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dax1969 |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 381 Joined: 10-March 14 From: belgium Member No.: 17,103 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() |
Hi guys,
My 914 is still somewhere on the ocean but ofcourse I am making a to-do list (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) One of the things I plan on doing is removing the tits. As I want to plug the holes I was wondering if somebody knows the dimensions of these holes. Also if the holes are the same front and back. Someone suggested that you could buy chrome caps at home depot but unfortunately we don't have home depot here. I want to source them online but I have no idea on dimensions or in what section to look for. suggestions welcome... or if somebody has 8 pieces lying around pics stolen fm one the threads here ![]() thks in advance Dax |
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Jerry ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 7,138 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() |
I just left the holes open. Weren't really that obvious. One could use a shiny carriage bolt to fill in the hole.
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Hum_et_bons_riffs |
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Newbie ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 11-December 18 From: Europe Member No.: 22,715 Region Association: None ![]() |
I would use these :
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/www.alliancelec.fr-22715-1580818384.1.jpg) size M6 length 20mm in stainless steel and then polish them to mirror finish. You can find these here (not affiliated) |
dax1969 |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 381 Joined: 10-March 14 From: belgium Member No.: 17,103 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() |
I would use these : (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/www.alliancelec.fr-22715-1580818384.1.jpg) size M6 length 20mm in stainless steel and then polish them to mirror finish. You can find these here (not affiliated) Thks, that is indeed my second option. Have them on my 911 till the euro bumper is back fm paint. krgds Dax |
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,057 Joined: 9-June 18 From: boston Member No.: 22,206 Region Association: North East States ![]() ![]() |
I would use these : (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/www.alliancelec.fr-22715-1580818384.1.jpg) size M6 length 20mm in stainless steel and then polish them to mirror finish. You can find these here (not affiliated) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Our bumper is black, we added these and painted them to match. |
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 693 Joined: 10-May 13 From: El Dorado Hills, CA Member No.: 15,855 Region Association: None ![]() |
I used the bumper bolts from a 1970 VW Bug to fill the holes. Worked perfectly!
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Ansbacher |
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 689 Joined: 4-July 14 From: Tampa Bay, Florida Member No.: 17,589 ![]() |
I say don't remove them. '74 is a unique year because of the rear tits and you will be sorry you removed them the first time you back into something and they are not there for protection.
Ansbacher (fellow '74 owner) |
dax1969 |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 381 Joined: 10-March 14 From: belgium Member No.: 17,103 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() |
I say don't remove them. '74 is a unique year because of the rear tits and you will be sorry you removed them the first time you back into something and they are not there for protection. Ansbacher (fellow '74 owner) Not 100 % sure. Will test both, with and without and decide afterwards. If I can't plug the holes decently I will leave them on. |
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,765 Joined: 16-July 13 From: Edgewood, New Mexico Member No.: 16,126 Region Association: Southwest Region ![]() |
I say don't remove them. '74 is a unique year because of the rear tits and you will be sorry you removed them the first time you back into something and they are not there for protection. Ansbacher (fellow '74 owner) I agree. It was the first thing I planned to do when I got my 74 too. Then, after some ass bumped me from behind, I decided to leave them. They do give the car a little more length as well as protection. At least keep the car for a while before you decide to do anything. Good luck. |
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One Lap of America in a 914! ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,263 Joined: 25-May 08 From: Syracuse, NY Member No.: 9,101 Region Association: North East States ![]() ![]() |
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Senior member, and old dude ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 3,790 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California ![]() ![]() |
Danny buddie,
One of the things I see on a lot of these bumpers is that if they have been hit even a little it leaves a small dent in the bumper that shows when the tits are removed. I have a set or two with tits and there are small dents that are covered by them. Guys have had their bumpers welded up and re-plated like in Oscars bumper refinishing group. Different strokes for different folks. I personally like the Tits on the chrome probably because my 1st 914 74 2.0 had them. Did you see how much it costs in Belgium for this work? Best regards, Bob B Burton |
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 618 Joined: 19-November 14 From: Philadelphia Member No.: 18,138 Region Association: North East States ![]() |
I actually don't mind the rear tits....the black goes nicely with the chrome.
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914 Wizard ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California ![]() ![]() |
13mm bolts I believe.
I had my 74 bumpers filled and rechromed. Good luck! |
dr914@autoatlanta.com |
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914 Guru ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 8,144 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None ![]() |
the holes are 8mm but do not do it! the guards well protect the expensive chrome bumper from little minor altercations, and are what the car came with from the factory, AND automatically plug the ugly holes!!!
Hi guys, My 914 is still somewhere on the ocean but ofcourse I am making a to-do list (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) One of the things I plan on doing is removing the tits. As I want to plug the holes I was wondering if somebody knows the dimensions of these holes. Also if the holes are the same front and back. Someone suggested that you could buy chrome caps at home depot but unfortunately we don't have home depot here. I want to source them online but I have no idea on dimensions or in what section to look for. suggestions welcome... or if somebody has 8 pieces lying around pics stolen fm one the threads here ![]() thks in advance Dax |
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1974 914 1.8 ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 674 Joined: 17-July 19 From: PHX AZ 60 miles south Member No.: 23,302 Region Association: Southwest Region ![]() |
I say don't remove them. '74 is a unique year because of the rear tits and you will be sorry you removed them the first time you back into something and they are not there for protection. Ansbacher (fellow '74 owner) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I like them on whatever or whoever they are on. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) |
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914 Neferati ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 5,114 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest ![]() ![]() |
I say don't remove them. '74 is a unique year because of the rear tits and you will be sorry you removed them the first time you back into something and they are not there for protection. Ansbacher (fellow '74 owner) I don't agree. The first time you back into something with the tits in place you'll oilcan the bumper. I think they do more harm than good. |
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Newbie ![]() Group: Members Posts: 25 Joined: 13-January 20 From: Boulder Creek, Ca. Member No.: 23,825 Region Association: Northern California ![]() |
On my 74' I filled all holes, and had it chromed.
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Ansbacher |
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 689 Joined: 4-July 14 From: Tampa Bay, Florida Member No.: 17,589 ![]() |
Quote from KELTY360:
I don't agree. The first time you back into something with the tits in place you'll oilcan the bumper. I think they do more harm than good. Reply: So are you advocating that '73 and '74 owners should remove their front tits as well?? If so, that would be a real blow to the concept of originality. Ansbacher |
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914 Neferati ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 5,114 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest ![]() ![]() |
Quote from KELTY360: I don't agree. The first time you back into something with the tits in place you'll oilcan the bumper. I think they do more harm than good. Reply: So are you advocating that '73 and '74 owners should remove their front tits as well?? If so, that would be a real blow to the concept of originality. Ansbacher I’m not advocating anything; only providing my experience with previous cars and what I’ve observed on bumpers for sale. I searched out ‘72 bumpers for my ‘74 because I didn’t want tits or the holes they leave behind. |
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914 Guru ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 5,878 Joined: 23-July 06 From: Kent, Wa Member No.: 6,488 Region Association: Pacific Northwest ![]() ![]() |
I think when you pull the tits off the chrome will be discolored under that area.
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