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Posted by: Mike1981 Aug 12 2017, 05:43 AM
Hello teeners
I just picked this 72 up in Tennesee.
She has a V8 COnversion
(sorry not a true 914)
But truly fun to drive
Just looking for some advice please
She came with 916 GT bumpers and a flare kit
I'm leaning toward selling these and buying standard 72 front and rear bumpers
Could anyone tell me how much can I expect from selling these?
Also advice on keeping the bumpers?
cut re-glass flush with fenders??
https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipP-lKsaCPZTPybseW5820y57-q_StQCfSPW6b-o_46Ih07RfWj-jcUAe_Ov_70FMQ?key=bXJweUpyc1NoRFYtbnBfMGV0VEVfTUVwVDRHbGdn
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Posted by: mepstein Aug 12 2017, 05:52 AM
$400-500
Posted by: BK911 Aug 12 2017, 06:41 AM
Thank you for buying that car.
Been eyeing it up on Craigslist the past couple of weeks.
You may have saved my marriage!
Love the color combo.
Posted by: 76-914 Aug 12 2017, 07:12 AM
PM sent
Posted by: Mike1981 Aug 12 2017, 07:32 AM
PM sent
Haha
Yes it took some convincing but happy I pulled the trigger
Car performs very well
Needs some tlc
Posted by: burton73 Aug 12 2017, 12:36 PM
Are the flares fiberglass or metal?
Bob B
Posted by: Mike1981 Aug 12 2017, 12:51 PM
Are the flares fiberglass or metal?
Bob B
They are Fiberglass
Posted by: Craigers17 Aug 12 2017, 06:42 PM
Congrats! I've seen that car a few times on Craigslist in the AL/TN area in the last couple years. I've always thought it looked really nice....especially like the wheels, don't know what kind they are, but they look great!
Posted by: Mike1981 Aug 12 2017, 08:30 PM
Congrats! I've seen that car a few times on Craigslist in the AL/TN area in the last couple years. I've always thought it looked really nice....especially like the wheels, don't know what kind they are, but they look great!
Thanks
I'm told the wheels are custom
8" in front 9" in rear
The rear is lifted so the wider wheels would clear the fenders
Posted by: Rand Aug 12 2017, 08:37 PM
Is it just me?
Photobucket sucks. Use Google photos. https://photos.google.com/
Posted by: Rand Aug 12 2017, 08:41 PM
The rear is lifted to clear the tires? OMG, stop the redneck madness. Glad you are getting a grip on this project. Lose all the stupid afterbits and make this car right again. 
Posted by: Mike1981 Aug 12 2017, 09:35 PM
The rear is lifted to clear the tires? OMG, stop the redneck madness. Glad you are getting a grip on this project. Lose all the stupid afterbits and make this car right again.
Haha Like Bo and Luke Duke.
Yes I am trying to reel it back in
Fixed the picture hosting
Posted by: Larmo63 Aug 12 2017, 11:02 PM
Posted by: Mike1981 Aug 13 2017, 03:46 PM
Pick added
Any advice on the bumpers would be great
Keep or sell?
cut and re-glass in line with body?
Paint??
It has single stage on it but its in bad shape
Thanks
Posted by: Mike1981 Aug 14 2017, 05:50 AM
updated pics into and album
https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipP-lKsaCPZTPybseW5820y57-q_StQCfSPW6b-o_46Ih07RfWj-jcUAe_Ov_70FMQ?key=bXJweUpyc1NoRFYtbnBfMGV0VEVfTUVwVDRHbGdn
hope it works this time
Mike
Posted by: Mike1981 Aug 14 2017, 05:58 AM
i think it is working now!
Posted by: burton73 Aug 14 2017, 05:29 PM
Your pictures are working now.
I think you should sell the front and rear 916 glass and buy some stock bumpers. I think they look the best without the flares on.
You would need to cut and fill the glass now and that would be a lot of work and it would not be as easy to sell the glass bumpers later if you wanted to after you shorten them for the fit without flairs.
A lot of guys like the 916 look but you would have to put the flares on. In the end what do your want? Do you like the look of 916? Add up just how much it will cost you to do it. I had a Black 74 914-8 car with a 916 body in glass on it and a lot of people liked it.
I bought it to sell it.
Bob B
Posted by: Mike1981 Aug 14 2017, 06:55 PM
Thanks for the advice
I do have the kit for sale
I hope to get enough to buy standard bumpers
Posted by: Mike Bellis Aug 14 2017, 08:59 PM
That front bumper looks to be the correct shape and not a cheap knock off. Are there any part numbers on it?
Posted by: Mike1981 Aug 15 2017, 05:14 AM
That is a good question
I will jack the car up and take a look underneath
Posted by: AZ914 Aug 15 2017, 07:06 AM
Agree with above, that car looks great! I'd go with some stock or fiberglass stock-look bumpers. Looks like that 916 rear is for a flared car.
Congrats!
Posted by: Mike1981 Aug 16 2017, 12:00 PM
Thanks for the advice everyone
I just sold the flares and have re-listed the bumpers
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