Welding & Fabrication: Winch Bumper Install

[@tcfinds]

Maaaan!!! I feel bad I’m a step behind in the world this week! Thanks for the shout out Zane!!!! Im sorry I just now saw, this week in the real world, it had been very hectic unfortunately and I haven’t had much time. But nothing better than on a Friday night to get caught back up and see a new episode from you. I appreciate all your support genuinely! Now on the bumper, we don’t see too many like that down here, it has a very cool look, has a vintage/outback type look going for it which I dig. Your welds look better than most of mine..great work, keep on keeping on sir!

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

No need to ever be sorry my friend! 🙂👍 I know things get hectic. Glad you stopped by Tyler. Hopefully things are going well for your projects. Happy wrenching 🔧🔩

[@Farmboymarko]

Please continue to include longer format videos like this one. You give clear and detailed explanations that help others either learn, or compare, techniques. That’s how we all become better at our projects. And life. Thank you for your content. Your style and your personality in your videos make me feel like I’m having a visit to a friends shop. Glad to see you posting videos again!

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

I can't thank you enough for the kind words! 🙂👍 Comments like yours are the reason I keep making videos and always try to make them better. It really means a lot! Take care and happy wrenching 🔧🔩

[@mickwhitehouse7537]

Awesome stuff keep it up

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the view and kind comment Mick! 😁👍 Take care and I'll talk to you later 🔧🔩

[@chucklengyel6882]

The Bumper looks great, it changed the look of the truck and you know it can stand up to future winching of projects, we'll be watching for part 2!!

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the view and kind comment Chuck 🙂👍 It really means a lot my friend. Take care and I'll talk to you later 🔧

[@brianmaynard7320]

Hey Zane!! I think you did one helluva job on that bumper!! I think you can hit, tow or winch ANYTHING YOU WANT.. Yes, I said HIT!! LOL Be well my friend!! Peace and love!!

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

LOL! 🤣 Very true my friend! Glad to see a comment from you my Brian. Peace and love your way and I hope all is well. 🔧🔩❤

[@billjunking_fool5549]

I do appreciate all your videos however I think by far this is the best video you've ever done the bumper looks great and will be an asset to pulling them trucks out of the field I like the longer videos so I can just sit back and drink coffee and not be working on my today's project awesome job looks great😊

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the kind words Bill 🙂👍 It really means a lot my friend. Glad you could set back and enjoy the video. I hope you and Debbie had a great weekend. Warm weather is coming soon 🔧🔩

[@edwinthomas618]

Amazing work man. I would lower the top tube to follow the outline of the lights. I love you got ur grandad tool. Keep up the great work

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

I may trim the bumper down some 🙂👍 Thanks for the view and kind comment Edwin. Sorry It took a bit to reply to your comment. Been trying to clean up my property some before it's too hot. Take care 🔧🔩

[@davidcatlette9697]

Gen 2 dodge’s rule ! Great find ! But now I know how hard it would be for me 2 do this too my Dodge ! But was very informative video

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the kind words David! 😁👍 It's not as bad as it looks my friend. If I can do it, so can you 🔧🔩

[@sideview79]

Great video Zane... keep 'em coming 👍👍

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the view and kind comment Chris! 😁👍 Hope you have a great weekend 🔧🔩

[@pstreetgarage7304]

Great video Zane! Yes I watched the whole thing, no skipping around lol. Bumper looks very rugged. Nice to see that you can weld heavy plate with a mig. Looking FWD to part 2. Finds channel seems pretty cool !

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the kind words Stephan! 😁👍 It means a lot my friend! I hope the VW is going well 🔧🔩

[@RustRehab]

Looks great, I liked this fabrication style video for sure!

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the kind words Bennett! 😁👍 I'm hoping to do more videos like this in the future. Have a great weekend 🔧🔩

[@glennhunter7018]

I like the long videos that was good my friend good job putting the bumper on the truck You are a good welder the winch will come in handy you know I Watch the videos to the end my friend be safe

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks as always Glenn! 😁👍 Happy to see a comment from you my friend. Hope all is well 🔧🔩

[@MACH100Garage]

Man, that's a good buy on the bumper. Well done.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for stopping by and for leaving a kind comment 😁👍 I hope things are going well for your projects 🔧🔩

[@ydocproductions5593]

Way to go Zane. It’s a true gift to find a something that was made for a completely different vehicle and having the foresight to see the potential of what it could be used for. Looks awesome. Anytime you can get more utility from your truck is a big win in my book. (Those welds look fantastic btw!) After seeing all that fabrication of yours I’m just chomping at the bit to start a project of my own one of these days. I know I’ve been AWOL quite sometime from KZbin but I’m really looking forward to getting back to it!

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

I'm patiently waiting for your next upload Cody! 😁👍 The mail video should be next or the video after. Hoping to give you a good shout-out in that video. Hopefully things are going well for you my friend. 🔧🔩

[@kylebass4635]

Very nice job!!!!! Looks good on the Dodge.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks Kyle! 😁👍 Your kind words mean a lot my friend. Glad you enjoyed the video. Have a good one 🔧🔩

[@teddysmith457]

I liked it. You did good and I think it’s a pretty cool looking bump.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for stopping by Teddy! 😁👍 I appreciate the kind words as well. I hope you had a nice weekend and I will talk to you later 🔧🔩

[@eirik_halvorsen]

That bumper looks absolute mean! Very good work fitting it to your truck - I think it’s stronger than ever! 👍 Oooh, a part two 🤗

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the kind words Eirik! 😁👍 How are things going for you?

[@ricksmith-iw2op]

Nice job Zane. Looks good. Take care.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the kind words Rick! 😁👍 Have a good one 🔧

[@chrispaleen5137]

Thanks for bringing us along. Looks good, maybe moding the bar over the head lights, otherwise. Looks good. These trucks are difficult to do custom bumpers on, with the bumper being 13 inches tall and mounting in the bottom 3 inches .thanks for the video Zane stay safe out there.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Very true Chris! 😁👍 I'm glad you stopped by my friend! I hope things are going well for you. You stay safe as well 🔧🔩

[@glenncauston8685]

Zane you cleaned your shop looks great

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the kind words Glenn! 😁👍 Took some time but well worth it. Hope things are going well for you 🔧🔩

[@haroldphipps3457]

Bumper coming along nicely. You did excellent job making it fit in with the front of the truck. I don't think I would hang a light bar under the bumper. Maybe a narrower one on one of the horizontal tubes between the main uprights. You, J.C. Smith, Scrappy industries, and Diesel Creek are the ONLY content creators thay have any chance of me clicking on a video over 45 minutes long. Happy to see you putting content out again, and looking forward to the rollback rescue, and anything else you put out! Thanks for the effort.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thank you for the kind words Harold 🙂👍 That ALWAYS means a lot my friend. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I'm sorry it took forever for me to reply. I've been busy cleaning up my property and organizing the old iron before it gets too hot. Trying to stay ahead of the 100+ weather. Hopefully things are going well for you. Talk to you later and have a wonderful evening 🔧🔩

[@garyeverhart2260]

I miss you my friend I liked all your videos learn lots of stuff from

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the view and kind comment Gary! 😁👍 Glad to see a comment from you my friend, I hope all is well 🔧🔩

[@WhiskeyDents]

Looks great! We are going to get spoiled with all the new videos lately lol. Happy wrenching my friend.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Lucky for me, most of this content was recorded a while back. Once these videos are out I will probably take forever to get videos made again 🤣 Hopefully not though! 🤞 Have a good one Chris 🔧🔩

[@Luzeon]

Enjoying the bumper build…all of it! Looking forward to the next one!

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the kind comment and also for stopping by 🙂👍 Have a nice evening 🔧

[@richardherbst8081]

Practical deer bumper as well. Where I live this would be a must. Great job Zane!

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Oh very true Richard! 😁👍 Thanks for stopping by and for leaving a kind comment. Take care 🔧🔩

[@andyadelmann3158]

Bumper looks great Zane ! Fits the truck , great video of mounting it as well ! 🇺🇸

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the kind comment Andy! 😁👍 Glad you enjoyed the video and have a great day 🔧🔩

[@stacenhartland9777]

Awesome OG HPDG video! Thxs for teaching us!

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the kind words as always Stacen! 😁👍 I hope things are going well for you! 🔧🔩

[@northidahoguy5549]

Good to see you back making videos again. Good looking bummer too!

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the kind words my friend! 😁👍 Glad you enjoyed the video and have a great evening 🔧🔩

[@northidahoguy5549]

@@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGEare you planning on incorporating those ford tow hooks back into the bumper?

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

@@northidahoguy5549 sure thing 🙂👍 They will get put back on after its painted 🔧

[@cereus57]

Really like the brackets you used CAD on to complete your project, Zane. Sometimes we have to use what's available at the time, including "cardboard aided design" Nice job, look forward to the winch installation!

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the view and kind words! 😁👍 glad you enjoyed the video my friend. Have a great evening 🔧🔩

[@markrandall1456]

Well I always like to see your notifications arrive telling me there is a new video. I think you have arrived as a KZbin creator. You added a short bit of acid rock as background music. There were grinding, welding, and background wind in the video. That shows it’s real. It’s a shame the plastic top on the stock bumper doesn’t adapt to the new bumper. It looks vm like it would fit. That would be smooth. lol I think the bars are stout enough for a deer. From the banks of Underwood Branch, thanks for the fun.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thank you for the kind words Mark 🙂👍 It really means a lot and comments like yours are the reason I try to keep up with videos. Glad you enjoyed the video and I hope you have a wonderful Sunday my friend 🔧🔩

[@johnbarron1329]

That bumper looks tough! Great job on fitting it up! 💯👍 Looking forward to the next cool video! 🙂

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the view and kind words John! 😁👍 It means a lot my friend, I'm glad you stopped by 🔧🔩

[@jacemusgrove3073]

Loons good! My 95 ford bumper came off of a burned obs chevy, running boards from a wreaked highline truck and rear bumper off a squarebody! Get what you can and make it work! Thanks Zane!

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Oh, very true Jace! 😁👍 You gotta get the deals when you can. Thanks for the view and kind comment my friend. Have a great evening and I'll talk to you later 🔧🔩

[@TroubleBKC]

WoooWee! Look out sneaky deer!

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Ooh yeah! 😁👍 Thanks for the view and kind comment. Have a great day 🔧

[@Dallas-Rife-UDX-347-Tennessee]

Very nice fab work Zane !! Love the truck too ! That is a very purpose built bumper. Maybe not eye candy from every angle , but it’s like a work tool , it has a job and does it well , and you got it cheap ! Well done 👍 Sir

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks as always Dallas! 😁👍 It means a lot my friend! Oh yeah, I'm hoping it will serve it's purpose. Hope things are well with you. Talk at you later 🔧🔩

[@Ezrider359]

i think it looks pretty good. the filler panels will help. the mounts came out fantastic very nice work.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the view and kind words Ezra. It really means a lot my friend! 🙂👍 Hope things are going well for you 🔧

[@CrustyRustysRestoration]

Zane! What a steal of a deal man! Gotta love a beast of a bash bar plus the winch! Awesome video man! Love the welding and fab work. Looks great! 🤙🏽🤙🏽⚒️⚒️ (Love that Ol’ IH that TC Finds grabbed)

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Ooh yeah Alex! Tyler finds some cool ole rigs. Dare I say, he actually buys more old trucks than me! 🤣 Hopefully things are going good with your projects. Has the weather turned nice for you yet? 🔧🔩

[@CrustyRustysRestoration]

@@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE haha he definitely does! No sadly we just got 3 more inches of snow yesterday and ice on top of it. That plus dealing with some family emergencies has put us behind getting work done. Everything happens for a reason though. It will all work out in the end. 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

@@CrustyRustysRestoration Oh man! I hope everything is ok my friend. ❤ Take your time, family always comes first.

[@CrustyRustysRestoration]

@@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE thank you my friend, I might put a small explanation in my next video once everything settles down. Just a lot going on at the moment. Any prayers or good thoughts for my grandfather would be appreciated. 🙂

[@FlatThunder]

Nice work Zane! Happy you are getting some Ford back into that Chrysler product 🤣. Keep on building and wrenching my Friend! 👍😁

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the kind words Andy! 😁👍 I hope your projects are going well my friend. 🔧

[@DependableAutoTruck]

Should try to find one of the old 8274 warn winches. Loved the longer video

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

I'd love to find an old Warn winch. Thanks for the kind comment Howard 🙂👍

[@DependableAutoTruck]

@@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE i kept looking and hav2 working complete and one for parts they are on market place around here all the time about 250.00 and up

[@ardtessa]

That's going to add some protection to the truck Zane ! Nice to see you making use of a CAD drawing in the fitting process ! (Cardboard Aided Design) 😄👍 Cheers, Ard

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Oh yeah CAD! 🤣 That's a good one Ard! Thanks for stopping by my friend, I hope you're doing well 🔧🔩

[@ardtessa]

@@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE All good here Zane, even with some of the projects !

[@nathanhawkins4108]

Good job man and a nice find when your plasma cutting pull towards yourself will be a lot easier and a lot straighter cuts and an engineers job is to make things strong and as cheap as possible referring to your question about the original brackets. Can’t wait to see part two.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the kind comment Nathan! 😁👍 I will keep that in mind. This was actually the first time following a straight edge while using the plasma cutter. I usually just "free-hand" cuts and they end up wonky. Not too bad this time 😃 Thanks for swinging by my friend. I hope you had a nice weekend and I will talk to you later 🔧🔩

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

That'll work!! Well done! Catch you on the next one!

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the view and kind words Dan! 😁👍 have a great evening 🔧🔩

[@brianhayes7618]

Looks good. Glad to see you back

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for that Brian! 😁👍 Glad to be back. Have a great evening my friend 🔧🔩

[@NathansMoparGarage]

Looks good. Those bumper brackets turned out nice.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks Nathan! 😁👍 I appreciate the kind words my friend and happy wrenching to ya 🔧🔩

[@kevinwoodcox1579]

Looks great, Zane. Personally, I'd spring for getting it stripped and powder coated. That way you'll have a good long lasting finish!

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the kind words Kevin! 😁👍 I usually do everything myself *but* I'm thinking about getting it sandblasted. Just to save me a few days of wire-wheeling. I appreciate the view and I hope you have a great evening. Talk to you later 🔧🔩

[@WesleyJohnsonMI]

Bumper turned out nice! Don't forget to put your tow hooks back on it! Looking like you should fab up a rear pipe bumper for it now..... I used to run nylock nuts on everything, I have since gone back to standard nuts and lock washers. Looking forward to seeing part 2!

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for swinging by Wesley! 😁👍 Oh yeah, gotta put the tow hooks back on! Hope you had a nice weekend. Should be back home tonight if you wanna call. Talk to you then buddy 🔧🔩

[@TheToolmanTim]

Those are some nice looking welds, Zane! I would call them close-up worthy for sure. Be sure to include a few beauty shots of it when you have your new grill in and the paint finished up. I have a very similar drill to the one you featured in this video. I got it from my dad when he was cleaning out his garage before he sold the house. Maybe I'll feature it in a future video of my own.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Oh, it would be cool to see your old school drill in a future video! 😁👍 Thanks for the kind words Tim. Hopefully things are going well for the Willys. Been enjoying your uploads. Happy wrenching my friend 🔧🔩

[@maxnorthouse3992]

Nice find! Great job on making the brackets. I think you would be happy with the results if you were to get it sandblasted. Keep the videos coming. Take care my friend.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

I think I'm just gunna break down and have it sandblasted. I try to do everything myself *but* I'd like to avoid all the sanding and wire-wheeling. Thanks for swinging by Max! 😁👍 Be safe out there 🔧🔩

[@patcb829]

I was watching thinking the logo on your sweatshirt looked familiar. It wasn't until the close up when you applied the TC finds sticker, that I saw it was Goodson All Terrain Logging. I loved watching Mr. Bobby on discovery and youtube. Bumper fits pretty good.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the view and kind words! 😁👍 I was actually considering trying to move and go work for Bobby! He talked about having a difficult time finding drivers in a few videos. I was emailing back and forth with his HR department before they ultimately decided to close their business. I think Bobby would be a great boss to have. Always liked the videos they put out. He stood his ground with Discovery Channel and they lost their show because Discovery wanted more scripted moments and Bobby said no to them. I appreciate the kind words and have a great evening 🔧🔩

[@patcb829]

@@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE Yeah I kinda figured that's why he lost the tv show, he had no interest in that fake drama. He sure does seem like a great boss and even better person.

[@jonbrawn4301]

Hi Zane Great to see you back, we were all worried !😉 The yard looks great, I thought you'd moved lol Anyone who shows there welding skills online is very brave..... your welds look great ! lots of strength put in, I'm sure it will work for you. For me longer videos are fine, Keep it up , lets see that big yellow Ford going soon ! regards Jon from the UK

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the kind words Jon! 😁👍 Means a lot my friend. I'm hoping to tear into the yellow Ford pretty soon. Have a nice evening 🔧🔩

[@johnzwicker204]

Looks good on the truck great job👌

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the view and kind words John! 😁👍 Much appreciated my friend. Have a great evening 🔧🔩

[@j.c.smithprojects]

love those knipex tools zane. when i start noticing more dross when using a plasma cutter, i change out the consumables. would be nice to make those round bars that protect the headlights match the contour of the hood and fenders. you might be surprised how much extra strength you could get from adding a brace from bottom of the winch mount to that truck's crossmember. welds are looking good ole friend. i think the smooth filler will look nicer as well.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Oh yeah, I love the Knipex too. All of my other pliers have dust on them because they don't get used anymore. 🤣 Thanks for the kind words and suggestions J.C 🙂👍 It means a lot that you stopped by. I haven't got a chance yet to watch your newest upload but I'm looking forward to watching it later. I hope things are going well for you and Mrs. S 🔧🔩 Have a great Sunday my friend

[@j.c.smithprojects]

everyone is ok. busy as ever. dont get much time to watch the youtubes but i fell of a truck and hurt my back and ribs. so i am trying to catch up on my favorite channels.@@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE

[@w.w.2restorations.vehicles698]

Great job Zane. I want a winch for my Silverado. It's better to have one and not need it than to need one and not have it.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Very true Dave! 😁👍 That would be a nice upgrade to your truck. Hopefully things are going well for your projects my friend. Glad you stopped by and happy wrenching 🔧🔩

[@mujopasuljic6471]

Nice work 👌 When you are making bracket, connection between plate that goes on frame, and plate on bumper is better when frame plate goes through bumper plate. Then you can weld from both sides, and don't share bottom welds when using winch. Reinforcement triangle should go behind bumper plate to pull that's plate to frame plate and welds are only to support. That way you can use thiner metal for same strength. Use blow torch or some gas burner to heat bracket welds area to high temperature (red color) and leave too cool down on air. That way you will release internal stress from welds.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the view and suggestions my friend! 😁👍 I will be sure to keep that in mind. Glad you could enjoy the video. Take care and have a great evening 🔧🔩

[@davidludwig9418]

Looks very good. ..👍

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the kind words David! 😁👍 Have a great evening and I'll talk to you later 🔧🔩

[@CMWorks-sd2fs]

Great video! It looks great.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks Casey! 😁👍 I hope things are going well for you! Glad you stopped by and looking forward to your next upload 🔧🔩

[@InjunOutdoors]

Looks great! I would consider, possibly, contour the tubes to match the body lines of the hood and fender But that may be a bit much in the labor department. Keep up the great videos Makes the truck look so much better now

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the view and kind comment 🙂👍 I may try to trim them down a bit. Haven't made up my mind on that yet. Hoping to hear back from the sand baster about what he would charge. Take care and happy wrenching 🔧🔩

[@WhiskeyDents]

I actually bought a bumper very similar for an upcoming project. I got a screaming deal at 90 bucks. I’ll be making it fit too.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Oooh dude! 😀 Nice buy Chris! Looking forward to the video 🔧🔩

[@gs1100ed]

Studly bumper! Nice find Zane!

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the view and kind words 😁👍 Hope you have a wonderful Sunday morning 🔧

[@danburg956]

Looks good mate

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the kind words Dan! 😁👍 Take care and have a great evening 🔧

[@rickjames12324]

That was a great find! I think with filler plates and if you redid the headlight guards to follow the contour of the hood/fenders it would look better in my opinion anyways.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the view and kind words Rick! 🙂👍 I may try to trim them down. Haven't made up my mind yet. Take care and be safe 🔧🔩

[@Whitetrash_Customs]

Strong work!!!!!! Great job making a different manufacturer bumper fit your truck, done very cleanly. Thanks for the channel shout out, as for the cursing thats my bad hahaha, whitetrash cad (cardboard assisted design) is a crucial part of bumper designing. I gotta say tho yall get hammered on the price of hardware up there in yankee country!!!!!!!!! Thats maybe 30 bucks in bolts down here in Texas. Keep up the good work man.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the view and kind words Zane! 😁👍 I really enjoy the videos that You and Tyler make! I hope things are going well for your projects my friend. Have a nice Sunday and happy wrenching 🔧🔩

[@Whitetrash_Customs]

@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE thank you sir, currently welding on a bumper for my tahoe, made with stainless steel! May turn out ugly as sin but it's worth a try

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

@@Whitetrash_Customs Dude, that's sweet!

[@FoxBodyDale]

🤙🏻

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for stopping by Dale! 😁👍

[@R.Sole88109]

Mint job, Legend.👍🏻 The video does a good job showing the work that goes into modified bumpers. Out of curiosity, could it do with another tube, the diameter of the headlight protector tube, inline vertically where the headlight and grill meet?. Or the other option would be bring the horizontal headlight protector tube down to the top of the headlight. If I've explained it clearly. I'm looking forward to part 2.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the view, kind words and suggestion 🙂👍 I have thought about trimming them down. I haven't made up my mind just yet. I think more modifications are in order for part 2. Take care, be safe and I will talk to you later 🔧🔩

[@ClassicCarRevivals]

Sweet find!

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the view and kind words 😁👍 I hope things are going well for you. Happy wrenching 🔧🔩

[@ClassicCarRevivals]

@@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE excited to see the roll back episode

[@robertblock-ne7pv]

I love the long videos I love watching the fabricating keep up the great work

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

@@robertblock-ne7pv thanks for the kind words! 😁👍 It means a lot. Have a great evening 🔧

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

@@ClassicCarRevivals oh thanks 😁👍 Hoping to have that out soon 🔧

[@thomasharrington5369]

👨‍🔧👍👍

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for stopping by Thomas! 😁👍 Have a great evening 🔧🔩

[@DAHLBERGGLEN]

looks good

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the kind comment! 😁👍 Have a good one 🔧🔩

[@allensnook7760]

Worked out pretty slick fer you,as for the grill i think its just fine gives a mean look.i too put a homemade steel bumper on my 2002 wj jeep it wasnt made by me,felt they overdid it with heavy steel on main bumper part was c channel needs some speed holes to lighten up.i ran it for a year but eventaully put my plastic back on.why u ask,well that heavy ass steel bumper was wearing out my ball joints and tires.maybe if i lighten up i might go back.till then i think looks cleaner with plastic.snookie pa.😊😊😊😊

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Oh, that's no fun! That's why I'm hesitant on running a heavy bumper up front as well. These trucks eat up ball joints like crazy already. Just have to keep an eye on 'em. Thanks for the view and kind words Allen. Have a nice Sunday 🙂👍

[@DependableAutoTruck]

Looks like it's drilled for one of the old 8274 warn winch the best winch ever made

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

I think so too Howard 🙂👍 Thanks for stopping by my friend. Hope things are going well for you 🔧🔩

[@kevinlamarr1424]

I subscribed

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks Kevin, I really appreciate it my friend! 😁👍

[@terryfromsouthcarolina4601]

I think the bumper looks fine. Once you get it painted and the filler pieces in and will hide the stuff you can't stand. That bumper will probably outlast the truck, and will be adapted to the next one 25 years from now.....LOL! Like my dad had a friend that had a hammer he had his whole life...he replaced the handle 7 times and the head twice. I love the widowmaker drill. I have my dad's Black and Decker that weighs around 20 pounds. I just moved it yesterday and noticed the cord was getting pretty bad with dry rot especially up where it enters the handle. You wouldn't know anything about that would you? That's another example of same drill and at least four cords now. Dad wanted to put a trailer hitch on the back of his car back in the early 70s. The car was on a concrete carport and I was on an old wooden creeper. I was braced for impact as I had used that drill before. As you can imagine when that thing caught I went around crashing into every part of that car that hung down and some that didn't. I was a mess of cuts, bruises and general ill will, but got the holes through the bottom of the bumper. Dad thought the whole ride was hilarious and at the time I wasn't of the same opinion. The while stupid move in the equation was being on that creeper. What a knuckle head! I'm 65 now and that drill is wall art. Man do I miss my dad. My life is slowly getting back to normal....as if it ever was. A 6 year legal battle, money woes, my wife of 43 years passing and on top of it all having to have my gall bladder out. I'm severely out of shape but have taken your advice and found a project. It's a junkyard mess of a car hauler trailer that should have stayed put but it came home with me. A lot of my tools have two to three years of dust on them along with myself. I need it to haul some junk on so here I go! Thanks for the nice video. It fits in nicely and the shout out for your friend proves you are truly a class act indeed. Sorry for the long post but that drill made me laugh..... Cheers Terry

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Oh, don't ever apologize for a long comment Terry! It always makes my day to see a comment from you my friend! :) Oh, I bet drilling those holes underneath the car was a nightmare! Not to mention the bumps and bruises! I need to get back into shape as well. I let myself go last year and I feel miserable now. Starting to lose the pounds but it's difficult. I couldn't imagine what you're going through with losing your wife. Just know I'm here for you Terry. Always will be 🔧

[@chuckfowler4754]

Those are tow hooks off of a 99-04 super duty. Nice project. Like the 2nd gen dodges with the cummins but bodies Dont last. Especially in the rust belt.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the view Chuck 🙂👍 I like the Cummins engines too and you're 100% correct on the bodies rusting. My truck is starting to get pretty crispy. Thanks for stopping by my friend. I hope you have a nice Sunday morning 🔧

[@rogerlalonde703]

Just an idea what about putting an extra set of running lights slash signals in the bumper. Cause I thought I saw what looked like a cut out from the backside of the bumper for marker lights or fog lights!

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

That's a good suggestion Roger 😁👍 I think I may do just that. Thanks for stopping by and for leaving a kind comment. Take care and have a wonderful evening 🔧🔩

[@cablecallen]

That bumper looks amazing! Nice job! I don’t think I have seen a dodge truck whose body wasn’t 68% rust. Not sure what metal they make them out of but it’s terrible!

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Oh very true Caleb! My truck is starting to get pretty crispy! 😬 Thanks for the kind words my friend. Take care and I will talk to you later 🔧🔩

[@davem5370]

Man good to have you back. You have a good way of making videos, easy to follow and good dictation. But I will say this-if you ever sell that red Dodge, I will unsubscribe immediately. Kidding of course 😂 but love those trucks

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

LOL! 🤣 I bought it about 7 years ago and sold it, then bought it back after 3 years. I kicked myself when I sold it way back then. I'm really lucky I got to buy it back. Guy I sold it to was very nice and let me know it was up for sale before he listed it. I think it's here to stay 😁👍 Thanks for the view and kind comment Dave. Have a nice evening 🔧🔩

[@The_New_York_Redneck-ny2wz]

Cool truck Have you ever heard of a carburetor float imploding It happened on my Tecumseh 93cc 2 stroke

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Oh wow! 😦 I've never had one implode but I bet that was a sight to see! Thanks for the view and kind words TNYR. I hope you're having fun wrenching on your projects. Take care 🔧🔩

[@The_New_York_Redneck-ny2wz]

@@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE you are welcome and I will have fun with my projects And yes it was a sight to see the carb tin caned like that

[@sparksfireandbalingwire8467]

Well done Zane. Kept my attention fir the full length! I needed that bumper last year when i kept hitting deer! Know what you are using for a winch yet?

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the kind words as always Jason! 😁👍 I think I'm gunna go with the harbor freight Badlands with synthetic rope. Seems to get good reviews and I've got the same model with steel cable and love it. 🔧🔩

[@alexandermckay8594]

That`s a great fab! I would recommend a 12K Badlands Apex winch from HF. For $600 it`s a great value. Are you going to get that bumper re-coated?

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the view and kind comment Alexander! 😁👍 I think that's the winch I'm going with. Gunna try out the synthetic rope I believe. I think I will just spray the bumper down with two good coats of Rustoleum. Good to hear from you my friend! Hope all is well 🔧🔩

[@DependableAutoTruck]

I would love to have the template you used for the frame of the dodge the ones that bolted tithe truck

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

I could try to scan them and send them your wat Howard 🙂👍

[@crusty_trucks]

Trying to compete with my 3rd gens bumper i see LOL!

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Ooh yeah Tucker! 😁👍 Thanks for stopping by my friend. Happy wrenching on your projects 🔧🔩

[@vandalsr1959]

I think the headlight guards are a little goofy I would take them off and cut them down

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

I may end up doing that 🙂👍 Thanks for the view and comment. Take care and have a nice evening 🔧🔩

[@bigghoss762]

So on your 2nd gen Ram, did you delete the center axle disconnect on the stock axle or swap in a 3rd gen axle? I watched the video all the way through. I put it up on the TV and had it going while I straightened up the livingroom a bit and had dinner.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the kind words and also for the view 😁👍 The CAD side axle is replaced with a solid shaft in the kit. Its still a 2nd Generation axle. Sooo much nicer to drive with the front axle disconnected. Turns a bit better as well. Have a good one and I'll talk to you later 🔧🔩

[@bigghoss762]

@@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE Cool. I have a 98 2500 with a Cummins. A previous owner installed a Posi-Lok for the CAD. Better than the original system but I'm still not crazy about it. I would rather have manual hubs even if it means having to get out to lock them.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

@@bigghoss762 oh, this kit was well worth the money at the time. When I bought the kit (2015) it was $1,800 and now its closer to $3K 😬 At the time the stock wheel bearings were about $1k and they lasted about a year or so. I thought it was well worth the upgrade

[@bigghoss762]

@@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE Good to know. Thanks for the reply.

[@DependableAutoTruck]

You never said which engine you would use in my build 360magnum, 5.7 Hemi, or 6.4 Hemi

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

I honestly would go the 360 Magnum route if it was me. I like the HP of those 5.7's and 6.4 Hemi's but the have valvetrain issues pretty bad. 🔧🔩

[@kevinlamarr1424]

I don’t like when people skip the process of fabricating

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Very true Kevin! 😁👍

[@stephenbrown571]

Those drills are evil and want to hurt you. 😂😂😂. Almost as bad as trailer hitch.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

LOL! 🤣 Very true Stephen! Thanks for stopping by my friend 🔧🔩

[@PapaJ5667]

First like and first comment that dont happen often 😂

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Hey! 😃 Thanks for the view my friend! Glad to see a comment from you 🔧🔩

[@PapaJ5667]

Love the look of that bumper on your truck ...a good coat of paint and a winch and your set brother ....i dont get a chance to get on youtube mich here lately ..but im fixin to change jobs ...im goin back on the road again after 5 yrs im back in trucking..i took sometime off to get over having both hips replaced and neck surgery ...i turn 57 next friday so its all coming together 😂

[@johnweatherford5760]

Hey Zane looking good like always brother.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the kind comment 😁👍 It really means a lot! Take care 🔧🔩