Aluminum Rear Bumper Project

[63 dream'n]

I know it’s been said before ........but, really cool project.....!!!!

 

[CASHguzzler409]

Out of curiosity, what do you use to sand down the mold with, ? power sanders, the stuff your using looks like the All Metal we use. My dad use to say"curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought it back". I admire your adventure into making things, thanks for sharing. cash

 

[bobs409]

A bad day tig welding air cleaner parts. Could not keep the tungsten out of the puddle. Can't see with my glasses on or off. So, I used up another 1 1/2 gallons of filler casting the other bumper end. View attachment 82126View attachment 82127Now to prep the center for casting and order more filler.

You could sell that version too. Some guys have so much bondo in their cars, a little more wouldn't matter.

 

[heddrik]

So, a 62 version is next? You could sell a lot of those .

 

[hfpjr76]

Nice work Jim!! But after looking at many of your pics I’m not surprised!!

 

[409envy]

Count me in for a set of these if you ever go into "production" Fantastic work as always Jim!

 

[Jim Sullivan]

Out of curiosity, what do you use to sand down the mold with, ? power sanders, the stuff your using looks like the All Metal we use. My dad use to say"curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought it back". I admire your adventure into making things, thanks for sharing. cash

The mold is an old bumper core. I stripped the rust with the acid etch, from Home Depot. Bob had mentioned at one time. Help me out with the name Bob. Then a quick hand sanding, a little filler, prime and paint. The casting material is fiberglass body filler.

 

[bobs409]

The mold is an old bumper core. I stripped the rust with the acid etch, from Home Depot. Bob had mentioned at one time. Help me out with the name Bob. Then a quick hand sanding, a little filler, prime and paint. The casting material is fiberglass body filler.

Prep-N-Etch I drink it by the gallon.

 

[Jim Sullivan]

Prep-N-Etch I drink it by the gallon.

Thanks Bob!

 

[Iowa 409 Guy]

Prep-N-Etch I drink it by the gallon.

On the rocks or mix?

 

[bobs409]

On the rocks or mix?

I like to cut it 50/50.

 

[Phil Reed]

with anti-freeze!!!!!!
Puts hair on his chest!!!!

 

[Ishiftem]

And puts lead in his pencil!

 

[Jim Sullivan]

All done with the casting.

 

[55Brodie]

I'm getting a chubbie....

 

[skipxt4]

 

[BSL409]

Great Job!! you might have a money maker right here

 

[409gang]

All done with the casting.View attachment 82299View attachment 82300

Very nice work Jim! This forum has quite the collection of talent and knowledge.

 

[bobs409]

Very nice work Jim! This forum has quite the collection of talent and knowledge.

Phil is here too!

 

[Phil Reed]

Jim......could you come up with some bullet proof cam gear bolts that stay tight for at least 10 years.??????? I think you may have a customer who might be interested!!!!! I might even buy your first set for him!!!!