Rondog's Long Travel Build

I used to have those exact wheel on my old 2nd gen. loved those things lol

 

alright, dont laugh..my attempt at fabbing up this bumper

 

takin shape...annnnd delayed by rain

 

Nice Ronnie it's taking shape, come down to Fiesta this Saturday, ya?

 

Yeah I saw the thread about it and was thinking about it..I want to try and get some more done on the bumper. I finished the frame horns about an hour ago..I'll post some pics when I get home. The main tube will go on next. I work all week so I'll see how much I get done...I'll most likely go, pretty sure I got nothing going on that day

 

right on, it'll be good to get a couple more LT trucks down there

 

frame horns finished, for the most part

 

Why can't you live closer to me!

 

I dont do the welding, remember? both my roommates can weld pretty good. I am planning on taking a welding class next semester and I'd be glad to help. I did however measure and cut everything out The bar sits maybe a half inch lower than I wanted it to..oh well

 

im sure youll have skids tho?

 

you should just get a vinyl of that towel for your hood.

 

Wow awesome build man. Only build I've read page to page! Can't wait to see a video or some action shots.

 

Thanks dude, I cant wait either. I want to get out there so bad

Almost done with the front bumper











sorry they're sideways

 

I got the skid plate all bent up and bolted on. It was tougher than I expected and its not perfect. The drive side is a little high so I will have to do a little trimming on the top. Not bad for first time building it though. Still need to cut two bars coming from the frame to the edges of the bumper. The aluminum was a lot harder to cut and bend than I though. I ended up cutting a small line where I wanted it bent and then bent it on the seam. Total cost of the bumper was about $75 with material to spare!

 

Looks good!

 

nice dude! great looking first bumper

you planning to cut some holes in the skid to let the radiator get air?

 

Wicked truck man. keep up the amazing work.

 

Thanks guys. I am pretty happy with the way its coming out so far. I am going to do something to get air to the radiator...just not sure what yet. I'd like to keep the skid whole as much as possible

 

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looks good

 

just put some small dimple dye's on the skid...freakin truck looks sick man...we might go to ocotillo for halloween...you should roll...