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Well, spent the last few days finishing this up.  Actually started it a few weeks back, but building a new wellhouse before the freeze delayed it's eventual completion.First had to mill out the webbing on a piece of 1.5"x6"x3/16" c-channel to get it to fit over the frame rails:Then I drilled the mounting holes to connect it to the frame rails and winch mounts and milled out the opening for the roller fairlead and mounted the center section up:After it was mounted up, I was able to figure out the locations for the shackle mounts I made to connect to it.  Instead of disassembling it, I just drilled the holes using my Jancy Slugger:After that, I mounted up the shackle mounts to make sure everything fit properly:Cont..."No man's knowledge here can go beyond his experience." - John Lockewww.improvised-engineering.comManufacturer Agnostic:Blood----------Sweat---------Tears----|------------------|----------------|----Lincoln Red, Miller Blue, Esab Yellow
Reply:If negotiations work out, ill need a good front winch set up - something like that would be just about right (just have to go bigger)http://abilene.craigslist.org/cto/2106953716.htmlAdd a shorthood, a ma deuce, fuzzy dice and, a bbq pit to it and I think it should be able to handle anything.Last edited by SRO1911; 12-12-2010 at 11:34 PM.
Reply:It looks like you're well prepared for the impending zombie apocalypse. Nice.
Reply:Then I cut the left side of the bumper...wouldn't fit in my bandsaw, so I had to cut it with my angle grinder and cut-off wheels.  I welded it in place on the truck (120amp 1/8" E6010 on my Miller Trailblazer 302) so that I could figure out the end point easily and so that I new everything was lining up properly:Last things to do were to cut and weld on the drivers side of the bumper, and then cut the ends.  Got both of those done and everything re-assembled and here it is:Hope you all like it .  After this, all I have to do is to cap off the ends of the bumper, clean all the mill-scale off and take it down for a nice satin black powdercoat.--Wintermute"No man's knowledge here can go beyond his experience." - John Lockewww.improvised-engineering.comManufacturer Agnostic:Blood----------Sweat---------Tears----|------------------|----------------|----Lincoln Red, Miller Blue, Esab Yellow
Reply:Originally Posted by SRO1911If negotiations work out, ill need a good front winch set up - something like that would be just about right (just have to go bigger)http://abilene.craigslist.org/cto/2106953716.htmlAdd a shorthood, a ma deuce, fuzzy dice and, a bbq pit to it and I think it should be able to handle anything.
Reply:Originally Posted by HundredaireSocialiteIt looks like you're well prepared for the impending zombie apocalypse. Nice.
Reply:Originally Posted by wintermuteNice...I'm trying to decide between a Bobbed Deuce or a LandRover Lightweight for my next military vehicle.Remember that those deuce winches are not only expensive, but also a pain in the *** to move around or ship.  They weigh a ton.  Good luck on the negiotiations, let me know if you get it --Wintermute
Reply:Looks great so far.http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000825140116 Lincoln Weldanpower Model # AC-225/DC-210/6 portable,LN-25 suitcase feeder,Harbor Freight 80 AMP Inverter DC Tig
Reply:looks great. it wouldn't be a bad idea to add a smaller tubular support inside from the 2 side extensions to the frame rails. there kind of long & I could see a mishap folding one in enough to contact the tire. triangulating it would make it much strongermiller 330a bp TIGmiller dynasty 200DX TIGmillermatic 185 MIGthermal dynamics cutmaster 101 plasma cuttersnap-on YA5550 plasma cutterhypertherm powermax 30 plasma cutterbaileigh CS225 cold sawetc....
Reply:Originally Posted by turbocad6looks great. it wouldn't be a bad idea to add a smaller tubular support inside from the 2 side extensions to the frame rails. there kind of long & I could see a mishap folding one in enough to contact the tire. triangulating it would make it much stronger
Reply:The title really caught my eye The last two guys are completely right. If you hit a zombie you may bend that channel into the tire and then your stuck changing a tire and pulling that bumper out while fighting the undead. Also I would recommended using 7018 for any zombie critical welds as it just holds much better.
Reply:Yup, I had already planned to run supports across to the frame to keep the ends from bending in if anything hit me or I hit anything.  Just going to bolt them in place instead of welding them so that it's still relatively uncomplicated to remove the bumper.  My wife actually brought up the same point as well --Wintermute"No man's knowledge here can go beyond his experience." - John Lockewww.improvised-engineering.comManufacturer Agnostic:Blood----------Sweat---------Tears----|------------------|----------------|----Lincoln Red, Miller Blue, Esab Yellow
Reply:Your wife must be a smart woman. Gotta keep the zombies at bay.You get what you put in and people get what they deserve...
Reply:I would also suggest skinning the top with 12 ga metal for looks and then also plating the bottom of the bumper under the winch for strength.  if not, you may end up pulling a bow in your bumper if the pull on the cable is too much.  a 1/4 inch plate is plenty.  you can run it just between the rails and extend it back about 6 inches and you will never bow it.I agree with the trianglation.  skinning the top will also help with any twists and buckles too.
Reply:You should probably put expanded metal on the windows. It will make cleaning them a pain but otherwise zombies can smash your windows and eat you. Also when you hit them, their bodies could bust your window. I don't know about you but I wouldn't be courteous enough to stop while they cross the street.Just my 2 cents
Reply:Got the bumper ready for finishing and it's off to the powdercoater.  I get it back tomorrow at around midday.  I also finished up the grill for the truck.  Everything shown here in bare metal (damn it was alot of grinding).  This weekend I'll have pictures of it fully finished, coated and installed on the truck .Images Cont. in next post:"No man's knowledge here can go beyond his experience." - John Lockewww.improvised-engineering.comManufacturer Agnostic:Blood----------Sweat---------Tears----|------------------|----------------|----Lincoln Red, Miller Blue, Esab Yellow
Reply:--Wintermute"No man's knowledge here can go beyond his experience." - John Lockewww.improvised-engineering.comManufacturer Agnostic:Blood----------Sweat---------Tears----|------------------|----------------|----Lincoln Red, Miller Blue, Esab Yellow
Reply:very nice miller 330a bp TIGmiller dynasty 200DX TIGmillermatic 185 MIGthermal dynamics cutmaster 101 plasma cuttersnap-on YA5550 plasma cutterhypertherm powermax 30 plasma cutterbaileigh CS225 cold sawetc....
Reply:Thanks Turbocad6   --Wintermute"No man's knowledge here can go beyond his experience." - John Lockewww.improvised-engineering.comManufacturer Agnostic:Blood----------Sweat---------Tears----|------------------|----------------|----Lincoln Red, Miller Blue, Esab Yellow
Reply:Here's the bumper and grill all complete and installed on the truck.  I realized the brush guard didn't fit with the grill installed, so I'll have to extend the upper tabs on that and then it'll go back on as well.  Enjoy:--Wintermute"No man's knowledge here can go beyond his experience." - John Lockewww.improvised-engineering.comManufacturer Agnostic:Blood----------Sweat---------Tears----|------------------|----------------|----Lincoln Red, Miller Blue, Esab Yellow
Reply:Nice M715, I just sold my 68 last year due to financial reasons. I'll get another one some day.  Awesome trucks, I had 38" michelin xl's on mine, stock drive train.