F250 winch bumper

[Junkyard Dog]

Looking for some inspiration, ive searched the web before and didn't really come up with anything much.

Wanting to build a little winch bumper for my 78 250 beater truck. Have a couple winch options. I like the look of a 8274 (already have) on something of this vintage. Thought about starting with something like barnes universal plate weather I use a 8274 or more traditional low profile winch. Don't need alot of front end protection, this isnt a wheeler. It's a diesel fuel hauler, kayak toter, bird hunting truck. So please help me find some inspiration for my project.

Here's what I'm starting with

 

[UTfball68]

I always wanted someone to do this for me, but trim the lower front fender and wrap and tuck the bumper.

 

[Junkyard Dog]

I always wanted someone to do this for me, but trim the lower front fender and wrap and tuck the bumper.

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That's a good looking bumper for sure. Might be kinda hard to incorporate an 8274 since they have the face/front mounting .

 

[UTfball68]

That's a good looking bumper for sure. Might be kinda hard to incorporate an 8274 since they have the face/front mounting .

I figure instead of the hitch receptacle…just cut and create mounting flats.

 

[jeepinmatt]

I figure instead of the hitch receptacle…just cut and create mounting flats.

Yep. May have to extend it forward an inch or two to get enough depth also, but looks doable.

 

[WARRIORWELDING]

This pretty classy.

I'd be hard pressed not to pre runner it up with a tube design though.

 

[Junkyard Dog]

@WARRIORWELDING

Wish I could find one of those old warn bumpers for a decent price.

 

[ramjo]

Looks like these guys making a version close to what @WARRIORWELDING posted.

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[LT1JEEP]

@WARRIORWELDING

Wish I could find one of those old warn bumpers for a decent pri

@WARRIORWELDING

Wish I could find one of those old warn bumpers for a decent price.

What would you pay for one?

 

[Junkyard Dog]

What would you pay for one?

Well for reference it's a $350 truck with a $200 flatbed. The swampers and wheels are a different story.

 

[ghost]

I'd bet a dime to a dollar @LT1JEEP has one somewhere on his property. It was great to finally meet him this summer and get to hunt for a part.

 

[LT1JEEP]

I'd bet a dime to a dollar @LT1JEEP has one somewhere on his property. It was great to finally meet him this summer and get to hunt for a part.

I have 2 fords and a chevy bumper like that and several 8274 winches but they are a different story. I will have to go look at the fords it has been a while since i have seen them one is on a late 80's ford f250 and the other one came off a 1974 ford f350 i have it in a shipping container can't remember what winch it has on it. It is hard for this horder to sell something i like but i don't need.

 

[LT1JEEP]

Well for reference it's a $350 truck with a $200 flatbed. The swampers and wheels are a different story.

So you want $550.00 for the truck without the tires? Send me pics. lol.

 

[Junkyard Dog]

So you want $550.00 for the truck without the tires? Send me pics. lol.

I probably have to hang on to it. The ol bird puppy be upset if I sold her ride.