Project Steel Walrus

[Bugetexpedition]

Here is one side of the bumper I had in mind. Lots more welding to do, but close to what I had in mind.

Oh yes, and BTW I totally scooped this idea from another portal member. Thank you for the great idea, I only hope that my bumpers come out as cool as yours did.

 

[Bugetexpedition]

I finished the rough assembly of the bumper tonight. I now need to pull it all off the truck, finish welding, and add some support in the back. I like how it came out. I believe that I have exactly $50.00 into this bumper that includes the $35.00 I paid for the bull-bar off Craigs List.

Once complete, I will take it down to the sand blaster and have it stripped so that I can shoot it with black bed liner.

 

[Bugetexpedition]

Thats right folks she is standing on her own feet. should have shocks by the end of the weekend. The ones I have are for a 4X2 and dont even come close to fitting.

 

[I Leak Oil]

I believe that I have exactly $50.00 into this bumper that includes the $35.00 I paid for the bull-bar off Craigs List.

Maybe you can make the bull-bar fold forward? Would provide a good platform to stand or sit on if you need to do any work under the hood. Would make it somewhat removeable too.
Jason T.

 

[jesusgatos]

Maybe you can make the bull-bar fold forward? Would provide a good platform to stand or sit on if you need to do any work under the hood. Would make it somewhat removeable too.
Jason T.

That's a good idea.

 

[Bugetexpedition]

I like that idea. it is welded up pretty good right now. I think it is too late to try that at this point.

 

[Bugetexpedition]

Holy mackrel is it painting time. I decided to take advantage of the warm weather and paint the walurs. I used some design ideas from the new FJ and the period Ford trucks. This is all auto body quality urethane base coat/ clear coat. I should get quite a bit of use out of this.

Here are the hood and fenders

The Cab was the hardest part. A couple buddies and I spent 12 hours getting this ready and sprayed.

Doors are next to be painted (hopefully soon) and then I will be putting it all back together.

 

[BKCowGod]

oooooh. Pretty!

I'm getting ready to paint my first vehicle. Practicing on the POS Dodge D100 'cause I could never make it worse, then if I feel comfortable I'll spray the Jeep.

 

[bucketosudz]

Looks Great!!! Cant wait to see it as you put it back together!! Kudo's:wings:

 

[roostercruiser]

that truck is sweet

 

[Sport-Trac 01]

The paint looks great! Cannot wait to see this truck put together.

 

[truck mechanic]

Wow , looks great, makes me want to get back to work on my 74 IH pick up.

 

[Bugetexpedition]

finished the bumper today. I welded on the clevis mounts and painted it with black bumper paint.

I also installed the front fenders.

 

[JamesDowning]

Boy this thing is looking better than I could have imagined, especially based on that first picture. Congrats on having the vision to see it come together. I'm looking forward to seeing what you've got planned for the bed.

 

[jayshapiro]

Looks Great!

Wow. My hat's off to you, this project is coming along great and I'm really impressed at the level of quality you're achieving doing it yourself and not blowing big bucks on it. Proves that it really can be done, and well.

Great job!
Jay.