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COS's custom bumper build: Phase 1 complete!!

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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 04:12 PM
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Default COS's custom bumper build: Phase 1 complete!!

Got the front one fabbed and tacked, ready for weld today!! This is what it looks like with the winch mounted up.













Let me know what you guys think, thanks!!
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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 04:14 PM
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like it alot... nice design.. is that a tig or mig welder your using to weld it together??
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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 04:19 PM
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The shop I'm working at only has a little 100 volt MIG, so it's just tacked for now. I know a guy that has a 220 volt that I'll use to finish weld it, but I couldn't tie his shop up for the length of time it took me to do the fab on it. I'll post up progress on the rear and the finish welding as it comes time.
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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 04:40 PM
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Nice ill have to check that out tommorow
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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 04:48 PM
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Sorry buddy, it won't be on tomorrow, it's only tacked, and I have to buy hardware to install it. I was just using some grade 5 stuff there was at the shop to hold it in place. With the 3/8" bracket, I'll have to get longer bolts for the steering box, that would not be good to pull threads out of....YIKES!! You get to see a big hole in the grill, but no bumper!!! (SADFACE!!)
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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 04:53 PM
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looks good
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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 04:54 PM
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Thanks Rewster!! Hey, I'll get that out to you Monday bud!!
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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 05:12 PM
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looks sweet. good work.
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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 05:58 PM
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sweet bumper! I like how you kept it close to the jeep. My C4x4 sticks out pretty far,..

Only thing I change is I'd extend the bumper to go all the way underneath the turn signal and follow along the bottom of the fender
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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 06:00 PM
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once again that is an awesome bumper!!!
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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 06:00 PM
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and my offer of a nickle still stands
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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 11:15 PM
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wow looks great man i like that its really slim. im looking forward to seeing stage 2
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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 11:17 PM
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very nice!
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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 11:22 PM
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lookin good so how much it cost ya ?
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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 11:55 PM
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Materials for the front, rear, and the rock rails was about $250.00, plus $300.00 for the winch, I paid $550.00 for everything!! The most expensive peice was the 12'x2"x5"x3/16" tubing. That stick was $120.00, but it was purchased when the price for steel had really gone up!!
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