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> Bumpers, Stainless steel, Group buy, Gauging interest, $1200/set plus shipping
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post Jul 26 2017, 09:22 AM
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The GT bumper looks really nice...thanks for taking this arduous project on! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif)
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post Jul 26 2017, 01:41 PM
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Hi

"I was hoping that I could drop ship to some who wanted no options or only GT (option E)"

I'm more than willing to buy, right now, the option E front bumper as I'm on the list for that. I'm not worried about shipping or customs costs.

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post Jul 29 2017, 08:32 AM
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Very Impressive, they will be a wonderful improvement in place of the black painted steel one I have now.
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post Jul 29 2017, 11:20 PM
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OOH, they look nice.
I have months of rust work so no rush on my end, but I am glad to see ithe project is still moving.
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post Jul 31 2017, 07:06 PM
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So I've been fitting the GT bumper, it's a fair bit of work as a bunch of the holes are a bit off and the grill holes need a lot of trimming. I'm going to make the manufacturer cut them proper as I don't want to do this for every bumper. But I'll likely tell them I'll drill the holes for the grill mount screws.

The holes for the rear top was spot on, but the fronts were way off on studs #2 and # 4. I'm going to get that corrected, I don't mind a hair off as that's easily fixed, but these two were was way off,

One side fit's perfect the other is a hair down, but I think the washer I'm using is too big and hitting the 914 mount indent. I'll try the correct OE size washer to see if it corrects this issue.

One thing about the crappy colour change on my 914 is it makes I nice line for checking the fit.


Overall I'd say with corrections these will be a pretty good fit.


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post Jul 31 2017, 07:10 PM
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One thing I noticed is these are 914rubber grills they are quite a bit brighter than the stainless steel. Not that bad, but it is noticeable.
Maybe a little road grime will tone the grills down a bit.



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post Jul 31 2017, 07:12 PM
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Fit in the corners, like I said I'll see if the correct size washer will let me raise the left side a bit more.


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post Jul 31 2017, 07:20 PM
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Ignore my "custom" LE bumper valance with cutout. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
It will look better with the correct valance.


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post Jul 31 2017, 08:12 PM
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Looks good.. I would be good with that on my car.
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post Jul 31 2017, 08:49 PM
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Looks good.. I would be good with that on my car.

Yep overall I'm happy, just have to get the little details worked out before it's ready for prime time.

Oh and my wife said it looks bad because the bumper is green!
I laughed as I told her it was the reflection of the grass. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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post Jul 31 2017, 09:20 PM
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QUOTE(Mark Henry @ Jul 31 2017, 06:20 PM) *

Ignore my "custom" LE bumper valance with cutout. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
It will look better with the correct valance.



Actually, I think your front valance looks pretty good Mark! That GT bumper looks great. I can't wait to get mine. Timing is not critical for me as I have a long way to go on my car. It's going to all be worth the effort though! I appreciate all your effort to get these bumpers done! It's obviously a huge commitment for you to take on!
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post Jul 31 2017, 09:27 PM
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Good work Mark,jeez like pulling teeth to get this done,great effort for sticking with it and providing supply for world members.
Its a hard road doing what you have done and I admire that...
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post Oct 7 2017, 11:53 AM
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Has there been any additional movement on the group buy?
Would still like to get in on this if possible.
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post Jan 18 2018, 10:53 AM
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Just dragging this out of the past.

Any progress?
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post Jan 18 2018, 08:49 PM
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This group buy looks like it fizzled out!
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post Jan 19 2018, 07:40 AM
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I'll wait to hear from Mark. Its amazing how long it takes to develop a product. Especially when dealing with an overseas vendor.
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post Jan 19 2018, 12:37 PM
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I'm waiting to see this thru and hoping it all pans out.

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post Jan 19 2018, 03:56 PM
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post Jan 19 2018, 04:27 PM
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Bumpers look great and would like to see these available ... but for now, I want to know what type of fog lights those are on Mark Henry's car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)
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post Jan 20 2018, 12:39 PM
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I know how long these projects take especially when you are not doing the manufacturing yourself.. My GT oil lines were supposed to done November then December and now the end of January and there os nothing I can do about it..

Mark I can't wait to see these in person when it happens..I have my deposit sitting in my PayPal account and when your ready ..
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