Project Front bumper..

[The Patrolman]

I've done some scribbling and finally got around to making a template up to check some dimensions:thumb2
I've only done half as the other will be a mirror when CAD'd up for the Laserman:thumb2

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:nenau

 

[Lazy-Ferret]

Interesting idea. Will it also be winch compatible?

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

 

[The Patrolman]

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]

Must be catching this bumper making caper:nenau
I've got a little project for a terrano winch bumper over the winter.

 

[Banshee]

Must be catching this bumper making caper:nenau
I've got a little project for a terrano winch bumper over the winter.

Will be watching with great expectations!!!!

 

[Fez_uk]

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

 

[The Patrolman]

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]

After a week on the sick with Man Flu the only thing I have to show for it is a trial bumper design:thumb2
this is the base 3d model and the outer stiffeners need trimming as they do not need to protrude past the main bumper:augie
Getting there:thumb2

 

[The Patrolman]

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

 

[Fez_uk]

ooh CAD, very posh.

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

 

[The Patrolman]

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:thumb2

 

[Fez_uk]

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

Would love to learn how to use cad.

 

[elty001]

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

 

[The Patrolman]

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

Would love to learn how to use cad.

See #1. Cardboard:clap

 

[spinna]

Looking good. I will have to keep an eye on this thread:thumb2

 

[The Patrolman]

Finally got my bumper Laser cut from 3mm:thumb2
I need to reduce the joint tabs by about 75% as it is proving very stiff to bend.:augie
I will take a cutting disc to this one to get it in to shape and see what it looks like this weekend:thumb2

 

[jims-terrano]

Wow, I really admire someone with the skills to do this. It'll be great to see the finished bumper.

 

[The Patrolman]

Bent and tacked into shape. quite pleased sofar:thumb2

 

[The Patrolman]

A few minor adjustments to make

 

[The Patrolman]

And Another for good measure i know you like the photos:thumb2