Bumper Rebuild.
The front bumper was bent from multiple front end collisions when the truck was in service for money transport. No other front end damage was caused to the truck...most cars don't stand a chance in a crash against an Armored Truck!
Front bumper removed. It had to be cut in half to get it off the truck. It was so bent that it was wedged in between the frame rails!
Fabricating the new front bumper. It will be fabricated out of 12" C-channel for the bumper face and 3/16" steel plate for the top & sides. The new bumper is much stronger than the original It weighs in at almost 500 lbs.
Front bumper finished. Not sure about the finished color of the bumper. It might end up being repainted before it goes on the truck as the color is somewhat questionable.
The side steps were bent from many years of use. These were welded to the body and needed to be cut off the truck to be replaced.
Side steps removed. Not an easy task to get these off.
Fabricating the new side steps. They will be fabricated out of 6" C-channel for the face & 3/16" steel plate for the top and ends. 3" angle was used for extra strength on the back side. The new side steps are much stronger than the original. They weigh in at around 200 lbs. each.
The rear bumper was bent from many years of use. This was welded to the body and needed to be cut off the truck to be replaced.
Rear bumper removed. Not an easy task to get this off.
Fabricating the new rear bumper. It will be fabricated out of 6" C-channel for the face & 3/16" steel plate for the top and ends. 3" angle was used for extra strength on the back side. The new rear bumper is much stronger than the original. It weighs in at around 400 lbs.
Fabricating new rear bumper bump boxes.
Compare the old with the new...much more strength now!
Installing the new side steps.
Passenger Side.
The ends of the side steps had to be notched out to fit around the fenderwells.
The body of the truck needed to be clamped to the side steps so they could be pulled together due to the body panels not being flat.
Driver side.
The same process will be used here that was done on the passenger side. The driver side was much worse than passenger side but it all came together quite nice.
Gaint Gap!
Page 1...Overview
Page 2...Floor Rebuild & Interior
Page 3...Roof Raising & Rebuild & Wall Rebuild
Page 4...You Are Here
Page 5...Rear Fenderwell Rebuild
Page 6...Door Rebuild
Page 7...Exhaust & Fuel Tank Rebuild
Page 8...Engine & Air Conditioning System Rebuild
Page 9...Stereo System Equipment
Page 10...Stereo System Install: Ring/Plug Fabrication
Page 11...Stereo System Install: Subwoofer Enclosures
Page 12...Stereo System Install: Fiberglass SST4.0 Window Speaker Enclosure
Page 13...Stereo System Install: Fiberglass Dashboard
Page 14...Stereo System Install: Fiberglass 2nd Row Center Console
Page 15...Stereo System Install: Fiberglass Front Door Panels/SST6.9 Speaker Enclosures
Page 16...Stereo System Install: Fiberglass Front Row Center Console
Page 17...Stereo System Install: Capacitor & Distrubution Racks
Page 18...Stereo System Install: Amp Racks
Page 19...Stereo System Install: Alternator Installation
Page 20...Stereo System Install: Coming Soon
Page 21...Stereo System Install: Coming Soon
Page 22...Stereo System Install: Coming Soon
Page 23...Stereo System Install: Coming Soon
Page 24...Stereo System Install: Coming Soon
Page 25...Front Seat Bracket Fabrication
Page 26...Truck Parts
Page 27...Other Installations
Page 28...My Sponsors & Favorite Online Stores
Page 29...Funny Pictures
Page 30...Sponsor & Build Videos
