1975 Bumpers weight reduction, Bumper modification Options

[jmig615]

Hello Everyone.

I just purchased a 1975 -914 and it comes with the very heavy front and rear bumpers. I need to reduce weight on the car. Is there a way to remove the metal backing of the bumper and just install the rubber covers only or do I need to find different bumpers?

I saw posts for fiberglass bumpers and posts for lighter chrome bumpers.

I did a quick search on the site but couldnt find what I was looking for.

Thanks,

Joseph

[dr914@autoatlanta.com]

don't do it!!!! Besides radically devaluing the 914, the bumpers protect the car unibody from damage, are more aerodynamic , provide more stability at high speeds (so that the 914 feels more solid and under control and to install the earlier bumpers one needs to cut off the four fender brackets, cut off the extra front panel gutter, drill and patch four big bumper shock holes, and drill eight new bumper mounting holes

bottom line DON'T DO IT!!!!!!!

pictures show the concept that inspired the 75 76 bumpers

Hello Everyone.

I just purchased a 1975 -914 and it comes with the very heavy front and rear bumpers. I need to reduce weight on the car. Is there a way to remove the metal backing of the bumper and just install the rubber covers only or do I need to find different bumpers?

I saw posts for fiberglass bumpers and posts for lighter chrome bumpers.

I did a quick search on the site but couldnt find what I was looking for.

Thanks,

Joseph

[76-914]

don't do it!!!! Besides radically devaluing the 914, the bumpers protect the car unibody from damage, are more aerodynamic , provide more stability at high speeds (so that the 914 feels more solid and under control and to install the earlier bumpers one needs to cut off the four fender brackets, cut off the extra front panel gutter, drill and patch four big bumper shock holes, and drill eight new bumper mounting holes

bottom line DON'T DO IT!!!!!!!

pictures show the concept that inspired the 75 76 bumpers

Hello Everyone.

I just purchased a 1975 -914 and it comes with the very heavy front and rear bumpers. I need to reduce weight on the car. Is there a way to remove the metal backing of the bumper and just install the rubber covers only or do I need to find different bumpers?

I saw posts for fiberglass bumpers and posts for lighter chrome bumpers.

I did a quick search on the site but couldnt find what I was looking for.

Thanks,

Joseph

I can attest to what George said. I have a 70, 73 and a 76. The 76 is absolutely more stable and a better Hiway car than the other 2. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)