A fabricators 80 series build. Starting with the front bumper

RDC76

Adventurer
I changed out the tire carrier brackets so they are now adjustable for different rim offsets. Here are the new brackets.

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Mayne

Explorer
That's some beautiful workmanship there. Very unique approach to the rear swing out, or at least from anything I've seen. Did you have to use a heavy plate steel for rigidity, like 3/16 or 1/4 plate? Or is it more a matter of making it kind of boxed in? I also am a fan of the dual sheer points on the swing out spindles as I've never been comfortable with a singular point of contact. Is shipping something like that cross the country would be prohibitively expensive.
 
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RDC76

Adventurer
That's some beautiful workmanship there. Very unique approach to the rear swing out, or at least from anything I've seen. Did you have to use a heavy plate steel for rigidity, like 3/16 or 1/4 plate? Or is it more a matter of making it kind of boxed in? I also am a fan of the dual sheer points on the swing out spindles as I've never been comfortable with a singular point of contact. Is shipping something like that cross the country would be prohibitively expensive.

Thank you! I haven't seen anything like it either. I have a plasma table so it was only natural. the strength comes from the design. And I only use double sheer mounts. as far as shipping I don't think it will be too bad for what it is. ill be finding out soon as I have some now on order. thanks again for the kind words.

Rich
 

RDC76

Adventurer
Wow amazing work! Any plans on building a 100 series rear bumper?
Thank you! I was supposed to be getting a 100 for mockup. but haven't yet. Benc makes one of the nicest looking 100 series rears I've seen if your looking for one now. I do have a 200 series rear for a local customer coming up.

cheers
Rich
 

RDC76

Adventurer
well I was gonna post some more build shots but couldn't last night and cant now.... annoying ....
 

RDC76

Adventurer
Some pics right before paint. I still need to get some hardware. And I added two more mounting spots for 1 gallon water rotopax under the rear tire. they fit perfectly.
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