1988 BII Build

[88_Eddie]

this is basically what i'm building for the front bumper, the tube will be added later, maybe. gonna do just the plate first and see where i want to go from there.

 

[RangerBoy94]

Looks good I wanna make something like that too.

 

[88_Eddie]

planning to start the bumper tomorrow (no work!! :icon_cheers, so i went by 4 wheel parts after work today and ordered these guys:

3/4" thick with 7/8" pin, they should do the trick

 

[88_Eddie]

started the bumper today....deviated from the plan, but i think it will turn out nice

the one time i try to use the flap wheel without gloves on, this happens. luckily it was an old one and not frsh otherwise it would've taken more skin off. it was crazy, i didnt even feel it when it happened.

 

[88_Eddie]

did a little bit today, couldnt work as long as would have liked due to it being easter and all. next weekend i have a wedding, so i wont be able to work on saturday and depending on how good of a time i have, maybe not sunday. might be able to do some stuff during the week though.

added some bracing to the back

i wanted to get more plate cut, but i ran out of cutoff wheels for the grinder, so i couldnt. i laid out all the cardboard though, so all i need to do is cut out the pieces.

cut the front fender too, i'll put some plate under it kinda like i did on the rear bumper.

here it sits for now

taking it by 4 wheel parts tomorrow to have them burn the d-ring mounts in, i'd have to do 3 passes per side if i were to do it with mine and i'd still be worried about it.

 

[1986broncoiister]

looks good man i think i will maybe copy your bumper a little lol

 

[4.0B2]

gonna look great.
i'm thinking about modding mine to make my winch plate lower, between the frames.. like the ways yours will be. mine has a 2.5 inch drop down there right now... i might end up dropping it down more idk yet.

 

[Bennybooster]

It looks great Eddie!

 

[88_Eddie]

thanks guys, i like it too

i kinda stole bisquicks bumper design
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/958490/1986-ford-bronco-ii#9584900065
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/958490/1986-ford-bronco-ii#9584900069

but i added a few touches to make it my own, the stinger wont look anything like his either

 

[Kyle M.]

Keep it up, fab work looks great!

 

[Ranger Kip]

loving the fab work, keepm it up

 

[88_Eddie]

went to 4 wheel parts yesterday to see about getting my d-ring mounts burnt in. they quoted me $95 trucking dollars to weld them in for me. i said "ok, thank's a lot, see ya".....looks like i'll be burning them myself. i may see if i can find a machine shop or mechanic that would do it for me.

 

[Kyle M.]

Just heat it up first, it will burn fine. Maybe add a bolt of 2 just in case.

 

[88_Eddie]

yeah i didnt think about that, i could throw it in the oven for a half hour and then put it on.....or doing a couple plug welds on the indside of the plate.....putting a half inch hole through it may kill my drill.

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

Its going to look good.
I think your over-worried about welding in the d-ring. I watched a show yesterday about the strength of carbon-fiber glue up vs a single spot weld. The glued c-f withstood 11,000 NM[?], the weld withstood 10,000. The tester said that he would lift a 2 ton vehicle with the two pieces attached without any worries. Seeing the strength of a single spot weld, I wouldn't worry about multi passes with a flux core welder, especially if the d-ring would have to be pulled threw 1/4" plate with weld on both sides.
Good luck,

Richard

 

[88_Eddie]

Its going to look good.
I think your over-worried about welding in the d-ring. I watched a show yesterday about the strength of carbon-fiber glue up vs a single spot weld. The glued c-f withstood 11,000 NM[?], the weld withstood 10,000. The tester said that he would lift a 2 ton vehicle with the two pieces attached without any worries. Seeing the strength of a single spot weld, I wouldn't worry about multi passes with a flux core welder, especially if the d-ring would have to be pulled threw 1/4" plate with weld on both sides.
Good luck,

Richard

that does give me some piece of mind. but you have to remember, the spot weld was probably done by a professional welder that is certified to do so. i'm a self taught amateur on my best day lol.

thinking about it though, it'll be welded on 7 areas total to the rest of the bumper. (4 sides on the outside of the bumper, and the 3 inside the bumper) if i heat it up first, turn up the welder as hot as it will go and then take my time, it should be plenty strong. my fear is having a d-ring/clevis mount flying through the air after the welds fail and killing someone.

 

[Kyle M.]

yeah i didnt think about that, i could throw it in the oven for a half hour and then put it on.....or doing a couple plug welds on the indside of the plate.....putting a half inch hole through it may kill my drill.

I was thinking more with a bottle torch. The hotter it is the easier the weld will burn in.

 

[88_Eddie]

I was thinking more with a bottle torch. The hotter it is the easier the weld will burn in.

like this? it's all i have besides the oven

 

[4.0B2]

well, that's a little slower than something like this

but i guess it'd work. lol

 

[Kyle M.]

Yup, that's what I was thinking.