Brad's bumper build

[scout man]

Brad (ColoDisco) has enlisted me to build him a front bumper for his rig. Picked up some steel today and will hopefully be getting started real soon!

:pics:

Yea yea, man you guys are pushy! (beat you to it)

I was going to snap some pics of the steel tonight for you picture hungry savages, but I came home to find some of my pregnant goats delivering, so the pics didnt happen. Thought I would start this thread anyways to get a placeholder for when progress happens (that way I actually remember to post some teaser pics for Brad).

This is what Brad would like me to build for him
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii10/stolenheron/DSC_0708.jpg

[Brad]

We are meeting up Sat. To iron out the details. I am really excited to get this started.

[scout man]

Here is your new bumper Brad, ready to go for you. (Some assembly required, I will provide instructions :D)

And you dont get the angle iron, thats for my new trailer ramps!

[Cr33p3r]

looks pretty straight forward and simple enuff of a build.

[Brad]

Here is your new bumper Brad, ready to go for you. (Some assembly required, I will provide instructions :D)

And you dont get the angle iron, thats for my new trailer ramps!
Oof! :D

[Starkman]

Great looking bumper! I see rounded corners, are you planning that and how do you do it? Trying to decide what type of bumper I want to make...

[Chris]

Is the photo an ARB?

[scout man]

Planning to do the rounded corner assuming Brad wants it that way. I would cut the top and bottom with the correct curve in it, then heat the vertical piece till its plyable and slowly bend it around the curve, tack welding as you go.

[Jackie]

but I came home to find some of my pregnant goats delivering

So where are the pics of that? :D

Looks like it will be a nice bumper!

[Brad]

Not a ARB. It doesn't stick out as far in front as the ARB. I want to keep it tight to the body to preserve approach angle. May have a little adjustment to add fog lights.

[The StRanger]

Ill be watchin..

[scout man]

Here is the start of your bumper Brad. I left it significantly deeper than it needs to be so I can cut it down to perfection next time your rig is here. So dont worry, its not as deep as it looks!

[Patrolman]

Looking good!

[Brad]

Sweet! Birth 4new goats and started the bumper? You get a whole new respect from me Steve! :bowdown:

[scout man]

yup! Was hoping to make it even further, but I got worn out! Yesterday was actually busier, since I worked 10 hours, then took the dog on a 2.5 mile run, THEN had to deliver 2 babies. I felt very accomplished that day!

[glacierpaul]

You da man Steve! Bumper looks good so far...

[scout man]

Here you go Brad, this is where she sits at the moment. Ill probably do a few more hours on it tonight. I told you in a PM it would be 20" between the verticals, its actually 22". you can decide when you see it in person if you want to squeeze 3 lights in there or just 2. But we can deal with that down the road. Planning to extend the verticals and have them wrap under the bumper as well, just havent come up with a plan that I like. Trying to create a bit of a ramp to get you to your tires if you are against a ledge, while not creating a big hook to get stuck on as we discussed while you were here. Might finish that tonight, or I might wait till I can see it on the rig. We will see. I am rather indecisive at the moment (largely why I took a break!) Anyways, here she is!

[Brad]

Lookin good Steve! I cannot be prouder of the progress! :thumb:

Do you think we can do a mock mount by this weekend?

[Rick]

looks great!!!

[scout man]

yea, I was going to send you a pm about that. Would definitely like to test fit it by saturday. If you are available any night this week we could do that as well. There are a few things I would like to move forward with, but am hesitant to do so without seeing it on the rig first. Would like to pop off your current bumper (which shouldnt take long at all), and get this lined up into place and cut off the excess on the rear till it sits at the depth we like, then build the mount itself, which also shouldnt take to long. I think a couple hours or so will get me where I can move forward with the rest of it. Saturday would be just fine, or if we can do sooner would be great.

[Brad]

I will see what I can do about sooner. The earliest I could get down there would be 6pm due to work and traffic.

[scout man]

thats fine with me. Preferably not tomorrow since its supposed to be cold and crappy, but the rest of the week looks better. I have lights.

[Brad]

I will let you know as soon as I know!

[scout man]

Sounds good. Not a big deal if it has to wait till saturday, dont feel pressured.

Did a little more tonight then ran out of weld wire, so I had to stop. Thoughts?

(I can plate between the two bottom slides if you like, we can discuss that when you see it in person.)

[Fordguy77]

Looking good steve, starting to come together well! Cant wait to see it on brads rig

[Brad]

Made it back to Steve's for a test fit and so he could make adjustments and notes. I also included the extra pictures Steve took with my phone for reference.

[Brad]

One more:

[Rick]

looks really good.

[glacierpaul]

coming along nicely!

[scout man]

thats not final placement in case anyone was wondering. It will tuck up against the body line, just couldnt do it yet because I need to notch around a few pieces that hang down.

[Funrover]

Coming along nicely!

[Popsgarage]

Looking good!

[scout man]

Here you go Brad, here are two teaser shots for you. One obvious recovery point, and one custom bracket.

[Brad]

Nice! I am going to pick up some paint this morning. Did you get those lights? I can run by the place you saw them and pick them up.

[Brad]

Had a great day with Steve! I will let him fill in the details. I have to say Steve is amazing to work with and is doing a excellent job fabbing a combination of a couple different designs per my request and his expertise.

[scout man]

Thanks Brad!

We spent the day fabbing the attachment mounts that bolt to his frame, which included taking the bumper on and off about 15 times. (also the bracket pictured above). Here are some shots in its final resting place though! Still need to fab the 2 pieces of tubing that protect the headlights, cut fog light holes, and do some finish work, then its ready for paint!

Edit: and of course the hole for the winch cable. Details.

[Rick]

Looks great!!!!Good job you guys!!!!

[Jackie]

:thumb::thumb:

[Patrolman]

Nice work!

[The StRanger]

Sweet !!

[Rob]

Wow. That looks great. :thumb:

[Fordguy77]

Nice work steve!

[The StRanger]

Yup.

[KnuckleHead]

Looks good, nice work

[ctracy5]

Sweet bumper

[Starkman]

Nice! I love it when people build something instead of buying.

[glacierpaul]

Very nice:thumb:

[scout man]

Nice! I love it when people build something instead of buying.

Me too! The benefit Brad got from having my build this is that it is built to exactly what he wanted. By doing this he actually mantained the same (if not better) approach angle from the factory bumper. All of the aftermarket ones put the winch out in front of the grill, but we were able to tuck it inside the grill so that almost the entire winch is inside the body lines.

[The StRanger]

Sweet !

[southpaws3]

I'm sorry guys but i'm no longer gonna look at this posting due to my delicate eyes ................. just way to naughty:D......................................... .........AWESOME JOB GUYS

[Patrolman]

we were able to tuck it inside the grill so that almost the entire winch is inside the body lines.

I like that part. When I built the bumper for my truck I got the 8274 tucked as far in as possible. Had to cut out the grille to make it happen since it is such a large winch. It was for my previous truck, and it saved about 3 inches off the front to keep a decent approach angle.

[The StRanger]

I'm sorry guys but i'm no longer gonna look at this posting due to my delicate eyes ...just way to naughty:D.

:lmao::lmao::lmao:

[Brad]

We cut the bottom of my grille, but I have been planning to do a Saudi grille (sorry Steve, I keep calling a safari grille) which will give me a bit more access.

like this:

[scout man]

unforgivable Brad!! :D

I am back in town now, time to get your bumper all finished up!!

[Brad]

Sounds good! Hope your trip went well!

[scout man]

Getting close. Here is a look of where she sits right now. Got the fog light holes cut and mounts made today, and finished the mounting brackets for the bumper. Also did a bunch of clean up grinding/sanding. I had an issue getting the tube bent the other day, so I have someone else willing to let me use their bender. Hopefully getting that done monday night. Bumper looks nice a tame from the front, but Brad said he wanted a tough bumper and didnt care about weight, so here is also a behind the scenes look at the reinforcement on the back. Nothing is going to hurt this thing! In fact, if I did it again I would actually probably leave a couple pieces off, but I am fairly happy with the indestructability of this bumper. Should get the finishing touches done monday, tube bent monday night, welded on tuesday, and paint tuesday. Should be ready for you wednesday or thursday Brad!!

[Brad]

That cleaned up very nice! Great work Steve! Do I spy marker light holes too? I love the side support bars!

[scout man]

no marker light holes yet. Your seeing the weld from the support bar on the inside. I need to pick up a hole saw tomorrow to make those holes.

[Patrolman]

Nice work!

[Popsgarage]

Looks good Steve!

[Java]

very nice work and design. can't wait to see it!

[Fordguy77]

Looking good steve

[The StRanger]

Yup.

[scout man]

Come get it Brad! Just need to put another coat of paint or two on it tomorrow and its ready to be bolted on. Your welcome to come by either tomorrow night or thursday night (if your wife doesnt shoot you) to pick it up. I think I am going to hold off on pics till you get to see it in person!

[Brad]

Ooooooh! That is tempting! :D is it ok if we meet on Sat? I am über busy at work.

[scout man]

Im out of town friday through monday morning.

[Brad]

Looks like tomorrow night then! I worked out a way! :thumb:

[scout man]

:thumb: didnt figure you would want to wait untill next week!

[Jackie]

Don't forget the camera!!!:lmao:

[xaza]

I didn't want to wait till next week, I wanna see some pics with it bolted on :D

[glacierpaul]

Sweet, looking forward to pics on the Disco!

[scout man]

Pictures!

[scout man]

and on the rig...

[Jackie]

Soooo nice! That looks great! Fantastic job on this. :thumb:

[The StRanger]

Nice...
Very Nice ....

[Hypoid]

Again, nice!

That looks like someting that will keep you driving after a close encounter of the Deer kind. :thumb:

[Brad]

I cannot thank Steve enough! It is everything and more than I expected. :thumb:

[Cr33p3r]

Turned out really nice! Sure looks sturdy enough for most stuff you'll encounter Brad.

[Jim]

It does look quite nice!

[Java]

WOW!! that is the best Disco bumper I've ever seen. Great work, Steve. :thumb:

[thebacardigod]

I like it!

[lateralj]

dude, nice work that things looks sweet.

[scout man]

Thanks man! And thanks to you for making those two bends for me!

[Beefy]

I'm impressed. Nice work!

[Rick]

that looks Great!!!! Good Job

[xaza]

Very nice! :thumb:

[Brad]

One day later and I am already getting goodies to add to it!

Anyone interested in custom fab work should talk to Steve, it really is as nice as the pictures make it out to be. We are already talking about the rear bumper during his slow season next fall/winter and even sooner mods to my roof rack for some RTT protection.

[Patrolman]

Great job Steve! I am sure that will bring more business your way!

[scout man]

One day later and I am already getting goodies to add to it!

Like what? This post is worthless without pics!! or at least more info!!

:pics:

[The StRanger]

One day later and I am already getting goodies to add to it!

Anyone interested in custom fab work should talk to Steve, it really is as nice as the pictures make it out to be. We are already talking about the rear bumper during his slow season next fall/winter and even sooner mods to my roof rack for some RTT protection.

See, Its like a snowball
Once it stert rollin, Its hard to stop !!!

[tonkatoy]

looks good .

[Popsgarage]

Nice job Steve!!!!!!!!!!!

[carpenle]

Great job, looks great!

[glacierpaul]

Steve, patent that thing and go talk to Land Rover :) Very nice!!

[Brad]

Like what? This post is worthless without pics!! or at least more info!!



There will be pics! Other than that it is a surprise!

[Brad]

I tossed on my old hella 500's, I am going to install rallye lights but this gives you a idea. :thumb:

[Patrolman]

Nice job!

[Brad]

First let me premise this post by saying this was my fault. After looking at the bumper for a couple weeks I felt the brush bar was too high, it bugged me. Steve being the gracious person he is and a really great welder accommodated my wishes and lowered the brush guard down (I insisted on paying for this as I accepted the bumper the way it was). Without further ado, my bumper 2.0:

[carpenle]

I like the 2.0 and the lights on it look great to.

[Fordguy77]

Nice work Steve!