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Posted by: Mikey914 Sep 5 2012, 10:10 AM

I've been pushing james to make these for some time, as you all know. He's finally hirred some help to get these done.
If I can get 25 sets we can drop that down to $290.

So for less than you can buy one bumper top for, you can get a set. They will come in a black gel coat, but can be sanded and painted to the color of your car.

So who's interested?

Posted by: bfrymire Sep 5 2012, 11:09 AM

+1

Posted by: ThePaintedMan Sep 5 2012, 11:28 AM

You. Da. Man. +1

Posted by: SLKWrx Sep 5 2012, 12:26 PM

I'm in.

Posted by: walterolin Sep 5 2012, 12:34 PM

One set, assuming they will fit my '70 which they should.

Olin

Posted by: jsayre914 Sep 5 2012, 02:30 PM

can the fiberglass be made to look original, or just painted to match the car?

Posted by: stugray Sep 5 2012, 04:02 PM

I might be interested. Now that you have the molds for the bumper top, can you do a whole bumper with the top already molded in?

How much lighter are the FG tops than the rubber?
I have some nice rubber tops. Selling those would probably pay for the FG.

Stu

Posted by: bembry Sep 5 2012, 04:07 PM

Mark--do you have pics?

Posted by: tim_nd Sep 5 2012, 04:11 PM

Posted by: kg6dxn Sep 5 2012, 07:10 PM

Posted by: pilothyer Sep 5 2012, 07:54 PM

I am in if........"If I can get 25 sets we can drop that down to $290." Jerry

Posted by: ruby914 Sep 6 2012, 12:41 AM

Great Price
What they said.

Posted by: Mikey914 Sep 6 2012, 12:51 AM

Yes they will.

Posted by: Mikey914 Sep 6 2012, 01:00 AM

Yes I agree, I will get you some pictures as soon as I have the product. james is supposed to be working throught the weekend on these to get them out faster. He's making improvements to the design as the early ones that another vendor had made didn't have enough support and they had more flex than they should have. These will be a significant leap above what was on the market. I can't wait to post, but now that these have been fast tracked, I thought I should get the GB up to hit the level we need to get the cost down.

Posted by: Mikey914 Sep 6 2012, 01:03 AM

They will come textured like the OEM and are a black Gel coat, so they will look like OEM. They can be sanded and painted to match the car as a few have done.
-Mark

Posted by: Mikey914 Sep 6 2012, 01:09 AM

We will be selling a version of the front molded to the bumper, as well as both pieces as individuals. The rear is the early style bumper as it is right for the 6, we had not planned to mold them together.

We are also working on a "chroming" process for the bumpers, but the bumpers will be available in a black gel coat 1st.
More good stuff to come too.

Posted by: Lennies914 Sep 6 2012, 07:38 AM

I'm in for a set.

Posted by: Krieger Sep 6 2012, 08:34 AM

I'm in for a set if the price is $290

Posted by: Mikey914 Sep 6 2012, 09:31 AM

That's a firm 6 (at $290) and a few possibles???? I think we are on track. I'm sure pictures will help close the deal for a few.

Posted by: gus91326 Sep 6 2012, 11:28 AM

I'm new. What's a bumper top?

Posted by: The Cabinetmaker Sep 6 2012, 02:36 PM

I'm in for a set at 290. I have one of those others you're talking about. Total piece of crap, but still better than nothing.

Posted by: Mikey914 Sep 6 2012, 10:44 PM

Pre 75, it's the part on top of the steel, I made these in rubber, but fiberglass will make good looking bumpers afordable to all.
It's these -
http://shop.914rubber.com/product.sc?productId=48&categoryId=-1

with the rears, less than 1/2 the cost.

Posted by: Mikey914 Sep 9 2012, 06:11 AM

That's 9 with maybes at 6???,
14 comitted to go

Posted by: maf914 Sep 9 2012, 08:44 AM

Mark,

I am in for a set, front and rear. As usual, thanks for your efforts.

Posted by: walterolin Sep 9 2012, 09:00 AM

Count this as a "commit" - front and rear.

Olin

Posted by: FlatIV Sep 9 2012, 11:43 AM

one set please.

Andrew

Posted by: Harpo Sep 9 2012, 02:51 PM

I'm possibly interested

DAvid

Posted by: Germancar-Junkie Sep 9 2012, 03:05 PM

I'm in for 1 set. Just let me know what to do next!

Posted by: scotty b Sep 9 2012, 03:27 PM

If someone local gets a set of these I would be willing to do a how to thread, to make them look as close as possible to original

Posted by: JamesM Sep 9 2012, 03:51 PM

Count me in on this.

Posted by: ThinAir Sep 9 2012, 09:54 PM

I'm in for one set, front & rear, if we get the numbers for $290.

Posted by: GulleyGulley Sep 10 2012, 08:19 AM

I'm in for a front only if possible. If not, I'm in for a full set. When will these be available to order

Posted by: Mikey914 Sep 10 2012, 09:37 AM

That's 15 commits and a few ???
Looks like this will happen.
-Mark

Posted by: dadaDaveed Sep 10 2012, 11:30 AM

Count me in for a set at $290.

-DB

Posted by: saigon71 Sep 10 2012, 03:44 PM

In for one set...preferably at $290.

Thanks for this (and all your other products) Mark!

Bob

Posted by: dr.tim Sep 10 2012, 08:38 PM

I would buy a set.

Posted by: Mikey914 Sep 11 2012, 12:25 AM

18...... 7 to go looks very do-able

Posted by: zig-n-zag Sep 12 2012, 12:38 PM

I'm in for a set at 290

Posted by: bembry Sep 12 2012, 06:44 PM

Do they not look original in the black gel coat? If not, are they close? I was kinda looking for plug and play, not something I had to paint.

Posted by: mburkhart Sep 12 2012, 06:56 PM

Will these bumper tops fit a stock 1974 front and back? I'm in for a set if so.

Posted by: dpires914 Sep 12 2012, 08:13 PM

Hi Mark,
Pardon my ignorance. I am not familiar with fiberglass and the molding process. How will these bumper tops be made? Will they have a solid core? Or will they be something like motorcycle side cover? I'm worried if I get a set and someone accidentally steps on my bumper and cracks it.
Thanks, Dave

Posted by: JamesM Sep 12 2012, 09:49 PM

I think the real answer here is dont let anyone stand on your bumpers! 8 year old kid fuch'ing around in my garage jumped off one of mine and destroyed a stock bumper top. He was not even 50 lbs. If anything I would think you might be safer with fiberglass as its easier to repair and cheaper to replace.

Posted by: Mikey914 Sep 12 2012, 11:10 PM

You hit the nail on the head. It is fiberglass. Don't expect that it will support any real weight. It is cosmetic, but with that being said, we are reinforcing the part so it will not have the sag that the other previously available ones had.

These are made in 3 part molds and blended. To look like and OEM.
The difference is the black gel coat will make them look like the have just been hit with armor all.

If you want durable. The solid rubber bumper tops are the best. But at 2x + the cost.

Fiberglass is repairable.

These are not solid but will apear to be once installed.


5 more to go

Posted by: scotty b Sep 13 2012, 05:22 AM

My response was to a question about making them look as authentic as possible

Original tops were not slick as the gel coat will be. They had a light texture and were more of a semi black then the glossier black that the gel coat will be

I would guess that if your not interested in going through painting them, then you probably aren't too concerned about perfecting the original look, so you could bolt them right on as is.

Posted by: Mikey914 Sep 14 2012, 06:39 AM

It's not big deal to shoot them with a satin bumper paint. Just takes time and money. We can lay the gel into the mold. It's a great finish, and less work. I can shoot these at $10 a bumper if you want. Or if you wan to save some cash -
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/SEM0/39103/N1969.oap?ck=Search_N1969_-1_-1&pt=N1969&ppt=C0171

It's a satin paint that will look more like the rubber bumper.

Posted by: ThinAir Sep 17 2012, 12:31 AM

Posted by: Porcharu Sep 17 2012, 02:00 PM

Very Tempting, can I come pick them up? Consider me a definite maybe, if I had the cash in hand I would be certain. I could be talked into picking up a bunch of them for other bay area peeps.
Steve

Posted by: Lennies914 Sep 17 2012, 08:41 PM

Keep me in mind if you make the trip Steve.

Lennie

Posted by: Mikey914 Sep 17 2012, 09:23 PM

I have no problem with pick up. I've been told we will have pictures this week.
Production will follow in shot order. No money taken until these are starting to ship and we have a production schedule
-mark

Posted by: Hydra. Sep 18 2012, 04:06 PM

At that price, please count me in as well..

Posted by: Mikey914 Sep 18 2012, 11:03 PM

Just need 3 more.

Posted by: sixnotfour Sep 19 2012, 01:05 AM

Im in for a pair.

Posted by: ThinAir Sep 20 2012, 01:29 AM

Posted by: patrick3000 Sep 20 2012, 05:40 PM

Mark,

Thanks for your work, put me in for a set of tops.

Posted by: ThinAir Sep 24 2012, 12:24 AM

If my math is right, we need just 1 more.

Posted by: Mikey914 Sep 24 2012, 11:30 AM

You are correct

Posted by: Harpo Sep 25 2012, 06:19 AM

Please add my name to the list

Thanks

David

Posted by: ThinAir Sep 27 2012, 08:20 PM

So, Mikey... were you gonna post pictures so we could decide paint or no-paint? When are you going to actually take orders/money?

Posted by: gazzar Oct 1 2012, 11:49 AM

i'm,
interested in a set - can they be posted out to the uk if so for how much ?

Posted by: Mikey914 Oct 1 2012, 06:54 PM

Yes they can. I need your postal code to get the shipping quoted. PM me.

I'm supposed to have some pics on these in the next few days, so I'll get them up as soon as I have them.
Mark

Posted by: Mikey914 Oct 5 2012, 01:46 AM

Took a little longer that we wanted, but you will like these-
Note the curve just like th eOEM is emulated, as weel as the ends being like OEM.

Production wil lput these inbount in about a week to 10 days.


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Posted by: Krieger Oct 5 2012, 06:33 AM

Very nice. How do you want payment? Can I get these with my top?

Posted by: Mikey914 Oct 5 2012, 09:40 AM

Well they will not fit in the same box, but, they can arrive together. The production on these will begin late this next week. I'm working on the blocks that these mount with, we are trying to make the mounts a stainless stud with a rubber isolator.

We will start sending out PMs this next week notifying those that were interested they are in production.

Posted by: gazzar Oct 5 2012, 02:46 PM

they look great !

Posted by: Chris H. Oct 5 2012, 07:43 PM

Nice work Mark! Are you still planning to do the one piece bumper/top? Hope so.

Posted by: pilothyer Oct 5 2012, 08:05 PM

Very Nice, Mark

Posted by: Mikey914 Oct 5 2012, 09:30 PM

Yes they will be made. We wanted to make just the tops available 1st.

Posted by: bembry Oct 6 2012, 07:09 AM

Mark,

Can I get in on the $290. order?

Brent

Posted by: GulleyGulley Oct 8 2012, 09:25 AM

I'm in. PM when they are available.

Posted by: gothspeed Oct 8 2012, 10:30 AM

They look great ... .......... how do they attach to the bumper? Do you just drill the bottom flange and put some bolts in there?

Posted by: Mikey914 Oct 8 2012, 11:24 PM

These will mount just like the OEM tops. They will simply "bolt on". No drilling required.

And yes it's not too late to get in on these. I just need to confirm production schedule before I take money. I anticipate that these will be in full swing in about a week.
-Mark

Posted by: Mikey914 Oct 12 2012, 10:07 PM

The substructure mounts are being fabricated now with jigs being made Production will be running end of next week.

Posted by: Mikey914 Oct 12 2012, 10:53 PM

Just PM'd everone so if I missed you let me know. I will be playing with different finishes on Monday and posting some pictures there is a rubberized coating I hope will make these look and feel like OEM.

Posted by: casey944 Oct 13 2012, 09:58 AM

Just need a front one Mark. Let me know!

Posted by: ruby914 Oct 13 2012, 05:44 PM

Looks great!
I would like to see the back side, mounting surface.

Posted by: Mikey914 Oct 13 2012, 11:01 PM

The backs will have solid blocks with stainless studs, I will be putting a rubber isolator on the base to avoid damage to the bumper. I'll post pictures later in the week.
But honestly, as long as it's a solid mount and it will not damage the bumper, how the back looks is really not a issue as it's not cosmetic.

Posted by: gazzar Oct 14 2012, 01:26 PM

mikey i am going to order a set but now you are trying rubber look ones i don't know what ones to get - can you post some pictures before i make my mind up.
The original ones looked great but the rubbery ones might look even better !
If you do post pictures can you bolt one to a bumper so we can see one in situ.
i'm going to have to get some dog bones and drill some holes as my 914 is a US 1975 with the shocks and that heavy girder in them.

Posted by: kbrunk1 Oct 14 2012, 05:12 PM

I think a picture would be of great benefit.
Thanks

Posted by: walterolin Oct 15 2012, 07:59 AM

Hello Mike

Check's in the mail.

More stuff to order, but it will be a while, I'm putting the trailing arms back right now. Got the big front targa seal a while back, did a test fitting and it looked nice. I really appreciate the parts you are making, makes the rustoration a lot easier, and I doubt you are making Mitt Romney money with these projects.

Thanks
Olin

Posted by: Mikey914 Oct 17 2012, 03:01 AM

Actually I'm reinvesting about every dime I make on more new stuff. I have some cash intensive projects that will be comming out in the next few months.
-Mark

Posted by: Mikey914 Oct 17 2012, 03:10 AM

Here's some pictures next to my dirty bumper. I coated half of the bumper with the SEM bumper black, and it looks identical to the gel coat. I was looking for my rubberizes coating I bought earlier, but this really looks good so I'm not going to mess it up.


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Posted by: Mikey914 Oct 17 2012, 03:13 AM

Notice the nice unrippled contour with the "ripple" like OEM. The other fiberglass ones didn't have this detail. Even a nice under cut lip.


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Posted by: gazzar Oct 18 2012, 01:58 PM

mikey, i have Paypal'd you for my set of bumper tops.I tried to PM you but your inbox is full, you must be a busy man - looking forward to them arriving but i'm not looking forward to paying the $64 import duty though !

cheers

Posted by: Mikey914 Oct 19 2012, 12:27 AM

I hate to burst your bubble but the flat rate shipping was domestic. I can work you a deal on the shipping, but it will be a bit over $18. If you want I will get you a full refund no problem, as soon as I have a set in my hands on Monday I'll get the shipping figured out.
Sorry,
Mark
PS-I made some room in the mail box now.

Posted by: Harpo Nov 7 2012, 05:51 PM

Mike, When will these start shipping?

Thanks

DAvid

Posted by: bfrymire Nov 7 2012, 08:14 PM

I

Mine arrived a couple of days ago. I received a shipping notice a few days before.

--brett

Posted by: Mikey914 Nov 8 2012, 01:29 AM

I've got the 1st 4 out, I'll have 6 more monday and will have another 7 the following week. Part of the issue with getting these out faster were the substructure blocks, James ahs bene doing these by hand. I'll be setting up a program to make these on an automated mill, so I can crank these out faster. There are 10 blocks on a set, and there are 3 different variations. He underestimated the time necessary to do these, so the production will jump up to 6-7 sets per week.

Posted by: gazzar Nov 25 2012, 09:19 AM

mikey,
any news for my set for the uk !

Posted by: no1uno Nov 25 2012, 11:49 AM

Is it too late? I'd like to get a set at gb price if possible. please pm payment info if still open. thanks

Posted by: Mikey914 Nov 27 2012, 12:49 AM

Getting these slowly from James, the 1st bacth had some adheasion issues and we had to revisit the method of attachement. So yes no problem. I have about 15 sets in front of you, but if you can wait about 20 days, no problem, These will be all shipped out before the 25th.
-Mark

Posted by: Evil914 Nov 27 2012, 12:59 AM

I'd like the whole bumper set-up as well.

Posted by: Mikey914 Nov 27 2012, 12:07 PM

I have the rears, and James has the molds for the front, but hasn't made any yet. As soon as we get these done, I'm sure we can get these finished.

Posted by: gothspeed Nov 27 2012, 06:37 PM

Great work man !! They look freakin' great !!!

Posted by: walterolin Dec 1 2012, 05:25 PM

Fedex dropped a large package in my driveway yesterday. They look nice. Unfortunately they are going into my growing stack of new parts for the time being, probably be late spring before I get to the bumpers.

Thanks Mark.

Walter Olin

Posted by: charlesmac Dec 17 2012, 10:12 AM

Is there still time to get in on the group buy? I'd like a set if so.

Posted by: Mikey914 Dec 17 2012, 11:59 AM

Still working through backorders, 2-3 weeks before I'll be able to get anything out to new orders.

James is supposed to hit me with 12 sets this week. The problem was in making the mounts, he was hand cutting them. I'm actually machining them, and will be getting him these today.
-mark

Posted by: bembry Jan 20 2013, 07:51 PM

Mark--any updates on the bumper tops?

Posted by: 1973Porsche Jan 20 2013, 10:06 PM

Is it too late to get in on this?

Posted by: Mikey914 Jan 21 2013, 04:06 AM

These are moving painfully slow. I wound up having to machine the mounts for James, I've been told I'll have another 6 sets this week (friday) I'd bet on 4 sets, so these trickle out, but we'll get them out. Just dropped one out to ZIG-ZAG Thursday, with 2 others, so yes the GB is open until these are fufilled. Hopefully we'll have these wrapped up in 3 weeks.
-Mark

Posted by: gazzar Feb 26 2013, 12:11 PM

mikey - are these still being made i ordered and paid for a set back in October, I'm waiting to grind off the rubber bumper mounts off my 1975 model - but if they aren't gonna turn up the rubber girders will have to go back on.

Posted by: Mikey914 Feb 26 2013, 12:29 PM

Yes,
painfully slowly. James was hsvingissus making the mounts, so I machined these and I'm awaiting the delivery of the 9 that are pending. I've been told it will be this week. Which will probably be Friday. I would anticipate these will ship Monday.
I'll update the thread as soon as they hit.
-Mark

Posted by: billh1963 Feb 26 2013, 02:00 PM

Mark...have you considered a killer deal on a group buy for the regular (real) bumper tops? I would be in for a set of those!

Posted by: JamesM Feb 26 2013, 03:34 PM

Sweet! Are these the last 9? guessing I would be on that list then.

Posted by: JamesM Mar 23 2013, 11:39 AM

Its been a month with no update? I assume things are still not going well.

Not a big deal, just trying to figure out if I will need to come up with an interim solution here as I expect to have the car ready to hit the road in about 4 weeks.

Just cleaning up the engine and trans now, then i just need to slap that back in, get a few more rubber bits, and install the bumpers and ill be good to go!

Posted by: JamesM Apr 7 2013, 09:00 AM

Got my package yesterday! Detail and quality on these looks amazing, much better then any other fiberglass parts I have had. Never had fiberglass that didnt require some work to get to fit, but these look like they will probably just bolt right on.

Posted by: effutuo101 Apr 7 2013, 09:49 AM

I need the front only. Anybody just need a rear?

Posted by: Mikey914 Apr 7 2013, 09:54 AM

These are finally moving. All orders should be complete this week.
It was kind of a pain as James was a little slow in getting this taken care of, but it's finnally done.

Posted by: Harpo Apr 7 2013, 12:07 PM

YEA

Posted by: Harpo Apr 18 2013, 04:27 PM

I just got an email that my bumper tops have shipped. Thanks Mark

DAvid