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Posted by: tesserra Jan 17 2005, 09:58 AM

I saw some fiberglass bumper pad replacements a while ago.
I need front and rear.
Anyone know who makes, or sells them?

Thanks

Posted by: trekkor Jan 17 2005, 10:49 AM

Rich has them in stock at HPH.

KT

Posted by: Demick Jan 17 2005, 10:51 AM

Rich has fiberglass bumper replacements. But I don't think he has just the bumper pads in fiberglass.

AFAIK, there's only one guy who makes them, and they are not much cheaper than new OEM rubber ones. Someone will chime in here on who that is.

Demick

Posted by: Aaron Cox Jan 17 2005, 10:51 AM

bumper tops in fiberglass?

trek - you sure?

Posted by: trekkor Jan 17 2005, 11:01 AM

Oops

complete bumpers with the moulded bumper pads included. one piece.

KT

Posted by: Mueller Jan 17 2005, 11:10 AM

I cannot find the e-mail, but someone e-mailed me a few weeks ago saying they bought the 'glass pad replacements for about $375 including shipping

stock rubber would be closer to $525 to $550 or more depending on who you bought them from

Posted by: Aaron Cox Jan 17 2005, 11:12 AM

it was a guy in the midwest.... had them on his green car... wanted 175 each for them

Posted by: boxstr Jan 17 2005, 11:22 AM

I spoke to the gentleman his name is Carl about making me some, but he was very busy with other things in his life and was unable to find the time then. I will try and contact him again and see if anything has changed and whether he can make some or not. He made them for himself an da few extra, not into production.
I like the idea, but not if they are going to cost the same as the regular bumper tops.
CLLINTOPANDBOTTOM

Posted by: seanery Jan 17 2005, 11:53 AM

I've seen them, as have most of the MWC attendees. They look very nice on. The benefit of these is that they will never bubble, split and distort like the rubber ones. The price was in the $175 range if I recall correctly.

Posted by: Demick Jan 17 2005, 12:00 PM

QUOTE (seanery @ Jan 17 2005, 09:53 AM)

The benefit of these is that they will never bubble, split and distort like the rubber ones.

Yes, the rubber ones suffer from the elements over many years, and the fiberglass ones would hold up better against sun and water damage. However, the rubber ones hold up very nicely to bumps and taps from other cars or solid objects. Unless you have the bumperettes, the rubber tops are the first things to make contact, and the fiberglass will crack/split/shatter very easily compared to the rubber.

Just pointing out that it is a tradeoff between the two.

Posted by: greg.treadway Jan 17 2005, 12:06 PM

For a few dollars more you can get the whole fiberglass bumper. Are you suggesting putting the fiberglass top on a chrome bumper?

Posted by: Aaron Cox Jan 17 2005, 12:07 PM

QUOTE (greg.treadway @ Jan 17 2005, 11:06 AM)

For a few dollars more you can get the whole fiberglass bumper. Are you suggesting putting the fiberglass top on a chrome bumper?

metal bumper still offers you its protection.... a fiberglass bumper top guves you the rubber look without warping/fading in the sun

Posted by: seanery Jan 17 2005, 12:49 PM

bumper tops

This is the guy that makes them's car (ooh nice grammar huh?)

Posted by: morphenspectra Jan 17 2005, 02:23 PM

this is one of our projects we have been working on,also bumpers. but i can off the top of my head tell ya that they would not be more that 150.00/175.00 for the set.
front and rear.
james

Posted by: McMark Jan 17 2005, 02:27 PM

I'll be getting those at that price!

Posted by: gklinger Jan 17 2005, 02:32 PM

Me too!

Posted by: Mueller Jan 17 2005, 02:38 PM

QUOTE (morphenspectra @ Jan 17 2005, 01:23 PM)

this is one of our projects we have been working on,also bumpers. but i can off the top of my head tell ya that they would not be more that 150.00/175.00 for the set. front and rear. james

taking deposits?

Posted by: mikerose Jan 17 2005, 02:44 PM

QUOTE (Mueller @ Jan 17 2005, 12:38 PM)

QUOTE (morphenspectra @ Jan 17 2005, 01:23 PM) this is one of our projects we have been working on,also bumpers. but i can off the top of my head tell ya that they would not be more that 150.00/175.00 for the set. front and rear. james taking deposits?

Put me on the list

Posted by: 2-OH! Jan 17 2005, 02:48 PM

I need a set (front & rear) for the 73...

2-OH!

Posted by: Aaron Cox Jan 17 2005, 02:51 PM

id be down for a set of bumper tops

Posted by: SpecialK Jan 17 2005, 02:52 PM

QUOTE (morphenspectra @ Jan 17 2005, 12:23 PM)

off the top of my head tell ya that they would not be more that 150.00/175.00 for the set. front and rear. james

That's more like it!

Posted by: watsonrx13 Jan 17 2005, 03:01 PM

Wow James, that would be fantastic....

Posted by: lapuwali Jan 17 2005, 03:05 PM

I'd be up for a set, too.

Posted by: nein14 Jan 17 2005, 03:26 PM

James , Iam in for a set!!

Posted by: seanery Jan 17 2005, 04:25 PM

sweet!

Posted by: tesserra Jan 18 2005, 03:48 AM

James, sounds great!
I think the FG tops look better than the rubber. They don't suffer the indent across the whole width of the bumper.
I will commit to front and rear, when can we get them?

George

Posted by: tesserra Jan 18 2005, 07:38 PM

Posted by: Chris H. Jan 18 2005, 07:44 PM

I'm in! That would sway me to backdate in a minute.

Posted by: morphenspectra Jan 19 2005, 02:18 AM

wow what a response.i sat down and did a cost on this item and it would be between 175.00 200.00(tops) for the pair they would be sanded gel coat finish for the customer to paint.we are kicking around the idea of shutting down all sales for the month of feb to get out at least five more parts for 2005.but im leaning twards doing that i design better when im left alone.and dont have to deal with production parts.
james

Posted by: McMark Jan 19 2005, 02:34 AM

Do it.

Posted by: mike_the_man Jan 19 2005, 08:21 AM

I'd be interested. My rubber bumper pads suck!

Posted by: Joe Ricard Jan 19 2005, 08:27 AM

Me too. When can I send you money? Got a hole in my pocket.

Posted by: 94teener Jan 19 2005, 09:26 AM

I bought a set, front and rear. Haven't installed yet. They are very sturdy excellent construction.

The fabricator is quite busy with his day job and I believe he makes the pieces based
on orders. If you want to order, send me your name and email address and I will forward
to him. (That's how I had to contact him, through another guy).

Following pics of the set I bought upon opening the box.

Phil


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Posted by: 94teener Jan 19 2005, 09:27 AM

Pic. 2

Posted by: 94teener Jan 19 2005, 09:28 AM

Pic. 2 for sure:


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Posted by: 94teener Jan 19 2005, 09:28 AM

Pic. 3:


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Posted by: 94teener Jan 19 2005, 09:29 AM

Pic. 4, the last:


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Posted by: Root_Werks Jan 19 2005, 09:44 AM

Very nice! I would buy a set for around $150-200.

Posted by: trekkor Jan 19 2005, 09:59 AM

I'd like to see them installed.

Looks great and I'm also interested.

KT

Posted by: Gint Jan 19 2005, 07:53 PM

QUOTE (94teener Posted on Jan 19 2005 @ 08:26 AM)

I bought a set, front and rear. Haven't installed yet. They are very sturdy excellent construction. The fabricator is quite busy with his day job and I believe he makes the pieces based on orders. If you want to order, send me your name and email address and I will forward to him. (That's how I had to contact him, through another guy). Following pics of the set I bought upon opening the box. Phil

Come on?!?! Seriously?

Who? Where? How much?

Posted by: balthazar Jan 19 2005, 08:10 PM

I will definetly be interested in a set! $150-$200 would be peeeeerfect! Considering the originals are like $500 ea...

Posted by: tesserra Jan 19 2005, 10:13 PM

Phil,
Those look awesome!!
They seem to be very high quality and look well thought out in terms of installation.
Someone PLEASE START MANUFACTURE OF THESE!!!

George

Posted by: dakotaewing Jan 20 2005, 12:30 AM

Count me in for at least one set, if not 2....
Thom

Posted by: mikey Jan 20 2005, 01:09 AM

I'll take one set.

Posted by: Rob Ways Jan 20 2005, 09:55 AM

Can he mold in a 2 ft rice spoiler??

Posted by: db9146 Mar 20 2005, 02:16 PM

What ever happened to the FG bumper tops? Did anyone provide the email for the guy making them now? Did Morphinspectra (sp?) ever get into the business on these?

Posted by: Rhodes71/914 Mar 20 2005, 03:05 PM

Somebody should be making those after all that interest.

I want some too!

Posted by: MecGen Mar 20 2005, 03:15 PM

These would sell like hotcakes.
I need 2 for a 74
Cheers
Joe

Posted by: Always Looking Mar 20 2005, 04:22 PM

I thought of laying up a set myself, my top rubber sucks. How difficult would it be? Even a sh$% job would look better than what I got, plus you could sand and fill to get the contours right.... right?. For $150, i'd buy the set though - no time..

Posted by: morphenspectra Mar 20 2005, 04:27 PM

dont worry they are coming. you cant rush a artist
james

Posted by: db9146 Mar 20 2005, 06:41 PM

or is that arTIEST!!??

Come on get with it, our cars are going to rust away before we get decent looking bumper tops.

Posted by: scotty b Mar 20 2005, 09:21 PM

Could you make them with little dips spaced evenly across the top, so they look like real pads?

Posted by: Aaron Cox Mar 20 2005, 09:22 PM

whats the Estimated Time of Arrival for these bad boys

Posted by: scotty b Mar 20 2005, 09:25 PM

Additional (serious) thought. Coat them with bedliner to get a textured appearance!? I'm in for a set as well.

Posted by: riverman Mar 20 2005, 09:34 PM

I'm in for a set too! Just let us know when.

Posted by: tat2dphreak Mar 20 2005, 09:53 PM

I'd even take the crowbar to my wallett for these bad boys!

Posted by: tesserra Mar 20 2005, 11:57 PM

James,
Lets get this goin. If you do this right it seems that there is a huge market for them.
I REALLY want front and back ASAP. WCC would be a good place to unveil them and take lots of orders (money).
George

Posted by: ft.lbs. Mar 21 2005, 04:50 PM

keep "us" posted on the progress!

Posted by: mikerose Mar 22 2005, 09:02 AM

QUOTE (ft.lbs. @ Mar 21 2005, 02:50 PM)

keep "us" posted on the progress!

Mike

Posted by: 94teener Mar 22 2005, 12:48 PM

I have a set of these F/G bumper tops, look damn good.

Some pics.






Phil


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Posted by: 94teener Mar 22 2005, 12:49 PM

Another pic.


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Posted by: 94teener Mar 22 2005, 12:50 PM

Another pic.




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Posted by: Aaron Cox Mar 22 2005, 12:52 PM

drooling.....

Posted by: 94teener Mar 22 2005, 12:53 PM

Another pic.

Pre-assembly for fitting prior to finish paint.


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Posted by: 94teener Mar 22 2005, 12:53 PM

Last pic.

Posted by: 94teener Mar 22 2005, 12:56 PM

No, this is the last pic.

Pre-assembly yet.

I haven't got to finish paint yet, still working on engine, suspension, etc.


Phil


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Posted by: McMark Mar 22 2005, 12:56 PM

Who made those?

Posted by: Aaron Cox Mar 22 2005, 01:02 PM

QUOTE (McMark @ Mar 22 2005, 11:56 AM)

Who made those?

IIRC a guy at the ffc....

175 a piece i hear....

Posted by: 94teener Mar 22 2005, 01:09 PM

I'm not sure whether the builder wants his contact info. blanket spread on the net but,
he did tell me that he would be glad if I sent info. to him on individuals who are interested
in ordering. Okey with me.

Those of you interested, send me your email address and I will forward the contact data
to you.

I have zero financial interest and business attachment to this.

Phil Sparta
philliz914@earthlink.net

Posted by: scotty b Apr 29 2005, 07:05 AM

I'm justa bumpin this morning! One for James

Posted by: SGB Apr 29 2005, 03:43 PM

Me wanna me wanna....
I've also wondered about a FG topper like a dash cover...
? James ?
You could get rich. OK, not rich. You could make people happy, how's that?

Posted by: morphenspectra Apr 29 2005, 04:24 PM

James has been busy, and he is due to come out with Fiberglass door pockets soon (next week if all goes smoothly). The Bumper tops are the next to be finished, I know that he is working hard to make this happen, and I will get some pics of the plugs when he gets that far.

HIEDI

Posted by: 94teener Apr 29 2005, 05:59 PM

Hey, order a set with Carl M., the man.





94teener


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Posted by: MW 914 May 12 2005, 12:13 PM

Any update from James on this? Sounds like half the people here are ready to jump on these tops when they are available!

Posted by: tat2dphreak May 12 2005, 12:51 PM

LOL, now that ecomm is up we need to bitch and moan until someone does this I guess...

Posted by: morphenspectra May 12 2005, 01:06 PM

im sanding several molds to polish(8 to be exact)then i need to test fit these parts b4 i release them i want people to get some thing that fits right and looks good.
james

Posted by: tat2dphreak May 12 2005, 01:21 PM

QUOTE (morphenspectra @ May 12 2005, 02:06 PM)

im sanding several molds to polish(8 to be exact)then i need to test fit these parts b4 i release them i want people to get some thing that fits right and looks good. james

you've never done us wrong before James!! don't let us rush you too much... we'll be waiting like geeks in front of a theater...

Posted by: MW 914 May 12 2005, 04:31 PM

Thank goodness he is making progress. I was gettin worried about where I was going to drop my next wad of cash. Damn these little cars!

Posted by: Verruckt May 12 2005, 04:44 PM

QUOTE (morphenspectra @ May 12 2005, 01:06 PM)

im sanding several molds to polish(8 to be exact)then i need to test fit these parts b4 i release them i want people to get some thing that fits right and looks good. james

Would it be possible to have them roll around and have a bit of a lip on the top edge going down? So as to make them look a little more "solid" ??? I'm sure it might be hard to do in the mold though?

Posted by: mrdezyne Jan 16 2006, 01:35 PM

James,
Whatever came of these? The response was amazing!

Posted by: scotty b Jan 20 2006, 09:15 PM

Posted by: StratPlayer Jan 20 2006, 11:16 PM

These what ya talking about?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porsche-914-bumper-pad-bumper-cover-set- fiberglass_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ34204QQitemZ4604066671QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZW
DVW

Posted by: KaptKaos Jan 21 2006, 11:56 AM

Can someone summarize this for me? Who is making these? How much? When will they be available? Do we need to place an order in advance? How do we contact the fabricator?

Thanks!

- Joe

Posted by: BarberDave Jan 21 2006, 02:03 PM

There are some on E-Bay now. The same Guy Sean was talking about seening at the MWC, Carl, item # 4606789358 Dave

Posted by: Gint Jan 21 2006, 06:31 PM

QUOTE (BarberDave @ Jan 21 2006, 01:03 PM)

There are some on E-Bay now. The same Guy Sean was talking about seening  at the MWC,  Carl,   item # 4606789358     Dave  :stooges:

I bought a set of those very same units 6 months back or so. I got them significantly cheaper too. They are downright gorgeous.

Here's the link again:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porsche-914-bumper-pad-bumper-cover-set- fiberglass_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ34204QQitemZ4604066671QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZW
DVW

Posted by: warrenporsche Jan 22 2006, 08:36 PM

I purchased a 72 1.7 today that will need new bumper pads soon, are these things avalible yet thanks lemmie know at warrenporsche@yahoo.com