Bumper Cutouts
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Laughing Gas
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From: Baldwin, ND
Bumper Cutouts
I am planning on cutting two 4x8 (ish) holes on both sides of my front license plates. Like what some stock bumpers look like. I want to use expanded metal to prevent large items from going through.
With that being said, do you guys think this will help with cooling? I would only assume that it would since it would increase the airflow going to the radiator. Also, does anyone know how big the holes are on the stock bumpers?
Thanks
Thad
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With that being said, do you guys think this will help with cooling? I would only assume that it would since it would increase the airflow going to the radiator. Also, does anyone know how big the holes are on the stock bumpers?
Thanks
Thad
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Post Fiend
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From: Nutter Fort, WV
Someone did this a while back.
They used paint on the fresh cut metal edge and then found a vinyl trim to slide over the cuts and wound up with a factory looking bumper.
Trim hid the paint and the cuts where they were not perfect.
I just can't remember who it was and what they used as the vinyl trim.
They used paint on the fresh cut metal edge and then found a vinyl trim to slide over the cuts and wound up with a factory looking bumper.
Trim hid the paint and the cuts where they were not perfect.
I just can't remember who it was and what they used as the vinyl trim.
Laughing Gas
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From: upstate ny
ya can get the factory trim with the cut outs on ebay, i plan i buyin that then cutting out the bumper then it should look factory. i have the slid bumper too because i have an f150 body on my truck
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Cargo Master
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From: Duluth, Mn.
Umm, an OEM bumper from the salvage yard is about $25-50.
I could have gotten one last week for $40.
Much easier, better looking, and no Red Neck engineering required
I could have gotten one last week for $40.
Much easier, better looking, and no Red Neck engineering required
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Laughing Gas
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From: Baldwin, ND
THad
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Laughing Gas
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There is a guy 5 miles from my parents that is cool but I dont get up there very often. He is located in the middle of farm country in ND. He is super cool and is very reasonable!!! But that doesnt help me here in KS.......
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Laughing Gas
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From: Baldwin, ND
Thanks but no thanks.....lol....Minnesota uses too much salt. Maybe not Duluth but any vehicle near the Cities looks like a rust bomb!!!!
Maybe you need to acquire them from the desert southwest....maybe better opportunities....
Thad
Maybe you need to acquire them from the desert southwest....maybe better opportunities....
Thad
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Laughing Gas
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From: Baldwin, ND
Since fonfiddy's salvage yards resale business hasnt started up yet....
I cut out the bumper on both side of the license plate. The holes are about 4.5 x 8 inches. I used vacuum hose and cut it in half to hide the cut marks and add some contrast. I will post pictures soon.
Should I cut a narrow hole above the license plate or just leave it alone?
Thad
I cut out the bumper on both side of the license plate. The holes are about 4.5 x 8 inches. I used vacuum hose and cut it in half to hide the cut marks and add some contrast. I will post pictures soon.Should I cut a narrow hole above the license plate or just leave it alone?
Thad