Builds 76 Project Silver Back (1 Viewer)

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Started building a rear bumper.

3” x 5” rectangular tube

Making a pocket for my Narva led taillights.

Sleeved the bolt holes where the hitch will mount.

 

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Inlaid the D-ring shackle mounts. Then welded on both sides.

Cut and measured both swing arm carriers so they are the same.

Test fit taillights.

 

[69LC]

Nice fab work sir.

 

[Varty Yo]

Oh my me loves some "bumper porn"

 

[greenbeasty]

That is SO out of my league! Looks awesome.

 

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Still working on the rear bumper. I Did the final grinding outside. If you look closely, you will see that I inserted some 1” diameter x 2” long threaded bungs. I did this to drop down my pintle tow hitch.

Started figuring out the carrier arms.

 

[65swb45]

How many degrees of incline did you give those swing arms to allow for deflection under load? Are you planning to fully load the rack before positioning the latch assembly?

 

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How many degrees of incline did you give those swing arms to allow for deflection under load? Are you planning to fully load the rack before positioning the latch assembly?

They actually have more incline than I would have liked. Even with my 200lbs fat butt sitting on one arm they hardly deflect. They are much stronger and stout than I originally thought they would be. Which I guess is a good thing. I really got lucky that they pulled in this direction when I welded them up.

I still have a lot of work to complete the carrier arms. Kinda winging it as I go.

Now I know why bumpers/carriers are so expensive. It’s a lot of work!!!!!

 

[coonassjohn]

Are you taking orders yet?

 

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Trying to finish up this rear bumper. I wasn’t real thrilled with the look of all the different types of hold down latches until I stumbled across this bad boy. This is an all stainless latch that I was able to get for a good song.
It has that nice brute look and is super strong and beefy.

Hoping to get the rest of it done this weekend. I would like to get this off to powder coating next week. Fingers Crossed.

 

[coonassjohn]

If you work in a machine shop for a living they aren't paying you enough!! Beautiful work!

 

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Thanks for the compliments!

Finally it’s bolted on for good. Still need to finish the cooler/fuel can mount. Definitely ready to move onto something else and put this bumber to bed!

 

[David70FJ40]

My mouth dropped open when I saw this. Your work is perfect, far above my meager pay grade. I would happily pay for one of those!

 

[65swb45]

Looks real clean Steve. How much clearance is there going to be from the truck side of the carrier to the ambulance door? From the pics, it only looks like a 1/4".

 

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Looks real clean Steve. How much clearance is there going to be from the truck side of the carrier to the ambulance door? From the pics, it only looks like a 1/4".

Thanks!

Actually there’s about 3/4” clearance between the body and the back edge of the carrier. Before I welded everything up, I put the amby door in place and it seemed like there was plenty of room. Worst case senecio I can always space it out another 1/4”.

 

[65swb45]

As someone who’s had rear doors “reshaped” by a bouncing tire carrier, I am always curious when someone has a chance to reinvent the wheel what their specs are. Thanks.

 

[White Stripe]

That bumper turned out great. When can we expect to see them in your vendor section? What did you use for a spindle for the tire carrier?

 

[447xpro]

Trying to finish up this rear bumper. I wasn’t real thrilled with the look of all the different types of hold down latches until I stumbled across this bad boy. This is an all stainless latch that I was able to get for a good song.
It has that nice brute look and is super strong and beefy.
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Hoping to get the rest of it done this weekend. I would like to get this off to powder coating next week. Fingers Crossed.

Where can that clamp be purchased?

 

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That bumper turned out great. When can we expect to see them in your vendor section? What did you use for a spindle for the tire carrier?

Thanks, No production runs anytime soon. I can’t afford to quit my day job. LOL!

 

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Where can that clamp be purchased?

The company name is JW Winco. They have a really cool website with all kinds of cool stuff. I was able to get one through my regional sales rep at a much lower price.