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I got a project from my uncle that he wants me to build a bumper using 1/4in plate... I have to figure out how make a bracket for the radiator that mounts to the bumper. Suggestions? Lincoln 140 Pak MIG Everlast powerarc 140 STLincoln Tombstone
Reply:Got a pic?
Reply:not yet but I will get one soonLincoln 140 Pak MIG Everlast powerarc 140 STLincoln Tombstone
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Reply:that's what it looks like. But the thing is still drivable with the radiator blown!Lincoln 140 Pak MIG Everlast powerarc 140 STLincoln Tombstone
Reply:the first thing you need to do is get the front of the frame as straight as you can. You need something straight and square to work off of, or you will have a nightmare trying to make anything look decent.- Christian M.C3 Welding & Fabrication - CNC Plasma Cutting-Mobile Welding-Custom welding and fabwww.c3welding.com
Reply:This isn't the picture of it but the wrecked part is what it looks like... the frame is straight checked it. We are going to be savaging parts off other jeeps in his junk yard.Lincoln 140 Pak MIG Everlast powerarc 140 STLincoln Tombstone
Reply:Cut that bent center Pc out big hammer and blocks of wood I would use the 1/4inch plate for the brkts the rest is do out of 1/8 and maybe 3/16 other wise that thing will need new front suspension
Reply:OUCHcopy the old mounts,if you need to see if you can find a undamaged unit to take a few pictures of or measurements, or are you talking about the front cross brace panel,    that many times is what the radiator bolted to, Looks like you many need more body parts than just a bumper,  Is the frame damaged? is it bend in any of its crust zones?does he have insurance on it, (if he does I would think it looks like a job for a professional body shop, that know what there looking for and how to fix it,
Reply:good luck.looks like a nightmare.Just a couple welders, big hammers, grinders, and torches.Work will free you.Men in dirty jeans built this country, while men in clean suits have destroyed it. Trump/Carson 2016-2024
Reply:Originally Posted by FarmerboyOUCHcopy the old mounts,if you need to see if you can find a undamaged unit to take a few pictures of or measurements, or are you talking about the front cross brace panel,    that many times is what the radiator bolted to, Looks like you many need more body parts than just a bumper,  Is the frame damaged? is it bend in any of its crust zones?does he have insurance on it, (if he does I would think it looks like a job for a professional body shop, that know what there looking for and how to fix it,
Reply:Originally Posted by AKweldshopgood luck.looks like a nightmare.
Reply:Scrap it and get a Wrangler.
Reply:Make sure it will take an alignment before you do anything else.old Miller spectrum 625 Lincoln SP-135 T, CO2+0.025 wireMiller model 250 and WP-18V torchCraftsman 100amp AC/DC and WP-17V torchCentury 115-004 HF arc stabilizerHome made 4 transformer spot welderHome made alternator welder
Reply:If I have the parts to rebuild it I wouldn't scrap itLincoln 140 Pak MIG Everlast powerarc 140 STLincoln Tombstone
Reply:I once made some bumpers out of 1/4" plate for a customer. Ended up being a lot easier than I originally thought but it was still a pain mounting it to the vehicle and his vehicle was in good shape!John 3:16(2) Miller Pheonix 456(2) Millermertic 252Dynasty 210DXHobart 210MVPDoringer D350 SA Cold SawScotchman 350LT Cold SawWebb 10x50 MillWebb 15x40 LatheGeka Bendicrop Ironworker
Reply:Originally Posted by EcondronI once made some bumpers out of 1/4" plate for a customer. Ended up being a lot easier than I originally thought but it was still a pain mounting it to the vehicle and his vehicle was in good shape!
Reply:Holly overkill batman lol I do custom tube bumpers for my friends and I only use 1/4 inch for the brkts
Reply:Looks like you many need more body parts than just a bumper
Reply:In the late 70's Massachusetts passed a law that any vehicle that had been in water would be titled salvage only. No one really wants Ted Kennedy's car but those from fresh water sometimes make great donors. We did BMWs. Remove the interior, drill out spot welds, cut the A pillars, and floor pan. Rent the best MIG Miller offers, paste it together. It's surprising how well it works. On one car we used 1 cup of bondo, most of that got sanded off. My friend drove it 14 more years until VT road salt swallowed it up.
Reply:Originally Posted by EcondronI once made some bumpers out of 1/4" plate for a customer. Ended up being a lot easier than I originally thought but it was still a pain mounting it to the vehicle and his vehicle was in good shape!
Reply:Originally Posted by Willie BScrap it and get a Wrangler.
Reply:I would most likely take some light weigh tubing and make a similar header panel,  and if I thought it need to be filled in  would use light weight sheet steel in the areas,but I would guess one can either find a front clip off a unit that rear end damage or  buy parts to rebuild, I do not for sure what the model you have, but my quick search I did, It looks like one could buy for a lower cost than making it,  and if one wanted to reinforce the manufactured unit that is different,