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Post by hardhitter101 on Feb 3, 2013 7:57:51 GMT -5
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Post by Plowboy23x on Apr 22, 2013 20:22:24 GMT -5
Just got done building this one one 5 foot pipe with 2 3 foot pipes welded on and a school bus skin welded on it weighs 133.5lbs Attachments:
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Post by leadfoot455 on Apr 22, 2013 20:34:21 GMT -5
Just got done building this one one 5 foot pipe with 2 3 foot pipes welded on and a school bus skin welded on it weighs 133.5lbs That would never fly where I run but I would love to see some afters! |
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Post by Plowboy23x on Apr 23, 2013 9:37:01 GMT -5
Or you could fill it full or concrete and then stab rebar through it while the concrete is still wet and then let it cure. Then you would have a bad ass bumper that ain't going anywhere
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Post by maddmaxx on Apr 25, 2013 20:06:38 GMT -5
Loaded up a 73 BOP rail track bumper for a mod car.Removed front cover to open it up,used 2 pieces of 3 inch pipe 1/4 inch thick to stuff the center.Each piece was 3 feet long.Put front back on welded it solid,filled 3 inch pipe with crete.No clue what the weight is but it's a little heavy.
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Post by gomer on Apr 27, 2013 12:37:08 GMT -5
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Post by 0cents on Dec 8, 2013 12:38:03 GMT -5
 4x8 square tubing 1/2 thick. this ones on a outlaw car. but if a guy built it with 1/4 thick it would be ok on a car without alot of frame work.  How far out is the point on this looks like it would work great Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I777 using proboards |
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Post by L7 on Dec 8, 2013 14:31:43 GMT -5
Just got done building this one one 5 foot pipe with 2 3 foot pipes welded on and a school bus skin welded on it weighs 133.5lbs I've heard of some bumpers around here weighing 5-600 lbs. But thats just what I heard. |
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Post by boom61 on Dec 9, 2013 0:13:21 GMT -5
As far as length of the bumper there isn't any exact measurement you should go with. that depends on the car and build. if you just want to keep your frame straight cut it off right to the outside of each frame rail. the longer it is the more you are going to protect your wheels but it is harder on the frame, and if too long when the frame/bumper bends the bumper could get into the wheels. i would say have it stick out roughly 6 inches past each frame rail.
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Post by codyduke on Dec 15, 2014 0:56:49 GMT -5
Can you go too far when loading bumpers in a limited weld show I have a 74 impala bumper and now can load should I fill it with cold roll and make it weight a ton or go with other stuff any advice would be great thanks
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Post by Comet Cyclone on Dec 15, 2014 2:51:24 GMT -5
Load a different bumper...
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Post by codyduke on Dec 15, 2014 10:59:57 GMT -5
Utah is going to loaded bumpers I know I should use a cheap bumper but I'm not going too I was just wondering if I could put too much and could be bad
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Post by lincoln on Dec 15, 2014 11:12:56 GMT -5
Ive never understood why people load $3-400 dollar bumpers. Save those for non loaded shows.
For loading, find the cheapest bumper you can or any random skin and weld it up. No need to make the initial $300 dollar purchase when a $50 dollar bumper can be just as hard.
Thats like building an IMP or Roundy for a pro mod car when the $500 dollar Vic can be made just as hard.
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Post by Builditstronger on Dec 15, 2014 12:43:20 GMT -5
The last 80's lincoln bumper i loaded, i put a 2x3 square tube against the backing with a 2x4 tube on top of it, capped one end, filled with cement, and capped the other end. I may have also changed the shape.  |
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Post by lincoln on Dec 15, 2014 13:19:34 GMT -5
Very nice.
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