80 series front bumper

[Shayne]

even tho the original was a kinda template it wasn't much quicker as still had to keep making sure would bolt up and angles were right etc etc.

The trick is to built a frame that the original part fits to , then you can tack weld bits of the thing your making to the frame so each part is held in place while you fiddle fix swap and change . The original bolt holes position then always remain fixed .

 

[Gary820]

It was after I'd made it I was asked for another! Didn't plan on making anymore but it was a good mate with money in his hand lol. I generally over engineer stuff so only need to make it once lol.

Chris I like the winch bumper, had a read of the build of it, top job and looks well put together.

 

[Shayne]

Shane I am (reluctantly) close to paying the £1000+ required for an ARB as there don't appear to be any other viable options. If you can sort knocking some up I'll have one for sure

If you know someone with a grinder and a welder i bet you could make this fit Lorin http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mitsubish...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2ec356c583

 

[Chris]

Cheers Gary. It's a bit bashed now and I am ready for starting again on a new one. I just need a few weekends of clear weather and nothing else on, to get it started, cut, welded and finished. Or of course I make one in my lunch hour

Chris

 

[hairyguy4]

Sorry Lorin i have a 90 and no plans for a steel bumper because i fail to see the need for one unless you live in Australia and are likely to hit a suicidal kangeroo at high speed .

to stop damage when offroading, my heavy duty bumpers front and rear have saved my body work from damage many times and gives me winch mount options + recovery points that far exceed the strength of standard items

 

[TonyP]

Chris I like the winch bumper, had a read of the build of it, top job and looks well put together.

Oh I can vouch for that. Let's just say the bumper on Lil'Blue that Chris made got some use

 

[Gary820]

Cheers Gary. It's a bit bashed now and I am ready for starting again on a new one. I just need a few weekends of clear weather and nothing else on, to get it started, cut, welded and finished. Or of course I make one in my lunch hour

Chris

I'm planning a discreet winch mount but after reading the build thread it gave me some ideas lol, I just won't tell the wife as she knows it means hours in the garage!

 

[Lorin]

If you know someone with a grinder and a welder i bet you could make this fit Lorin http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mitsubish...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2ec356c583

I seriously doubt it. I admit to having bugger all experience but from what I've gathered through the various build threads on here by some some pretty handy welders/fabricators I reckon modding it to fit an 80 might take as long as making a new one from scratch. Surely every angle and measurement would be wrong...?