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Logan Davis

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I have an 1986 Chevy that I'm looking to have a bumper built for, what would if cost to have something like this built?
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i guess you have a truck but I've got a Grand cherokee bumper with winch mounted fixing to coming up for sale that u could probably fab to fit, just a thought maybe
 
Try warriorwelding and metalworx as well. I don't think you're going to find a shop that will build it for a whole lot less though.
 
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This is somewhat like the one you posted, we don't production run these but I can speak with my partner if your interested in us building you something. He built this for his son.
 
I'm pretty disappointed with the lack of decent looking and affordable bumpers for 73-87 Chevy trucks. That one is sweet, I'd just do something different with the grille guard to suit my preferences. Wouldn't mind knowing a price on one of those though!
 
Logan Davis said:
I have an 1986 Chevy that I'm looking to have a bumper built for, what would if cost to have something like this built?View attachment 64433 View attachment 64434
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However much it cost to buy it from them plus about 15 hours labor is usually how I price bumpers like that. The company that sells that bumper has someone who laser cuts the thing out then breaks all the seams till they touch then weld it up and its ready for powder coat. When I build one like that I have to cut each individual panel and fit it all together, then weld every single seam unside and out, then I spend 2 days with a flap wheel making those seams look like the smooth edges on the "store" bought bumper. It literally takes 2-3 days for me to build one like that.

Croatan_Kid said:
I'm pretty disappointed with the lack of decent looking and affordable bumpers for 73-87 Chevy trucks. That one is sweet, I'd just do something different with the grille guard to suit my preferences. Wouldn't mind knowing a price on one of those though!
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The reason you don't see much aftermarket support in bumpers for those trucks is because most of them are so worn out that nobody wants to spend what the truck is worth for a nice bumper. Look at every bumper manufacturer out there that does the big gauty box bumpers ie. Fabfours, trail ready, road armor, road head and whatever else is out ther these days. NOne of them make bumpers for older trucks. There is no money in that market. Which is is exactly why the OP is wanting to find one cheaper...
 
glad to know someone else understands why it cost three times as much to hand fab a bumper. if it is price your looking for by far the cheapest thing you will find is mail order.
 
Yes that's a common mistake about bumper building. There is no way a legit fab shop can build a bumper for the same price of a mass produced bumper built in a jig that send dozens of bumpers to powder at a time.
 
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Yes that's a common mistake about bumper building. There is no way a legit fab shop can build a bumper for the same price of a mass produced bumper built in a jig that send dozens of bumpers to powder at a time.
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Yep. I agree. I had about 35 hours in one I custom built for a jeep commander.
 
I always thought there were a large number of 73-91 GM trucks and SUVs around, but in comparison to some newer vehicles...I guess not. DIY4X and ORD make some stuff, but it kills it once you have to freight it all the way out here.
 
Croatan_Kid said:
I always thought there were a large number of 73-91 GM trucks and SUVs around, but in comparison to some newer vehicles...I guess not. DIY4X and ORD make some stuff, but it kills it once you have to freight it all the way out here.
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There are, but as was mentioned...the majority are owned by scrap metal recyclers, people that think a 10" channel iron bumper is on point, or people that just spent their last $400 on dry rotted groundhawgs, not people willing to spend 1300-2000 on a bumper.

(I would never spend that much on a bumper either)
 
So whats the answer here? My son has a '97 and we want to add a winch but we are not spending a $1000+ on a bumper. I know I could burn some crap together but thats what it would look like! :eek:
I thought about cutting part of the area between the frame out and welding in a winch mount. Anyone done this?
I've even thought of finding an old step bumper and adapting it...?
 
R Q said:
So whats the answer here? My son has a '97 and we want to add a winch but we are not spending a $1000+ on a bumper. I know I could burn some crap together but thats what it would look like! :eek:
I thought about cutting part of the area between the frame out and welding in a winch mount. Anyone done this?
I've even thought of finding an old step bumper and adapting it...?
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Yes, I've mounted winches that way. But you have too over build the basic tray area and plate/gusset the sectioned area too make the mount an integral frame member again. But they turn out trick if you can package it right. Would not go the step bumper route, more work in fabbing good frame tie ins much less butchering the bumper and making it look right. BTW my partner and I came up with a price of around $900 for the older chevy style without the bow tie turn signals or powder coat. Reworking the grill/bull bar to suit owner preference in mind. 3/16 body mostly press brake continuous sections. This price reflects the fact that he kept all his notes and patterns when building his sons, or else it would be much much higher to build from scratch like stated before.;)
 
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