Binksfab on the BEAST

[mtkreitz]

I went a few rounds trying to decide which front bumper to put on the BEAST.

Love my Slee shortbus but would rather not have the tubes that go to the far ends of the bumper.

Talked to Luke and he was accommodating about a discount on his new bumper, but I really did not feel like messing with modifying it to lower it down to the frame rails.

So I went with a Binksfab bumper like the one in the pict below. It comes raw steel and needs to be powdercoated. I am thinking about doing something other than black. Maybe something closer to the dark gold color of the LX's lower panels.

Thoughts? Have you seen anyone who did this? Look good? Bad?

 

[RockJock82]

Any other pics of it? Side profile

 

[oilbrnr]

Love my Slee shortbus but would rather not have the tubes that go to the far ends of the bumper./QUOTE]

Why not just remove the tubes like LCP did? I know that I'd kinda like mine to be gone too!

 

[murf]

I LIke the clean look. Im sure youll have an easy time selling a Short bus with no use on it.

im thinking you take the short drive over to CBT in it and take me for a ride this week?! Its ready to drive, yes?

 

[mtkreitz]

Why not just remove the tubes like LCP did? I know that I'd kinda like mine to be gone too!

If I did that I'd have to cut and weld and have it re-powder coated. That's a lot of work to do on a bumper.

 

[mtkreitz]

I LIke the clean look. Im sure youll have an easy time selling a Short bus with no use on it.

im thinking you take the short drive over to CBT in it and take me for a ride this week?! Its ready to drive, yes?

Wish I could. Headed to Texas Wed-Fri. Back this weekend though.

 

[oilbrnr]

I guess, but it seems like less of a hassle and $$$ loss than selling what you have and getting something else, with shipping, that also needs to be coated... unless I'm missing something.

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

That a Booger Boy design bumper he was doing for Binks

A good choice IMO if available

 

[mtkreitz]

I guess, but it seems like less of a hassle and $$$ loss than selling what you have and getting something else, with shipping, that also needs to be coated... unless I'm missing something.

The ShortBus bumper is on my 96 LC. I am not replacing it. The new bumper is for my LX.

 

[oilbrnr]

Ah, OK.

 

[mtkreitz]

Well no suggestions came in for colors other than satin black. So satin black it is...

Dropped raw bumper off at AZ Powdercoat this afternoon. Should have it back in a week or so...

Looks beefy and is well constructed. Welds are purty and corner grinds are very clean... Good craftsmanship...

 

[Wilma83]

How much did this bumper cost? I like it!

 

[mtkreitz]

How much did this bumper cost? I like it!

$900 + shipping via Fastenal for $150 + AZ Powdercoat $85. After seeing how nice it is and how well it was assembled/finished I am glad I did not go with a kit.

So roughly the same price as the Slee shortbus but different enough to stand out from the crowd. Of course I have to take care of the powdercoating but since AZ Powdercoat is right down the street its not an issue.

 

[DSRTRDR]

if you should decide to sell your shortbus, I want first dibs

 

[Dissent]

Do you have any more info or pics of this bumper? The web site is pretty vague.

 

[mtkreitz]

Do you have any more info or pics of this bumper? The web site is pretty vague.

Yeah should have it back from powdercoat this week and will take/post some photos!

 

[mtkreitz]

Finally had some time tonight to cut the front frame rails and install the new bumper.

I am very happy with it and even took some time to admire the beautiful tig welding. Whoever did those welds is an artist...

 

[Otter]

Looks good. I really like that bumper.

 

[murf]

Whoever did those welds is an artist...

someones been practicing ~

 

[Saddletramp]

Looking very clean, when is the maiden voyage?