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Vehicle & Technical => Defender => Topic started by: davidlandy on April 10, 2006, 22:04:26

Title: 90 tapered winch bumper
Post by: davidlandy on April 10, 2006, 22:04:26

Got me a new bumper, mainly home made....very cheap! :D  :wink:

picture of it below - A big thanks to dieselboy for welding it up.

the winch sits right back into the grille/radiator so the approach angle is significantly better than before. just need to work out were to put me no. plate. A Sticky bonnet one will do until mot time I spose.

Title: 90 tapered winch bumper
Post by: gecko on April 10, 2006, 22:08:42

looking nice there looks meen

Title: 90 tapered winch bumper
Post by: Mace on April 10, 2006, 22:20:39

Very Nice Dave (& Sam)

Are you going to get an alloy fairlead and a plasma rope? That'll take an extra inch or two off the front end too. Would you have had room for the winch to sit so far back if you'd have fitted the full length intercooler? I've often wondered if there's enough space for both.

Is 2006 going to be a competition year Dave? A few serious events in the pipeline?  :wink:

Title: 90 tapered winch bumper
Post by: davidlandy on April 10, 2006, 22:24:48

Andy

funny you should mention a challenge year - I am seriously tempted, especially after watching the scorpion challenge the other day (which was held at our woods).

I think that there would be room (just) for a full width intercooler. The top tray sits on top and about one third forward two thirds back on the bumper if that makes sense, if i didnt fit it that way i cant get to the winch bolts. The grille has been completely cut to get around the winch and the freespool lever.

A nice plasma and stainless fairlead would look nice wouldnt it!

 :D  :wink:

Title: 90 tapered winch bumper
Post by: Porny on April 10, 2006, 22:25:24

Looks ok.....  but would look better on my 90!!!  :wink:


Seriously though, looks smart, have you got any plans/drawings?? :wink:  :D



Ian

Title: 90 tapered winch bumper
Post by: davidlandy on April 10, 2006, 22:27:02

can get u the dimensions - as they did get 'adjusted' during build.

Title: 90 tapered winch bumper
Post by: Mace on April 10, 2006, 22:28:48

I was just thinking all that gear seems a waste if it doesn't get a good workout  :wink:  I think you've been practising long enough  :lol:

Give us a shout if you decide to give it a whirl. I'll come and cheer you on. 8)

Title: 90 tapered winch bumper
Post by: davidlandy on April 10, 2006, 22:31:33

Quote from: "Mace"

I was just thinking all that gear seems a waste if it doesn't get a good workout  :wink:  I think you've been practising long enough  :lol:

Give us a shout if you decide to give it a whirl. I'll come and cheer you on. 8)

you are right Andy, been contemplating it for a while as has Jonathan and Jason.

now wheres the application form!

Title: 90 tapered winch bumper
Post by: Mace on April 10, 2006, 22:34:56

Quote from: "davidlandy"

you are right Andy, been contemplating it for a while as has Jonathan and Jason.

I'll definitely come along for moral support.  :D

Title: 90 tapered winch bumper
Post by: davidlandy on April 10, 2006, 22:44:09

Quote from: "Mace"

Quote from: "davidlandy"

you are right Andy, been contemplating it for a while as has Jonathan and Jason.

I'll definitely come along for moral support.  :D

moral support....not as a co driver then?!?!?!

Title: 90 tapered winch bumper
Post by: Mace on April 10, 2006, 22:46:29

Oooo now thats tempting  :lol:

Title: 90 tapered winch bumper
Post by: jimbob on April 10, 2006, 22:47:33

Now where have i seen one like that before :wink:  :D

Title: 90 tapered winch bumper
Post by: Mace on April 10, 2006, 22:52:10

Wait for the...

Ah yes but mine's the improved version  :lol:

Title: 90 tapered winch bumper
Post by: davidlandy on April 11, 2006, 22:05:12

Quote from: "jimbob"

Now where have i seen one like that before :wink:  :D

Ah yes, but mine is slightly better

Title: 90 tapered winch bumper
Post by: jimbob on April 12, 2006, 21:40:32

Quote from: "davidlandy"

Quote from: "jimbob"

Now where have i seen one like that before :wink:  :D

Ah yes, but mine is slightly better

Oh yeah sorry i forgot it came with fold down vanity mirror, comb, sissor and clipper hangers to make it a proper hairdressers car!! :(biglaugh):

Title: 90 tapered winch bumper
Post by: Littledan on April 13, 2006, 16:45:25

looks awesome dave :D

cant u put the number plate on the grill just above the which?

or u could do whet dad (turtle) has done
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/433167-1105957732.jpg)

dan