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Streamln1
11-10-2013, 04:50 PM
Just testing the waters to see if anyone is interested in tubular front crash bars. I saw the thread over on 3SI where the guy didn't pull through for people and the ones formerly sold by 3sx . I am not interested in getting in over my head or having anyone wait for excessive time to get theirs, and I will not take any payment until they are finished and ready to ship. I am planning on making about 10 or so of these for starters.
The bar is made from 13ga 1.5" steel tube, mandrel bent, welded to 3/16" steel bracket and rectangle tubing, and will be powdercoated wrinkle black. Each will be test fitted to ensure proper fitment. Works well with my '99 front bumper and FMIC with room to spare and should fit all years and style 3/S.
I am shooting for somewhere in the $200 range, depending on how much the coating costs of course.
ETA for these to be available for purchase should be around 2 weeks or so.
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LeRoyDL
11-10-2013, 10:59 PM
Interested
green-lantern
11-11-2013, 12:47 PM
lol, I was actually thinking of doing these since Wayne isn't doing it anymore. I'd say you could sell quite a few.
Uniuno
11-11-2013, 01:18 PM
I've always wanted one but the timing has always been wrong. It's wrong again, unfortunately I need an engine before I need a crash bar. Hell, I still need a 99 front bumper before I need a crash bar. It will happen eventually. I'm glad someone is still making these!
Streamln1
11-11-2013, 04:12 PM
should work with all style bumpers...;)
Uniuno
11-11-2013, 06:01 PM
I realize that. But I don't see the benefit unless I were to cut open the top of the opening to take advantage of the increased clearance.
What is the weight difference between it and the stock aluminum bar?
Streamln1
11-11-2013, 06:38 PM
I didn't weigh it, but I would guess its about the same just by feel. The stock aluminum one is pretty lightweight
green-lantern
11-12-2013, 03:27 PM
I realize that. But I don't see the benefit unless I were to cut open the top of the opening to take advantage of the increased clearance.
What is the weight difference between it and the stock aluminum bar?
The stock bumper gets in the way of a front mount IC and if you do get it mounted with it there it seems to block a lot of the flow and you can't use a shroud. If you aren’t using a FMIC then there isn’t any reason to go with one of these.
Streamln1
11-16-2013, 03:53 PM
powder coated -
http://i40.tinypic.com/2n8r79z.jpg
mb3000
11-16-2013, 03:56 PM
Looks great!
Streamln1
11-17-2013, 04:12 PM
http://i40.tinypic.com/11h8mmb.jpg
http://i41.tinypic.com/14o18bo.jpg
At $200, I'm probably in. Any idea of when they will be finished and for sale?
Streamln1
11-17-2013, 04:39 PM
Having the mandrel bends done this week and probably will weld by next weekend, then off to powdercoating so about 2 weeks out.
Ok, I'll try to include it in the budget then.
Nationalmilkman
11-17-2013, 09:59 PM
I didn't realize you used the stock bumper shocks. So this does keep some sort of safety. Cool deal.
Streamln1
11-18-2013, 12:35 AM
Yeah, the shocks are there for a good reason.
dpartinvr4
11-18-2013, 03:36 AM
interested.
Streamln1
11-24-2013, 01:18 AM
Welding now...will update when finished
ijsaul
11-30-2013, 06:00 PM
Totally in. Looks great. Cash in hand.
Streamln1
12-01-2013, 05:45 PM
First two ready for coating - finishing 2 more tonight / tomorrow
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dpartinvr4
12-01-2013, 05:49 PM
Looks awesome
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Streamln1
12-05-2013, 08:41 PM
2 currently paid for, 2 more available. Will be working on the next round after these are gone
dpartinvr4
12-06-2013, 05:40 AM
money sent my man, can't wait :)
Streamln1
12-06-2013, 10:58 AM
1 left ;)
Streamln1
12-08-2013, 03:22 PM
Still one left, first come, first serve.
Streamln1
12-18-2013, 09:51 AM
All are shipped. Dpartin yours is sched for delivery on fri
Streamln1
12-19-2013, 02:51 PM
All sold. If anyone wants more in the future post up and leet me know takes about 2 weeks turn around want to do at least 4 per run. I have parts left for 2 more but out of brackets until I get more water jetted
dpartinvr4
12-21-2013, 02:27 PM
It showed up last night, fits amazing, looks awesome, great product man thank you so much.
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dpartinvr4
12-21-2013, 02:32 PM
BTW, between the aluminum crashbar, and steel mounting brackets for the stock setup, this thing is definitely lighter.
Streamln1
12-21-2013, 09:11 PM
Sweet glad u like it
Streamln1
01-05-2014, 12:18 PM
Working on 4 or 5 more will be done soo
heptone182
01-15-2014, 03:24 AM
So interested! I can't believe I didn't see this thread. PM sent
Streamln1
02-23-2014, 10:13 PM
3 available for purchase right now
Ney-Smith
02-23-2014, 10:29 PM
Did the others ship out?
heptone182
03-01-2014, 12:23 AM
Any updates on these?
tfw a-ok
03-03-2014, 11:18 PM
3 available for purchase right now
Ready to take one. Please respond to my message.
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