Big Block Bantam

[sc5080]

I don't have a picture of what I'm thinking but basically a bumper bracket that wrapped around the bottom of the tank and put the bumper bar across the center line of the tank.

 

[bob w]

Ya know, I think the stainless steel tank is stronger than any tubular nerf bar I would make. Just trying to give it a more finished look.

BUT...It isn't quite right.

 

[Torchie]

Ya know, I think the stainless steel tank is stronger than any tubular nerf bar I would make. Just trying to give it a more finished look.

BUT...It isn't quite right.

We have all the faith in the world that you will bob.
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Torchie

 

[bob w]

Well, that bumper is in the scrap pile. Fresh start tomorrow.

 

[Bamamav]

Maybe disguise the bumper to look like a old timey push bar, like they used to push start with back in the 50's and 60's.

 

[Old Iron]

Well, that bumper is in the scrap pile. Fresh start tomorrow.

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[Dr Crankenstein]

Ya know, I think the stainless steel tank is stronger than any tubular nerf bar I would make.

I agree, bob.

I'm with the KISS philosophy... Keep It Simple Stupid... 2.5" or maybe 3" tube bumper. (Fill it with lead for traction. )

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[bob w]

Good observation Dr. C. I'm thinking the bumper has to be raised to around mid-tank. There's too much "stuff" below the body line.

B-Mav, I tried some push bumper ideas but didn't come up with a design that looked right.

 

[soltz]

You'll figure it out. You usually do[cl
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[bob w]

Here's the latest attempt at a decent looking bumper. 2" tube with welded ends and brackets made from 1/4" by 1 1/2" bar stock. The brackets will be welded to the tube and the whole works bolted to the gas tank brackets.

 

[DozerII]

Great choice [P

 

[kenny c]

I like it!

 

[forbigpicture]

Looks like it was made for it bob... I like it too...

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[soltz]

I like, Told you you could do it[cl
As was mentioned "KISS"

 

[Old Iron]

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Keeps the theme of the build moving in the right direction
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[Dr Crankenstein]

Looks good, bob! [cl

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[Bamamav]

Looks good from here[cl

 

[Torchie]

Ta Da!!!!!


Torchie

 

[old28]

Know that the look you wanted, Top Notch [[[cl

 

[Burgerman]

Great choice [P

Agree.