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04-15-2004, 05:56 PM
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Location: Holmen, WI
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wooden bumper
As if I didn't have enough little projects going. I was thinking about replacing the rear bumper on my 78 stepside. The guy who had it before me replaced the bumper with one from a late 90's Dodge Ram....... It doesn't look bad, I just want something different. Was considering a step bumper but then remembered a wooden bumper I saw once. It looked really cool, and I'm guessing its stronger than most steel bumpers. Anybody have any pictures or links with info on where to start?????
Thanks!
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04-15-2004, 07:22 PM
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Wood is extremely strong in low speed / low momentum impacts, but shatters when it is hit very hard with a lot of momentum, just something to keep in mind...
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04-16-2004, 07:37 PM
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Never thought of that. Guess thats why they make road sign posts from wood. I'm guessing a steel/ wood combo would be the way to go.
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04-16-2004, 09:49 PM
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Wood bumper wood be good on a push truck....
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