Bumper replacement/cutting tool

[Rschiller3]

So, someone between now and WWII welded a front bumper direct to the frame on my 44 MB. It’s not even a real bumper, just a c channel bar.
Now, it looks clean, and has worked fine for years, but I’m itching to get the correct parts out front.
BUT, I’m also a raging vintage tool nerd. I read somewhere the angle grinder didn’t come about until the 50s.
What would be the best, era correct, tool for me to cut the welded piece off with?
I know, a hack saw works.....but it wouldn’t be fun, and I have a selection of those already, old and new.
I need another old tool to restore, while I’m accumulating all the correct number parts....
Thanks in advance

[lt.luke]

Probably oxy-fuel


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[Bangle 99]

Probably oxy-fuel


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That’s what I’d use. It’s quick and period correct.


V/R

James D Teel II
Retired Police Sergeant/Bomb Tech
SFC OKARNG
Edmond, Oklahoma
'43 Willys MB/ITM jeep
‘43 SS Cars No1 Mk1 Lightweight Trailer
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[Joe Gopan]

Can you post a pic of how the bumper is welded to your frame? It might make a difference?
Have you considered dressing in 40's-50's Army Mechanics' Coveralls?

[Rschiller3]

Was kind of hoping for a power tool type thing, vs. going the cutting torch route. It would take a minute to put all of that together, period correct.

I have a reproduction tanker jacket I wear doing maintenance, to get the “I’m there” effect!

[Joe Gopan]

I do (or used to do) 20 pushups to get warmed up.

[Rustman]

Oxy-Acetylene would be correct. And although getting some tanks, hoses, regulator and torch head is easy enough finding the period correct ones, then all the accessories for the welders tool kit will slow you down.

But it sounds like you like to use vintage tools to do work on your Jeep. At my living history group "Iffy-Lube" we portray an Ordnance Medium Maintenance Company. We are looking for new recruits. https://www.facebook.com/groups/2666744620010392/

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And yes the gas welding components are on my want list for the display. It would be really interesting to the public, we can fix things AND compared to a welder-generator QUIET

Good luck with your bumper.
Matt

[Joe Gopan]

One more thing for your WWII list.-O.D. T-Shirts.

[Bangle 99]

One more thing for your WWII list.-O.D. T-Shirts.

Plenty of proof white tee shirts were available and used.


V/R

James D Teel II
Retired Police Sergeant/Bomb Tech
SFC OKARNG
Edmond, Oklahoma
'43 Willys MB/ITM jeep
‘43 SS Cars No1 Mk1 Lightweight Trailer
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[Joe Gopan]

Not questioning that,
UNDERSHIRT, Cotton, O.D. 55-U-3778
UNDERSHIRT, Cotton, White, 55U-3830,
Availible in Sleeveless also.

Taken from WWII QM 3-1, Enlisted Men's Clothing & Equipment. Circa 43-44.

[Rschiller3]

Here are pics if anyone is curious:

[Rschiller3]

So I just checked some pics of MB front frame horns again, and it looks like most if not all the original is still there. Wonder if I should be worried that whomever whenever felt the need to weld this monster on there!

[Rschiller3]

Oxy-Acetylene would be correct. And although getting some tanks, hoses, regulator and torch head is easy enough finding the period correct ones, then all the accessories for the welders tool kit will slow you down.

But it sounds like you like to use vintage tools to do work on your Jeep. At my living history group "Iffy-Lube" we portray an Ordnance Medium Maintenance Company. We are looking for new recruits. https://www.facebook.com/groups/2666744620010392/



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And yes the gas welding components are on my want list for the display. It would be really interesting to the public, we can fix things AND compared to a welder-generator QUIET

Good luck with your bumper.
Matt

Matt,
Your unit looks awesome!

I spent about a year fooling around collecting what I like to think is a passable GMKT, and then got a hold of a couple of higher echelon supply catalogs. I have this disease where I want to add one of everything to my collection, but realistically, I’m about out of space already.
After chasing onboard Jeep tools, Ordnance tools for my .30, dabbling in Signal Corps tools, two different carpenters tool sets....I may have a problem....

[lucas]

yes---when you need a crane to lift each of your tool boxes, we all may have a problem.. ...I usually need some help lifting them from storage shelving....My wife not always around to help.....

[W. Winget]

Well if not a grinder, nor an Oxy floats your boat.....(please forgive the non-exact nomenclature)

Gloves, mechanics
Hacksaw, metal frame, hand
Pliers, mechanics, hand, 6"
Blow torch, Gasoline
Matches, wood, strike on box type (Authorized Substitute: Lighter, Ronson)
Hammer, Machinists (Ball Peen)
Chisel, Machinist, Cold
File, Machinist (Bastard)
File, Machinist (Smooth)
Cup, Small to hold water, room temperature (to cool chisel)

Cut what you can away with the hacksaw, hopefully along the welds, use pliers to pry on metal after heating to snap welds, re-heat the residue welds with blow torch till red, place chisel, hit with ballpeen, cool chisel while reheating and continue, hand file with Bastard..
Last step file smooth,
swear you will buy a grinder for the other side... .
V/R W. Winget