Author Topic: Something a little new and different (Read 16097 times)

notyourmomslx450 · « **Reply #30 on:** Apr 02, 2009, 09:48:51 AM »

^^^Yeah, those are some nice dimples, and a nice...umm...bumper right there

Anyway, I finally painted the bumpers and sliders. Went with a charcoal metallic to show off the detail in the bumpers. I'm really pleased with the results. Here's some pics.

BLACKDOG · « **Reply #31 on:** Apr 02, 2009, 11:08:12 AM »

That thing is awesome!! Both of them!

great work mang!

boggerunner · « **Reply #32 on:** Apr 02, 2009, 07:24:00 PM »

needs more triangulation! j/k
looks nice, im jealous

unclejpl4x4 · « **Reply #33 on:** Apr 02, 2009, 08:38:09 PM »

66cobra · « **Reply #34 on:** Apr 03, 2009, 05:55:14 AM »

looks good,the chevelle didn't look half bad either

Redbeard1 · « **Reply #35 on:** Apr 04, 2009, 06:43:20 AM »

Quote from: 66cobra on Apr 03, 2009, 05:55:14 AM

looks good,the Z/28 didn't look half bad either

Fixed it for you!

Bumpers look great $Beer Chug\'n$

$ pair shiped to 75686

DTPROFAB · « **Reply #36 on:** Apr 22, 2009, 02:35:19 AM »

i like the design gives me new ideas to work on after i get the swap to 3rz in my 81 done.... it makes the one i built for my old ifs seem out dated

notyourmomslx450 · « **Reply #37 on:** Apr 28, 2009, 07:42:27 AM »

Dang, those lights are HUGE. Can you see the future with those things?

DTPROFAB · « **Reply #38 on:** Apr 28, 2009, 10:56:11 AM »

ha ha ya my family business works in the off road racing / rally industry so i get the cool stuff

GJToyotabug · « **Reply #39 on:** Apr 28, 2009, 12:05:27 PM »

geez we only run the 9"ers on the roof what brand and size are those?

DTPROFAB · « **Reply #40 on:** Apr 28, 2009, 12:51:02 PM »

light force 240hid the face measures 9.5 or better i cant recall off hand but i used this runner as a hunting truck and just didn't want trees and brush in northern AZ hurting them

GJToyotabug · « **Reply #41 on:** Apr 28, 2009, 06:44:38 PM »

ha ha yeah i here that

crawlerdad · « **Reply #42 on:** Jun 19, 2009, 11:18:50 PM »

Now this is an idea that I plan to steal from. Thanks for all your hard work. It looks great.

bleakhorizon · « **Reply #43 on:** Aug 01, 2009, 01:47:22 PM »

i really like those bumpers, wish i had dimple dies.... one question though, on the front bumper, why did they two piece the upper hoop and three piece the middle horizontal bar.....you can see where they but welded em together?.... I know its plenty strong especially if they sleeved it like they should when butt welding but wouldn't it be stronger if it was one piece of tubing

hilux-1983 · « **Reply #44 on:** Aug 01, 2009, 02:00:24 PM »

notyourmomslx450 · « **Reply #45 on:** Aug 02, 2009, 10:08:51 PM »

Quote from: bleakhorizon on Aug 01, 2009, 01:47:22 PM

i really like those bumpers, wish i had dimple dies.... one question though, on the front bumper, why did they two piece the upper hoop and three piece the middle horizontal bar.....you can see where they but welded em together?.... I know its plenty strong especially if they sleeved it like they should when butt welding but wouldn't it be stronger if it was one piece of tubing

It was done that way b/c this was a fully custom, one off first run. the main boxed part was done first, and welded up before we decided on the look of the rest of the bumper. And yes, the joints are sleeved and rosette welded. the rosettes are ground smooth.

I'll post up some pics soon that show the impacts the bumpers have taken since it was built. Neither bumper has deflected a fraction of an inch. I've already bowed the driver's side slider, though.

bleakhorizon · « **Reply #46 on:** Aug 03, 2009, 01:56:11 PM »

yea im a total function over form guy so i really dont care how stuff looks... at least your using it like a bumper should be.........

ballzdeep4x4808 · « **Reply #47 on:** Aug 03, 2009, 08:12:08 PM »

thats some killer bumpers but the back bumper looks close to the rear shackels do they clear when you flex

notyourmomslx450 · « **Reply #48 on:** Aug 04, 2009, 06:28:35 PM »

the shackle thing is a bit of an optical illusion. In person, you can see that they aren't as close as they look in the pics. They don't touch at all.

BTW, here's some vid of a recent trip. The guy that did the video couldn't figure out how to get the sound on, though. you can see where the longer wheelbase can be a bit of a hindrance from time to time.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZK4C3lGNFg

you can also see where some half-a$$ spotting didn't help, too

*ROKTOY* · « **Reply #49 on:** Aug 07, 2009, 05:45:19 AM »

Looks Nice.

Richmondo · « **Reply #50 on:** Aug 07, 2009, 08:41:21 PM »

Quote from: notyourmomslx450 on Aug 04, 2009, 06:28:35 PM

the shackle thing is a bit of an optical illusion. In person, you can see that they aren't as close as they look in the pics. They don't touch at all.

BTW, here's some vid of a recent trip. The guy that did the video couldn't figure out how to get the sound on, though. you can see where the longer wheelbase can be a bit of a hindrance from time to time.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZK4C3lGNFg

you can also see where some half-a$$ spotting didn't help, too

Correct me if I'm wrong but that looks like Boulder Creek in Marble Falls

ajordan1975 · « **Reply #51 on:** Aug 08, 2009, 08:06:01 AM »

you are correct sir!! you in TX?

Richmondo · « **Reply #52 on:** Aug 08, 2009, 10:40:12 PM »

Yes sir! Originally from Austin but I've been all over the place the past few years. Currently outside of Ft. Worth.

At first I wasn't 100% sure but the first ledge gave me a pretty good idea, and the exit at the end finished it off. That huge cedar at the top of the trail was a pregnant dog to get cleared!

ajordan1975 · « **Reply #53 on:** Aug 10, 2009, 05:16:12 AM »

you should head to Trees Ranch for labor day weekend.....

flavourless · « **Reply #54 on:** Aug 27, 2010, 08:30:35 PM »

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