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Old Mar 8, 2015 | 09:34 PM
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Prototype is done!

I finished the prototype of my new "retro style" winch bumper. It doesn't flex near as much as the old Warn bumpers and has a cleaner look with more strength. What do you guys think?







 
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Old Mar 8, 2015 | 09:55 PM
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I like it!!!!!
 
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Old Mar 8, 2015 | 10:22 PM
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Nice. I am planning something similar. Hopefully mine turns out that good.
 
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Old Mar 8, 2015 | 10:38 PM
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Looking good there Alan, as always...
 
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Old Mar 9, 2015 | 03:30 AM
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Yep, very nice! I'm planning on doing the same but like the older style rounded warn winch bumper corners.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2015 | 06:27 AM
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Very nice, (Someday) I want one
 
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Old Mar 9, 2015 | 06:32 AM
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Nice work. Waiting to see it mounted up. Exactly what i want to build for my 77 f250.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2015 | 07:29 AM
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jconis, it will look like this, but alot better.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2015 | 07:54 AM
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jconis, it will look like this, but alot better.
Thanks, photos added to my library, along with the thousand other things you have posted. Been a huge help...
 
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Old Mar 9, 2015 | 01:08 PM
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That last one looks familiar.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2015 | 01:35 PM
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That prototype looks awesome.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2015 | 08:34 PM
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Nice.. I custom built my bronco one too. Can't afford the price of the big ones
 
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Thanks, photos added to my library, along with the thousand other things you have posted. Been a huge help...
Here is some more then.
 
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You gonna test it?



That was my first test session
 
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Nice work Alan. Which truck do you plan on installing that on?
 
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