Tube Bumper Modify Question? Removing one front tube bar...

[Fiat88]

I'm planning on removing the bottom tube from the front bumper and just using the top tube,then painting it black. I've seen one member do it and it looks nice + less weight. My question is how do you cut off the welds? Never did this before and most likely gonna have to bring it down to a shop, what would they use blow torch or grinding wheel? And do you think I could still use the same mounting brackets on the bumper or is it best have have some kind of new mounts welded on. Thx.

[azygoustoyou]

Since your painting it. A torch would work. It would be a lot faster than the cut off wheel. They use the same mounts.

[SLOSpider]

Plasma Cutter is the bee's knee's

[BEEK]

comeon down to florida, i have a plasma cutter, and a welder

[htchevyii]

Buy a angle grinder and a cut off wheel, not as quick as the plasma cutter, but does a fine job.

[Fiat88]

comeon down to florida, i have a plasma cutter, and a welder

I'm on my way!

I'm just gonna bring it down to the local garages by City Field via the VW Golf. Will take some pics of the outcome.

[backyardbill]

Anyone have a picture of the "one" tube bumper?

[Fiat88]

Here's racedaves car.

[backyardbill]

Thanks. Not bad. It would be nice to see a whole bunch of Spiders lined up with different bumpers to see which looks the best. Also, any photos or how he did the rear bumper?

[Fiat88]

Thanks. Not bad. It would be nice to see a whole bunch of Spiders lined up with different bumpers to see which looks the best. Also, any photos or how he did the rear bumper?

I don't think he did anything with the rear but I'm not 100% sure.

[Fiat88]

Haven't cut the front bars yet but will be doing so soon. One shop said $75 so I guess I have to pay around that but right now I have a painting question. I primed and painted the rear bumpers black using a duplicolor black spray can but I'm wondering do you guys think I should clear-coat them too? Thx.

[SLOSpider]

If you do you may should stick with the same type and brand of paint. It may help it keep its shine longer.

[MyWE4]

I was in a rush Sat. and posted in the other bumper thread....

anyway, here is what I did with the front...







I think with it painted satin black and pulled tight to the body it could work!??

as far as cutting , I used my 3in air zip wheel....it was a piece of cake...if you have a small high speed grinder with a cut off wheel it can be done in 20 min.(take $75 and buy a tool )

[Fiat88]

I would buy a cut-off wheel and do it myself but I live in a co-op with seperate multiple attached garages. I'm guessing it would make a lot of sparking! So, its not the ideal or safest working environment for that kind of work.

[MyWE4]

did a little work to the bumper, ground off the rust, drilled the mounting shocks and gave it a test fit.....