Bumper replacement/cutting tool
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Bumper replacement/cutting tool
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
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
1944 Willys MB
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Re: Bumper replacement/cutting tool
Probably oxy-fuel
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lt.luke wrote:Probably oxy-fuel
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That’s what I’d use. It’s quick and period correct.
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Re: Bumper replacement/cutting tool
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?
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Re: Bumper replacement/cutting tool
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!
I have a reproduction tanker jacket I wear doing maintenance, to get the “I’m there” effect!
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I do (or used to do) 20 pushups to get warmed up.
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Re: Bumper replacement/cutting tool
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/
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
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/
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.
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One more thing for your WWII list.-O.D. T-Shirts. 

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Joe Gopan wrote:One more thing for your WWII list.-O.D. T-Shirts.
Plenty of proof white tee shirts were available and used.
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Re: Bumper replacement/cutting tool
Not questioning that,
UNDERSHIRT, Cotton, O.D. 55-U-3778
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Taken from WWII QM 3-1, Enlisted Men's Clothing & Equipment. Circa 43-44.
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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!
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Re: Bumper replacement/cutting tool
Matt,Rustman wrote: ↑Fri Nov 29, 2019 4:24 amOxy-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
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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....

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Re: Bumper replacement/cutting tool
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.....

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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...
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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,


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