Fiberglass fiberglass fiberglass.., 944 turbo bumper, front vented hood, rear decklid |
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Fiberglass fiberglass fiberglass.., 944 turbo bumper, front vented hood, rear decklid |
Andyrew |
May 17 2006, 12:17 AM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,377 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California |
So...
I wanted to post this when the club site was up because this will be a progress thread (yes.... another one...) I spent a bit of money and bought a bit of fiberglass and associated stuff. (30 feet by 52in roll matt 4oz, 30 yard roll of 2in strip, a cubic yard of stretchable cloth, and a couple yards of the heavy stuff) and i'll buy 3 times that much if I need to.. its very reasonable.. So.. what am I going to do? Im going to make a stock 951 bumper mold, and from that, i'll make a thin bumper that I will cut and reshape to fit the 914 perfectly. then from that, I'll make another mold for the final product. A 951 turbo bumper that fits the 914.. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/blog-1144688797.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/blog-1144688744.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/blog-1144688756.jpg) (pictures taken from Jeroen, his car, f/g 951.) Havent quite figured out price yet. Probably $250 when all is said and done.. and the mold is nice.. maybe less... Depending on how much work is involved... But im also going to make a hood exhaust for the 914 for radiator cars... Should look very slick.. No big open hood.. Thats down the line, but it should be a fiberglass version... http://www.hypertec.ws/todd_porsche/photos/hood_vents/ and a stock fiberglass rear deck lid as well.. This is all assuming that everything goes like I think it will. No mass production or what not.. Just 3 or 4.. maybe more if theres intrest... What cha all think? |
Jeroen |
May 17 2006, 04:13 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,887 Joined: 24-December 02 From: The Netherlands Member No.: 3 Region Association: Europe |
cool!
keep us posted |
maf914 |
May 17 2006, 07:01 AM
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Not a Guru! Group: Members Posts: 3,049 Joined: 30-April 03 From: Central Florida Member No.: 632 Region Association: None |
It seems to me that the long oval slots for the parking lights make the 914 headlight openings look small. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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Borderline |
May 17 2006, 08:15 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 720 Joined: 8-February 05 From: San Juan Bautista, CA Member No.: 3,577 Region Association: Northern California |
I like it! That's a lot of fiberglass work! All those slots add a lot of difficulty to the molds How much did the 951 bumper cost? It might be more cost/time efficient to modify the bumper first and then make just the one mold of the finished product. Good luck and wear gloves! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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Andyrew |
May 17 2006, 10:16 AM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,377 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California |
Dad has 2 944 turbo's...
I'll use one of the bumpers to make a mold from... He says as long as he gets a f/g bumper out of it, he's cool. Mike, I know. Im considering taking them out. but I like the big one for a brake vent. I wanted to start stock first and modify till I like it later.. Andrew |
andys |
May 17 2006, 10:16 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,165 Joined: 21-May 03 From: Valencia, CA Member No.: 721 Region Association: None |
I like it! That's a lot of fiberglass work! All those slots add a lot of difficulty to the molds How much did the 951 bumper cost? It might be more cost/time efficient to modify the bumper first and then make just the one mold of the finished product. Good luck and wear gloves! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I too think you'd save a lot of time by simply modifying the existing f'glass 951 bumper from which to take a mold. Cut, re-form, patch, bondo, sand, seal, polish, mold release and make the reverse (mold). Pay attention to allow for draft, though from what I see this shouldn't be a big issue. Good luck, and keep us posted on your progress. Andys |
Andyrew |
May 17 2006, 10:20 AM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,377 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California |
I dont have a fiberglass 951 bumper.
But thanks anyways! I figure for the cost of a 951 f/g bumper, I could have a lot of fiberglass, resin, mold release, and maybe a vaccum setup... Andrew |
mrdezyne |
May 17 2006, 10:38 AM
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Now on larger rolling jack stands! Group: Members Posts: 468 Joined: 31-July 05 From: Tulsa, OK Member No.: 4,510 |
I think these would sell like hotcakes! Since I posted earlier this year about fitting my 914 with a 951 bumper, I've had lots of people asking about my progress and where to get a bumper to work with.
My progress is almost negative at this point but should kick in next month. I regret not taking advantage of a dead lawn in the winter months. Keep us posted please! Attached image(s) |
mrdezyne |
May 17 2006, 10:42 AM
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Now on larger rolling jack stands! Group: Members Posts: 468 Joined: 31-July 05 From: Tulsa, OK Member No.: 4,510 |
Not a big fan of the way he molded in his headlights but its a mighty fine job of fitting the 951 front end.
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Andyrew |
May 17 2006, 12:18 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,377 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California |
I definately agree that he did a good job on molding.
But the main distraction I have towards anything currently done is how FAR the bumper is from the hood. Notice the 6+ inches between the front of the hood and the front of the bumper? That is now how a 914 is... the front end of a 914 is suposed to be sleek and small. Notice the second picture I posted? Thats about 3 inches.. Very nice and clean, sucked up to the 914.. like its SUPOSED to be there... I will cut the middle, and fold the two ends of the bumper in towards each other to make the fit perfect. so there is no 8 inches of (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stromberg.gif) Andrew |
mrdezyne |
May 17 2006, 01:41 PM
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Now on larger rolling jack stands! Group: Members Posts: 468 Joined: 31-July 05 From: Tulsa, OK Member No.: 4,510 |
Oh, I agree totally, I want mine as short as possible, a nice stubby front end.
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Dr. Roger |
May 17 2006, 02:25 PM
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A bat out of hell. Group: Members Posts: 3,944 Joined: 31-January 05 From: Hercules, California Member No.: 3,533 Region Association: Northern California |
Mr. Andy,
Are you going to do your good the same way as the hyperlink pics? Having the vouvers down instead of a leading lip? Roger Cool idea using the felts stretchability to get the shape before resin. =-) I was thinking of pantyhose..... LOL |
Andyrew |
May 17 2006, 02:36 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,377 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California |
Havent decided.
I think I'll do both.. IMHO a leading lip is important. I think I'll get a naked shell hood and experiment. Pantyhose... lol... Only you... Would you be interested in a hood? Im thinking 150 for the hood (maybe more.. lol).. Or maybe i'll just sell the "inserts" that you could cut in your hood and f/g in. This thread is to guage intrest and see if there are any market for any of these items (stock rear decklids and stock front hoods I know... but custom stuff is another matter..) Andrew |
MecGen |
May 17 2006, 06:05 PM
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8 Easy Steps Group: Members Posts: 848 Joined: 8-January 05 From: Laval, Canada Member No.: 3,421 |
Hi Andrew
That looks like a real good idea for a bumper. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) I plan on making my own someday.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) I think as far as guaging an interest in your work, its gonna be tough... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool_shades.gif) Body kits seem like they are unique to ones taste...love em or hate em, so it would be hard to say if there would be an interest, but I am sure you would sell at least 3. If my project fit the look... Yes I would buy one Keep at it ! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) Later (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
pjhaun |
May 17 2006, 06:26 PM
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Andyrew:
In 1992 I bought a 944 Turbo bumper from Porschaus, Inc. from Las Vegas, NV. This bumper was designed for the 914. I have had this bumper installed on my 914 for 13 years. About 8 years ago Porschaus, Inc. went out of business. But I believe that Scott from Renegade Hybrids(Las Vegas, NV) has the original mold. You might want to give him a call. I am going to try to attach the original Ad for the bumper and a picture of my car. Attached image(s) |
pjhaun |
May 17 2006, 06:55 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 370 Joined: 21-August 03 Member No.: 1,055 Region Association: None |
Here is a picture of my car last summer at a car show;
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Andyrew |
May 17 2006, 06:57 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,377 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California |
Thanks for the info!
I'll give scott a call. but unless he wants more than 200 for the mold.. I'll do it myself. And make it right. Your car really does look sweet! But I think that there is way too much gap between the front of the bumper and the hood. PS. you need wider front tires (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) |
Gary |
May 17 2006, 07:03 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 746 Joined: 12-January 03 From: Mount Airy, MD Member No.: 134 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I called about 5 years back - no more mold. Andrew - wish you had been around a few years ago - I really like the look. Ended up going chrome bumpers front and back, which looks good too.
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Andyrew |
May 17 2006, 07:05 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,377 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California |
Funny thing..
I was around (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) 2 years ago I had chrome bumpers as well.. now... I also had (wait.. I had 5 lug then...) a T4 in the car... that was ehem.. fun... Andrew |
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