new HO made bumper

[Rob P]

Got my new bumper installed tonight and brought Rover home after being parked at my work for a month. Still gotta get the gas line fixed back at the tank fill but at least the bumper is done.

3/8" C-channel cut from a 5" square tube. Did the welding and cutting myself. Held on with four 1/2" grade 8 bolts. They barely fit through the frame holes.

[scatterling]

nice!

[Disco96JSWB]

I like it!
It looks like there could be room for an under-bumper winch tray someday too . . . maybe with the fairlead through the bumper.

[Frank84]

Looks great Rob!

[Rob P]

Thanks guys. I think there is enough room to do one of the winch mounts where the grill is cut around the winch but only if I move the tranny cooler. Tried to keep it tight as I could so front overhang would be minimal.
Steel was free, used my work welder, have about $20 in paint and bolts and maybe 10 hours labour. (British spelling free of charge)
Now to make my engine driven capstan winch.......

[rvrsrvc]

Hmmm, RopPTyme just doesn't roll off the tounge. I'm sure we'll come up with a name for your Rover Off Road Kit business...
Looks nice and sturdy.

[87xj95disco]

very nice. good job should keep the trees from taking out the lights.

[DiscoSux]

Looks nice.

How long does it take to saw a 3/8" wall 5" tube length wise?

The tubing was definitely the right choice - the radius on the edges gives the bumper a finished look. We need an event to get some scratches in that fresh paint!

[Rob P]

Takes about 10 minutes to cut both sides with an acetylene torch. Ragged cut but I cleaned it up some with a grinder.