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Old 09-19-2010 | 08:35 PM
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I got the bumper painted and back on today





Sorry for the bad pics i have some better ones coming.

Total weight is about 95lbs (10lbs of welding rod alone )

I think it turned out great. It looks wide but it matches the bushwackers. I just shot it black so i can add the clevis brackets later and touch up will be easy.

On a side note the porsche is a 87 924 project im naming "Totally 80's". It still has the radio shack phone in it and a cassette holding arm rest.

i also have a 77 martini 924 to work on LOL
Old 09-25-2010 | 04:54 PM
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Got some updated/better pics

We put the clevis brackets on





and a better over all pic

Old 09-25-2010 | 05:08 PM
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Looks good!

IMO Lose the visor and get a roof rack! Or make one even!
Old 09-25-2010 | 08:19 PM
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Thanks
As funny as it may be I got the visor for $10 and I think the Cherokee is the only vehicle they look good on.
Old 09-25-2010 | 08:32 PM
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It dont look bad, I just think it would be weird with a roof rack, and I love how roof racks look.
Old 09-25-2010 | 09:37 PM
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i like it! turned out pretty cool!
Old 09-26-2010 | 06:44 PM
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Bumper looks good! And I am surprised....I kinda like the visor.
Old 09-26-2010 | 07:01 PM
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haha thats sweet. simplicity
Old 09-26-2010 | 07:03 PM
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Thanks guys.
I am going to do a rack also.
Old 09-27-2010 | 09:39 AM
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Looks real good! Seems like all you VA boys are welders. They're few and far between in Michigan (in my area, at least). You boys workin' at the Ship Yards in Norfolk or what? Good job, bro. Nice and clean.
Old 09-27-2010 | 03:33 PM
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not me just in the navy and bought a welder this year. is by far the best purchase ever for a jeep. highly recommend one asap because once you have it you will find all sorts of reasons to use it.
Old 09-28-2010 | 06:53 AM
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Yeah i know a few guys in the ship yard.
My neighbor just left for los lunas new mexico for a 4mth welding job.
Old 09-28-2010 | 12:14 PM
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That's cool, brothers. I was in the Navy (was a Corpsman) but never on a ship. I still have a lot of respect for the men and women who build our fleet everyday. Oorah!

Skilled trades are a good thing to have, and I'm jealous of what you guys can do! Awesome job. Keep it up!
Old 09-28-2010 | 01:02 PM
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Hows the ride with 3 steering stabilizers?????
Old 09-28-2010 | 02:09 PM
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Bumper looks good!! The only thing I'd be worried about is the mounting points on a pull. The three stock holes won't be strong enough for some pulls. If you extend the mounting points back past the steering box bolts it'll make it alot stronger. Looks like you have a solid foundation though! Excellent welds too!


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