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Old 03-19-2022, 10:16 AM   #1
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Very nice. I have seen some vehicles that have had the drip rails removed and looked good, but I think a TF looks better when they are not removed.
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Old 03-19-2022, 01:52 PM   #2
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Very nice. I have seen some vehicles that have had the drip rails removed and looked good, but I think a TF looks better when they are not removed.
Completely agree on both points. I have seen some nice shaved drip rails with 1/4" round bar welded on and smoothed to create a slight lip, but decided to keep the rail completely.
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Old 03-19-2022, 10:24 AM   #3
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looks really nice and smooth. where will you place the license plate?
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Old 03-19-2022, 01:50 PM   #4
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looks really nice and smooth. where will you place the license plate?
Nice and smooth until the exhaust and license plate are integrated. LOL. Probably in the lower section of the bumper. It just looked darn good with nothing, but gotta keep it legal.
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Old 03-19-2022, 10:27 AM   #5
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have you chosen tail lights and decided where they will go?
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Old 03-19-2022, 01:48 PM   #6
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have you chosen tail lights and decided where they will go?
Decided on 1961 Impala tail lights. One on each rear fender.
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Old 03-19-2022, 02:24 PM   #7
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Impala lights should look cool. Will you do a single on each side, a double, considering a back up light as well? Possibly a high Mount brake light somewhere?
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Old 03-19-2022, 07:49 PM   #8
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Impala lights should look cool. Will you do a single on each side, a double, considering a back up light as well? Possibly a high Mount brake light somewhere?
Just a single on each side. I like the looks on the Apache HammerFab won SEMA with in 2019. Not sure on the backup light yet.
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Old 03-19-2022, 08:09 PM   #9
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More of the rear bumper parts build pics. The rear end pieces were flipped upside down.
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Old 03-19-2022, 05:22 PM   #10
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If you can provide some details on how that rear bumper was made..for example is it a stock bumper that's been hammer fabbed?
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If you can provide some details on how that rear bumper was made..for example is it a stock bumper that's been hammer fabbed?
The front is 51 Caddy. The rear is off the front of a 51 Caddy too. Just the ends. The center section was made along with the top. Here are some build pics.
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Old 03-22-2022, 07:44 PM   #12
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Thanks for the details on the rear bumper .
I saw one on a show truck and have been trying to find out how .

Yours looks Great ! You are a Master of body work ! This is one awesome build !
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Old 03-23-2022, 10:23 AM   #14
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what are the rear bumper sections actually from?
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Old 03-23-2022, 11:36 AM   #15
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what are the rear bumper sections actually from?
The ends are from a 1951 Cadillac front bumper. The center and top sections were made.
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Old 03-24-2022, 11:14 AM   #16
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ok, thanks. I was just curious. you have made yours wider than what I have done. looks good with those wide fenders. finish work is really nice. keep posting pics, it keeps the rest of us motivated.
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Old 04-16-2022, 07:33 PM   #17
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Tailgate bumper bullet installed and front bumper dialed in. The ends turned our great. #HammerFab
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Old 04-16-2022, 07:37 PM   #18
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now that is a tight bumper. on the roads around here the body flex would likely cause some scratching.
looking good.
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Old 04-17-2022, 12:16 AM   #19
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now that is a tight bumper. on the roads around here the body flex would likely cause some scratching.
looking good.
Good point. I agree. Rubber pucks mounted on each fender to prevent touching in extreme conditions will keep it from touching. The frame is pretty stiff, but worth putting in protection.
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incredible fab work..... nice touch on the dimples you put in the bed where it bolts up to the rear fenders.... very very nice. I'll be following
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Old 05-01-2022, 05:23 PM   #21
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Grill done. Baby steps.
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Old 05-07-2022, 12:03 AM   #22
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Hood latch is beefy. Release lever is inside the cab.
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Old 04-16-2022, 10:48 PM   #23
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that bumper is awesome nice fab work
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Hammerfabs work is awesome!!
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Yeah, so much talent being shown off in this build.
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