr

[RAT]

Done done done!

On to the next thousand projects....

20130413_174341 by MJR RAT, on Flickr

I made a double shear bracket to add to the tire carrier rigidity. I'm pretty sure you can hang a side of beef off that tire carrier...

20130413_174148 by MJR RAT, on Flickr


20130413_174130 by MJR RAT, on Flickr


20130413_174102 by MJR RAT, on Flickr

Any one wants one of these contact me.

[GP4Play]

Niiiiice job Kurt