3rd generation Bumper registry

[Donner]

Front end...

Going out in search of a 3rd gen bumper...

 

[Donner]

Could this be it?

Four real?

 

[mounty71]

I've always liked that one, and have considered getting one made just like it. I think if you go with a tube bumper, or any aftermarket bumper for that matter, it should be in place of your bull bar, not in addition to it.

 

[Donner]

It's gonna be a trip! I gotta little bit of pre-work to do, but when it's done... it'll be a trip... nothing funky...

 

[mynameisaric]

that rear bumper looks sweet. i like how you used the oem bumper to fill the gaps. looks REALLY good. almost like a factory option... except everyone knows that ford isnt that cool.

 

[Donner]

ha! thanks! I got a nice idea from a salesman about the area between the rear tire and bumper: It will be something very different.

 

[Essex4x4]

WOW your on to the front bumper now. Keep up the good work Donner i will be stealing ideas from you. Looking forward to your final photos.

 

[Donner]

Lol!

I'm "borrowing" ideas from others also -

Well, at this point the bumper and grilles are off... I got the 7 prong harness to run additional lighting from the rear... I hooked up the reverse lights by toggle only - additional pair 55x2. Replacing lights; painting under carriage with high temp paint - shop will paint.

 

[Essex4x4]

Wow what kind of trailer u got?? I see that u have a 7 prong what are u going to be towing with your rig now?

 

[Donner]

Not a thing! Got it so I could hook up lights... sorry, I fell asleep - old age However, I was thinking about tow hooks, front and back...

 

[mounty71]

Are you adding a 4th brake light below the receiver? It does look like it's the perfect fit.

 

[Donner]

Yes

additional lighting, and fitting the cb... it's tough so far, finding the right parts is easy - Wal-Mart, Lowes, Autozone, Kragen... life savers

 

[Donner]

CB and oem antenna

I use a mag mount, but I'm replacing the oem antenna with a stubby for FM (I don't listen to it, but eh)... Is there a reason this area couldn't be used for a cb antenna?

 

[Donner]

That's not the stubby in that pic; and i'm adding double screws and bolts to hold that cb in place.

 

[X6StringerX]

Your X is coming along quite nicely. It's one of my favorite 3rd gens on the board.

 

[Donner]

now it's late...

Thank you very much! CB - The cable will not be seen... tomoro I'll clean up the area. The front bumper will be installed on Monday/Tuesday. Diff company this time... The front and rear undercarriage will be blacked out with high-temp spray. I'm hoping the clearance in front will look right...

 

[mounty71]

I just noticed your side mirrors, are those 4th gen or aviator? Either way, they look good.

 

[Donner]

That's not my idea either 4th gen mirrors!

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=217471&highlight=mirrors

 

[Donner]

Went basic... on the rear lights

I decided to keep the lights basic...Will solder and ground later...

 

[Donner]

Despite major setbacks...

1. The whistle from he!! started;
2. The battery went dead;
3. Parts were late;
4. Parts delivered to wrong place

Here's what has arrived:

The work begins tomoro morning...
1. a roof mount FM ant - a Moderator has/had one on his green mounty;
2. 2 mini step boards;
3. and a massive piece of...