Front Bumper Project

This is what it looked like when I bought the Bronco Owner Here it is ready for our first Broncofest in 2003 Owner This is what it looked like when I began this project Owner 1/4" x 8" plate steel for the new bumper Owner See ya later Owner Here is the Bronco with no bumper and the plastic air dam removed from under the grill Owner I used a cutting wheel to score the back of the plate steel where I wanted to bend it Owner I then bent it to match the shape I had drawn on my workbench Owner After bending I welded the bends front and back Owner Close-up view of a metal part showing a welded seam. AI caption All welded up and ready for paint Owner Painted Owner Test fit Owner It fit just as planned (better to be lucky than good!) Owner I drilled it for 3 grade 8 bolts on each frame horn, these are temporary for now Owner Here are the upper tubes tack welded on Owner Close-up view of a custom front bumper project, showing metal tubing and mesh on a dark blue vehicle. AI caption Front view of a 1991 Ford Bronco showing the grille and custom bumper. AI caption All tubes tack welded in place Owner I then took the bumper off to complete the welding on the tubing Owner A custom front bumper project, made of metal and tubing, lies on a concrete floor. AI caption I welded and grinded alot from this point to get it to look decent Owner This is how it ended up with a coat of paint Owner Hole for the WARN 8274 Owner Finish paint Owner Front view of a 1991 Ford Bronco a custom bumper with an integrated winch. AI caption On the truck and lookin sexy! Owner On the advice of a couple of friends, I added a bottom for strength Owner Another view of the bottom Owner