{"id":13711,"date":"2022-05-16T15:22:24","date_gmt":"2022-05-16T14:22:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/?page_id=13711"},"modified":"2026-05-11T19:04:39","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T18:04:39","slug":"fabricating","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/?page_id=13711","title":{"rendered":"Fabricating work on the front bash-plate"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The work on the front bash plate.<\/h4>\n

Bash plate bolted in its original position on the sub-frame, and hinges tacked-welded in position, rod put through all 3 hinges to ensure they align.
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Hole drilled in the centre hinge plate to align with the drain hole in the sub-frame.
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Bolts removed and hinge articulation checked
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Hinges are all fully welded in place, and a coat of red oxide was applied.
\nSub-frame sent off to be galvanised.
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Modification to allow for the upgraded winching points<\/a> marked and cut.\"\"<\/p>\n

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New winch points<\/a> fitted, plus sub-frame and other galvanised and painted parts<\/a> back on the van; the bushes were also replaced with poly bushes at this point.\"\"<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cut parts on the bash plate, tack-welded in position, and a test fit on the van to check the clearance.\"\"<\/p>\n

The Hinges work well, but we need to make sure this doesn’t (can’t)<\/span> happen while driving.
\n(We will probably fit chains at the front).<\/span>
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Infill plate\u2019s tack-welded in the gaps, then, along with the other parts, all welded in place.
\nAll sharp edges, rounded as much as possible and cleaned up.\"\"<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Welded from both sides, as access was available.
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The old hole for the original tow loop has now been filled, plus work continues on the quick-release front securing points and the fabrication of an internal load restraints system (Photos soon).<\/span><\/p>\n

Original weight    = ?
\nFinished weight  = ?<\/p>\n<\/header>\n

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More info and photos, and a full write-up to follow soon.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n


\n<\/em>Home build – Pros.
\n<\/em><\/strong>You get what you want (or close to it)<\/span>.<\/span>
\n<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Home build – Cons.
\n<\/em><\/strong>Only myself to blame if it all goes wrong.
\nTakes longer than expected, (always<\/em>).<\/span><\/p>\n

Front bash plate<\/a>,<\/em> review.<\/strong><\/h6>\n

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Categorie link pages:-
\n<\/strong>      Reviews<\/a>.
\n              Permanently fitted or available<\/a>
\n<\/a><\/strong>                       External.<\/a>
\n               <\/em>           <\/em><\/strong>     Of road additions.<\/a>
\n<\/em>                                       <\/em>Modified front bash plate<\/a>.
\n                                                Fabricating work on the front bash plate.<\/span><\/p>\n

Thanks for reading.
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The work on the front bash plate. Bash plate bolted in its original position on the sub-frame, and hinges tacked-welded in position, rod put through all 3 hinges to ensure they align. Hole drilled in the centre hinge plate to align with the drain hole in the sub-frame. Bolts removed and hinge articulation checked Hinges … <\/p>\n

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