Custom bumper project

HMERacing · May 22nd, 2011, 10:19 PM

I have been thinking about this for some time. So this weekend I started messing around with the extra front GT bumper I plan on using.

Here are some pics. I will update with a finished product when It happens.

I started by closing off the holes I didn't want and masking off the entire bumper area.

A little Fiberglass and Resin.

The lower extension will be trimmed after I get/install the new Coilover springs for the front. I am going with 12" 130lbs or 12" 150lbs.

Anyway, I just thought I would post something up. I know it still needs a ton of work just to get it all straight but I think it will look good.

I plan on using dzus fasteners to hold it in place. So it can be removed to load it or what not.

Frankenstank · May 22nd, 2011, 11:03 PM

Constructive critasisam(SP) don't read if you have sand in your vagina

It reminds me so far of a crappy body kit for an import!

Have you recently watched Fast Five!

Either way good luck on the project and I hope it turns out well for you!

P.s. I have a fart can from my civic I will sell you lol.

FastStang91Lx · May 22nd, 2011, 11:15 PM

You are cooling the radiator how?

HMERacing · May 22nd, 2011, 11:33 PM

Originally Posted by Frankenstank

Constructive critasisam(SP) don't read if you have sand in your vagina

It reminds me so far of a crappy body kit for an import!

Have you recently watched Fast Five!

Either way good luck on the project and I hope it turns out well for you!

P.s. I have a fart can from my civic I will sell you lol.

Kinda why I posted it. The bottom lip will get cut. Without it it just looks like a GT bumper with no holes. Doesnt weigh much and slides on and off with no problem. The top will be trimmed to the lower section of the bumper molding.
I am still not sure If I should keep the lower section on it or not.

Fast five? No.

And I suggest you keep the fart can for your civic.

As far as cooling I didn't think it would be that big of a problem?
You think it will be a problem? The car has twin electric fans and an electric water pump. Guess I will see.

93hatch · May 22nd, 2011, 11:38 PM

when we made a cardboard body kit for my friends saturn, the car got hot

FastStang91Lx · May 22nd, 2011, 11:40 PM

Originally Posted by 93hatch

when we made a cardboard body kit for my friends saturn, the car got hot

Pics or you're making it up, lolol

ryanw · May 22nd, 2011, 11:44 PM

I think it would look cool to have a GT front bumper with the 85-86 open grill like your Scott (faststang). i like how that front bar that holds the ford emblem is missing from your LX front bumper

FastStang91Lx · May 22nd, 2011, 11:46 PM

Not really sure how the previous owner did it, will find out when I strip paint some day. But I did see rivets on the back side of the bumper cover.

HMERacing · May 22nd, 2011, 11:48 PM

It looked close to this before I added the 3 inch extension. except it extends to the fenderwell opening. So worst case I cut off the bottom.
Or worst case I don't use it at all. lol

I like it from the side but it looks too boxed directly from the front.

FastStang91Lx · May 22nd, 2011, 11:48 PM

Pic for those following along.

P.S. Don't use your front bumper as a step to plut a light into the garage door opener outlet.... it's not a great idea.

Mustang Boy · May 22nd, 2011, 11:49 PM

Originally Posted by HMERacing

As far as cooling I didn't think it would be that big of a problem?
You think it will be a problem? The car has twin electric fans and an electric water pump. Guess I will see.

You can have all the fans you want but if you have nowhere for fresh cool air to come in you won't be able to cool the radiator. Here is a little example, next time you pull the bumper off tape a piece of cardboard over the front of your radiator and let your car idle for awhile(be sure to watch the temp gauge) and watch how fast and how hot it gets. This is basically what you will be doing by putting your custom front bumper on since there is nowhere for fresh air to get to the radiator.

FastStang91Lx · May 22nd, 2011, 11:53 PM

Originally Posted by HMERacing

It looked close to this before I added the 3 inch extension. except it extends to the fenderwell opening. So worst case I cut off the bottom.
Or worst case I don't use it at all. lol

I like it from the side but it looks too boxed directly from the front.

Dude, you don't have to defend your decision based on looks, unless other people's opinions hurt your feelings. Looks wise, who cares... I was just pointing out a cooling issue. And I happen to like two of the fast and furious movies. Just not the second one, and not really Tokyo drift either. But I am looking forward to seeing the 5th one... And I'm almost 32 years old!

HMERacing · May 22nd, 2011, 11:57 PM

Originally Posted by FastStang91Lx

Pic for those following along.

P.S. Don't use your front bumper as a step to plut a light into the garage door opener outlet.... it's not a great idea.

Looks good!

I don't think it will make that big of a difference during or after a run. I guess maybe if I were to just drive the thing around. it may get hot, but I don't just drive it around.

ryanw · May 23rd, 2011, 12:02 AM

Originally Posted by FastStang91Lx

Dude, you don't have to defend your decision based on looks, unless other people's opinions hurt your feelings. Looks wise, who cares... I was just pointing out a cooling issue. And I happen to like two of the fast and furious movies. Just not the second one, and not really Tokyo drift either. But I am looking forward to seeing the 5th one... And I'm almost 32 years old!

I agree the second fast and the furious sucked and Tokyo drift was Ok but it still kind of sucked, just saw the newest one a week ago....its about as good as the 4th one

HMERacing · May 23rd, 2011, 12:03 AM

Originally Posted by FastStang91Lx

Dude, you don't have to defend your decision based on looks, unless other people's opinions hurt your feelings. Looks wise, who cares... I was just pointing out a cooling issue. And I happen to like two of the fast and furious movies. Just not the second one, and not really Tokyo drift either. But I am looking forward to seeing the 5th one... And I'm almost 32 years old!

I was just saying how I felt, not really trying to defend anything. I guess I didn't think it would overheat after an 1/8th or 1/4mi run.

I heard Fast Five was good.

HMERacing · May 23rd, 2011, 12:05 AM

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FastStang91Lx · May 23rd, 2011, 12:06 AM

Ah... not a daily driver. Then let 'er buck but prolly don't wanna hot lap or let it idle, lol.

93hatch · May 23rd, 2011, 12:08 AM

whoa youre 32 now the dick pics seem creepy

HMERacing · May 23rd, 2011, 12:09 AM

Originally Posted by FastStang91Lx

Ah... not a daily driver. Then let 'er buck but prolly don't wanna hot lap or let it idle, lol.

Not a driver at all. lol
Guess I should have said that.

FastStang91Lx · May 23rd, 2011, 12:12 AM

Originally Posted by 93hatch

whoa youre 32 now the dick pics seem creepy

Shit, was hoping you wouldn't catch that. Sorry, not really a 14 year old boy, please forgive me. I'll give you those *special* kisses that I've been promising you.

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FastStang91Lx I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1991 Mustang LX 5.0 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 5,572 iTrader: 2 reviews	Not really sure how the previous owner did it, will find out when I strip paint some day. But I did see rivets on the back side of the bumper cover. __________________ Point made in less than a few hours with minimal response. http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...ml#post4465184

May 22nd, 2011, 11:48 PM	#10
FastStang91Lx I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1991 Mustang LX 5.0 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 5,572 iTrader: 2 reviews	Pic for those following along. P.S. Don't use your front bumper as a step to plut a light into the garage door opener outlet.... it's not a great idea. __________________ Point made in less than a few hours with minimal response. http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...ml#post4465184

May 23rd, 2011, 12:06 AM	#17
FastStang91Lx I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1991 Mustang LX 5.0 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 5,572 iTrader: 2 reviews	Ah... not a daily driver. Then let 'er buck but prolly don't wanna hot lap or let it idle, lol. __________________ Point made in less than a few hours with minimal response. http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...ml#post4465184

May 23rd, 2011, 12:08 AM	#18
93hatch Banned 1992 Lx 11.39@119.24 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Az Posts: 11,644 iTrader: 0 reviews	whoa youre 32 now the dick pics seem creepy __________________ [QUOTE=93mustank;2577445]We speed tested my right arm for quickness in shifts... So he could design the cam for proper shift recovery.[/QUOTE]

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