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Old Feb 5, 2012 | 02:26 PM
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Finally had time to get started on my front bumper - figured I'd add a few pics.

The bumper started out as 3x6x3/16" tube. I sliced the back off to form a channel, brought the ends in a little, cut and tapered the bottom at the ends. I used Iron Scorpion frame stiffeners and made my own brackets to attach the bumper. Still need to figure out the corner returns - haven't decided what I want to do with those yet.

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Tucks up close to grille:

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Nice job!
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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 04:41 PM
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i likey
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Old Feb 7, 2012 | 07:49 AM
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Thanks! I'm hoping to get the corner returns done this week so I can finish everything up...time and daughter permitting.
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Old Feb 7, 2012 | 05:49 PM
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Dig it, very similar to what I hope to do once I get around to it. Keep up the good work!
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Old Feb 9, 2012 | 03:48 PM
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Finished it off today - more pics:

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very nice... so when r u going to build me one??? j/k nice build though.
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Old Feb 9, 2012 | 05:45 PM
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Excellent Job!
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