I think those fenders are perfectly suited to the 55... sweet work!~
Front Bumper Project (1 Viewer)
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Southeast Overland
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That is EXACTLY what I want on my Pig. I was going to use a set of lower fenders to bend tubes and place within but I like your method much better of bending tubes and placing new sheet on top.
Simply awesome work. I've saved your pics to model mine after.
Simply awesome work. I've saved your pics to model mine after.
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Thanks! It took a while to figure out how I was going to make everything tie together without making it look j**pish. I would rather shoot myself in the foot before I would let that happen.
Joel
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UP of MI.
that's slick.
Nice work.
Nice work.
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That is the way that I was heading, but the radius on my die is 6". I couldn't make a tight enough bend for the top bar bend, so it turned out easier to kinda start from scratch.
P.S. I just read your thread " the beast". Great work! I need to replace spots on my floor to. Its nice to see how someone else does something.
Southeast Overland
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I like your fenders better the way they are instead of reusing the lower factory fenders. Did you weld your lower tube into your sliders? How did you attach the rear tube that runs parallel to the ground and ends between the vent and rear view mirror?
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Here is a picture of how I mounted the bars on the cab side. The lower bar is welded to a piece of 2"x2" angle iron, with is bolted to the sliders. So that I can still remove them just as if they where stock.
Joel
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Here is a picture of how I mounted the bars on the cab side. The lower bar is welded to a piece of 2"x2" angle iron, with is bolted to the sliders. So that I can still remove them just as if they where stock.
That pic is perfect! I love how they are still removeable. The lower mount appears solid. How do you think the front mount will hold up to solid contact w/ a rock or the ground? Do you have the fenders tied in anyway under the vent near the upper fender in the rear?
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The sheet metal between the upper bar and upper fender is welded to a 1" strip of what was the lower fender. Which is bolted to the front clip. And as far as the front I am still trying to figure out how I will tie that into the lower valance (piece between the fenders?) for more strength.
Joel
The sheet metal between the upper bar and upper fender is welded to a 1" strip of what was the lower fender. Which is bolted to the front clip. And as far as the front I am still trying to figure out how I will tie that into the lower valance (piece between the fenders?) for more strength.
Could this be as easy as welding a tab to the inside of the tube then drilling and tapping hole in the in the valance? and possibly adding some material to the valance for more structural integrity?
Southeast Overland
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How about tubing the valance? Two tubes, some tabs welded in, maybe a support to the bumper?
great looking pig shortbus. i look forward to meeting you on the mcgrew trail run. where are you located?
clint
clint
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Clint, I live in Salem. It's going to be a great time getting dusty on the McGrew.
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Well it's official I have twins! Maybe not fraternal, but close enough that I wont need to get a paternity test done. Just kidding! The passenger side actually went fairly smoothly.
And as far as the valance, it came out as well as I was hoping for. I ended up cutting it in half and welding it to a piece of tubing that is flanged on both sides. This gives me a little more clearance for the winch, and more support for the fenders.
When you see the bondo, yes the pink god of rust you will probably roll your eyes. I did! At the most it's 1/8th of an inch thick.
Joel
And as far as the valance, it came out as well as I was hoping for. I ended up cutting it in half and welding it to a piece of tubing that is flanged on both sides. This gives me a little more clearance for the winch, and more support for the fenders.
When you see the bondo, yes the pink god of rust you will probably roll your eyes. I did! At the most it's 1/8th of an inch thick.
Joel
Southeast Overland
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Looking good! I'm using yours as a model for mine that I hope to fab up in a few months. What type of tubing did you use?
what are you running for steering, starting a project much like yours, ok a copy somewhat?
thanks
thanks
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just a couple of questions?????????????
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The steering is power steering box from a lincon big boat car. It's a sagina style 4 bolt /inside of the frame/ 3 turn lock to lock. I get most of my goods from the junk yard.
