My new build thread: Stage 4!

[swyfor5]

Yes, got some progress today. Got the reinforcing plates tack welded on and the front bumper mocked up. Test fit the winch also, and I have some more major alterations to do this Kennesaw bumper to make it fit. Original plan was to cut off the front fender fangs so the bumper would fit back farther. That was what I liked about this bumpers design to begin with, but we have come up with a better plan. The front bumper mounts that Kyle put on this bumper never would have fit a 1st gen without cutting out part of the outer grille assy. Also they are not long enough to incorporate all of the possible bolt locations. I also want the winch out just a little bit farther from the grille assy. So, John is going to cut off the bumper mounts and have some longer ones fabbed up that actually fit the contour of the front frame horns and frame. In turn, I won't have to cut off the fangs, we just have to fab up some extra metal on the corners to wrap around. Put the grille back in, and checked for fitment, and came up with a plan to make this thing look good and be very stout. Whew, long day. Here's some pic's!