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Posted by: djporsche Apr 10 2010, 11:48 PM
I picked up one front and three rear 73 bumper today. The front is chrome but has some small rust holes on the sides. Two backs are chrome and one is black. I'm not sure if i should go all black or chrome. Also came with two back tops in ok shape.
So what do ya think? I got a red 73 with black and polished 2 liters. Black or chrome
Posted by: Tom_T Apr 11 2010, 12:07 AM
I picked up one front and three rear 73 bumper today. The front is chrome but has some small rust holes on the sides. Two backs are chrome and one is black. I'm not sure if i should go all black or chrome. Also came with two back tops in ok shape.
So what do ya think? I got a red 73 with black and polished 2 liters. Black or chrome
TJ - all 1973 MY 914 2.0's came with the Appearance Group of options - including chrome bumpers, so it's best to keep it that way.
Besides - you'll love the Bling! with the Fuchs 2L alloy wheels!
You can take that rust-pitted front bumper to a good chrome shop where they can fill them strip the old chrome &do a fresh 3-step re-chrome (copper-nickel-chrome), just get references for a good high quality local chrome shop from local car resto guys/gals.
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Posted by: hot_shoe914 Apr 11 2010, 12:15 AM
I picked up one front and three rear 73 bumper today. The front is chrome but has some small rust holes on the sides. Two backs are chrome and one is black. I'm not sure if i should go all black or chrome. Also came with two back tops in ok shape.
So what do ya think? I got a red 73 with black and polished 2 liters. Black or chrome
TJ - all 1973 MY 914 2.0's came with the Appearance Group of options - including chrome bumpers, so it's best to keep it that way.
Besides - you'll love the Bling! with the Fuchs 2L alloy wheels!
You can take that rust-pitted front bumper to a good chrome shop where they can fill them strip the old chrome &do a fresh 3-step re-chrome (copper-nickel-chrome), just get references for a good high quality local chrome shop from local car resto guys/gals.
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Posted by: markb Apr 11 2010, 12:47 AM
I've had black, body color, and chrome on my 72, and the chrome is best by far. 
Posted by: azbill Apr 11 2010, 01:07 AM
Chrome bumpers are period correct for the '73 cars. My opinion is chrome
Posted by: messix Apr 11 2010, 01:30 AM
i was given a front chromy and a back that was painted metallic silver, i like the silver if a chomy isn't available or funds are restricted.
Posted by: Vacca Rabite Apr 11 2010, 01:44 PM
I know it isn't right, but I don't like chrome on these cars.
Zach
Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Apr 11 2010, 02:17 PM
I love black 
Posted by: 914_teener Apr 11 2010, 02:22 PM
I love black
I think the chrome bumper especially on the back makes the sight line....especialy on the 73...course I am biased...I have a 73....
Posted by: RobW Apr 11 2010, 03:52 PM
Depends on how straight the chrome is... it shows...
Posted by: 914_teener Apr 11 2010, 04:20 PM
Depends on how straight the chrome is... it shows...
I agree...I had my straightened and then rechromed...made all the difference in the world
Posted by: matthepcat Apr 11 2010, 07:18 PM
I voted black becuase I think sports cars look better with no chrome. Chrome reminds me of old hot rods & classic cruisers.
Posted by: jsayre914 Apr 11 2010, 08:31 PM
chrome for sure
Posted by: djporsche Apr 11 2010, 11:23 PM
Thanks guys. I really like both looks. I'll have to see how much re-chroming the front and back will run me. I need to find a good chrome shop here in San Antonio.
Posted by: tat2dphreak Apr 12 2010, 08:58 AM
chrome
Posted by: Mark Henry Apr 12 2010, 03:04 PM
Plaid
Posted by: balljoint Apr 12 2010, 06:23 PM
Mark, you're fired.
I voted body colour.
Posted by: KELTY360 Apr 12 2010, 06:44 PM
Mark, you're fired.
I voted body colour.
My car is in the paint shop right now getting body color bumpers, along with body color fenders, doors, targa bar, hoods, etc.
Posted by: championgt1 Apr 12 2010, 09:41 PM
I really think it depends on the color of the car.
Posted by: dadaDaveed Apr 12 2010, 09:47 PM
Thanks guys. I really like both looks. I'll have to see how much re-chroming the front and back will run me. I need to find a good chrome shop here in San Antonio.
Hey TJ, I voted chrome. If you find a quality chrome shop in SA, let me know. My rear bumper was painted black and it needs help.
-DB
Posted by: djporsche Apr 13 2010, 12:06 AM
Thanks guys. I really like both looks. I'll have to see how much re-chroming the front and back will run me. I need to find a good chrome shop here in San Antonio.
Hey TJ, I voted chrome. If you find a quality chrome shop in SA, let me know. My rear bumper was painted black and it needs help.
-DB
WILL DO.
Well guys im going chrome. Installed the back, the top was all white so i painted it. Still need a front top.
Thanks guys.
Posted by: CMONNETT Apr 13 2010, 08:12 AM
There's a good chrome shop over in Converse. I had them do one for me years ago. I can't remember what they charged but they did great work. They were over off FM78 by Judson H.S.
Chris
Posted by: dadaDaveed Apr 13 2010, 08:22 AM
There's a good chrome shop over in Converse. I had them do one for me years ago. I can't remember what they charged but they did great work. They were over off FM78 by Judson H.S.
Chris
Based on a google maps search, that would have to be Alamo Plating and Metal Finish. Sound right?
Posted by: CMONNETT Apr 13 2010, 08:32 AM
That would be the place. They did nice work.
Chris
Posted by: Root_Werks Apr 13 2010, 11:36 AM
I know it isn't right, but I don't like chrome on these cars.
Zach
Posted by: Root_Werks Apr 13 2010, 11:39 AM
I guess it does depend on the 914, but I really like the black as an accent to the body color. Breaks up the car nicely.
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Posted by: horizontally-opposed Apr 13 2010, 10:46 PM
I guess it does depend on the 914, but I really like the black as an accent to the body color. Breaks up the car nicely.
Yep, I voted chrome, but have to say I am into black more and more these days — esp. on flared cars, but increasingly on the non-flared cars, too.
It can look flat-out GREAT.
pete
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