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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ 1976 restoration and upgrade

Posted by: c12croft Mar 30 2005, 11:38 AM

Despite the historical snafu of installing 916 styling bumpers on the '76 model.... are there any mechanical issues preventing their successful installation?

In contemplating a body restoration, I am finding it difficult keeping the '76 bumpers; they're just so unattractive.

All responses, whether fact or just personal commentary, are appreciated.

Tim C

Posted by: ArtechnikA Mar 30 2005, 11:57 AM

QUOTE (c12croft @ Mar 30 2005, 12:38 PM)
are there any mechanical issues preventing their successful installation?

preventing? nah. you'll have to drill some holes and find or fabricate some "dog bone" spacers, but those tasks are minor compared with finding good glass that fits.

if anyone will have parts that fit, it'd be Getty or High Performance House.

i had a car with 916 front & rear bumpers, but they didn't grow on me. i think they look silly on 916's too - but if i had one, i wouldn't take them off...

it's your car, do what you want.

Posted by: Yoei66 Mar 30 2005, 03:00 PM

I kinda like the '75/76 bumpers. As long as the fog lamps are installed in the front. Mine aren't, but soon will be.

Posted by: Aaron Cox Mar 30 2005, 03:04 PM

like the above said...,

not all glass is equal... some fit like shit.....

have you thought of backdating to earlier or even chrome bumpers?