vona112
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Post by vona112 on Nov 14, 2015 8:46:33 GMT -5
I'll 2nd that its all in the rules. whats the best way to attach a bumper, thick bolts or welding? for a compact limited weld Both. Bolt it and weld it. |
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Nov 22, 2015 7:41:50 GMT -5
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Post by sparks11x on Nov 22, 2015 7:41:50 GMT -5
What are the longest bumper shocks our their?
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Nov 22, 2015 10:05:50 GMT -5
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Post by owen11x on Nov 22, 2015 10:05:50 GMT -5
What are the longest bumper shocks our their? Mopar |
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Nov 30, 2015 20:57:45 GMT -5
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Post by demoboy333 on Nov 30, 2015 20:57:45 GMT -5
What are the longest bumper shocks our their? 70s ford I beam shocks. Can be made 24 inchs long |
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Nov 30, 2015 22:14:50 GMT -5
Post by Colyn45 on Nov 30, 2015 22:14:50 GMT -5
Instead if practicing on your bumper, weld everything else on the car. Go ahead and get your practice on stuff like the cag, suspension, door straps, etc. That way, when you get to the bumper, you don't have to worry. I will do that, also, the rules around where i derby changed last month since all the old bumpers are getting scarce were allowed to use either a 4x4 1/4" thick square tubing or a 2x6 1/4" thick rectangular, which one would be better, and the best way to mount? not allowed to add any metal only for welding up the bumper to the shock up to the rad cradle Are you saying that you aren't allowed to add metal to mount a bumper for thrillshow? For compacts you definitely are allowed to add metal. |
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Post by stellis124 on Dec 1, 2015 8:17:51 GMT -5
your allowed to add plates for the bumper shocks but you cant be adding extra plates to cover up holes in the bumper or add metal in the center of the bumper where the bend spots are.
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Post by Colyn45 on Dec 1, 2015 21:47:27 GMT -5
your allowed to add plates for the bumper shocks but you cant be adding extra plates to cover up holes in the bumper or add metal in the center of the bumper where the bend spots are. Meh, Thrillshow rules are more like guidelines ahaha. I saw lots of cars this year at Thrillshow shows running bumpers built to Impact Motorsports rules (seam welded fullsize bumpers or loaded rebar bumpers) They might not put it in the rules but if they're allowing steel tubing bumpers they'll have a hard time telling someone they can't load a 98-02 vic rebar bumper. I know I'm going to run loaded rebar bumpers next year. |
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Post by stellis124 on Dec 2, 2015 8:34:37 GMT -5
your allowed to add plates for the bumper shocks but you cant be adding extra plates to cover up holes in the bumper or add metal in the center of the bumper where the bend spots are. Meh, Thrillshow rules are more like guidelines ahaha. I saw lots of cars this year at Thrillshow shows running bumpers built to Impact Motorsports rules (seam welded fullsize bumpers or loaded rebar bumpers) They might not put it in the rules but if they're allowing steel tubing bumpers they'll have a hard time telling someone they can't load a 98-02 vic rebar bumper. I know I'm going to run loaded rebar bumpers next year. yes I can name a few people off hand that build their cars to impact rules and bring them to thrillshow. im saving my pointed bumpers for the independent fairs and running loaded tubing on my thrillshow cars its the only way to be competitive. will you be at the Dunnville fair next year? |
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Dec 2, 2015 21:38:27 GMT -5
Post by metalman187x on Dec 2, 2015 21:38:27 GMT -5
Anyone ever try a 74 el camino front bumper? They look pretty solid... Same as a Malibu. Some say the 74-77 El Camino bumpers are just a skin, as they can be classified as a truck, I myself have never seen this. We have pulled a few from El Caminos that were identical to a Malibu with a full backing. malibu bumpers are no where close to camino bumpers. put two next to each other and compare/ weigh them. theres pictures of the one i had on a 78 caddy in the 77 + pictures thread after 6 runs and it went a seventh and was still straight when the guys i loaned it to scrapped it with the car it was on along with my 425 and 6 inch chrome stacks and a battery box. i was pissed |
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Dec 8, 2015 22:44:38 GMT -5
Post by boom61 on Dec 8, 2015 22:44:38 GMT -5
I may go bumper searching tomorrow I know the yard has a 77 and 88 Caprice as well as two 87 Fifth Aves. Would they be steel backed? and any good for at least lighter builds without stuffing the crap out of them?
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Post by metalman187x on Dec 9, 2015 3:13:08 GMT -5
there may be a chance the chevys will but it will be a soft bumper and the steel backed 80's chevy bumpers are super rare. the 5th avenues will not have good derby bumpers.
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Dec 29, 2015 16:46:27 GMT -5
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Post by jtw11 on Dec 29, 2015 16:46:27 GMT -5
Is a 78 el Camino front bumper good on a Foxbody? Or how about these bumpers in general are they worth anything
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Post by fordpowerforever on Jan 4, 2016 11:43:39 GMT -5
pretty much junk, no really backing and the backing is aluminum.
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Post by rhull1977 on Jan 10, 2016 13:40:46 GMT -5
If the bumperette/guard is flush I leave them if they extend up or down they get cut off. Its just something to get caught and hang you up.
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Post by STROMI 121 on Jan 16, 2016 10:12:40 GMT -5
I beat the top and bottom smooth so they don't get hung on anything and weld them on. Many people take them off. Its all personal preference.
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