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*low&slow* · 01-25-2015, 04:51 PM

The only progress I've made is the hinges for it to tilt forward. I still need to have them cut out though. They will be made out of 1\8th inch thick aluminum to keep weight down. I'm pretty sure I have a design figured out on how to make it removable as well if desired and I'll be able to remove it myself.

As for progress on the clip itself, I'm still undecided if I want to run a front bumper or roll pan. I don't like the look of a front roll pan, but I like the look of a rear roll pan. I could run a front bumper and a rear roll pan, but I don't like that look either and I don't really want a rear bumper. I may just do away with a bumper for now and just focuse on making the clip tilt.

I may also get rid of the core support as well if I decide to weld the hood to the fenders.

01-25-2015, 04:51 PM	#8
low&slow Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kuna, Idaho Posts: 1,046	Re: All-steel one Piece front end? The only progress I've made is the hinges for it to tilt forward. I still need to have them cut out though. They will be made out of 1\8th inch thick aluminum to keep weight down. I'm pretty sure I have a design figured out on how to make it removable as well if desired and I'll be able to remove it myself. As for progress on the clip itself, I'm still undecided if I want to run a front bumper or roll pan. I don't like the look of a front roll pan, but I like the look of a rear roll pan. I could run a front bumper and a rear roll pan, but I don't like that look either and I don't really want a rear bumper. I may just do away with a bumper for now and just focuse on making the clip tilt. I may also get rid of the core support as well if I decide to weld the hood to the fenders.