Anywho, while I'm waiting for it to ship, I thought I'd start researching some details. First on my list is the rear bumper. It's been modified, as you can see here:
.Looks like a decent enough bumper, and I do like the integrated hitch. The cladding on the sides of the bumper have been removed, though. I figure I have two options to clean this area up:
- 1. Source a black Baja bumper, cut the area out that is taken up by the custom bumper, secure the rest to the body, then mold/blend in the cladding to match the custom bumper.
2. Build something to replace & replicate the missing cladding, then find some way to secure it and blend it into the bumper. I have very little welding experience, so if I go for sheet metal as a material, someone else is going to be doing the work. I'm not sure how well fiberglass would work.
. In fact, I've been meaning to take a trip down to Allentown PA at some point... I've heard of a good parts yard down there, though their name escapes me now. If I took 88 and 81 down, I'd be just about passing by you. A bit longer drive, but I'd avoid the tolls I'd incur taking 87 instead. You might be able to talk me into driving down and letting you take all the measurements you need.
. If I die from natural causes, maybe I'll will it to you. Otherwise, good luck 
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