My $660 Bumpers!!

[jlapeyrouse]

Nice work. I like the dual driving lights. Nice touch... ...

JLapeyrouse

 

[BGlidewell]

My sketchup is still functioning months later. I just double checked, but I have SketchUp 7. 1 and it is unlicensed as there is nothing under the licensing tab. I think you may have downloaded SketchUp PRO which is more of a professional level CAD program and is not free.

yep, that's what I did. Thanks.

 

[DieselDoghouse]

I have one complaint about your bumpers - I DON'T OWN ONE! Seriously dude, you the MAN! I agree with the concensus that your design is a better fit for our trucks than alot of the commercial ones now available (b'lieve me, I looked). Your boss should know that you already have a new job if you want it (seriously). When you do - I'd like to order my rear utility bumper with light pockets and 2 storage compartments for tow straps and winch accessories - 98 Ram 2500 HD… Nice work!!

 

[Loren]

Mark,



Here's your chance to get that new MIG welder you've been thinking of. Put together a few of these bumpers for members and you'll have it paid for.



As DieselDoghouse said, "Seriously!" You can do this if you want to.



-- Loren

 

[diesel_dude]

Excellent work.



When you make mine, I'd like the tow rings in the front like you put in the rear, and a 2" hitch receiver in the front also.



Figure out how much you'd have to charge to make these for your turbodiesel buddies.

 

[MStearns]

Thanks for all the great compliments!! I wish I could go into business for myself. I am definitately in the mood for something a little different and I'v always loved fabricating!



Unfortuantely, thanks to the United States Navy, I'm really not in a position to start taking orders for bumpers. Maybe in about 4 years when I retire:-laf Until then I think my brother and I going are to bust out at least a back bumper for his Duramax before I have to deploy next summer.

 

[DieselDoghouse]

Just remember Mark—all the will in the world won't carry you through if you don't have the talent, which you obviously do. Seeing that you're USN, now I understand. I'm the product of a CPO WW2 & Korea (radarman) and lived the precision, fit & finish (do it once, do it right—thanks Dad). Your bumpers are definitely up to MILSPEC!! BTW thanks for your service to our Country!

 

[FFL8N]

Very Nice Work. Some of the best looking bumpers I have seen! You should be very proud of the craftsmanship that you have done there!!

 

[Cmos2112]

I can't seem to view your bumpers or any pics here at all really. I would like to see your .skp if I may. -- email address removed --

 

[TRAMPLINEMAN]

It won't let me view your bumpers either. Kind of a bummer too, I've been building one in my garage for about three weekends now. I'd like to see yours.

 

[MStearns]

I just reposted the original pictures. Check the first page again. I don't remember what other pictures in this thread so I can't go back and update them all, but this should give you an idea of what they look like.

 

[TRAMPLINEMAN]

Here's one pic of it. I'm still working on it. Since this pic, I've cut five vent holes and welded expanded metal into them. I still have to cut out the holes for the factory fog lights and fab some brackets. Then, off to LineX.

 

[TRAMPLINEMAN]

I can see your pics now, they both look really good!! Did you bend the pipe yourself?

 

[MStearns]

Tramplineman, your bumper looks sharp!

I did not bend the pipe... I only recently got a tubing bender. Those are weldable 45's.

 

[TRAMPLINEMAN]

Cool thanks. I'm still debating on pipe or rectangular tubing. I'm planning on putting a light bar on the cross bar.

 

[Extreme1]

Looks nice, PM sent.

 

[MStearns]

I know it's been over a year, but I just saw your PM and forwarded you the files. Sorry! Life has gotten a little out of hand over the last couple of years as we built a house, moved and retired... Long story short I just haven't check-in here in a really LONG time

 

[Krew]

dang dude... where can I order!?