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Posted by: frankiec@outrageous.net Jan 28 2015, 07:42 PM

I'd like some feedback on who (IYO) makes the best fiberglass bumpers. I'm backdating a 75 and I'm concerned about quality of the fiberglass, how the corners are fitted to the fenders and the type of mounting brackets, ease in installation etc.

Thanks

Posted by: pete000 Jan 28 2015, 08:05 PM

Just don't bump into anything !

You will not be happy !

Posted by: Mike Bellis Jan 28 2015, 08:23 PM

I've purchased lots of stuff from AIR (American International Racing). Very good quality and fast shipping. John will usually give a discount if you donate to his charity.

Posted by: Woody Jan 28 2015, 08:56 PM

I've been pleased with the Rennspeed stuff. Front bumper could fit better on the ends but the rear bumper fits great.

Posted by: brant Jan 28 2015, 09:10 PM

Expect to have to do fitting work and some grinding for a street car

Posted by: somd914 Jan 29 2015, 08:11 AM

It's not as if the metal bumpers are robust - my front bumper is dented from PO's minor parking lot bump - I've pounded most of it out but it really needs professional work and re-chroming which is far more expensive than fiberglass.

Also, like Woody I have a silver car and feel between the paint, fuchs, window trim, and bumpers there are too many shades of silver, plus coupled with the above mentioned bumper damage, I've considered fiberglass. I like the clean, more contemporary look of Woody's bumpers.

Posted by: jim_hoyland Jan 29 2015, 10:04 AM

I would like to see a fiberglass bumper for the '75/'76 that wraps the ends a little more. That would save having to remove the rubber bumper clips , the hole filling, and repainting.

Posted by: bulitt Jan 29 2015, 10:43 AM

Looking Good Woodrow!!!

But why did you knock that cone down?

Posted by: Woody Jan 29 2015, 11:22 AM

Thanks buddy.

Mine is a 75. I just trimmed off all the excess metal. Wasn't really that big of a deal. I didn't have the dog bones and just used washers to space out the bumper from the body.


Its a pointer cone.

Posted by: X911IC Jan 29 2015, 01:00 PM

I backdated bumpers on a '75. Went with painted steel bumpers and got fiberglass tops from Mark at 914 Rubber. I used the detailed info from 914 world to fit the bumpers. I painted both the bumpers and top to match the car. I will attach pictures tonight.

Posted by: jim_hoyland Jan 29 2015, 02:07 PM

sounds good...

Posted by: Elliot Cannon Jan 29 2015, 02:57 PM

I bought fenders, hood lids and rocker panels from these guys. Who ever you buy from expect to do some massaging to get it to fit right.

http://www.qrsfiberglass.com/

Posted by: effutuo101 Jan 29 2015, 03:42 PM

Same here. For front, rear hoods, rear bumper. All 4 corners came from QRS, but we're new in the box from another member here.

Posted by: campbellcj Jan 29 2015, 10:45 PM

Mine are from GT Racing. They required minor trimming and bracket fabrication but look good and are pretty light.

Posted by: X911IC Jan 31 2015, 10:33 PM

Pictures as promised.