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post Sep 1 2024, 02:07 PM
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Hello!
currently working on the headlights right now, but I know bumpers are going to be coming up quickly. I have been looking around for a while now, and Vince says he hasn't had any come by lately, so I decided to come right to the experts!
I am planning on backdating my bumpers to the chrome ones, and I was wondering if anybody had any suggestions on who to talk to to find them?
also if any of you have already backdated your bumpers, leave any tips or things you wish you did here!
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post Sep 6 2024, 09:06 AM
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I totally agree with Dr. 914. When I bought my '75 in 2015, I was also planning to backdate the bumpers. I'm very glad I didn't. Instead I lightened up the bumpers by removing as much stuff as possible : 13 lbs on the front and 13 lbs on the back and they are still very rigid. And outside they look original. IIRC it was Mepstein who gave me the idea.

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post Sep 6 2024, 09:36 AM
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wow that is some excellent looking CAREFUL work!!!



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I totally agree with Dr. 914. When I bought my '75 in 2015, I was also planning to backdate the bumpers. I'm very glad I didn't. Instead I lightened up the bumpers by removing as much stuff as possible : 13 lbs on the front and 13 lbs on the back and they are still very rigid. And outside they look original. IIRC it was Mepstein who gave me the idea.

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TINKERGINEERING   Chrome Bumper suggestions   Sep 1 2024, 02:07 PM
mepstein   @914ltd   Sep 1 2024, 02:23 PM
914ltd   [b]@[url=http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?s...   Sep 1 2024, 04:11 PM
gandalf_025   Inquire at Group Harrington for Stainless Steel B...   Sep 1 2024, 02:30 PM
gandalf_025   RE: Chrome Bumper suggestions   Sep 1 2024, 02:42 PM
mepstein   :agree: These are the way to go. If you are on...   Sep 1 2024, 05:13 PM
Cairo94507   I know the SS bumpers seem pricey, but in reality,...   Sep 1 2024, 03:31 PM
gereed75   If I were doing it again and on a budget I would s...   Sep 1 2024, 06:45 PM
technicalninja   :agree: :agree: :agree: That is a GOOD idea...   Sep 1 2024, 07:27 PM
burton73   Inquire at Group Harrington for Stainless Steel Bu...   Sep 1 2024, 07:47 PM
mepstein   Inquire at Group Harrington for Stainless Steel B...   Sep 1 2024, 08:11 PM
burton73   Inquire at Group Harrington for Stainless Steel ...   Sep 2 2024, 12:49 PM
gandalf_025   As I remember, a number of years ago there was a v...   Sep 2 2024, 04:47 AM
burton73   Dear Robert, Thank you very much for your inte...   Sep 4 2024, 06:13 PM
amfab   Dear Robert, Thank you very much for your int...   Sep 7 2024, 12:46 PM
Dave_Darling   For the backdate: - You will have to fill the hol...   Sep 5 2024, 02:53 AM
ConeDodger   Hello! currently working on the headlights ri...   Sep 5 2024, 04:00 AM
dr914@autoatlanta.com   Do not ruin your 75 76 by removing the factory bum...   Sep 5 2024, 09:26 AM
Cairo94507   I have to disagree with the good Dr. on this issue...   Sep 5 2024, 01:04 PM
TheCabinetmaker   I have to disagree with the good Dr. on this issu...   Sep 5 2024, 04:46 PM
mepstein   I had weighed the bumpers and shock mounts years a...   Sep 5 2024, 06:51 PM
slotty008   I totally agree with Dr. 914. When I bought my ...   Sep 6 2024, 09:06 AM
dr914@autoatlanta.com   wow that is some excellent looking CAREFUL work...   Sep 6 2024, 09:36 AM
FlacaProductions   Backdate if you like - it's your car but if it...   Sep 6 2024, 10:30 AM
TINKERGINEERING   Thanks everyone! This is a good complication o...   Sep 6 2024, 04:27 PM


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