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Posted by: bandjoey Oct 18 2018, 04:58 PM
I'm searching the web for a good picture of the side bumpers popular in the mid-70s
Since I don't know what they're called to search for I can't find any good pictures.
What would you call it .
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Posted by: mepstein Oct 18 2018, 05:06 PM
The devils trim. 
Posted by: worn Oct 18 2018, 05:29 PM
I'm searching the web for a good picture of the side bumpers popular in the mid-70s
Since I don't know what they're called to search for I can't find any good pictures.
What would you call it .
Rust lines for MGBs? Side trim is what I am thinking.
Posted by: Coondog Oct 18 2018, 05:30 PM
A fad, a very bad fad. Bad part is they didn’t have the super strong 3-M tape in those days so they were held on by rivets...... 
Posted by: sb914 Oct 18 2018, 06:00 PM
Don't do it !
Posted by: 914Sixer Oct 18 2018, 06:29 PM
Body side trim. I was one of those bad persons that installed those in the 1970's Origiquip was the name of the company that provided those fine items.
Posted by: 76-914 Oct 18 2018, 07:20 PM
Door Guard
Posted by: Montreal914 Oct 18 2018, 07:30 PM
Fugliest thing 
Been wanting to get rid of them since I acquired the car but they were installed on the original paint so I'm stuck until I get a full respray 
Posted by: cary Oct 18 2018, 07:57 PM
Body Side Molding
Posted by: Front yard mechanic Oct 18 2018, 08:00 PM
Kmart shopper bling
Posted by: steuspeed Oct 18 2018, 08:02 PM
Door ding trim or strip.
Posted by: bandjoey Oct 18 2018, 08:05 PM
Not on my car either. However someone out there likes them. Have all 12 chrome tips to put on eBay, knowing they'll never sell here. Thanks.
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Posted by: mepstein Oct 18 2018, 08:07 PM
It’s the fact that they are riveted on to the body that makes me hate them.
Posted by: Chi-town Oct 18 2018, 08:24 PM
I like mine 
Posted by: porschetub Oct 18 2018, 09:58 PM
It’s the fact that they are riveted on to the body that makes me hate them.
Nah ,takes less than that to hate them
.Posted by: mbseto Oct 19 2018, 11:39 AM
I had a car where these had metal cores and all they are is an additional thing to rust.
Posted by: 74ravenna Oct 19 2018, 06:07 PM
Fugliest thing
Been wanting to get rid of them since I acquired the car but they were installed on the original paint so I'm stuck until I get a full respray
Mine looked exactly like this brand.
I was told they were riveted on, so I was stuck with them.
Then one day I took a closer look behind the fenders and found no rivets, screws or nuts. I slid my hand around to feel for any sign of a fastener........I found nothing.
So with a heat gun and a plastic putty knife they peeled right off.
My paint underneath was intact.
I'm not suggesting you should try this, but for anyone that does, for an easier and cleaner removal be patient with the heat gun.
There will be some residual adhesive to clean off the car.
Posted by: bandjoey Oct 19 2018, 06:20 PM
Fugliest thing
Been wanting to get rid of them since I acquired the car but they were installed on the original paint so I'm stuck until I get a full respray
Mine looked exactly like this brand.
I was told they were riveted on, so I was stuck with them.
Then one day I took a closer look behind the fenders and found no rivets, screws or nuts. I slid my hand around to feel for any sign of a fastener........I found nothing.
So with a heat gun and a plastic putty knife they peeled right off.
My paint underneath was intact.
I'm not suggesting you should try this, but for anyone that does, for an easier and cleaner removal be patient with the heat gun.
There will be some residual adhesive to clean off the car.
These came off my parts car. pulled the rubber out of the track and they were riveted to the body. Those with tape or glue are the lucky ones....unless you like them.
Posted by: 914werke Oct 19 2018, 06:46 PM
Posted by: settador Oct 19 2018, 07:18 PM
"Side Spears" on a Speedster, Convertible-D, Roadster, or so optioned other 356. "To each his own" on a 914....
Posted by: Mark Henry Oct 19 2018, 07:27 PM
They look OK on my sons '82 Audi
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Posted by: aharder Oct 19 2018, 08:35 PM
It’s the fact that they are riveted on to the body that makes me hate them.
Nah ,takes less than that to hate them
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Posted by: 74ravenna Oct 20 2018, 04:00 AM
Fugliest thing
Been wanting to get rid of them since I acquired the car but they were installed on the original paint so I'm stuck until I get a full respray
Mine looked exactly like this brand.
I was told they were riveted on, so I was stuck with them.
Then one day I took a closer look behind the fenders and found no rivets, screws or nuts. I slid my hand around to feel for any sign of a fastener........I found nothing.
So with a heat gun and a plastic putty knife they peeled right off.
My paint underneath was intact.
I'm not suggesting you should try this, but for anyone that does, for an easier and cleaner removal be patient with the heat gun.
There will be some residual adhesive to clean off the car.
These came off my parts car. pulled the rubber out of the track and they were riveted to the body. Those with tape or glue are the lucky ones....unless you like them.
I was actually ok with mine...........I just got curious of what it would look like without them.
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