ARCHIVE Front bumper build

[NLXTACY]

My honest feedback: I like the concept, but it's too busy. The monotone colors make everything bleed together and difficult to read. I'm not a graphic designer so I have no idea how to fix it

I'm a graphic designer...from days of yonder, and it needs help. It looks like it I'm waiting for it to start flashing and cause epileptic fits in young kids.

 

[UnderDawg]

I'm a graphic designer...from days of yonder, and it needs help. It looks like it I'm waiting for it to start flashing and cause epileptic fits in young kids.

Fix it up for me and I'll send you those hood plates you want free of charge

 

[Huis Clos]

My wife stayed home with me to make sure I didnt leave the couch today still sick... kids She said that if I did any work at all I would be grounded...
So what I've been doing is I made a banner. Let me know what you think. Its my first one and I know nothing about making this stuff.

Let me know what you guys think please. I like the simplicity of this banner. Kinda symbolizes the way I like to live my life... in black and white.



Been looking at buying a set dimple dies to add some flare and rigidity to my stuff.

Looking at these

http://www.tinmantech.com/html/punch_and_flare_auto.php

http://www.trick-tools.com/JMR_Dimple_Die_Set_1_2_3_inch_9_pieces_DD1009_2056#.VEAbg_nF-So

http://hellfire-fabworks.com/product/10-piece-set/

http://www.swagoffroad.com/SWAG-Dimple-Dies-8-Piece-Set_p_92.html

These are my options. Anyone using these please weigh in and post up your experiences.

Which one has more bang for the buck? Warranty, price etc...

 

[Backwoods Rambler]

Fifth, I need a web designer to help get my website launched. My friend Alden who is a big wig IT guy for Ohio State University is suppose to be building my site for me but if you've ever had a friend do something for you you know how that goes. So if we have a web designer among us here on MUD PM me and maybe we can do some trading or I'll just pay you out right for a killer website. I can do many things but web design isnt one of them. Let me know please and thank you.

Great bumper designs! Love the modular concept! I WISH I was a web designer!

I think you should offer the super high design, covering the marker lights, with replacement circular lights built in.

I also think you should offer that meatier design you posted recently.

My only complaint is how low it all seems to hang in the front. Don't know what can be done about that if you're keeping a winch. I assume you've done the best you can.

Idea: Keep the modular thing going in the rear. Some time ago someone was making rear bumper wings to bolt onto the stock rear frame/bumper. I thought it was a great and it fits with your front end concept.

If I had the cash, I'd be throwing it your way for a rack, front & rear bumpers and anything else you can make. Top notch stuff and I think your posts are funny as hell.

Keep up the good work!

 

[UnderDawg]

Great bumper designs! Love the modular concept! I WISH I was a web designer!

I think you should offer the super high design, covering the marker lights, with replacement circular lights built in.

I also think you should offer that meatier design you posted recently.

My only complaint is how low it all seems to hang in the front. Don't know what can be done about that if you're keeping a winch. I assume you've done the best you can.

Idea: Keep the modular thing going in the rear. Some time ago someone was making rear bumper wings to bolt onto the stock rear frame/bumper. I thought it was a great and it fits with your front end concept.

If I had the cash, I'd be throwing it your way for a rack, front & rear bumpers and anything else you can make. Top notch stuff and I think your posts are funny as hell.

Keep up the good work!

Thanks Rambler!! I do what I can brother, still trying to improvement everyday.

 

[jcardona1]

I think you should offer the super high design, covering the marker lights, with replacement circular lights built in.

My only complaint is how low it all seems to hang in the front. Don't know what can be done about that if you're keeping a winch. I assume you've done the best you can.

I think that would be cool. The only real answer to the low hanging front is to get it all ABOVE the frame rails, kinda like the 4x4Labs I'm buidling. That would most likely involve cutting some of the grill and metal out of the lower valance. And the thought of cutting anything makes most guys on MUD cringe and faint so I doubt there'd be much demand for it.

 

[Booger weldz]

I think that would be cool. The only real answer to the low hanging front is to get it all ABOVE the frame rails, kinda like the 4x4Labs I'm buidling. That would most likely involve cutting some of the grill and metal out of the lower valance. And the thought of cutting anything makes most guys on MUD cringe and faint so I doubt there'd be much demand for it.

Or 3 link it and move axle 3-4" forward.

 

[UnderDawg]

Come on guys I need some more feed back on the banner and the dimple dies.

 

[NLXTACY]

the banner is

 

[UnderDawg]

the banner is

Takes one to know one fruit cake

 

[LFD2037]

Honestly, the banner needs some work. Sorry, but I can't help in that category.

 

[Azca]

You guys are just nasty!

UD, it does need more work (banner). Try color. You may be able to get everything to stand out nicely with the red, white an blue done and with a different color lettering.

Do you have photoshop? If you do then you can work wonders with it. You will have to hunt youtube for help but will be surprised how quickly you will be able to manipulate it. As an idea for the lettering you may want to try this: or

You could do that with a steel background, perhaps perforated etc. No limits, except your time...

 

[Mandito22]

yup the guys are right , im no expert in graphics but that banner looks boring ... u need something more UD !!!!

 

[Mandito22]

and is a big yes for the dimple dies , hopefully u get em before finishing my bumper ,i had good news at work , might be calling u soon , im not far from the roof rack .\m/

 

[UnderDawg]

I just ordered $540.00 worth of grade 10.9 hardware for the bumpers!!!

 

[UnderDawg]

You guys are just nasty!

UD, it does need more work (banner). Try color. You may be able to get everything to stand out nicely with the red, white an blue done and with a different color lettering.

Do you have photoshop? If you do then you can work wonders with it. You will have to hunt youtube for help but will be surprised how quickly you will be able to manipulate it. As an idea for the lettering you may want to try this: or

You could do that with a steel background, perhaps perforated etc. No limits, except your time...

Dude if I had to try and do this my head would explode.. no way.

 

[LFD2037]

Finally got the 'okay' from the boss to get a new front bumper!!!!! Now, need to make some decisions. I know I want it raw, winch plate & middle height stinger. What are the other options?

 

[NLXTACY]

Had a spare few mins. You don't have a logo or anything to work from so I just worked from a picture you already had. Throw up some suggestions and I'll change it around. It's literally 11 mins so be gentle

 

[UnderDawg]

Had a spare few mins. You don't have a logo or anything to work from so I just worked from a picture you already had. Throw up some suggestions and I'll change it around. It's literally 11 mins so be gentle
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I like it. But you miss spelled the name... I'll have some finished product pics next week. If we added that and fixed the name maybe played with the font a little it would be great. Thanks Joey I dont care what anybody says about you your alright.

 

[UnderDawg]

I want one just like this. Send me a paypal address. Thanks!

Cant help you there but what I can help you with is what you see in this thread. That's Boogers design as I said before and I wont use it.