Name : scott Location : madison, al Joined : 2008-03-15Post Count : 375 Merit : 52
Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification Sat Nov 28, 2009 3:18 pm
The mold will be made in three pieces so when the fiberglass is applied in the mold, then cures, the mold will be able to be taken apart and removed from the fiberglass part (bumper). Otherwise the fiberglass would have to be applied thin to be flexible enough to be removed from the mold. A multi-piece mold allows for a thicker stronger part to be made.
I don't know if that made any sense. I promise it will make more sense further in the process. I will post pics and explain along the way.
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Name : robotennis Age : 62 Location : las vegas Joined : 2007-12-17Post Count : 5562 Merit : 143
Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification Sat Nov 28, 2009 3:22 pm
ah ok! how much closer is the rear bumper to the crash bar? and is the front all done now?
sqrivi Fanatic
Name : scott Location : madison, al Joined : 2008-03-15Post Count : 375 Merit : 52
Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification Sat Nov 28, 2009 3:25 pm
The crash beam is about the same distance away from the bumper cover as stock as it is being moved as well. The bracket will be shortened to pull the beam closer to the spare tire well.
The front bumper is in the same state as the rear.
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Name : robotennis Age : 62 Location : las vegas Joined : 2007-12-17Post Count : 5562 Merit : 143
Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification Sat Nov 28, 2009 3:35 pm
very nice
Rickw Guru
Name : Rick Location : Lancaster, MA Joined : 2008-09-13Post Count : 6282 Merit : 119
Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification Sat Nov 28, 2009 6:10 pm
Any guesstimation at his point.$$$$$
sqrivi Fanatic
Name : scott Location : madison, al Joined : 2008-03-15Post Count : 375 Merit : 52
Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification Sat Nov 28, 2009 6:19 pm
Tommy mentioned $600ea. Just shoot him an email and he can give you all the details and answer any questions.
tommorrison@mchsi.com
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Name : robotennis Age : 62 Location : las vegas Joined : 2007-12-17Post Count : 5562 Merit : 143
Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification Sat Nov 28, 2009 6:25 pm
dose is some big dukets ma man
sqrivi Fanatic
Name : scott Location : madison, al Joined : 2008-03-15Post Count : 375 Merit : 52
Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification Sat Nov 28, 2009 6:50 pm
These things are hand made and top notch quality. It would probably be a different story if there were going to be several hundred bumpers made. I would put the quality of these up against anything mass produced.
I wish my bumpers only cost $600ea. Keep in mind the setup, fit, design, and molds, are already paid for and finished $$$$$$$$. Now all anyone has to pay for is the labor and materials for the fiberglass bumpers themselves.
Rickw Guru
Name : Rick Location : Lancaster, MA Joined : 2008-09-13Post Count : 6282 Merit : 119
Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification Sun Nov 29, 2009 3:10 pm
That price doesn't sound like a lot to me. I've had much smaller fiberglass things repaired and not painted before and was charged an arm and a leg. This is reasonable considering all the work involved in making them.
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Name : robotennis Age : 62 Location : las vegas Joined : 2007-12-17Post Count : 5562 Merit : 143
Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification Sun Nov 29, 2009 3:32 pm
i agree beautiful work! $600 sounds like allot to me in the sense that i don't have that much to spend right now. will you be offering the bumper in different phases of completion so as to allow the buyer on his end to finish the work? such as fiberglass minus sanding,or none gel coated,or primed. the reason i ask is because i moonlight at a body shop with a old school body guy who is retired and allows me to use the shop and materials for my projects. i hate to sound like a cheap bugger but i thought id ask
Rickw Guru
Name : Rick Location : Lancaster, MA Joined : 2008-09-13Post Count : 6282 Merit : 119
Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification Sun Nov 29, 2009 6:51 pm
sqrivi wrote:
Tommy mentioned $600ea. Just shoot him an email and he can give you all the details and answer any questions.
What's his email address. If it's listed here, I missed it. Thanks.
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sqrivi Fanatic
Name : scott Location : madison, al Joined : 2008-03-15Post Count : 375 Merit : 52
Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification Sun Nov 29, 2009 7:25 pm
tommorrison@mchsi.com
T Riley Guru
Name : Travis Age : 34 Location : Minnesconsin Joined : 2007-02-08Post Count : 5127 Merit : 10
Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification Sun Nov 29, 2009 7:27 pm
sqrivi wrote:
tommorrison@mchsi.com
So do you own the mold or does he? and its 600 for just the rear bumper or the front bumper also?
sqrivi Fanatic
Name : scott Location : madison, al Joined : 2008-03-15Post Count : 375 Merit : 52
Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification Sun Nov 29, 2009 7:38 pm
$600 per bumper. The front is the same as the rear. As far as the ownership of the molds. We haven't really discussed it. In the end I am not making anything on any future parts and he will be making them so it doesn't really matter to me who "owns" the mold......as long as he hooks me up if I ever need to replace one.
T Riley Guru
Name : Travis Age : 34 Location : Minnesconsin Joined : 2007-02-08Post Count : 5127 Merit : 10
Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification Sun Nov 29, 2009 7:50 pm
sqrivi wrote:
$600 per bumper. The front is the same as the rear. As far as the ownership of the molds. We haven't really discussed it. In the end I am not making anything on any future parts and he will be making them so it doesn't really matter to me who "owns" the mold......as long as he hooks me up if I ever need to replace one.
dangggggg.... 1200+ for a body kit.. its totally worth it.. i TOTALLY understand why its that much.. but i am not anywhere near baller enough to buy one..
Rickw Guru
Name : Rick Location : Lancaster, MA Joined : 2008-09-13Post Count : 6282 Merit : 119
Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification Sun Nov 29, 2009 10:04 pm
98riviera98 wrote:
dangggggg.... but i am not anywhere near baller enough to buy one..
Why not.? Big guy.!!!
Karma Aficionado
Name : Andrew Age : 39 Location : Ontario, Canada Joined : 2008-01-14Post Count : 1949 Merit : 123
Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification Sun Nov 29, 2009 10:35 pm
very slick, can't wait to see the whole effect with front and back on the car...
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robotennis61 Guru
Name : robotennis Age : 62 Location : las vegas Joined : 2007-12-17Post Count : 5562 Merit : 143
Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification Sun Nov 29, 2009 10:36 pm
its going to look tremendous
T Riley Guru
Name : Travis Age : 34 Location : Minnesconsin Joined : 2007-02-08Post Count : 5127 Merit : 10
Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification Mon Nov 30, 2009 5:17 am
Rickw wrote:
98riviera98 wrote:
dangggggg.... but i am not anywhere near baller enough to buy one..
Why not.? Big guy.!!!
I like Go Fast mods.. Wish i woulda just done my own body work and flat blacked my car... and bought a turbo setup instead...
IBx1 Expert
Name : ILAN Age : 32 Location : College Station, TX Joined : 2007-12-30Post Count : 4304 Merit : 69
Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification Mon Nov 30, 2009 7:48 am
Who's gonna be the first to buy one!!! Suspense...
T Riley Guru
Name : Travis Age : 34 Location : Minnesconsin Joined : 2007-02-08Post Count : 5127 Merit : 10
Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification Mon Nov 30, 2009 8:04 am
IBx1 wrote:
Who's gonna be the first to buy one!!! Suspense...
Not Shintsu...
sqrivi Fanatic
Name : scott Location : madison, al Joined : 2008-03-15Post Count : 375 Merit : 52
Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification Mon Nov 30, 2009 8:22 am
IBx1 wrote:
Who's gonna be the first to buy one!!! Suspense...
I guess I will go ahead and get a set.
sqrivi Fanatic
Name : scott Location : madison, al Joined : 2008-03-15Post Count : 375 Merit : 52
Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification Sun Dec 06, 2009 4:10 pm
A couple more shots.
Here is the center section of the mold. Notice the "plug" for the bumper mold in the background leaning against the 40' willys body mold.
The holes in the flange are for bolting the three pieces of the mold together.
The left section.
The right section.
Next is laying fiberglass in the mold and actually making a part (bumper).
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Name : Timo Age : 38 Location : Finland Joined : 2008-10-04Post Count : 732 Merit : 24
Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification Sun Dec 06, 2009 4:19 pm
Nice work done. Cant wait to see the new bumpers on car and painted!
robotennis61 Guru
Name : robotennis Age : 62 Location : las vegas Joined : 2007-12-17Post Count : 5562 Merit : 143
Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification Sat Dec 19, 2009 3:49 pm
any new pics?
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Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification
Keep in mind the setup, fit, design, and molds, are already paid for and finished $$$$$$$$. Now all anyone has to pay for is the labor and materials for the fiberglass bumpers themselves.
and bought a turbo setup instead... 
