holy rear bumper, batman!!!
Need a little bodywork advice...
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I think the original owner used this rig for hunting. It's like a platform to stand on, and the original top had bars to hold onto as well. The front bumper is just as gnarly.
They will be removed at some point, and probably will shave 1200lbs off the rig. 
both of them are nice work, they look expensive... but leverage from that monster seems to be to blame for breaking the rivets. Maybe the truck was jacked up by the bumper, or stuck in a ditch, or soemthing.
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That's what I was thinking. It pretty much takes all the departure away, and that bumper is not bending. It's solid thick gauged iron, railroad style. It's very well made, I'm going to cut it off as clean as possible as it's welded on just in case someone wants to reuse it. I might keep part of the front on, just cut the sides out a bit. It perfectly protects the shackles, and is part of the framing for the Ramsey/PTO setup. Definitely old school.
Replace, or repair?
Based on the amount of work involved when I patched my quarters, if I had to do it again, I would replace the entire panels. The CCOT rear sill was great but I still had to patch the rear floor, not that bad because it's flat. Rolling the curves for the 1/4 patches was a bitch with the paltry equipment available - I could have used an English wheel. Cut out all rust before you decide to patch or replace. Another tip would be to remove the tub from the frame before proceeding. Working the rear sill with tub in place was not easy. There are some good threads with the exact repairs you are contemplating, so be sure to review all of those, such as:
https://forum.ih8mud.com/paint-body/254184-my-78s-rear-quarter-sill-repair.html
Just search rear sill to get the list. Have fun.
Based on the amount of work involved when I patched my quarters, if I had to do it again, I would replace the entire panels. The CCOT rear sill was great but I still had to patch the rear floor, not that bad because it's flat. Rolling the curves for the 1/4 patches was a bitch with the paltry equipment available - I could have used an English wheel. Cut out all rust before you decide to patch or replace. Another tip would be to remove the tub from the frame before proceeding. Working the rear sill with tub in place was not easy. There are some good threads with the exact repairs you are contemplating, so be sure to review all of those, such as:
https://forum.ih8mud.com/paint-body/254184-my-78s-rear-quarter-sill-repair.html
Just search rear sill to get the list. Have fun.
Could the rig have used for filming? Camera mounts and chairs?
landcruiserrich
Bench Wheeler
My grandfather has the same affliction. He's under the impression that a huge bumper that can be used to push trees over is the way to go. It was the first thing I ditched when he gave me his land cruiser, the back bumper looked pretty much the same.Caused a heck of a lot of spring sag too! Now he's got a brand new Tundra and we're trying to convince him not to do the same thing to it.
bumpers
God knows those bumpers belong on like a UNIMOG or something but they do look nicely made.
I kinda miss step bumpers--not cool anymore but they were handy on a pick up truck
God knows those bumpers belong on like a UNIMOG or something but they do look nicely made.
I kinda miss step bumpers--not cool anymore but they were handy on a pick up truck
I can't believe nobody has said this yet.... flip the bezel! 
Icantdive55
SILVER Star
Hi Guys, thanks for the informative replies to KYOSO23. I' doing the same project on a 65 right now as well. While my rust doesn't look like it's as bad as his I do have a problem with the left rear quarter. I have purchased a piece of 16 ga. steel and will try my luck at welding it in.
The First Pic is the rear sill removed
The rust damage and a little rear quarter damage
Just in case I figure out how to replicate the original sill I made some weld nuts that look original from some round ones I bought from McMaster Carr.
The great thing about Mudd is that someone else is always working on the same project and people are eager to help. Thanks!... Rod
The First Pic is the rear sill removed
The rust damage and a little rear quarter damage
Just in case I figure out how to replicate the original sill I made some weld nuts that look original from some round ones I bought from McMaster Carr.
The great thing about Mudd is that someone else is always working on the same project and people are eager to help. Thanks!... Rod
