Markus56 Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 I pulled a grill guard off a junkyard Isuzu pickup. Its the perfect width to wrap around the front of the car. Really lightweight too. only about 20 pounds Gonna modify it to replace the the plastic bumper and throw on some extra lights. I also want to incorporate a skid plate into the front to protect the now exposed radiator. Pics when i get home! What it looks like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MysteriousXTC Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Can't wait to see how this turns out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markus56 Posted May 6, 2009 Author Share Posted May 6, 2009 Can't wait to see how this turns out... My dad took one look at my designs and nicknamed it "stumpkiller" Time to get welding! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uberoo Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 you know that it isnt gonna protect against trees,rocks,stumps,etc but it will protect against tall grass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markus56 Posted May 7, 2009 Author Share Posted May 7, 2009 (edited) Freakin rain. cant weld stuff till it stops. So far: Sort of what it will look like: Still a lot of stuff missing. Bracing and such you know that it isnt gonna protect against trees,rocks,stumps,etc but it will protect against tall grass.I am aware of that. The upper thing is mostly for looks. And doors of other cars. Edited May 7, 2009 by Markus56 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik litchy Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 it looks like it will hurt your ground clearance and approach angle set up like that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markus56 Posted May 7, 2009 Author Share Posted May 7, 2009 the bottom of the guard will be cut off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik litchy Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 the bottom of the guard will be cut off ahh makes sense now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markus56 Posted May 12, 2009 Author Share Posted May 12, 2009 (edited) It's assembled and attached! Now i just need to clean off the rust and paint it. And add some more side protection. Edited May 12, 2009 by Markus56 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSubaruJunkie Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 I would narrow it a few inches so it doesnt stick out so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoobieDoo Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 I would narrow it a few inches so it doesnt stick out so far. The width could cause it to get caught up more off road, but will prob offer better protection for the side markers too. Overall, not a bad fit, for being non-stock. I likes it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik litchy Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 The width could cause it to get caught up more off road, but will prob offer better protection for the side markers too. Overall, not a bad fit, for being non-stock. I likes it! or just bend the corners more so its a tighter fit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markus56 Posted May 12, 2009 Author Share Posted May 12, 2009 Better Picture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstaru Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 pie cut the bumper pieces that jut out to the sides.if you pie cut it you can draw them in to the sides of the fender and you will get protection for your lenses.weld and easy ridin from there on out.cheers, brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cameron 1 Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 oh come on you can do a better job than that its a good idea but i hope your not calling it done you need to make the botom of the bumper to all that looks like is a brush gard welded to the car thats a hak job my friend you need to make some thing to cover the frame part of the car where the horn and junk is looks good so far tough:banana: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frogstar7055 Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Agreed,not done but a very good start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markus56 Posted May 13, 2009 Author Share Posted May 13, 2009 It's not done. I cleaned off the rust and put on a coat of paint today. I get paid on Friday, so i will get more steel to make a guard for the lower portion. I'm thinking some steel pipe that will fit underneath and wrap around the sides of the front of the car. oh come on you can do a better job than that its a good idea but i hope your not calling it done you need to make the botom of the bumper to all that looks like is a brush gard welded to the car thats a hak job my friend you need to make some thing to cover the frame part of the car where the horn and junk is looks good so far toughWhat? could you please edit this with some punctuation? :-p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markus56 Posted May 13, 2009 Author Share Posted May 13, 2009 I'm trying to think of where to put the front license plate, but I don't have any ideas. I don't want it in the middle of the guard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoobieDoo Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 I'm trying to think of where to put the front license plate, but I don't have any ideas. I don't want it in the middle of the guard. I don't know if the front plate is even required? The back's the only one that gets tabs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markus56 Posted May 13, 2009 Author Share Posted May 13, 2009 In WA its required i think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markus56 Posted May 13, 2009 Author Share Posted May 13, 2009 (edited) Paint! Edited May 13, 2009 by Markus56 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik litchy Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 The width could cause it to get caught up more off road, but will prob offer better protection for the side markers too. Overall, not a bad fit, for being non-stock. I likes it! I don't know if the front plate is even required? The back's the only one that gets tabs. id worry more about turn signals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beast I Drive Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 I just put my front plate up inside my windshield on the drivers side, I have a 12 gauge shotgun shell holding it up against the glass. Never got in trouble for it, as long as it's clearly visible. -Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markus56 Posted May 13, 2009 Author Share Posted May 13, 2009 id worry more about turn signals The side marker lights have been rewired as turn indicators Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uberoo Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 is it just me, or does the guard not look square with the car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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