Author Topic: Do I or Don't I???? (Read 12525 times)

hilux-1983 · « **on:** Oct 22, 2009, 10:03:03 PM »

I know you guys are probably say that I'm being a big ol baby $That\'s Gay$ about what I'm about to ask. But, here goes. I got a good deal on front and rear marlin tube bumpers. I've mounted the rear one very hesitantly since you have to cut the rear sheet metal but I did it. Now comes time to mount the front bumper. You gotta understand, my ol bessie is a very clean 1st gen. So here goes....... Should I mount the front bumper and cut the "prestine" fenders or sell the bumper and leave the thing alone?

mudaddict · « **Reply #1 on:** Oct 23, 2009, 12:44:00 AM »

i would personally cut em

but i like to cut things up but just think if you ever decide to change you can always get new fenders if need be

Snowtoy · « **Reply #2 on:** Oct 23, 2009, 12:53:57 AM »

Depends on what your end goal is for the truck is, i.e., a clean looking DD, for intermediate trails, or a high clearance trail rig.

If it were me, I would pick up a set of used fenders, cut/paint them and run the bumper. This way if the look doesn't grow on you after a while, you can return it to the stock look w/o cutting up clean fenders.

jonathan82toy · « **Reply #3 on:** Oct 23, 2009, 07:34:48 AM »

Cut it!

Ol bessie will still be a very clean 1st gen

Joey88RUNR · « **Reply #4 on:** Oct 23, 2009, 07:49:46 AM »

Cut it.....

Its no show truck

TacoRunner · « **Reply #5 on:** Oct 23, 2009, 08:05:00 AM »

Quote from: Snowtoy on Oct 23, 2009, 12:53:57 AM

Depends on what your end goal is for the truck is, i.e., a clean looking DD, for intermediate trails, or a high clearance trail rig.

If it were me, I would pick up a set of used fenders, cut/paint them and run the bumper. This way if the look doesn't grow on you after a while, you can return it to the stock look w/o cutting up clean fenders.

what he said

hilux-1983 · « **Reply #6 on:** Oct 23, 2009, 09:15:25 AM »

Yous guys are funny, I shoulda known. Still thinkin........

NorCalToy · « **Reply #7 on:** Oct 23, 2009, 09:19:54 AM »

Quote from: Snowtoy on Oct 23, 2009, 12:53:57 AM

Depends on what your end goal is for the truck is, i.e., a clean looking DD, for intermediate trails, or a high clearance trail rig.

If it were me, I would pick up a set of used fenders, cut/paint them and run the bumper. This way if the look doesn't grow on you after a while, you can return it to the stock look w/o cutting up clean fenders.

x3

ninja turtle · « **Reply #8 on:** Oct 23, 2009, 09:21:49 AM »

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4x4yota · « **Reply #9 on:** Oct 23, 2009, 09:28:54 AM »

cut the tubes on the bumper leave that pretty truck alone...I cut the lower valence off mine and regret it ever since

mudmaster · « **Reply #10 on:** Oct 23, 2009, 11:29:41 AM »

I'd cut it. This is my 83. Not as nice as yours, but...............

mudaddict · « **Reply #11 on:** Oct 23, 2009, 12:03:54 PM »

Quote from: 4x4yota on Oct 23, 2009, 09:28:54 AM

cut the tubes on the bumper leave that pretty truck alone...I cut the lower valence off mine and regret it ever since

that is true but then you have that part of the fender still there making it look kinda silly no offense or anything but sometimes you just gotta go for it. good new is you can always get new fends that are in good condition and put some paint on em and your back to normal.

hilux-1983 · « **Reply #12 on:** Oct 23, 2009, 12:11:37 PM »

Quote from: mudmaster on Oct 23, 2009, 11:29:41 AM

I'd cut it. This is my 83. Not as nice as yours, but...............

Looks good from that view. Got anymore shots from different angles?

hilux-1983 · « **Reply #13 on:** Oct 23, 2009, 12:13:21 PM »

Quote from: 4x4yota on Oct 23, 2009, 09:28:54 AM

cut the tubes on the bumper leave that pretty truck alone...I cut the lower valence off mine and regret it ever since

Got any pics of that? I wanna see what your talking about.

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #14 on:** Oct 23, 2009, 12:17:50 PM »

Quote from: Snowtoy on Oct 23, 2009, 12:53:57 AM

If it were me, I would pick up a set of used fenders, cut/paint them and run the bumper. This way if the look doesn't grow on you after a while, you can return it to the stock look w/o cutting up clean fenders.

bleakhorizon · « **Reply #15 on:** Oct 23, 2009, 12:30:16 PM »

the used fender idea is a good one..... but i bet once you cut em, you will like it... those trucks look awesome anyway..... just looks like yea got some sideburns right now...... you could start something new, call it truck porkchops..

BTW the REAR bumper looks awesome

hilux-1983 · « **Reply #16 on:** Oct 23, 2009, 12:30:44 PM »

Well, I painted it all up to trick my eyes into seeing what it will look like. I haven't cut yet.

mudmaster · « **Reply #17 on:** Oct 23, 2009, 02:35:34 PM »

Quote from: hilux-1983 on Oct 23, 2009, 12:11:37 PM

Looks good from that view. Got anymore shots from different angles?

I do

mudmaster · « **Reply #18 on:** Oct 23, 2009, 02:38:12 PM »

another

*** YELLER *** · « **Reply #19 on:** Oct 23, 2009, 02:49:16 PM »

why not heat up the tube bumper and widen it a little so ya dont gotta cut it

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #20 on:** Oct 23, 2009, 04:37:12 PM »

you know i dont think i would have ever cut my fenders had i not had the wreck

Early · « **Reply #21 on:** Oct 23, 2009, 04:53:10 PM »

Quote from: Snowtoy on Oct 23, 2009, 12:53:57 AM

Depends on what your end goal is for the truck is, i.e., a clean looking DD, for intermediate trails, or a high clearance trail rig.

If it were me, I would pick up a set of used fenders, cut/paint them and run the bumper. This way if the look doesn't grow on you after a while, you can return it to the stock look w/o cutting up clean fenders.

I don't know x4 x5? but i definitly agree

Makes me think of the porsche world (356, 912 era). When they want to make a beauty a hauler, they put a vw motor (cheap power) in it and make a nice stand for the original as to be an original car. Same idea when your talking anything old thats still perty

hilux-1983 · « **Reply #22 on:** Oct 24, 2009, 11:23:32 PM »

I DID IT!!!!!!! I feel much better now, thanks for the continuous psychiatric help from you guys. You aughta get paid for support like that

bleakhorizon · « **Reply #23 on:** Oct 25, 2009, 08:59:09 PM »

well yea cant just tease us like that..... lets see the whole thing

Yoat Goat · « **Reply #24 on:** Oct 27, 2009, 12:02:40 AM »

I had tears cutting my fenders man...

ajordan1975 · « **Reply #25 on:** Oct 27, 2009, 11:06:24 AM »

*** YELLER *** · « **Reply #26 on:** Oct 27, 2009, 12:24:42 PM »

its like seeing the aftermath of a volcano but not seeing the eruption

86rustbucket · « **Reply #27 on:** Oct 27, 2009, 12:36:16 PM »

Quote from: mudaddict on Oct 23, 2009, 12:44:00 AM

i would personally cut em but i like to cut things up but just think if you ever decide to change you can always get new fenders if need be

i would have got some crappy fenders and saved your old pretty ones

GJToyotabug · « **Reply #28 on:** Oct 27, 2009, 05:41:53 PM »

ha ha now everyone's like "WHY DID YOU DO THAT?

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i like the looks of then cut but id like to see it looks like that was stock folded sheet metal ya know

hilux-1983 · « **Reply #29 on:** Oct 27, 2009, 07:51:32 PM »

I took a little bit of input from everyone. I got a pair of straight fenders just like mine and went ahead and dove in. I don't regret it now that it's done.

I'll be "rolling" the sheet metal like these:

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