Custom Bumper Build

[Mud-Nut]

So... I've had a brand new Warn M12000 winch sitting in my basement for over a year now.... And, after a few situations where I was wishing I had my winch mounted, I finally got off my butt and built my bumper!!

Planning stages...

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Get to work... Notches for bends.

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Welding!

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The ends cut to size with the end plates in position.

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Top plate cut.

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Top plate welding on.

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Checking how it fits!!

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Adding an extra crossmember!!! No more bending those front frame rails.

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Very thick mounting brackets!!! Took forever to get these right.

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YAY!! The bumper can be mounted!!! So far, so good.

http://photos-d.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v105/81/118/158301558/n158301558_30681059_4829.jpg

Now... How do we mount this thing on here???

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With a piece of cardboard!!! Hahaha! Just kidding... That's just a template.

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Cutting the front plate.

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Welded in place.

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End caps done.

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D-ring mounts!

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Truss under where the winch sits.

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[Mud-Nut]

Mounted again.

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My puppy checking out the bumper.... She's probably thinking "Serge, what the hell is that thing sticking way out off your truck???" HAHAHA!!! Seriously, it looks funny without a winch on it, especially from the side view.

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And now the winch is bolted up and wired in.

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What do you guys think??

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[Smokefan]

Wow! That is some serious front end weight!

Time to do the deer test.....lol

[SCREWDRIVER]

i think thats a sick truck bud... the bumper looks good too

[98nascartruck]

Serge....that looks great and should be able to help you in the future!!!!!

[HEAVY METAL]

cool man.. im not a fan of square stuff myself but the workmanship looks great.

i wanna see pics of it in use now...

[Viper238]

Holy doodle..

That's some nice work!
I first thought that was solid stock..

Looks great dude!



edit:
forgot the license plate bracket..

[Mud-Nut]

Thanks guys!!!

I did move the lights... Well, I took them off. I don't think I'm going to use them anywhere else though.

As for the license plate... I haven't decided about that one yet. I've been driving around all summer without a front license plate, so I'm not too worried about it yet. Hahaha!

[fordtough.ca]

Wow that looks amazing
well done.
I don't think they would bug you (about your plate) up there if you have it on the dash, or would they

[Mud-Nut]

Yeah... It's in the dash right now. Which, is almost impossible to see the way it sits and how high it is.... HAHA! But, nobody has bugged me. I'm not going to mount the plate until they do.

[fordtough.ca]

Agree, I would do the same
just make sure you drill some holes for it just in case

[SKRWZ]

You know what would finish that thing off is if you got it sprayed with Line x

[Mud-Nut]

Yeah... Right now, it's just got one coat of chassis saver. And, on the inside of the bumper, it's not even coated yet. When I repaint the truck in the springtime, I'll be spraying the bumper with some sort of bedliner most likely.

[fordtough.ca]

So how is the finish product, and have you tested the winch yet?

[Lilbigtrk]

man that looks ****ing amazing.. wanna build be one :P lol j.k i need a small one for my 8000 lbs wentch

[tohi2care]

man that looks ****ing amazing.. wanna build be one :P lol j.k i need a small one for my 8000 lbs wentch

She must be a heffer

[mitchbtu]

Thats among the most amazing mod jobs Ive ever seen... Great job!!!! I wanna see the pics of its trial run....

[Oreo]

I like it. You put some serious man hours in, you should enter the next MOTM?

[tohi2care]

This guy hasn't posted since December of 07 guys. lol

[mitchbtu]

Yep your right, we are answering a really old thread.... LOL

[CanadianRanger]

oops..........http://planetsmilies.net/confused-smiley-17425.gif (http://planetsmilies.net)

[Oreo]

Ya! but it's never to late to admirer some hard work, even if it was close to a year ago. LOL

[sullivan]

looks ace man, hell of a fab!

[ESindustries]

Nice fab work. Any plans for a little more weight in the form of a big grill guard, maybe a little rad protection?

[Black Ice]

Very nice job on the winch bumper.Looks great.

[fullyford]

lookin good, i like the fact that you built it instead of buying one, i built the one on my truck as well, and it just makes you feel better. i also have the same winch (older) of coarse and not sure how mount it permanatly so i and fabing up receiver hitches for it

[meecraw]

wow nice job makes me wish I had better tools or was still in high school so I could use their equipment lol.

[Tetford4X4]

you have a hell of a nice truck, and great job on the bumper too man

[Mud-Nut]

WOW!!! Old thread!!! Hahahaha!

Oh... By the way, hi everyone!!! Nice to see you guys again. And sorry I haven't been around.

Anyways.... Thanks for all the compliments. I appreciate them!!!!! And the winch works great, I love the thing soooooo much!!!!!

http://photos-h.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v256/81/118/158301558/n158301558_31012071_2677.jpg

Also, I built myself a rear "matching" bumper. I wish I could afford to put a winch back there, but my budget is kind of low since I bought a SuperDuty. Here are some pics of the rear bumper build:

http://photos-h.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-snc1/v271/81/118/158301558/n158301558_31025119_806.jpg

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Old hitch height vs. new.... That's MUCH better.... HAHA!

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P.S. My truck now has a new rear axle.... 14 Bolt full floater... I LOVE IT!!!! I figured some of you might notice it in the pics. Haha!

[Lilbigtrk]

sweet truck man i love it.

[Bush_aholic]

That's a sweet custom bumper, that new diff must be sweet in the mud, and what was that green thing in one of you pic's?????:) Nice to see your around again!

[Fordwheeler]

Awsome bumper, lots more clearance out back now.

[Mud-Nut]

Thanks guys!! That green thing is my brother's '54 F100.

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[fordtough.ca]

Both trucks look amazing
THX

[Bush_aholic]

Like Always that's some nice trucks!

[That ford]

hey i like your rig but what brand are your shoes and do you like them im looking for new ones and am having hard time deciding any thoughts

[Mud-Nut]

You're seriously asking me what kind of tires I have on my truck?? Sorry... I'm really surprised, that's all.

http://www.intercotire.com/

I'm running their Bogger model, in 39.5x18x15.

I don't recommend Boggers unless you're serious about wheeling, and have the horsepower to keep them spinning (depends what size you chose).

[Roadwarrior]

Just out of curiousity, on your brothers 54 f100 is that a mustang 2 grille inside the normal grille? Maybe im crazy but it really looks like the grille and marker lights from a mustang 2

[Mud-Nut]

Just out of curiousity, on your brothers 54 f100 is that a mustang 2 grille inside the normal grille? Maybe im crazy but it really looks like the grille and marker lights from a mustang 2

WOW!!! You're absolutely right! The engine, tranny, grill, and a few emblems all came from a '76 Cobra II. Good eye dude... Not too many catch onto that!!!

[HD Chrome]

:happy096:Both trucks look great!