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Old 12-09-2010, 09:06 PM
wahvtec wahvtec is offline
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Default bumper question for metal people

i want to weld up a bumper of similar style to those on humvees. If i had to guess its like a 3x6" style rectangular square tubing of sorts. If any of you have a rectangular tubing bumper what dimension did u you use and how thick? How much was the metal etc.
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Old 12-09-2010, 10:22 PM
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Default Re: bumper question for metal people

I've never done it but I've helped someone make one for their Jeep. I would say the thickness should be no less than 3/16" but you are better off going 1/4". Figure out what you want and go to a website that sells metal and price it out.
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Old 12-10-2010, 02:25 PM
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Default Re: bumper question for metal people

yeah i live in near atlanta adn kinda want to find it locally seems like shipping wouldnt be pretty.
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Old 12-10-2010, 02:31 PM
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Default Re: bumper question for metal people

I buy my metal from a recycler in town, people sell it to him cheap and he marks it up a bit and I save a bunch still. So chk the local recyclers or guys who buy scrap steel
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