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| Corkus |
 Aug 1 2010, 01:06 AM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 22 Joined: 14-June 10 From: N. Calif & S. AZ Member No.: 11,834 Region Association: None  |
What is involved in getting rid of the large 75 bumpers in favor of the smaller chrome bumpers from any of the earlier years?
I have these bumpers on my '75: (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-2744-1222496554.jpg) I'd like to convert the bumpers to any of the earlier styles. This one is nice: (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/farm3.static.flickr.com-11834-1280646383.1.jpg) |
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| Sleepin |
Aug 1 2010, 01:10 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,647 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Grand Junction, Co. Member No.: 8,357 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
There is a huge amount of info here in these searches. Not too hard of a process at all. Look forward to seeing your progress thread! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act...r+%2Bbackdating http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act...per+%2Bbackdate |
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| Corkus |
Aug 1 2010, 07:59 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 22 Joined: 14-June 10 From: N. Calif & S. AZ Member No.: 11,834 Region Association: None |
Thank you Eric, very much.
I totally missed the term "backdating" and you are very kind to point me in the right direction. QUOTE(Sleepin @ Aug 1 2010, 12:10 AM)  There is a huge amount of info here in these searches. Not too hard of a process at all. Look forward to seeing your progress thread! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act...r+%2Bbackdating http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act...per+%2Bbackdate |
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| Tom_T |
Aug 2 2010, 08:56 AM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,320 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California 
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You might want to look here too for polished stainless steel which should never rust -
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...=108722&st= - with or without the "Tits" (bumper guards), although most folks backdating go to the "tit-less" variety. If that's your Viper (?) Green 914 in the pic & it's otherwise in VG-Excl condition & mostly original, then you need to be aware that backdating the bumpers & other "customization" can negatively affect the car's value in the long run - especially for hard to reverse ones. If you still decide to do so, then save all of the original parts for a future "go back" by you or ruture owner. .... and ..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) |
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| Vysoc |
Aug 3 2010, 04:35 PM
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Vysoc Group: Members Posts: 588 Joined: 27-August 09 From: Young Harris, Georgia Member No.: 10,737 Region Association: South East States |
The process is not that difficult, I have a 75 and completed the backdating. I did not spend alot on the bumpers as my paint scheme was a simple black and white. I simply bought a front and rear bumper on e-bay stripped them down welded the holes shut, I am Floridian so I can delete the front plate. fixed any dings primed and painted black. The weight savings is good, I believe the look to be cleaner and simpler but others may argue that they like the big bumpers. I personally only like the big bumpers on a black 914... my opinion only.
Take your time and make sure everything is thoroughly thought out and pre fit before drilling. Hey if I can do it how hard could it be....now getting the fog light bracket bolt fastened below the light was a really piece of work!!!!!! Good Luck, Vysoc (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) |
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