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Dinubadave
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 Posted: Wed May 27, 2009 8:12 pm Post subject: caps for end of bumpers |
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| I searched for a past thread and found none, I'm looking for some end caps to tap into the exposed ends of my bumpers. I'm sure someone has been here before me, any suggestions? |
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sturgeongeneral
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| Posted: Wed May 27, 2009 11:42 pm Post subject: |
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Great idea. What size tubing?
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lostinbaja
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Pick up some freeze plugs from the local auto parts store. They are available in a bunch of different sizes.
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zancat
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What size tubing? I have some nice plastic caps if they are 1.5" X .083 - .134 wall tubing...
They are from Caplugs, but you have to order 300 min. I used to use them on a product I made and have extra.
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Dinubadave
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| Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 3:33 pm Post subject: |
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What size tubing? I have some nice plastic caps if they are 1.5" X .083 - .134 wall tubing...
They are from Caplugs, but you have to order 300 min. I used to use them on a product I made and have extra.
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Hi Zancat,
They are standard 1.5" OD bumper and engine guard, both are double tubed, so I would need 8 caps. If you think they would fit, I would be interested.
LostinBaja: I thought about a freeze plug, in fact I even picked up a couple of them, they fit but they have that 'concave' look, I was really looking for something to finish off the bumper/guard that would give it more of a rounded look. Something that would 'plug' in and meet the outside diameter.
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dannyt
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| Would it be possible to find a steel ball large enough to fit in the tube and weld it in,then finish the weld? |
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Yellermanx
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| Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 4:34 pm Post subject: |
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I welded freeze plugs to the ends, convex out then sanded the welds smooth. Makes a nice rounded end. Not the best picture but you can see a little.
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Dinubadave
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Yellermax,
I like that, wish I would have thought about it prior to powder coating, right now, I'm looking for some sort of cap that plugs in. I'm sure there is something out there. The plastic ones that Zancat mentioned, might just do the trick, at least where I'm at now.
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MURZI
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Lowes has black plastic caps in the nut and bolt section.
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sturgeongeneral
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Yellermanx, did you make that bumper yourself? If so, you did a really nice job on it. And you have been awful quiet lately. Good to see your smiling face!
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lostinbaja
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bornred62
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Take a small peice of pipe and head to the harware store.
Thats where I found mine. |
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sturgeongeneral
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I do remember years ago a machinist in our shop used to make them out of aluminum on a lathe.
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buggyboy80
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| Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 9:47 pm Post subject: |
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| Try going to a truckstop. I found some chrome end caps that just pop in. I think they are the right size. 1 1/2 tube is used for fender supports on big rigs alot. |
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Yellermanx
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| Yellermanx, did you make that bumper yourself? If so, you did a really nice job on it. And you have been awful quiet lately. Good to see your smiling face! |
Yes I did and thanks. I still check here every day, I just don't post as much. |
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Dinubadave
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Zancat Wrote: What size tubing? I have some nice plastic caps if they are 1.5" X .083 - .134 wall tubing...
They are from Caplugs, but you have to order 300 min. I used to use them on a product I made and have extra.
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I received Zancat's endcaps today, they are work great!
Dave
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karmann1st
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What size tubing? I have some nice plastic caps if they are 1.5" X .083 - .134 wall tubing...
They are from Caplugs, but you have to order 300 min. I used to use them on a product I made and have extra.
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do you have any available for sale?
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sandhopper
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| Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2018 8:49 am Post subject: Re: caps for end of bumpers |
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| I would like the link to where I can buy these , I have several places I could use them |
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sandhopper
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| Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2018 8:59 am Post subject: Re: caps for end of bumpers |
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slalombuggy
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| Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2018 9:04 am Post subject: Re: caps for end of bumpers |
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