Swing away bumper, Has anyone built one?

This message is a reply to an archived post by ShadetreeRet on June 14, 2012 at 19:37:45.
The original subject was "Re: Swing away bumper, which one would you choose?".



I just found this old thread and wondered if anyone made one or has any mode information, measurements, etc.

I need one of these badly and would love to hear from anyone that built one. (Especially if I refinish my hood, the added protection would be great.)

Original Link: http://www.yesterdaystractors.com/cgi-bin/viewit.cgi?bd=ferg&th=98111
 
I read this and thought why do you need a swingaway bumper.... I was going to put my spare 8n bumper on my TO30 - boy would I have been unhappy when I couldn't fill the tank! Guess the bumper will get the swingaway pin treatment.

Good post!
 
Everyone with a bumper needs one and very few have not procrastinated so from what I remember there are now 3 queries in the archives. This 1 and 2 with pics.
 
Has it been THAT long? And I STILL haven't done it! Actually, I am kinda ashamed to admit it but my TO-30 hasn't been started in four years now. I was having starting problems and was fixing to give it a major tune up in 2010 when my wife died unexpectedly, and I haven't messed with it since. But this spring should take care of the situation.
If you refer to the pictures on the original post,there is one close up that should make easy to duplicate the set up. You could use a Dearborn bumper, Ferguson, (if you can find one) or assemble one from scratch. About all you need is a good hacksaw, drill, and welder. (Or a very good friend with same). As stated in the original post, mine has a Dearborn, or Ford, bumper on it that someone extended a few inches, but it still doesn't allow the hood to open properly, so modification to the swing away model is sorely needed. I am just glad that mine had a bumper on it when I bought it! To me, a front bumper is not only necessary, but it improves the appearance of the tractor.
 

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