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I've been looking for the same type of plates. Ever since I read about this I've wanted them, but he has long been out of touch with his website. Any leads?
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Bumper Storage Racks Are Done!
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I was caught out by this threads age too... I am making one of these for my M816 drivers side (passenger side has the vise plate). Don't think it's a good idea for fuel but an extra water Jerry can would work.
Not sure I can get into full on retail production mode but can do a fab drawing that you can trot off to your local welder guy...... For 5 tons that is, don't have access to a Deuce, though there is a local well driller that uses one, hmmmmm, maybe I can.........
***Deuce vs 5Ton differences: 5t has the fender brace (tube) - could be substituted by the tray, also glad hand would need moving or a cut-out in tray to accomodate.
**See also thread for CANADIAN Deuces'
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?103694-steps-behind-front-bumper-on-canadian-m35-s
Not sure I can get into full on retail production mode but can do a fab drawing that you can trot off to your local welder guy...... For 5 tons that is, don't have access to a Deuce, though there is a local well driller that uses one, hmmmmm, maybe I can.........
***Deuce vs 5Ton differences: 5t has the fender brace (tube) - could be substituted by the tray, also glad hand would need moving or a cut-out in tray to accomodate.
**See also thread for CANADIAN Deuces'
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?103694-steps-behind-front-bumper-on-canadian-m35-s
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I would be willing to make some if the metal is not too thick for my break. I would need some drawings for the measurements -since i don't have a 5 ton with extensions. I am looking for ways to make money. This might be a start.
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Can you do:- a rolled (safe) edge? Maybe almost 180 deg to allow for painting inside lip. Could be an option for the outside edge rather than an upstand or down ward lip of 90 deg.
- A 'set' on the front edge would be nice to lie on top of the lower lip of the bumper so that the bottom is flush.
I think demand would have to be assertained as to what is the popular design. If individually hand made like this, you could cover a whole range of options with regards edges, sides, drain holes, function etc....
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I don't have a sheetmetal shop with all kinds of fancy equipment. I was going by the original work shown in the beginning of the thread. He was using 90 degree bends to strengthen the metal shelf. I did notice he did not match the angles of the bumper when he cut the shelves. If you are going to sell these publicly they need to be more exact as to the angles of the bumper to look more professional. How heavy of a gauge metal are we talking here?
That lip over the bumper , I think, requires a special machine that rolls the edge to make that offset bend. I don't have one.
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The problem with making them a precise fit is that the measurements on each truck vary wildly. Mike touched on this on the original post. Trust me, I have dealt with bunches of these and not a on2 of them fit the same despite the fact that every tray was the same. I would also caution folks that when the originals were discussed, lots of folks wanted them but few purchased them.
Original steel was 11ga. Might want to read that first post.
Original steel was 11ga. Might want to read that first post.
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Much stronger and nearly free:
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?65777-Generator-Shelf&highlight=shelf
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?65777-Generator-Shelf&highlight=shelf
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OK I reread the first post. Although your sumerization was dead on. I can alway make the shelves cust to each customer's dimensions. As far as the gauge (thickness) 11 ga is overkill. For such a small area even 16 ga or lighter would work. (especially with the stiffener bends added) Opinions may vary.
Since I do not have massive shop equipment i do not have to mass produce these. I can just do two at a time as needed. That allows for custom fit measurements.