Author Topic: SquareD Part 6 Bumpers, Winches, wiring, lights, assembly (Read 454127 times)

EL TATE · « **Reply #1650 on:** August 18, 2015, 11:46:33 AM »

Yeah, metal grinding... I mentioned before I did some part time work for a stage lighting company building storage crates. Based on the amount that we were doing for those and the lighting racks, he bought flap wheels in bulk and I went through them all. Even a week or so after I was through the wife would find black in my ears. Bumper's lookin good there Don, I can appreciate the amount of labor involved.

Is that a Ford Fusion in the background? I know that Kia borrows from/Ford borrows from Kia in design, see the kia mini vans vs. ford windstar for reference.

Sammconn · « **Reply #1651 on:** August 18, 2015, 02:54:18 PM »

Quote from: KensAuto on August 18, 2015, 10:25:36 AM

Nice work.
"I like grinding"....says no one.

No truer words spoken Ken!

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1652 on:** August 18, 2015, 03:05:58 PM »

Quote from: nmeyer414 on August 18, 2015, 08:55:52 AM

good looking weldin and grindin.

I agree with that sign, but I believe her wife (bill) should be joining her!

was that the wife's new vehicle in the back ground......and how is she doing after the accident?

Daughters

Kia

(Junk)

cudakidd53 · « **Reply #1653 on:** August 18, 2015, 03:35:52 PM »

Where can I get one of those yard signs Don? :)

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1654 on:** August 18, 2015, 07:50:50 PM »

Quote from: cudakidd53 on August 18, 2015, 03:35:52 PM

Where can I get one of those yard signs Don? :)

Dunno??

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1655 on:** August 20, 2015, 09:37:03 PM »

More bumper work, but I think I can call it done with respect to grinding and welding.

I work a spot, the dogs check it out, then I roll it about and weld something else

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1656 on:** August 20, 2015, 09:39:24 PM »

The sand blaster will make quick work of all that welding spatter, so I am not concerned so much about that. I decided to weld in some bracing on the skirt section as a part of the final "Bracing" portion of building this bumper

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1657 on:** August 20, 2015, 09:41:38 PM »

Then I wrapped the jack base with a piece of 1/2" X 14 gage to keep that edge from causing any scrapes to my sensitive skin!

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1658 on:** August 20, 2015, 09:43:25 PM »

And added another brace to stiffen up that mount some more

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1659 on:** August 20, 2015, 09:45:15 PM »

And now back to the skirt. Using 3/16" plate the rest of the skirt section is added piece by piece

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1660 on:** August 20, 2015, 09:46:58 PM »

These pieces round out the jack support underside

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1661 on:** August 20, 2015, 09:50:24 PM »

Then I finished the other side. There wasn't an easy way to run a support over so I doubled up the steel and added the stiffener along with the skirt section. It rings like a bell when you hit it

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1662 on:** August 20, 2015, 09:52:13 PM »

Then even more welding was done to make sure every joint was welded on both sides to ensure this bumper is as strong as if can be

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1663 on:** August 20, 2015, 09:55:55 PM »

Added another stiffener to the jack base, and one to the inside of the bumper, and even ran a second weld on the bumper bolt nuts

That got me in a great position to sand blast the thing and prime it up tomorrow

BTW, I tried to find a spot to get the Back-up lights in, but in the end, there was no way to do that without weakening the bumper so they will have to find a home in another location. I have an idea!

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1664 on:** August 20, 2015, 09:56:40 PM »

And that was that for build day 291

JR · « **Reply #1665 on:** August 21, 2015, 12:09:55 AM »

Heck as nice as it looks maybe it should be a mold? I doubt it would weigh much less ans less grinding.

I can see why you go threw wheels so fast. Aren't you supposed to grind the heavy stuff first?

Paint "the Kia Killer" on it to see the daughters reaction. Neighbors had one of those but had lots of electrical issues.

But enough teasing, it does look nice!

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #1666 on:** August 21, 2015, 06:49:25 AM »

I hope you wear a respirator. That's a lot of material in the air.

That gets you one step closer to.....
starting it up!

Sammconn · « **Reply #1667 on:** August 21, 2015, 07:29:21 AM »

Quote from: TexasRedNeck on August 21, 2015, 06:49:25 AM

I hope you wear a respirator. That's a lot of material in the air.

That gets you one step closer to.....
starting it up!

He's prepping for paint RN!

He just may get it painted and...

Start It!!!

OldKooT · « **Reply #1668 on:** August 21, 2015, 07:33:42 AM »

I have complete faith it will be running before Christmas ;D

husker77c · « **Reply #1669 on:** August 21, 2015, 07:55:05 AM »

I've followed this very closely but I don't recall seeing any jacking points on the bumper. Did you build any flat spots into the bumper for that purpose?

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1670 on:** August 21, 2015, 08:41:06 AM »

Quote from: husker77c on August 21, 2015, 07:55:05 AM

I've followed this very closely but I don't recall seeing any jacking points on the bumper. Did you build any flat spots into the bumper for that purpose?

I plan to build a fixture onto the hi-lift jack to engage the lift points on the bumpers

OldKooT · « **Reply #1671 on:** August 21, 2015, 08:47:19 AM »

We have something similar to this on a farm jack we use for emergency fencing.

http://www.skygeek.com/bogert-51m-sjsl-safe-jack-secure-lifter.html

It also works slick for those "odd" lift points one runs across at times.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1672 on:** August 21, 2015, 10:00:40 AM »

I planned to make a fixture with a clevis welded to it. That way I could run the pin through the clevis which was bolted to the jack to stabilize it and make sure it did not pop off while I was napping underneath the truck

KensAuto · « **Reply #1673 on:** August 21, 2015, 10:27:00 AM »

Quote from: OldKooT on August 21, 2015, 07:33:42 AM

I have complete faith it will be running before Christmas ;D

You're one to talk!

JR · « **Reply #1674 on:** August 21, 2015, 10:50:58 AM »

Quote from: OldKooT on August 21, 2015, 07:33:42 AM

I have complete faith it will be running before Christmas ;D

So do I, just to celebrate the 2016 election.

husker77c · « **Reply #1675 on:** August 21, 2015, 11:13:24 AM »

Quote from: Flyin6 on August 21, 2015, 10:00:40 AM

I planned to make a fixture with a clevis welded to it. That way I could run the pin through the clevis which was bolted to the jack to stabilize it and make sure it did not pop off while I was napping underneath the truck

That's a really good idea. The hi-lift jacks are super handy but also really dangerous. My first boss used them all the time for lifting the tounges of trailers and such and I got a lecture about never standing over the handle at any time. My moms boyfriend had a handle of one slip out of his hand and smack him straight in the mouth. Broke his jaw had to have it wired shut. I hated the guy so can't say I was too upset but still never want to see someone hurt like that.

OldKooT · « **Reply #1676 on:** August 21, 2015, 11:58:12 AM »

I do agree with Ken...I shouldn't talk. But I did put most of a Ramcharger together in a week. But yeah...no love for the crew cab..... Yet LoL

Well all tease Don because he gets more done in a day than we do in a week most likely.

KensAuto · « **Reply #1677 on:** August 21, 2015, 04:04:10 PM »

Quote from: OldKooT on August 21, 2015, 11:58:12 AM

I do agree with Ken...I shouldn't talk. But I did put most of a Ramcharger together in a week. But yeah...no love for the crew cab..... Yet LoL

We all tease Don because he gets more done in a day than we do in a week most likely.

This is a fact. You would think that he'd be burned out by now, but he keeps a stroken along.

Sammconn · « **Reply #1678 on:** August 21, 2015, 04:28:36 PM »

So true Ken. What is this, like build day 600 million or so. 8)

Nate · « **Reply #1679 on:** August 21, 2015, 04:57:33 PM »

here is the FACT about the US Army.

if you continue to get ribbing by co workers, peers and superiors you are G-2-G continue mission. but when you stop getting the ribbing, you now have something to "real world" worry about (translation you F*#&$D up)

so continue the ribbing folks!!!!!!!!!!

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1680 on:** August 21, 2015, 06:35:28 PM »

Yea, ribbin' doesn't bother me much

Cause

I give it right back!

OK, today I got the bumper somewhat painted and this is the story of how that happened:

Once upon a time in a galaxy far, far away, lived this cranky old, really old Warrant Officer. He didn't like anything including himself. Had daily arguments with everyone and everything including his own shadow.

Then he met this beautiful princess and they fell in love and were married. And now he's happy...End of story!

Wasn't that nice?

Had nothing to do with the bumper, but who cares, it's my thread!

So there is the mess I started the day with:

Oh, that's a couple more reinforcements I added to the skirt. Seems every time I look at that bumper I want to strengthen something else

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1681 on:** August 21, 2015, 06:38:37 PM »

And because of the law of equal balancin' I had to do something to the other side

That big C-Channel section needed some more strengthening, just in case while crawlin' over Kias, I bumped into a Super Duty or something.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1682 on:** August 21, 2015, 06:39:16 PM »

And a couple more:

wyorunner · « **Reply #1683 on:** August 21, 2015, 06:40:43 PM »

Quote from: nmeyer414 on August 21, 2015, 04:57:33 PM

here is the FACT about the US Army.

if you continue to get ribbing by co workers, peers and superiors you are G-2-G continue mission. but when you stop getting the ribbing, you now have something to "real world" worry about (translation you F*#&$D up)

so continue the ribbing folks!!!!!!!!!!

While never been a marmi guy I did serve and wife still is. With that, I have been on both sides of this fact and can confirm it to be true!

On a build note, Don any rough estimate of what that rear bumper is going to weigh? Sure is a fantastic piece of usable artwork, but I reckon it has to weigh as much as some of them cars that may meet it! You do a great job of building tough stuff.

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Flyin6 · « **Reply #1684 on:** August 21, 2015, 06:44:01 PM »

Because of the law that states for every action there is an opposite and equal reaction, again I spied the other side and decided to add in these stiffeners

And to answer the question. That whole rear bumper, tire rack, spare and stuff will likely tip the scales around 400-450 lbs

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1685 on:** August 21, 2015, 06:45:48 PM »

With 40 fresh pounds of sand in the hopper it was go time for the HB (Hangin' Bumper)

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1686 on:** August 21, 2015, 06:47:10 PM »

I got some of the sand on the bumper, some on my boys, the black dog, red dog and all over me. But enough impacted the bumper to produce this:

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1687 on:** August 21, 2015, 06:48:34 PM »

Next step was to wipe it down thoroughly with solvent.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1688 on:** August 21, 2015, 06:49:45 PM »

The paint store guy wanted me to try out this acid etching primer, so I did, 3 cans worth @ $15 ea! YIKES!

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1689 on:** August 21, 2015, 06:54:45 PM »

Once that stuff dried up, I wasn't lettin' any weeds sprout under ma dogs (Or my feet) so I sprayed the interior places with that GOBUBS (Good Old Boy Under Body Sealer)

That reminded me of a story

So one day a builder has just installed the roof on a house I built in the Tennessee. I asked him, "John, what did you use on the corners right up there?" "Well, I used Black Mammy"

"Black what?" I asked. Then he formaled up and said "Pliable asphalt based sealer, ya know, black mammy!"

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1690 on:** August 21, 2015, 06:56:48 PM »

Right about now, I needed to repair the busted up bush-hob wheel yoke, so I shut down SDO (Square-D Operations) and went CM on the BHR (Bush Hog Repair)

KensAuto · « **Reply #1691 on:** August 21, 2015, 07:58:16 PM »

Quote from: Flyin6 on August 21, 2015, 06:44:01 PM

And to answer the question. That whole rear bumper, tire rack, spare and stuff will likely tip the scales around 400-450 tons

Fixed it for you. :thumbsup

Wilbur · « **Reply #1692 on:** August 21, 2015, 07:59:21 PM »

Looking great! I really like the looks for the bumper. Good luck with the bush hog!

JR · « **Reply #1693 on:** August 22, 2015, 12:31:38 AM »

I sure hope that is a 2 ton hoist and not a 1 ton.

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #1694 on:** August 22, 2015, 08:03:21 AM »

The ultimate mall crawler......

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cudakidd53 · « **Reply #1695 on:** August 22, 2015, 08:33:05 AM »

Looking top shelf there Don- glad to see your not letting any grass grow underneath the mandals! Hey, speaking of which, the mandal shots stopped showing up- Red Dog or the BFK (Black Faced Killer) get to them? BFK got big quickly too!

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1696 on:** August 22, 2015, 10:30:50 PM »

Quote from: JR on August 22, 2015, 12:31:38 AM

I sure hope that is a 2 ton hoist and not a 1 ton.

That's a cloth dog leash holding all that up!

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1697 on:** August 22, 2015, 10:31:46 PM »

Quote from: cudakidd53 on August 22, 2015, 08:33:05 AM

Looking top shelf there Don- glad to see your not letting any grass grow underneath the mandals! Hey, speaking of which, the mandal shots stopped showing up- Red Dog or the BFK (Black Faced Killer) get to them? BFK got big quickly too!

Daughter!

I pay her to clean the house

She straightened them up out of existence!

cudakidd53 · « **Reply #1698 on:** August 23, 2015, 10:21:59 AM »

Quote from: Flyin6 on August 22, 2015, 10:31:46 PM

Quote from: cudakidd53 on August 22, 2015, 08:33:05 AM
Looking top shelf there Don- glad to see your not letting any grass grow underneath the mandals! Hey, speaking of which, the mandal shots stopped showing up- Red Dog or the BFK (Black Faced Killer) get to them? BFK got big quickly too!
Daughter!

I pay her to clean the house

She straightened them up out of existence!

She probably thought they were a pair of Merrells you wore all the fabric off of- takes our children awhile to learn the difference between "cheap" and "frugal" -

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1699 on:** August 23, 2015, 10:42:14 AM »

Quote from: cudakidd53 on August 23, 2015, 10:21:59 AM

Quote from: Flyin6 on August 22, 2015, 10:31:46 PM
Quote from: cudakidd53 on August 22, 2015, 08:33:05 AM
Looking top shelf there Don- glad to see your not letting any grass grow underneath the mandals! Hey, speaking of which, the mandal shots stopped showing up- Red Dog or the BFK (Black Faced Killer) get to them? BFK got big quickly too!
Daughter!

I pay her to clean the house

She straightened them up out of existence!

She probably thought they were a pair of Merrells you wore all the fabric off of- takes our children awhile to learn the difference between "cheap" and "frugal" -

Funny you should mention that

Can't find the Merrells either!