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.

The Patrolman · 25-11-2014, 22:21

After a week on the sick with Man Flu the only thing I have to show for it is a trial bumper design

this is the base 3d model and the outer stiffeners need trimming as they do not need to protrude past the main bumper

Getting there

The Patrolman · 25-11-2014, 22:24

And the flat packed 3mm steel origami version looks like this

Fez_uk · 25-11-2014, 23:24

ooh CAD, very posh.

Is this a front bumper? Not sure if I like the top rail thing?

The Patrolman · 26-11-2014, 07:50

Been doing the CAD thing for years..

this is more of an experiment to see how easy it is to bend and assemble and how stiff it is - hopefully it will be hot off the LASER this week

Fez_uk · 26-11-2014, 10:12

still posh, down here we use cardboard and a ruler ha

Would love to learn how to use cad.

elty001 · 26-11-2014, 10:41

just had it installed on my pc at work but not had a chance to really play with it yet.

The Patrolman · 26-11-2014, 20:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fez_uk

still posh, down here we use cardboard and a ruler ha

Would love to learn how to use cad.

See #1. Cardboard

spinna · 26-11-2014, 20:43

Looking good. I will have to keep an eye on this thread

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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.

25-11-2014, 23:24	#10
Fez_uk Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mid-Wales Vehicle: Maverick 2.7 - Patrol 4.2 Posts: 5,645	ooh CAD, very posh. Is this a front bumper? Not sure if I like the top rail thing?

26-11-2014, 07:50	#11
The Patrolman Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Redcar, Teesside Vehicle: Y60 Patrol 4.2 PeTroll Posts: 2,122	Been doing the CAD thing for years.. this is more of an experiment to see how easy it is to bend and assemble and how stiff it is - hopefully it will be hot off the LASER this week

26-11-2014, 10:12	#12
Fez_uk Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mid-Wales Vehicle: Maverick 2.7 - Patrol 4.2 Posts: 5,645	still posh, down here we use cardboard and a ruler ha Would love to learn how to use cad.

26-11-2014, 10:41	#13
elty001 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Aflreton,Derbyshire. Vehicle: 2000se+ 2.7tdi terrano II Posts: 6,832	just had it installed on my pc at work but not had a chance to really play with it yet.

26-11-2014, 20:43	#15
spinna Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Telford, Shropshire Vehicle: Nissan Patrol y60 4.2d Posts: 1,287	Looking good. I will have to keep an eye on this thread