Front bumper mounts 1971 109" ex-army 2a

[JohnboyLandy]

Hi All, today was my second day of dismantling my 109" ex army (GS) 2a. Today I removed the bull bar and bumper to find the bumper mounts very rusted. I knew there was rust here from when I inspected the vehicle before purchase, and fortunately the chassis is structurally sound, the rust is only in that section where the bumper four bolt holes are on both sides.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=117380&stc=1&d=1481532984

The bumper mount looks like it "sits" in the chassis itself (see pic), so presumably it's a separate part that is welded in. So, does anyone know if it's possible to buy replacement bumper mounts that I can weld in ?

Thanks
John

[chazza]

The rusted bits inside the chassis are the crush-tubes, which stop the chassis being squashed when the bumper is bolted on. I replaced mine with some tube welded at top and bottom; and afterwards welded a square cap on the front,

Cheers Charlie

[67hardtop]

The rusted bits inside the chassis are the crush-tubes, which stop the chassis being squashed when the bumper is bolted on. I replaced mine with some tube welded at top and bottom; and afterwards welded a square cap on the front,

Cheers Charlie

X2 on my s2a.

Cheers Rod

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[JohnboyLandy]

Thanks for the info guys, I didn't realise there were crush tubes in that pile of rust. I think for my situation I don't have much left to weld crush tubes on to, as I think I need to replace the top, front and bottom of that section and as well as the crush tubes, so can I buy that "U" shaped piece with crush tubes already made up and weld it in as one piece ? Cheers, John

[chazza]

...so can I buy that "U" shaped piece with crush tubes already made up and weld it in as one piece ? Cheers, John

Probably; but it is not difficult to fabricate each side and weld the corners together. Make cardboard templates to aid in the manufacture.

You will need to locate the spring-hanger-eye accurately though, so make a distance gauge that fits into the front and rear spring-hangers on the chassis, before you tack the hanger onto your new metal,

Cheers Charlie

[67hardtop]

Or you could buy replacement front "dumb irons" and weld them on

Cheers Rod

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[JohnboyLandy]

Thanks guys, I'll talk to one of my friends with a welder :-)

Cheers,
John