Well my rig is going under the knife. I have been wanting some metal front and rear bumpers for a long time and I have really been wanting to build something lately and so here it goes. I am going to build a stout front bumper first and then take on the rear after this.

I spent a good half day just doodling on paper for the basic design and finally came up with one that I like. Then I spend about the same time down working with cardboard to get the general idea on the vehicle to make templates before I start in cutting steel.

Keep in mind this design is still evolving. I have not gotten to the center yet with design, but the center winch mount currently on there will be gone and it will now be integrated into the bumper.

I got the sides of the bumper done roughly cut into cardboard. I just now have to finalize them and get the exact dimensions so I can be precise with it.

Here are the pictures that I took today. Let me know your opinions on the design.







And here is both sides finished outside.






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