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Posted by: McMark Dec 1 2013, 02:07 PM

I got tired of the holes in my bumper and since I was ordering another batch of laser cut metal, I drew up some new grilled based on stock grills. Rib spacing and size is right off the original piece and even the corner sections are just like stock. I'm totally happy with how they turned out. These were made from mild steel for testing and then 'chrome' powder coated.

I don't think there's any interest in these for purchase, since Mark914Rubber makes http://shop.914rubber.com/Porsche-914-Fog-light-grill-set-left-and-right-914FLG-C.htm for less than these would cost. But these are OE for my early car (never had fog lights) and being original makes my car unique (and confirms I'm a little crazy).


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Posted by: Mike Bellis Dec 1 2013, 02:09 PM

Like!

Posted by: SirAndy Dec 1 2013, 02:27 PM

Posted by: ConeDodger Dec 1 2013, 02:33 PM

That'll work!

Posted by: Starlack Dec 1 2013, 02:40 PM

looks good...

Posted by: gothspeed Dec 1 2013, 02:41 PM

Looks good but without the lights, they kinda remind me of this:




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Posted by: Mike Bellis Dec 1 2013, 02:47 PM

When's the group buy?

Posted by: McMark Dec 1 2013, 03:23 PM

Figured most people had diving/fog lights.

Posted by: rick 918-S Dec 1 2013, 03:25 PM

Nice

Posted by: balljoint Dec 1 2013, 05:01 PM

I like it. But then, I am biased. Non-appearance group body colour bumpers.

Posted by: Mike Bellis Dec 1 2013, 05:22 PM

What about the rest of us?

Posted by: Krieger Dec 1 2013, 06:02 PM

Looking good!

Posted by: flash914 Dec 1 2013, 07:04 PM

My 70 had the lights behind the bar type grill. They were busted so I got a used set with the light holes Gordon

Posted by: sixnotfour Dec 1 2013, 07:23 PM

how about a bumper top ??

Posted by: Spoke Dec 1 2013, 08:15 PM

Those are really nice looking.

Posted by: McMark Dec 1 2013, 08:28 PM

You offering.

Posted by: 7TPorsh Dec 2 2013, 12:37 PM

very nice. some of us do have lights behind the grills...

Posted by: 914Timo Dec 2 2013, 02:08 PM

I like too. Very nice idea. I like this kind of OE look, but totally custom made parts

Posted by: stugray Dec 2 2013, 02:52 PM

Very nice!

I might be interested in a set since my oil coolers sit right behind those holes now under the headlight buckets.
Why steel instead of Aluminum?
And I have a front bumper top that is in a lot better shape than that one wink-wink-nudge-nudge

Posted by: boxsterfan Dec 2 2013, 03:32 PM

Do you have pics of your oil cooler install? Or a thread that you created on it?

Curious to see the install, specs of coolers, results, etc...

Posted by: stugray Dec 2 2013, 04:13 PM

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=56102

You were the last person to comment on that thread ;-)

Posted by: boxsterfan Dec 2 2013, 04:34 PM

LOL!! I see that now!! So how did it all end up? Good? Bad/Not worth the effort?

Posted by: McMark Dec 2 2013, 07:49 PM

The grills have a curve to them. I got that curve using a technique that involves a BFH. I'm not sure aluminum would stand up to that. Plus aluminum should be anodized to protect the finish. I'm not 100% my guy can cut 1/4" aluminum, although I bet he can. And finally, I had steel on my mind when I drew this up.

There's a good chance I'll make a few of these. I'll keep you posted and I might be interested in the bumper top.

Posted by: RickS Dec 2 2013, 11:12 PM

So who exactly are you calling a gaping hole?