So after getting rear ended the other day I jump started the rear bumper build.
The plans : 4X2 for the main body, 2X2 for fender wrap around, 1.5X1.5 for the bed side and tail light protection. All of it is in the 3/16th's-1/4" flavor. I don't do tube, square is easy to work with.
[img width=800 height=452]http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a168/Sycosurfer150/Truck/RearBumper2.jpg[/img]
It's all remnant and will be stripped before final welding/ paint.
[img width=800 height=600]http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a168/Sycosurfer150/Truck/Rear%20bumper/IMG_0873.jpg[/img]
The mounts look something like this, using existing holes to bolt to the frame.
[img width=800 height=600]http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a168/Sycosurfer150/Truck/Rear%20bumper/DSCN2314.jpg[/img]
Mock up
[img width=800 height=600]http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a168/Sycosurfer150/Truck/Rear%20bumper/DSCN2319.jpg[/img]
Bead pron
[img width=800 height=600]http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a168/Sycosurfer150/Truck/Rear%20bumper/DSCN2340.jpg[/img]
^^ Most of the welds look a bit better then that. I do not tout the ability of my 110V/135A flux core welder anymore. I used to just not know how to weld and not know how to dile in the settings, but I've basically got it down now
I will update with, updates as it comes along.