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Tx Firefighter · 12-07-2008, 04:20 PM

I finished my rear bumper, primed it and painted it.

Best I can figure, it weighs somewhere around 250 pounds.

I built a hidden reciever hitch into the design. When you pull the plate out of the reciever, you're ready to plug in the tow hitch. Also recessed an 8 prong trailer light plug behind the plate too. I like the stealth look of no hitch or wiring when the plate is in place.

As soon as the paint fully kicks, I'll install the backup lights into the holes and do the wiring for them and the license plate light.

I also installed one of those cab visors that everyone hates. Beats me, I like them for a work truck.

I'm about to start installing the cab lights next.

mvfd70 · 12-07-2008, 04:25 PM

I've worked so far. Worked my regular 24 hour shift yesterday. Ended up fighting a house fire at 5:30 this morning in 12*F weather. Still working. Got a 24 hour overtime shift today.

dave2953 · 12-07-2008, 04:25 PM

Bumper and truck both look awesome! Looks like you got quite a bit done. I've been trying to fix a small tranny leak on my Buick, but all I got done so far was to clean off the bottom of the motor

Longhorn Man · 12-07-2008, 04:44 PM

good lookin bumper there!
All I did was play in the snow doing donuts in the longhorn.
It was fun.

chevychase · 12-07-2008, 04:55 PM

Wow that bumper looks great, I love the stealth hitch.

Sinister · 12-07-2008, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by chevychase

Wow that bumper looks great, I love the stealth hitch.

GOPAPA · 12-07-2008, 05:17 PM

Great looking job on that bumper,,really like the rounded look of the edge ,,

..Say .. I just looked up Springfield on the map and found it and it says you have 44 more women than men in your town .. Been taking advantage of that Firefighter ? LOL

And the chamber of Commerce is giving away $$ prizes for pictures to put on the towns web page ..

Heres and Idea :: Put that nice looking bumper on that great looking truck and take a picture with the town in the background and go collect the dough .. J/K with ya .... I like your work , my son has a truck sort of like yours /not as nice (he wrecked the front of it it hunting ) and he could use a bumper like yours for sure.. papa

**Boog** · 12-07-2008, 05:25 PM

Bumper looks great. You gonna need some helper springs to hold that thing up?

Indyuke · 12-07-2008, 05:45 PM

Wife and I went to Leavenworth Washington for the Christmas lighting thingy. We took the rig, and stayed in a nice B&B. Probably wasn't very constructive as far as accomplishing anything, but sometimes we just like to take off and drive... be nomads for a weekend.

Some snow too.

thirdstreettito · 12-07-2008, 05:59 PM

Nice bumper!

All I did was finish building and wiring and concreting my new 16'x8'x8' goat birthing center. Fun all weekend, the hardest part was nailing on the tin roofing by hand, the rest was a piece of cake.

Blue_71 · 12-07-2008, 06:08 PM

took the girlfriend and went mudding with a buddy and his girlfriend

, went to a christmas parade, and stayed up untill 3 AM talking with my grandpa... nothing real constructive, but i had fun

vectorit · 12-07-2008, 06:13 PM

Put up Christmas lights, and wall mounted a flat panel TV in the bedroom.

caminokid · 12-07-2008, 06:14 PM

Nice bumper. I didnt get anything done but getting the 69 C-20 home.

ratrod67 · 12-07-2008, 06:35 PM

I helped my truck with it's weight loss program.

MT71c-10 · 12-07-2008, 06:45 PM

Nice bumper.

We took the snowmobiles (sleds as we call them here) got some Christmas trees. Played in the snow with my buddys Jeep, 12 coors lights, 11 pictures of the drop on the 71, 10 hours of sleep, 9,started cooking chili, 8, well thats how many cinnamon rolls for breakfast,7, thats how many burnouts I did on my ride to get the pictures, 6 strands of Christmas lights I put up today, 5 thats how many games the Broncos have lost this year,4 snowmen me and my daughter built, 3 trees Iput Christmas lights on, 2 only 2 coors lights I need more, 1 minute to myself, thank god I have no work tomarro! Dang Christmas season has struck! I had a good weekend, I'm not going to complain!

**schwoch1** · 12-07-2008, 06:54 PM

Nice lookin on the bumper, wish I had the patience to fab that!
I worked on the GMC this weekend...
Yanked the LT1, 4L60E and the engine wiring harness. Have to seal up the many oil leaks on the engine, rebuild the trans and clean up the wiring harness!!!
Looks as if I got one heck of a winter project ahead of me!!!

Mike

Painter D · 12-07-2008, 07:01 PM

I put about 120 miles on my truck, if that counts as doing anything

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**Palf70Step** · 12-07-2008, 08:42 PM

Nothing..I had surgery on Thursday to remove a tunor in my foot and I'll be laid up on my back (or butt) for two weeks. NO walking or driving or any fun stuff. 3 days in and I am bored out of my tree!

phipp13 · 12-07-2008, 09:14 PM

hey rockstar, nice bumper now you gotta re-do the rest of your truck minus the tailgate LOL! no **** you do good work! from 1 welder/fab to another! v/r phipp13

1966gmc · 12-07-2008, 09:18 PM

Started to clean out my shed so I can actually work out of it and then lost motivation when I found out that the city has taken away their used oil depository. Now i get to haul a years worth of used oil from 4 cars to work with me to dispose of it. Thank god I work at a shop

big_al_71 · 12-07-2008, 09:26 PM

Bumper looks great!!!!!

I rode my harley yesterday and at night I went to a local car cruise..Today I Raced a friend of mine on his 73 chevy truck with a 383 and SPANKED his ass badly....he was running his mouth about his 383 strocker against my 406 so I was forced to show him that my bucket would smoke his not once, not twice but three times...

phipp13 · 12-07-2008, 09:22 PM

hey 66 gmc i thank you too as i have MD well water

1966gmc · 12-07-2008, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by phipp13

hey 66 gmc i thank you too as i have MD well water

lol I couldn't do that. I may pollute the air with my carbed engine but I could never pour hazardous material into the ground

FRENCHBLUE72 · 12-07-2008, 09:51 PM

Took the blazer out and put her 4wd and cleaned up the shop for the next work time

**mr48chev** · 12-07-2008, 10:04 PM

Spent half the weekend going back and forth to where My wifes car broke down on Thursday night. Broken AC Pulley that can't be bypassed with a shorter belt.
Got it towed home last night. Pulley should be here tomorrow.
Had a broken tooth pulled Friday.

That weekend in Levenworth for the tree lighting ceremony and a stay in a B&B sounds like a lot more fun than I had.
For those of you who are not in the PNW here is a link to The town and event that Indyuke an his better half spent the weekend at. And hey they went in the truck. http://www.icicleinn.com/festivals/c...aslighting.htm

12-07-2008, 04:20 PM	#1
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	What did you get done this weekend ? I finished my rear bumper, primed it and painted it. Best I can figure, it weighs somewhere around 250 pounds. I built a hidden reciever hitch into the design. When you pull the plate out of the reciever, you're ready to plug in the tow hitch. Also recessed an 8 prong trailer light plug behind the plate too. I like the stealth look of no hitch or wiring when the plate is in place. As soon as the paint fully kicks, I'll install the backup lights into the holes and do the wiring for them and the license plate light. I also installed one of those cab visors that everyone hates. Beats me, I like them for a work truck. I'm about to start installing the cab lights next. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin Last edited by Tx Firefighter; 12-07-2008 at 04:22 PM.

12-07-2008, 04:25 PM	#2
mvfd70 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Opdyke, IL Posts: 775	Re: What did you get done this weekend ? I've worked so far. Worked my regular 24 hour shift yesterday. Ended up fighting a house fire at 5:30 this morning in 12*F weather. Still working. Got a 24 hour overtime shift today. __________________ 1978 Chevrolet Silverado 3/4 ton 400 small block. 2000 F-250 Powerstroke 2002 GMC Yukon Denali XL

12-07-2008, 04:25 PM	#3
dave2953 Dave's not here, man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Winder, Georgia Posts: 2,000	Re: What did you get done this weekend ? Bumper and truck both look awesome! Looks like you got quite a bit done. I've been trying to fix a small tranny leak on my Buick, but all I got done so far was to clean off the bottom of the motor __________________ - 2014 VW Jetta - 2015 VW Jetta - 1966 Ford F-250

12-07-2008, 04:44 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: What did you get done this weekend ? good lookin bumper there! All I did was play in the snow doing donuts in the longhorn. It was fun.

12-07-2008, 04:55 PM	#5
chevychase Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 476	Re: What did you get done this weekend ? Wow that bumper looks great, I love the stealth hitch.

12-07-2008, 05:17 PM	#7
GOPAPA Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nampa Idaho Posts: 7,553	Re: What did you get done this weekend ? Great looking job on that bumper,,really like the rounded look of the edge ,, ..Say .. I just looked up Springfield on the map and found it and it says you have 44 more women than men in your town .. Been taking advantage of that Firefighter ? LOL And the chamber of Commerce is giving away $$ prizes for pictures to put on the towns web page .. Heres and Idea :: Put that nice looking bumper on that great looking truck and take a picture with the town in the background and go collect the dough .. J/K with ya .... I like your work , my son has a truck sort of like yours /not as nice (he wrecked the front of it it hunting ) and he could use a bumper like yours for sure.. papa __________________ When you learn a thing a day you store up smart.

12-07-2008, 05:25 PM	#8
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,514	Re: What did you get done this weekend ? Bumper looks great. You gonna need some helper springs to hold that thing up? __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

12-07-2008, 05:45 PM	#9
Indyuke Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 623	Re: What did you get done this weekend ? Wife and I went to Leavenworth Washington for the Christmas lighting thingy. We took the rig, and stayed in a nice B&B. Probably wasn't very constructive as far as accomplishing anything, but sometimes we just like to take off and drive... be nomads for a weekend. Some snow too.

12-07-2008, 05:59 PM	#10
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: What did you get done this weekend ? Nice bumper! All I did was finish building and wiring and concreting my new 16'x8'x8' goat birthing center. Fun all weekend, the hardest part was nailing on the tin roofing by hand, the rest was a piece of cake. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

12-07-2008, 06:13 PM	#12
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: What did you get done this weekend ? Put up Christmas lights, and wall mounted a flat panel TV in the bedroom. __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

12-07-2008, 06:14 PM	#13
caminokid Chevy nut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield, Illinois Posts: 2,266	Re: What did you get done this weekend ? Nice bumper. I didnt get anything done but getting the 69 C-20 home. __________________ 84 Chevy Custom Deluxe 1/2 Ton Named Fade To Black II "Remember kids there is NO replacement for displacement!"

12-07-2008, 06:35 PM	#14
ratrod67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 2,269	Re: What did you get done this weekend ? I helped my truck with it's weight loss program. Attached Images

12-07-2008, 06:45 PM	#15
MT71c-10 Too many toys,not enough money Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bozeman,MT Posts: 237	Re: What did you get done this weekend ? Nice bumper. We took the snowmobiles (sleds as we call them here) got some Christmas trees. Played in the snow with my buddys Jeep, 12 coors lights, 11 pictures of the drop on the 71, 10 hours of sleep, 9,started cooking chili, 8, well thats how many cinnamon rolls for breakfast,7, thats how many burnouts I did on my ride to get the pictures, 6 strands of Christmas lights I put up today, 5 thats how many games the Broncos have lost this year,4 snowmen me and my daughter built, 3 trees Iput Christmas lights on, 2 only 2 coors lights I need more, 1 minute to myself, thank god I have no work tomarro! Dang Christmas season has struck! I had a good weekend, I'm not going to complain!

12-07-2008, 06:54 PM	#16
schwoch1 Local Detroit diesel nut! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Burlington, WI Posts: 175	Re: What did you get done this weekend ? Nice lookin on the bumper, wish I had the patience to fab that! I worked on the GMC this weekend... Yanked the LT1, 4L60E and the engine wiring harness. Have to seal up the many oil leaks on the engine, rebuild the trans and clean up the wiring harness!!! Looks as if I got one heck of a winter project ahead of me!!! Mike __________________ Nothing cool anymore, I am old and boring....

12-07-2008, 07:01 PM	#17
Painter D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW (Forney) Posts: 1,529	Re: What did you get done this weekend ? I put about 120 miles on my truck, if that counts as doing anything. __________________ '58 SWB Fleetside...Front & Rear Porterbuilt Dropmember, 6.0 LS /4L60E. Accuair E-level, 20 Billet Specialties (Vintecs) '63 Buick Riviera ... AccuAir E-level, 20" Billet Specialties (Vintecs) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=528853&page=5



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12-07-2008, 08:42 PM	#18
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: What did you get done this weekend ? Nothing..I had surgery on Thursday to remove a tunor in my foot and I'll be laid up on my back (or butt) for two weeks. NO walking or driving or any fun stuff. 3 days in and I am bored out of my tree! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 12-07-2008 at 08:42 PM.

12-07-2008, 09:14 PM	#19
phipp13 THE DAMN YANKEE Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Southern MD Posts: 551	Re: What did you get done this weekend ? hey rockstar, nice bumper now you gotta re-do the rest of your truck minus the tailgate LOL! no **** you do good work! from 1 welder/fab to another! v/r phipp13

12-07-2008, 09:18 PM	#20
1966gmc Why does it taste purple? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cambridge Md Posts: 621	Re: What did you get done this weekend ? Started to clean out my shed so I can actually work out of it and then lost motivation when I found out that the city has taken away their used oil depository. Now i get to haul a years worth of used oil from 4 cars to work with me to dispose of it. Thank god I work at a shop

12-07-2008, 09:26 PM	#21
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: What did you get done this weekend ? Bumper looks great!!!!! I rode my harley yesterday and at night I went to a local car cruise..Today I Raced a friend of mine on his 73 chevy truck with a 383 and SPANKED his ass badly....he was running his mouth about his 383 strocker against my 406 so I was forced to show him that my bucket would smoke his not once, not twice but three times... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

12-07-2008, 09:22 PM	#22
phipp13 THE DAMN YANKEE Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Southern MD Posts: 551	Re: What did you get done this weekend ? hey 66 gmc i thank you too as i have MD well water

12-07-2008, 09:51 PM	#24
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: What did you get done this weekend ? Took the blazer out and put her 4wd and cleaned up the shop for the next work time __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

12-07-2008, 10:04 PM	#25
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,706	Re: What did you get done this weekend ? Spent half the weekend going back and forth to where My wifes car broke down on Thursday night. Broken AC Pulley that can't be bypassed with a shorter belt. Got it towed home last night. Pulley should be here tomorrow. Had a broken tooth pulled Friday. That weekend in Levenworth for the tree lighting ceremony and a stay in a B&B sounds like a lot more fun than I had. For those of you who are not in the PNW here is a link to The town and event that Indyuke an his better half spent the weekend at. And hey they went in the truck. http://www.icicleinn.com/festivals/c...aslighting.htm

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