Project Front bumper..

The Patrolman · 02-11-2014, 17:30

I've done some scribbling and finally got around to making a template up to check some dimensions

I've only done half as the other will be a mirror when CAD'd up for the Laserman

This a trial for a flat pack easy to build bumper design. once the main shape is easily foldable by hand and weldable at home I may take a few orders.

I plan on having it lasered out of 3mm Mild Steel with slots cut along the bend lines to make it easy and then just run the mig around the joints and paint

Lazy-Ferret · 02-11-2014, 17:47

Interesting idea. Will it also be winch compatible?

sent from my phone, sorry for any typo's.

The Patrolman · 02-11-2014, 18:14

This is just concept stage for a low cost solution. once the mounting points and stiffness of the general assembly are proven I can start playin with the shape and various attachments.

Spot mountings / recovery points and high lift jack points.

I am also incorporating the steering guard underneath, bracing it back and up to the chassis and cross tube.

elty001 · 02-11-2014, 18:16

Must be catching this bumper making caper

I've got a little project for a terrano winch bumper over the winter.

Banshee · 02-11-2014, 18:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by elty001

Must be catching this bumper making caper

I've got a little project for a terrano winch bumper over the winter.

Will be watching with great expectations!!!!

Fez_uk · 02-11-2014, 18:54

Should look good, I guess it's going to be somewhere in between the original and a winch bumper?

The Patrolman · 02-11-2014, 19:13

Most of the original Y60 Troll front bumpers are now hanging

This should be a fairly nondescript replacement.
I have extended the ends out about 2" to allow the new arch extensions to meet up nicely and possibly mount some arch protectors.
I want to bring the chassis mounts up through the top of the bumper to allow a tube to run across the top of the flat section.
I should have some designs drawn up early this week and the fisrt unit within a week or two.

spinna · 11-07-2015, 11:30

That's coming along nicely

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The Patrolman · 11-07-2015, 19:22

weldin' went ok

The Patrolman · 11-07-2015, 19:23

I decided against getting it galvanised n powder coated.

Good old fashioned paint, and lots of it, Quick drying Chassis enamel.

The Patrolman · 11-07-2015, 19:28

And stick it back on

The Patrolman · 11-07-2015, 19:30

I'll wait for this coat of paint to harden and sand off the lumps then a coat of black should do nicely...

elty001 · 11-07-2015, 20:07

The man from delmonte say yes

Fez_uk · 12-07-2015, 18:16

Looks good, not sure about the bar on top though

Sweety · 12-07-2015, 21:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by elty001

The man from delmonte say yes

+1 looks ace

02-11-2014, 17:47	#2
Lazy-Ferret Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sevenoaks, Kent Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDi SE Touring Posts: 5,221	Interesting idea. Will it also be winch compatible? sent from my phone, sorry for any typo's.

02-11-2014, 18:14	#3
The Patrolman Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Redcar, Teesside Vehicle: Y60 Patrol 4.2 PeTroll Posts: 2,122	This is just concept stage for a low cost solution. once the mounting points and stiffness of the general assembly are proven I can start playin with the shape and various attachments. Spot mountings / recovery points and high lift jack points. I am also incorporating the steering guard underneath, bracing it back and up to the chassis and cross tube.

02-11-2014, 18:16	#4
elty001 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Aflreton,Derbyshire. Vehicle: 2000se+ 2.7tdi terrano II Posts: 6,832	Must be catching this bumper making caper I've got a little project for a terrano winch bumper over the winter.

02-11-2014, 18:54	#6
Fez_uk Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mid-Wales Vehicle: Maverick 2.7 - Patrol 4.2 Posts: 5,645	Should look good, I guess it's going to be somewhere in between the original and a winch bumper?

02-11-2014, 19:13	#7
The Patrolman Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Redcar, Teesside Vehicle: Y60 Patrol 4.2 PeTroll Posts: 2,122	Most of the original Y60 Troll front bumpers are now hanging This should be a fairly nondescript replacement. I have extended the ends out about 2" to allow the new arch extensions to meet up nicely and possibly mount some arch protectors. I want to bring the chassis mounts up through the top of the bumper to allow a tube to run across the top of the flat section. I should have some designs drawn up early this week and the fisrt unit within a week or two.

11-07-2015, 11:30	#8
spinna Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Telford, Shropshire Vehicle: Nissan Patrol y60 4.2d Posts: 1,287	That's coming along nicely Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk

11-07-2015, 20:07	#13
elty001 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Aflreton,Derbyshire. Vehicle: 2000se+ 2.7tdi terrano II Posts: 6,832	The man from delmonte say yes

12-07-2015, 18:16	#14
Fez_uk Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mid-Wales Vehicle: Maverick 2.7 - Patrol 4.2 Posts: 5,645	Looks good, not sure about the bar on top though