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Posted by: banger Jun 23 2009, 01:06 PM

A new thread for keeping track of everyone interested in having bumpers rechromed. We will need 10 bumpers for the price to drop to $250 each. Please let me know if you are interested, so I can add you to the list.

Here is a link to the previous thread with all the info: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=84010

Member + number of bumpers

Banger -2 At the Bumper shop
Travis Neff -1 At the Bumper shop
Bob -2
Gint -1 or 2
Lavanut -2
ellisor3 -2 At the bumper shop
LeNoah -2
914_teener -1 At the Bumper shop
lagunero -1

Total 14 or 15

Posted by: ahdoman Jun 23 2009, 02:38 PM

Chris,
Is that price just for re-chrome or does it include minor metal work? Also, what type of chrome quality?

Posted by: my928s4 Jun 23 2009, 03:20 PM

Any idea what these cost to ship? I have two bumpers that need the treatment.

Posted by: banger Jun 23 2009, 03:37 PM

The cost includes minor metal work, and small hole filling. If you have larger holes (from bumperettes etc), then the cost is a little more. This is triple plated chrome, just as was done last year.

QUOTE(ahdoman @ Jun 23 2009, 01:38 PM)

Posted by: banger Jun 23 2009, 03:39 PM

I would weigh them, and see what the price is with fedex, they traditionally had the lowest price for large bulky items. You can ship them to me, and I will handle delivering them to the bumper company, then boxing them, and shipping back to you. My zip is 91351 for reference.

QUOTE(my928s4 @ Jun 23 2009, 02:20 PM)

Posted by: horizontally-opposed Jun 23 2009, 03:42 PM

Depending on your timing, I could be in for two (one front and one rear).

I need to have my car together for Monterey. At least, that's what I was hoping to do...

Are there any pics of the finished work from last time around?

Thanks!

pete

Posted by: banger Jun 23 2009, 04:06 PM

If you check out the thread from last year, it shows some pics of the finished work. The link can be found in the first message of this thread.

QUOTE(horizontally-opposed @ Jun 23 2009, 02:42 PM)

Posted by: Gint Jun 23 2009, 04:24 PM

C'mon gang. There's lots of info, pics, etc... in the original thread.

Posted by: ellisor3 Jun 23 2009, 05:03 PM

I would be in as well, front and back

Posted by: horizontally-opposed Jun 23 2009, 06:28 PM

QUOTE(Gint @ Jun 23 2009, 03:24 PM)

Posted by: LeNoah Jun 24 2009, 04:09 PM

I might be in for 2. When is this going to happen and where could I drop them off. I'm in Orange County but have a freind who goes back and forth to Marina Del Rey every week.

Posted by: banger Jun 24 2009, 05:04 PM

I think we are trying to target for mid-july. The bumpers could be dropped off directly at "The Bumper Shop"

QUOTE(LeNoah @ Jun 24 2009, 03:09 PM)

Posted by: 914_teener Jun 24 2009, 08:39 PM

Okay.... I am in for my front. Gonna take it off right after the 4th for the Mid July date and I will drop it off. I will keep checking the thread I quess for the date and or send a PM. Thanks Banger... never got your name in the last thread.

Rob

Posted by: McMark Jun 24 2009, 09:56 PM

I've seen a set from last year, in person. They look good and a lot depends on how good the bumpers start out. I wouldn't call this perfection/show chrome. But for $250 a bumper it's damn good.

Posted by: ellisor3 Jun 27 2009, 06:10 PM

Just checking to see if this deal is on. I want to pull my bumpers over the 4th and ship them. A couple of questions:

Is the turn-around time still about the same-a couple of weeks?
Do we need to tell them this is 914 World deal?
How we be notified if there is additional cost?
What happens if we are not happy with the job?
What is the address? To who's attention?

Thanks for putting this together

Posted by: banger Jun 27 2009, 11:26 PM

The turn around should be the same, 1-2 weeks. I will confirm with them on monday. You will need to tell them that this is the 914 deal. There are a couple of options, you could have them shipped to me, and I bring them down, or you can ship directly to them. Let me know how you want to handle it.

QUOTE(ellisor3 @ Jun 27 2009, 05:10 PM)

Posted by: ellisor3 Jul 2 2009, 07:52 AM

QUOTE(banger @ Jun 28 2009, 01:26 AM)

Posted by: banger Jul 2 2009, 02:15 PM

The bumpers should be delivered or shipped to the bumper shop around July 13th. Anytime in this week is fine. If you are shipping your bumpers, please include your name, address and all contact details. Please also put a tag or tape on your bumpers with your name on them. Ship or deliver the bumpers to the following address:

The Bumper Shop
Attn: Nestor - Porsche Club Deal
828 E. Florence Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90001

Toll Free: 1800-831-4421
Local: (323) 585-3865
Local: (323) 585-2921

Please make sure that they are sent to Nestors attention. If you are bringing them in person, please speak to him, since he will be handling this for us. When the bumpers are finished, Nestor will contact you regarding payment and shipping.

Posted by: c12croft Jul 5 2009, 08:15 PM

QUOTE(banger @ Jul 2 2009, 12:15 PM)

Posted by: banger Jul 5 2009, 10:37 PM

Still time to get in. Just bring or send the bumpers to the bumper shop the week of the 13th.

QUOTE(c12croft @ Jul 5 2009, 07:15 PM)

QUOTE(banger @ Jul 2 2009, 12:15 PM)

The bumpers should be delivered or shipped to the bumper shop around July 13th. Anytime in this week is fine. If you are shipping your bumpers, please include your name, address and all contact details. Please also put a tag or tape on your bumpers with your name on them. Ship or deliver the bumpers to the following address:

The Bumper Shop
Attn: Nestor - Porsche Club Deal
828 E. Florence Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90001

Toll Free: 1800-831-4421
Local: (323) 585-3865
Local: (323) 585-2921

Please make sure that they are sent to Nestors attention. If you are bringing them in person, please speak to him, since he will be handling this for us. When the bumpers are finished, Nestor will contact you regarding payment and shipping.

Is it too late to get in?
Correction, can I locate a 72/73 set decent enough to get re-chromed here for a backdate project?
Anyone?
thanks

Posted by: banger Jul 8 2009, 11:38 PM

To everyone interested in the deal, Monday the 13th is when the bumpers should be brought into the bumper shop. Please make sure that you speak to Nestor, and tell him that the bumpers are for the Porsche deal.

Posted by: ellisor3 Jul 9 2009, 06:29 AM

QUOTE(banger @ Jul 9 2009, 01:38 AM)

Posted by: Travis Neff Jul 11 2009, 02:37 PM

I shipped mine today, will be there on Wed.

Posted by: banger Jul 14 2009, 04:50 PM

Your bumpers arrived, safe and sound..

QUOTE(ellisor3 @ Jul 9 2009, 05:29 AM)

QUOTE(banger @ Jul 9 2009, 01:38 AM)

To everyone interested in the deal, Monday the 13th is when the bumpers should be brought into the bumper shop. Please make sure that you speak to Nestor, and tell him that the bumpers are for the Porsche deal.

Sent mine out FedEX to the shop yesterday. They are on the way.
Thanks again for putting this together.

Posted by: banger Jul 14 2009, 04:51 PM

Time to bring the bumpers in! So far there are only 4 there, time for the rest of you to get them in.

Posted by: 914_teener Jul 15 2009, 12:36 AM

I am taking mine in tommorrow. I suffered from some creeping elegance

Posted by: 914_teener Jul 15 2009, 11:12 PM

QUOTE(914_teener @ Jul 14 2009, 11:36 PM)

Posted by: Travis Neff Jul 16 2009, 08:24 AM

Nestor called me yesterday to tell me mine had arrived. Thanks again Banger!

Posted by: banger Jul 17 2009, 04:42 PM

I hate to sound like everyone's nagging mother, but we are still waiting for some bumpers... Also if anyone else wants to get in on the deal, ship or bring your bumpers into the bumper shop as soon as you can.

Posted by: Gint Jul 19 2009, 12:32 PM

I've been too busy to get one shipped.

How much does he get to close up bumper tit holes? I have two fronts that need some straightening, one with holes and one without. The one without holes needs more straightening, so it might be a wash.

Posted by: banger Jul 19 2009, 01:13 PM

I believe it is $15 or20 per hole.

QUOTE(Gint @ Jul 19 2009, 11:32 AM)

Posted by: 914_teener Jul 22 2009, 10:21 PM

I went ahead and broke down and ordered a new rubber molding from Mike914 (Mark). Hoping while my creeping elegance with other stuff that the other guys get their bumpers in so by the time my parts are delivered, can start putting things back together. It will be interesting to see the difference between the OEM back moulding that I got a while back and his mold.

After seeing what happened to the AA car that burt to the ground, think I will replace ALL fuel lines while I wait. That was a purty car.

Posted by: DonnyT Jul 27 2009, 10:15 PM

If you still need more, I have 2. Just found out about this.
Or I'll sign up for the next group if there is one.
Thanks,
Donny Thompson
Solvang, Ca.
rufescens@aol.com

Posted by: Gint Jul 28 2009, 04:21 PM

Mine went out priority mail this afternoon.

Posted by: DonnyT Jul 30 2009, 12:13 AM

I spoke with Nestor yesterday to see if it was too late to still get in. He said no problem, just send them. So I pulled both bumpers and they went out on UPS today, should be there by 5pm tomorrow.
Thanks for putting it together.
Don

Posted by: Travis Neff Aug 5 2009, 12:48 PM

Has anyone got an update from the bumper shop?

Posted by: Gint Aug 5 2009, 02:16 PM

I called Monday to ask if he'd received my bumper and he said he got it but hadn't looked at it yet. He was going to call back Tuesday, but I haven't heard anything yet.

Posted by: 914_teener Aug 5 2009, 09:11 PM

I picked mine up today..... purty.

Gonna take some pictures. I saw a couple there 914 bumpers plus a black one.

Posted by: banger Aug 8 2009, 02:38 PM

Your bumpers are boxed up and ready to ship.

QUOTE(DonnyT @ Jul 29 2009, 11:13 PM)

Posted by: banger Aug 8 2009, 02:42 PM

I picked up my bumpers today, and engine grill. The back bumper is one that I had rechromed. the front bumper was originally black, and it was stripped and chromed. The engine grill was originally black. I had it stripped and chromed as well.

Posted by: banger Aug 8 2009, 02:44 PM

Posted by: Gint Aug 8 2009, 02:50 PM

I talked with Nestor yesterday. Ha said the beat early front bumper I sent didn't need welding and he'd get it done for the $250 price. The entire front plate area was beat in. We'll see...

Posted by: 914_teener Aug 8 2009, 05:57 PM

Ha... I saw that one there Gint. It was pretty beat up. I took my picture in the garage at night.. can't really tell the difference berfore after...... not very good pictures- but as for the bumpers there are no ripples in them now. I'll post them anyway. All said and done, for the price I think it was a great job. Not concours stuff but my intention for a weekend driver... good enough for me given the wrinkles I had on my front bumper.

Posted by: 914_teener Aug 8 2009, 06:08 PM

Ok.. here are the pictures, and friggin shiza... I drop the camera and screwed it up

I got the new bumper top from mikey 914. That part was the shiz for the money. You can see in the picture showing the ripples in my front were pretty bad. Gint's bumper was worse. Sorry the after pictures aren't great but it was every bit as good as bangers,(Chris)

Thanks for setting up the deal Chris. I'll post some in the sun .....given a different camera now. Anybody know what to do when the jpegs. are over the limit size on this site?

Posted by: 914_teener Aug 8 2009, 06:10 PM

before front i hope

Posted by: 914_teener Aug 8 2009, 06:11 PM

and after..... really can tell cause of flash sorry.

Posted by: 914_teener Aug 17 2009, 12:26 AM

Just my last post on this. Here is a pic... hope it loads okay of my car after the redone bumper. The new bumper top pad is from Mikey914. Once I get all the new rubber on, it'll be time to strip it off and repaint!

Posted by: Gint Aug 17 2009, 08:02 AM

Wow. That looks great! If they can straighten that, mine should look pretty good.

I thought it might be here Friday, but it didn't show. Should on the front porch after I get back from PullnSave later this afternoon.

Posted by: Sleepin Aug 17 2009, 11:47 AM

QUOTE(Gint @ Aug 17 2009, 08:02 AM)

Posted by: Gint Aug 17 2009, 05:29 PM

The painted bumpers for you have been off my car for over a week. Unless you want a late chrome set for a little more $$ and/or trade bait. We'll need to discuss that offline though.

Still waiting for that brown truck...

Posted by: Gint Aug 19 2009, 04:17 PM

Bumper arrived today. Not show quality for sure, but good daily driver quality.

However, if I were local I'd take this back and have it redone. They did an acceptable job straightening the punched in center section (plate area), but there are at least 10 small pits in the chrome across the entire center section between the grill openings. One of those even has a small dent or impression. I guess it will have to do because I don't want to spend another $40 to ship there and $50 to ship back. And at least now I can have an early front and rear on the zambeziteen.

I'll try to get pics of the pits later. Not sure they'll show up in pics.

Posted by: 914_teener Aug 19 2009, 10:58 PM

U

I also thought the straightening was okay for my wrinkles. I think the plating could have been better. I didn't see any pitting in mine but the plating was a little thin IMO.


Anyway, mine is a weekend driver and is garaged, I want to do some driving before the Winter ski season and other projects.

Rob

Posted by: Gint Aug 20 2009, 06:17 PM

This was the best picture I could get. It's virtually impossible to take pictures of pits in chrome. The chrome itself actually looks better than it does in this picture. But like I said, it's not show quality. Which I'm OK with, but the pits could go.