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Another custom front bumper!

Old Jan 20, 2012 | 08:50 PM
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Hey guys. I built my front bumper a while back and painted it with bedliner. Recently, I ordered JCRs prerunner style wide hoop which is prebent but not notched. I've been working on and got it notched and tacked. Tomorrow I will finish weld, prime and paint it! Let me know what ya think!!
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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 09:28 PM
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looks great. did you finish your rear bumper?
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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 09:50 PM
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Originally Posted by wildcat
looks great. did you finish your rear bumper?
i havent yet.. been pretty busy. I plan to finish both front and rear by sunday. and i was going to try to draw up plans for both.
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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 10:02 PM
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This is the paint I'm gonna use tomorrow after sanding with 120 discs then priming it. I've had good results using rustoleum and its a good price too!
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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 10:05 PM
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I like it. Nice design......might have to borrow it someday.
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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Flowpro
I like it. Nice design......might have to borrow it someday.
thanks man check out my rear bumper too. both are being finished this weekend!
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f58/xj...roject-118454/
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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 10:48 PM
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Yeah nice job on the bumper. Looks really good.
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Old Jan 21, 2012 | 09:33 AM
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Really nice man - you've got some great skills there!
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Old Jan 21, 2012 | 09:44 AM
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looks good dude!
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Old Jan 21, 2012 | 09:54 AM
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looks great, rustoleum is awesome too
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Old Jan 21, 2012 | 06:07 PM
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Absolutely love the bumper. This is exactly what I want. I love the way it tapers down and is flush on the sides with the fenders. Ill be building a similar one as soon as I get my garage sorted out. Keep up the good work.
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Old Jan 22, 2012 | 12:27 AM
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Ok guys. Got the front bumper all painted and welded today. Will do a few more coats then mount it tomorrow! Then I'll work on finishing the tire swing. That's my BFH by the way, and it works great
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Old Jan 22, 2012 | 12:32 AM
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I do all of my welding with the Lincoln 125 HD wire feed welder. I use the .035 inner shield flux cored wire. Someday I would love to get a gas bottle and run it as MIG. The beads aren't great but could be better with gas. I would also love a constant current arc welder and run 7018 and 6010.
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Old Jan 22, 2012 | 07:22 AM
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Nice looking bumper! Those flux weld look pretty good. Keep it up!
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Old Jan 22, 2012 | 09:50 PM
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Hey guys!! Finished my front bumper tonight and the paint finally dried! Here's some pics mounting it. It was cold but I couldnt wait to get it on haha. I will get a couple shots tomorrow in the day light.
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