Project cheap bumper (pics) FINISHED 14 MAY

[MTBLAZER89]

This is my first from scratch fab project. I have been freshening up on my welding doing this and plus I need a new rear bumper. Anyway here is what i got. I am into this for about $20 right now.

2 pieces of K20 frame rail - Free
2 Rolls of wire - $14
Couple grinding wheels - $6

Took a couple pieces from the rear part of the frame on a junk truck. Cleaned them up, and stuck them together. Oh yeah after grinding/torching all the rivits off Tapered the ends down filled all the holes and this is where I am at now. I have my stock reciever bar that i want to incorporate some how, but I haven't even looked at that yet. I know I am gonna have to spend some $$$ on steel to cap off the other side of the C channel and the ends, but it shouldn't be too bad. maybe i can find a piece of scrap 1/4" or 3/16" big enough at the junk yard, but prolly not. We'll see.

 

[sled_dog]

ok thats a cool idea. i'd rather a thicker bumper if it were me, but I must say, for the cost, HELL YEAH. I've always liked the look of the straight, tapered end bumper style.

 

[MTBLAZER89]

Thanks, Yeah but I think boxed 3/16" should be ok. Thats what 4x4 Iron bumpers were made out of except it was actuall rectangle tube which is probably stronger. I don't know we'll see. I don't know what the $$ difference is between 3/16" or 1/4" plate, but I'll prolly cover the open gaps with 1/4". can't beat the price so far though

 

[lamberthkp]

that dont look to bad at all , the cost was low

 

[NEK5]

looks cool....now just throw some 15 dollar walmart lights with some kc covers like i did

 

[darkshadow]

a guy i know get all his steel ( not much and not that great stuff) from a steel supply, goes there when there closed and out back they have a bin of there end cuts, stuff the cutomers dident want, all short stuff but it works.

I dont advocat stealing but i mean he maybe took 50 lbs, and in scrap prices that is nothing

 

[yunit]

That's awesome! Always good to see people using there noggin.

 

[MTBLAZER89]

a guy i know get all his steel ( not much and not that great stuff) from a steel supply, goes there when there closed and out back they have a bin of there end cuts, stuff the cutomers dident want, all short stuff but it works.

I dont advocat stealing but i mean he maybe took 50 lbs, and in scrap prices that is nothing

Yeah I would like the other side to be one smooth piece of metal, but I am prolly gonna search the yards to see what I can get for cheap and clean up.

 

[CB77GMC]

Looks Good and cheap always good too

Both my bumpers from freebies but got lucky nice long chunks.
Also check local scrap metal yards some will let you buy cheap.

 

[MTBLAZER89]

Got a little bit more work done on the bumper today. I got a piece of plate for $19 the other day to cap off the other side, and the ends. I used the old reciever off of the K5.

2 pieces of K20 frame rail - Free
2 Rolls of wire - $14
Couple grinding wheels - $6

3/16 plate - $19
DIY4X gussets - Free giveaway last year
Reciever parts - free

So we are up to about $40 dollars so far.

 

[Leper]

Lookin good.

 

[MTBLAZER89]

Thanks. Hopefully I'll have time tomorrow to cut the plates for the ends and get those tacked on. I wanted to do some lugs for D-rings I have some 1/2" scrap laying around, but i am unsure of how I can securely connect them. I don't think the HF welder is up to the job I'm just gonna get one of those round style reciever's to slide in it.

 

[MTBLAZER89]

Well made some more progress, but my camera batteries were dead so i couldn't upload them

It's completely enclosed now, and seems pretty stout. Got the old bumper off, and got some mounting plates made up. My welds are getting a little better Will have some more pics tonight. Wife is workin I can get something done.

 

[jekbrown]

man, i love threads like this. gj man.

steel is spendy as hell these days. There is a steel yard not far away that has decent surplus steel prices (quarter per pound) and its fun to dig through their bins. I found a really nice piece of 1/4" wall 4" x 2" rectangular tube that is gonna be my new rear bumper. Its got surface rust, but thats what god made flapper wheels for.

j

 

[muddybuddy]

very nice!

 

[justhorsinaround]

That bumper looks like crap. I think you should just send it down to me to put on Wimpy who really isn't a show winner anyway.

Sposed to be funny. Laugh, damnit!!!!

 

[MTBLAZER89]

HahaHa Allan Thanks for the replies guys. I didn't get any work done last night. Will do some today hopefully

 

[beater_k20]

place around here sells for .15 a pound. i got 380# worth of 2 x 4 x 1/4 tube for $60.00 made one hell of a tank out of my derby truck though.

 

[jekbrown]

place around here sells for .15 a pound. i got 380# worth of 2 x 4 x 1/4 tube for $60.00 made one hell of a tank out of my derby truck though.

must be a cool yard... don't think I can get less than a quarter/pound anywhere near me. I know several other yards that are 35 cents or more a pound. doh!

j

 

[MTBLAZER89]

Made a little bit more progress today. I got the brackets made and holes drilled in the brackets and the frame. Also cut the frame off vertical. Now I just have to get the brackets attached to the bumper, grind the welds on the bumper some more, and paint. I am also planning on 2x2 tube under the rear corners after I cut off under the trim line. Gotta mount the bumper up first so I can get everything lined up. BTW up to about $55 for the 2x2 tube, and a few grinding wheels.