My new $111.38 bumper

[Ogeechee 4x4]

Including all the steel, cutoff wheels, gatorade, & paint...I'm not sure if it's a good deal or not cratchhe:


Stock replacement bumper (#3) after RiverRock


Decided to build a simple rear bumper. Ordered 72" of 6" channel .25" wall from http://www.metaldepot.com. Steel was delivered a week after i ordered it, well packaged.



Marked the centerline and marked where the mounts should go. I reused the aftermarket mounts from the stock bumper.


I did cut them to a new length, tho. In retrospect, they're still too long.



Welded them into place. I sooo need more practice with the welder.


Mocked it into place. Yes, i know it's crooked.


I went back and added a couple gussets to the mounts. You can kinda see them in this pic...after i started painting it all.


Only the best and highest quality for my projects!! ($0.98 a can at Lowes)


More paint


Final install





I don't really like how far it sticks out from the body, but the dislike isn't strong enough to tear it all apart and start over... Ok, maybe it is but I'll stick with it for a while. Maybe build another when it's not 100* outside.

[chuzie]

I like it. It is much more durable than the other one. No D-rings?

Where is the bike that goes to that gas tank in the garage?

[jollygrngiant]

Good lookin'!!!
Not bad for a hundred bucks!

[Ogeechee 4x4]

I like it. It is much more durable than the other one. No D-rings?

Where is the bike that goes to that gas tank in the garage?

I want D rings, but don't trust my welding abilities. Figured I could add them later.

The motorcycle is on the other side of the shop...with carb troubles. I'll see if i can find a picture of it.

It's my fathers. 1978 Suzuki GS750. Here it is on the way home:

[SC74]

Looks good and simple! Maybe no more rear bumper damage in your future.

[Traveler]

I miss the old bumper, it had, character.

[manny]

Sweet i needed to know about that site metal depot thats great indeed have to check it out. As for the bumper well at least you didn't run off in a ditch and destroy it.upergrin: Looks good:biggthumpup:

[broncomania]

lookin good . it doesnt look like its too far out. could be used for a step sometime if you have to climb in the back.

[Mel]

lookin good . it doesnt look like its too far out. could be used for a step sometime if you have to climb in the back.

That's what I told him, but he doesn't listen to me. *shrug*

[Traveler]

It is perfect. Any closer and you would end up with body damage. You have to leave room for flex.
Not that you would ever catch it on anything, but hey you could be in a parking lot or something and someone else hits you.
You never know.