bradb Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 After the TJM bumper fiasco last spring,I decided to have a local shop do a custom job for me.However,the Pathfinder got "promoted" to daily driver status for most of the summer,so I wasnt able to leave it at a shop for a week or two.Or three.But I got a good deal on a new car [ '04 G35 sedan!!!]and called Hunter Offroad,my "bumper guy" to let him know I was ready whenever he was.After a month or so of waiting,he was free,so we made an appointment to drop off the Pathy.I took off the plastic bumper cover the day before,and went to the shop to plan what I wanted vs what he thought he could do.Turns out he had way more ideas than I had,we came up with a tube design,incorporating a Warn M8000 winch,original turn signals,and some huge Pro Comp lights.He started planning,I ordered a winch,and after a couple days of waithing, I dropped off a 90lb Warn box at his shop,and the fun began!Several trips to the shop to check progress and brainstorm,and Presto!! Its done! All thats left is wiring the lights,and mounting the control box for the winch.Looks like the only choice I have for the box is between and behind the new lights,one more mounting bracket and it should be good to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradb Posted October 10, 2007 Author Share Posted October 10, 2007 More pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzy Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Hey there, I merged your two topics... no need for two threads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NismoSkyZ Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Press "enter" after pasting the link to a pic. Anyway...nice bumper, if it were me I would fill in the gaps with some sheet metal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDCCD Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 hey now, nice work. That guy likes his job, alot of nice attention to detail. My only question really is aren't you a little nervous about the radiator taking a hit from, well, anything? It's a question i've debated when i consider this project for myself. that thing hangs down there... either way, it's sweet. Congratulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NismoSkyZ Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Wow I want that police style crawler/buggy thing in the background. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zonianbrat Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 You should get the dimmensions of that!! I want one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradb Posted October 11, 2007 Author Share Posted October 11, 2007 Here is a better pic of the Buggy,he uses it to help search&rescue,and to patrol some of the heavely abused off road play areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FUELER Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 (edited) WOW that is a bad ass bumper!! How much did you pay, and where?? And thet cop car is sweet too! Anybody notice that it's running 92-95 Honda Civic headlights/corner lights? Except that cop car has aftermarket clear corners, still made for a Civic though Edited October 11, 2007 by FUELER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissandoms47 Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 Its cool that you're having a shop fab custom stuff for your r50. I like the bumper a lot but I think you should do something different with the turn signals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 Nice bumper setup!! I'd save up for a few pieces of diamond plate or similar material cut-to-fit to fill in the holes under the turn signals and keep road debris out of the front end. There are a TON of little-to-large rocks that hit the front of your vehicle while driving, wrecking your AC condensor or radiator is a definite let-down when trying to go places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exploited789 Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 very very nice bumper it beats the hell outta my junkyard bumper i got off a 88 hardbody. how much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnakeS Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 dude that is a sweet custom bumper! like those on the dirt buggy's and pre runners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarsiff Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 Love the look and the style, i also agree on filling those holes up for some protection, i'd also like to know what that ran ya if you dont mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick1716 Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 looks good.. very similar to what i had on my pathy when i had it... didnt have those big bulky blinkers tho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FUELER Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 (edited) There are a TON of little-to-large rocks that hit the front of your vehicle while driving, wrecking your AC condensor or radiator is a definite let-down when trying to go places. You can say THAT again!! I had a rock puncture my AC condenser deep into Baja.... It sucks driving a black SUV in 100 degree weather with no AC. It sucks even more knowing that you drove a hundred miles, with the AC compressor running dry, until you realized what was up. It was a $500 repair. Now I have a black metal screen (like mesh) in all my front grilles, and I can see where they've already done their job several times. GUARD YOUR CONDENSERS AND RADIATORS, my friends!!! But do not block the airflow! Edited October 22, 2007 by FUELER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmorgan4 Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 I just ripped out my AC...anyone need another condenser? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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