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mjrsfj40 · 12-04-07, 07:48 PM

I also have an "old" bellview winch for my '65 cruiser.

I built my own mount using 1/4" square tube (actually rectangular for the left side of the winch), cut notches in the bumper to hold the tubing, welded them in, top and bottom, cut a hole in the bumper and mounted a roller fairlead (with modification). I used grade 8 bolts to bolt through the bumper and tubing into the winch. Where the bolts go through the tubing, I welded in spacers in order to provide additional support. It works great!

Good luck with your project!

12-04-07, 07:48 PM	#4
mjrsfj40 IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Seal Beach, CA. Posts: 19	I also have an "old" bellview winch for my '65 cruiser. I built my own mount using 1/4" square tube (actually rectangular for the left side of the winch), cut notches in the bumper to hold the tubing, welded them in, top and bottom, cut a hole in the bumper and mounted a roller fairlead (with modification). I used grade 8 bolts to bolt through the bumper and tubing into the winch. Where the bolts go through the tubing, I welded in spacers in order to provide additional support. It works great! Good luck with your project! __________________ 1965 FJ40