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Posted by: rexer May 12 2009, 09:33 PM

I am new to this site and just picked up a 75 2.0. I am trying to find out if it is possible to convert from the heavy rubber bumpers to the 73 or 74 style bumpers? If so, how hard is it to do?
Thanks,
Paul Russell

Posted by: 914rrr May 12 2009, 11:20 PM

QUOTE(rexer @ May 12 2009, 11:33 PM)

Posted by: porschecb May 13 2009, 08:35 AM

Hi Paul. I got your email yesterday will respond here. I am right in the middle of doing a bumper backdate you are welcome to come over this weekend and i can show you everything you need to do and get. PM me if you want to come over.

Michael


Oh and

There is also a how to thread on here.

Posted by: boxstr May 13 2009, 09:21 PM

Paul Welcome to the World. You can look in the Search feature and find a backdate thread.
The hardest part is to find the chrome bumpers and good top rubbers.
Once you have found your bumpers the rest is easy.
Good luck.
CCLINBUMPME

Posted by: PanelBilly May 13 2009, 10:10 PM

Can't be done!

Posted by: johannes May 14 2009, 05:27 AM

QUOTE(PanelBilly @ May 13 2009, 08:10 PM)

Posted by: Cevan May 14 2009, 06:12 AM

In all seriousness, yes. The PO did mine. Just do a search.

Posted by: Jerry75914 May 14 2009, 06:00 PM

Finding a good bumper is definitely the hardest part. I just backdated my rear bumper last night. It's not difficult, but you do need to poke holes in the right places

There are posts with pics of hole locations and measurements. These will get you very close, but measure for your specific car. I found that they were slightly off when I measured the hole locations on the car vs. the spacing on the bumper.

It's not hard, just be patient! Also good idea to get a round hand file so you can widen the holes as needed.

Posted by: boxstr May 14 2009, 07:29 PM

One thing I definetly recommend. Is get studs for the bumpers, rather than bolts. It is so much easier and you can do it by yourself.
Don't forget to use the dogbones.
CCLINBUMPANDGRIND