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Backdating bumpers on 75-76 cars? |
Freezin 914 |
Apr 3 2019, 05:10 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 911 Joined: 27-July 14 From: Wisconsin Member No.: 17,687 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Just out of curiosity, I know some of you have done this. What kind of time, money effort is involved with backdating bumpers on 75-76 models? Sorry if this has been covered recently. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
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mb911 |
Apr 3 2019, 05:52 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,161 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Just out of curiosity, I know some of you have done this. What kind of time, money effort is involved with backdating bumpers on 75-76 models? Sorry if this has been covered recently. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Very little time. Drill 4 holes front and rear for the through body mounts and then find you back dated bumpers and bolt on.. |
Steve |
Apr 3 2019, 06:32 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,687 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Orange County, CA Member No.: 822 Region Association: Southern California |
There is a how to do, in the classic thread forum.
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=225743 |
mepstein |
Apr 3 2019, 06:55 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,518 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
It’s a little more than a bolt on but a very doable project. Knocks about 50lbs from the car.
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ValcoOscar |
Apr 3 2019, 06:57 AM
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Garage Life Group: Members Posts: 2,468 Joined: 19-November 13 From: SoCal Member No.: 16,669 Region Association: Southern California |
And don't forget to prime and paint bare metal after any drilling or grinding.
If you do it...do it right (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Oscar |
ConeDodger |
Apr 3 2019, 07:45 AM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,758 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California |
Very good article in the Lapuwalli Classic Threads by BigKenSteele. On the first page too... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/evilgrin.gif)
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Coondog |
Apr 3 2019, 07:48 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,089 Joined: 24-September 15 From: Apple Valley Calif Member No.: 19,195 Region Association: Southern California |
Easy mod, I put on chrome bumpers which are $$$ and am very happy with them. A other option is the fiberglass stock looking bumpers. James Patrick has them on his personal 914-6. IMO they look great and save even more weight.
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DRPHIL914 |
Apr 3 2019, 08:09 AM
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Dr. Phil Group: Members Posts: 5,808 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Bluffton, SC Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States |
Just out of curiosity, I know some of you have done this. What kind of time, money effort is involved with backdating bumpers on 75-76 models? Sorry if this has been covered recently. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) It’s a little more than a bolt on but a very doable project. Knocks about 50lbs from the car. Very good article in the Lapuwalli Classic Threads by BigKenSteele. On the first page too... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/evilgrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I did this and have pics and documentation for the full project. I did use the guidance of Big Ken Steel's thread and it worked out perfectly. 1. you have to cut the front extra channel off that was added to our cars to help hold on the rubber cover and the side clips as well, I did this while having other body work and repaint prep done so this was the perfect time to do it. I spent about $750 for my rear bumper I bought just rechromed from a memberhere, after selling one I had that was like NOS original , then I had a front one I had that was perfectly straight but needed fresh rechrome done and that cost $350 for chrome, $300 for the bumper, so lets say I spent $1500 on those plus new bumper toppers for about $600, - i'd say plan on spending about $2500 for all of it if you go with really nice mint chrome bumpers and toppers. the one issue I didn't perfectly solve is the holes in front that are left over when you pull out your bumper shocks. I should have had those welded shut when he was doing my rust and body repair. but I think a temp solution could be a rubber seal of some kind. right now I just have tape over those holes lol! Good luck there are a lot of bumbers out there now thanks to the Oscar's group buy chrome project. they are worth it will turn out something like this: -- you will have to think about mounting the horns its different on our cars than early and the fog lights, there is a spot for them but it has to be drilled out as well. on late cars the fogs are in the steel bumper, . - that is discussed on several threads I had 2 fronts one with bumper guards which I wanted for extra protection but I have a very perfect early bumper with no holes for guards that is show quality that is on the car now so you see one of each. - Attached thumbnail(s) Attached image(s) |
dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Apr 3 2019, 08:32 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,055 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
don't do it it devalues the car and you will notice a decrease in high speed stability
Plus you have to cut off the front gutter, the four side holders for the bumper cover and therefore do paintwork, and then drill eight holes and patch the two round gaping holes in the front panel Just out of curiosity, I know some of you have done this. What kind of time, money effort is involved with backdating bumpers on 75-76 models? Sorry if this has been covered recently. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) |
DickSteinkamp |
Apr 3 2019, 08:33 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 500 Joined: 27-February 17 From: Bellingham, WA Member No.: 20,876 Region Association: None |
Here's my thread on installing the fog lights on a backdated car..
Fog Lights Also, in one of the pictures in that thread you can see the simple bolt on plates I made to cover the holes left by the removal of the hydraulic bumper cylinders. |
Coondog |
Apr 3 2019, 08:28 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,089 Joined: 24-September 15 From: Apple Valley Calif Member No.: 19,195 Region Association: Southern California |
[quote name='dr914@autoatlanta.com' date='Apr 3 2019, 07:32 AM' post='2702185']
don't do it it devalues the car and you will notice a decrease in high speed stability (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) Great April fools post Backdate your car and don’t look back |
Coondog |
Apr 3 2019, 08:31 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,089 Joined: 24-September 15 From: Apple Valley Calif Member No.: 19,195 Region Association: Southern California |
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