MiniSimp's 1985

[MiniSimp]

Who did the powder coat for ya? Looks like he does nice work  . I wouldn't mind giving the guy some business if he isn't too far away. 

My cousin did it at his work.  No it's not something done on the side, it was him pulling a favor for me with his boss. Unfortunately it was a one shot deal. The paint is custom for a Harley and wont be used again. The glitter everyone is seeing is dust. Don't get excited, I don't have to get sparkle black nail polish to touch up.

[fordh8r]

My cousin did it at his work.  No it's not something done on the side, it was him pulling a favor for me with his boss. Unfortunately it was a one shot deal. The paint is custom for a Harley and wont be used again.

Understood the favor part OK...   Was just wondering about a business name and where they are.   That is all. 

The paint is custom for a Harley and wont be used again. The glitter everyone is seeing is dust. Don't get excited, I don't have to get sparkle black nail polish to touch up.

Dang it!  You mean it's just Plain ol' black...   I was starting to like the sparklies...    

[MiniSimp]

Understood the favor part OK...   Was just wondering about a business name and where they are.   That is all. 

The business is an industrial switchgear manufacturer. His boss was using their paint maching to do his own private stuff, and threw mine in the mix.

[fordh8r]

The business is an industrial switchgear manufacturer. His boss was using their paint maching to do his own private stuff, and threw mine in the mix.

Got it!  So it's just part of what they do as a process but they don't operate as a powdercoating business...is that right?

[MiniSimp]

Got it!  So it's just part of what they do as a process but they don't operate as a powdercoating business...is that right?

Exactly.

[MiniSimp]

Ok, finished mounting the bumper, now it's on to the winch. Clearances for the rear bolts suck, at least for the bolts that Mile Marker provided, I cross threaded one trying to get it to line up so I've gotta get new ones tomorrow.
I think I am going to have to lift/block up the winch to make enough room to fit the bolts in and partially thread them in to the nuts, then lower it for the final tightening...

[fordh8r]

The bumper almost looks photochopped in this pic...   You messin wid us Mini?

Clearances for the rear bolts suck, at least for the bolts that Mile Marker provided, I cross threaded one trying to get it to line up so I've gotta get new ones tomorrow.

That sucks...    Looks good though! 

[MiniSimp]

The bumper almost looks photochopped in this pic...   You messin wid us Mini?

Yes, I'm messing with ya, I'm really really good at photoshop.

[unclejpl4x4]

looks good BRO


hay you took it off the trailer.

[fordh8r]

Yes, I'm messing with ya, I'm really really good at photoshop.

Dang profeshunools! 

[THK Matt]

[ROCKO]

looks good 

[BigMike]

How much toe out ya got going on Mini? Are you using a Fisheye or wide angle lens?

[MiniSimp]

How much toe out ya got going on Mini? Are you using a Fisheye or wide angle lens?

10" Toe out.

37mm lens about 8' from truck.

I'll take a shot with my fisheye to show you the difference. It's 8mm

[Blingn]

looks nice bro

[Wermz84]

   So if i drive it this weekend do i have to make sure i don't scratch the bumper?   


Lookin Good... 

[MiniSimp]

looks nice bro

Thanks! Hopefully it will stay that way for at least one day...

   So if i drive it this weekend do i have to make sure i don't scratch the bumper?  

Um, just leave a deposit.





Ok, so I finished mounting the winch and wiring it up. The directions and cables from Mile Marker make everything beyond simple. The only thing I didn't have was a long 6mm allen, but I borrowed one from my neighbor. On to the final pics...

[KDXSR5]

Looks nice and CLEAN! You didn't even have to cut the grille. Is that a plastic fairlead? Who makes that? Did it come with the winch? If I missed it while reading thru the thread, feel free to give me a

[MiniSimp]

If I missed it while reading thru the thread, feel free to give me a

[KDXSR5]

dangit now I gotta go find it out myself, haha

EDIT: I found it! Its what I thought it was. I am going to get me one of these myself when I buy a winch.

Sky Manufacturing UHMW Hawse Fairlead

[MiniSimp]

Looks nice and CLEAN! You didn't even have to cut the grille.

Yeah, I was stoked about that. I wanted it set back more, but after having the Marlin bumper I think I made the right choice.

[Cheesemaker]

A little off topic, but that newscaster on you little link in your sig, is HOT!!

[THK Matt]

nice bumper/winch combo man.

[MiniSimp]

A little off topic, but that newscaster on you little link in your sig, is HOT!!

[Duffil]

oh god you're into that too? man my roommate is ALL into that crap.  sells it and all.  i want to all of you.  go for a damn jog, and you'll feel just as good.

[BLACKDOG]

  I love color coding!! It makes everything so easy!!

oh god you're into that too? man my roommate is ALL into that crap.  sells it and all.  i want to all of you.  go for a damn jog, and you'll feel just as good.

I dunno about that, I hate running  

A buddy got me hooked on it last summer.

[Duffil]

  I love color coding!! It makes everything so easy!!

I dunno about that, I hate running  

A buddy got me hooked on it last summer.

so do i, it's the only thing keeping me from the Corps... you know what I meant anyhow.

[unclejpl4x4]

SO  lets take bets what is mini got scratch first.

1. bumper
2. paint

[MiniSimp]

SO  lets take bets what is mini got scratch first.

1. bumper
2. paint

I'm going to go with paint, I know the obstacle course is first on my list, and squeeze rock will get me.

[BigMike]

Finally found out what that small bungy cord on your front crossmember is used for Nice Mini