Swing out tire/bumper build

[Toyrod]

This is a bumper I just finished for a local cruiser head. The guys 62 is really clean and he didn't want to cut the rear crossmember and he already had a draw-tite style hitch. He also wanted the tire centered. The tire shown is a 35 but the carrier was built for a 33. I've been watching the threads on these bumpers and incorporated several tips on this one. The license plate mount is set up for a stock early 40 series license plate light. Fits and looks like it belongs there. I'll have him post some pics when he gets it painted and installed.

 

[Toyrod]

Pic with tire

Pic with tire

 

[askeyey]

I like it and I want one. Can't wait to see it painted and out in the daylight.

 

[Rigger]

Nice going, Toyrod! It is gonna look sweet on my '62! Thanks!

 

[wengejor]

wow, that looks great. I like the hinge setup. Have any pics from underneath?

 

[Dirtgypsy]

looks like a solid bumper. very clean lines.

clint

 

[andacondadrew]

Wow, I'm super jealous!

 

[Trapper50cal]

Very nice, that's a good setup for the spare, nice and rigid with no wobbles I bet. I also can't wait to see it in paint or PC

 

[Cruisified]

Beautiful work. I'm not crazy about the center mounted tire but it's the first one i've seen which is cool.

 

[Trapper50cal]

Beautiful work. I'm not crazy about the center mounted tire but it's the first one i've seen which is cool.

Because of obstructed rear view?

 

[GLTHFJ60]

Pic with tire

How did you mount it to the frame? Did you just use the 1/2" plates?

 

[Toyrod]

The bumper is mounted to the outside of the frame rails using the 2 rear holes from the original bumper brackets and the 2 rear holes from the rear body mount bracket. The mount/recovery points are made from 3/4 inch stock. The other bumpers I have built were inside the frame rails. This one was designed to minimize altering the vehicle. Hardware was 7/16 grade 8.

 

[cruiser_guy]

Got drawings?

 

[alkarich]

Very nice! Sooo.... when does the production start?

 

[Toyrod]

drawings

Got drawings?

No drawings, but I did take several photos when I put this one together. I'll try to pick a few out and post them here. Fairly simple setup.

 

[Toyrod]

Bumper

Very nice! Sooo.... when does the production start?

These have been in production for a couple of years now. One last year for a local Cruiser guy. And this one.

Seriously though, I have a full time job and just build one every once in a while for local crusier heads.

Brian

 

[GLTHFJ60]

Looks great. It's very similar to the one I'm designing.

 

[goodol84]

That bumper is sweet! If you don't mind me asking, where did you get the hardware for the latch and the pivot lock?? I want something similar for my bumper.

 

[Toyrod]

Where did you get the hardware for the latch and the pivot lock??

Latch is a DeStaco TC-341-R from reidsupply.com $39.00

Pivot lock (spring pin) was from MSC Industrial Supply, $14.00, catalog number 09300104

Pivot is a 1 inch trailer spindle. I turned the hub on a lathe out of 2 1/2 inch od by 1/2 tube. I bought 12 inches of that stock from a steel vendor online. It was around $40 shipped.

The bumper shell is 3/16 that was bent to my specs at the local metal shop. It is boxed back to the bumper mount on the spindle side.

 

[Rigger]

Toyrod:

The bumper made it safely home atop the Jimmy. Now I have to get to work on painting it. I feel very privileged to have this bumper. It is well made. You went out of your way to make this thing nice for me. I am really humbled. Thanks very much.

Guys, this bumper a solid piece made by a first-rate Cruiserhead. I am very fortunate to know him.

Rigger