Old School Bumpers, retrofitting to a 76 |
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Old School Bumpers, retrofitting to a 76 |
Neal |
Jan 21 2004, 10:49 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 300 Joined: 23-April 03 From: Sammamish, Washington Member No.: 605 |
I am starting the process of going Old School with my bumpers. I have a 76 and I am buying a older rear from Kevin this weekend. I have read the posts about this process (not much info) so I am asking if anyone has done this could they give me some tips. I don’t know how much work is involved retrofitting the older bumpers. Any help would be appreciated.
Neal |
seanery |
Jan 21 2004, 11:42 AM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,854 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
bleyseng has done it, and robby750's rear has been backdated as well (IIRC).
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Neal |
Jan 21 2004, 11:59 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 300 Joined: 23-April 03 From: Sammamish, Washington Member No.: 605 |
here's hoping they read the post and reply, to annoint me with bumper knowlege.
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AZ914 |
Jan 21 2004, 01:07 PM
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914 Dumbass Group: Members Posts: 1,459 Joined: 6-January 03 From: Sunny Tucson Member No.: 98 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Neal,
I have a big-bumpered 75. I have never done this, but my understanding is that it is not too difficult. Two things need to be done: 1. Remove the bumper shocks (couple of bolts) 2. Shave the bumper lip retainers. These are tabs that hold the side of the late-style bumpers to the car. See the pic below... Attached image(s) |
Neal |
Jan 21 2004, 01:12 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 300 Joined: 23-April 03 From: Sammamish, Washington Member No.: 605 |
I thought we had to drill holes for the mounting bolts ?
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kafermeister |
Jan 21 2004, 01:56 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 778 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Cincinnati/Northern KY Member No.: 174 |
Yes. We do. We also need to find a way to hold up the middle of the rear bumper pad IIRC. ...and the tow-eye bracket from an older car if one chooses to use it.
Rick '76 914 '75 914 |
Neal |
Jan 21 2004, 02:14 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 300 Joined: 23-April 03 From: Sammamish, Washington Member No.: 605 |
Could you elaborate on that last post, I am looking for info to aid in this task
so more text would be good. |
boxstr |
Jan 21 2004, 02:44 PM
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MEMBER:PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION Group: Members Posts: 7,522 Joined: 25-December 02 From: OREGON Member No.: 12 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Neal I have pics of the last retro fit I did to JLO. Email me off line I will attach the pics if you want. I have done four other cars. No pics form them.
CCLINRETROWORLD |
RustyWa |
Jan 21 2004, 02:47 PM
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Working Member Group: Members Posts: 610 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Kent, WA Member No.: 72 |
Why not post the pics here? I'd like to see them also. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)
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boxstr |
Jan 21 2004, 03:08 PM
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MEMBER:PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION Group: Members Posts: 7,522 Joined: 25-December 02 From: OREGON Member No.: 12 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Okay I will post pics here later this afternoon I am heading out for CAMP 914 and a parts run for Mike.
CCLINCAMP914 |
kafermeister |
Jan 21 2004, 03:30 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 778 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Cincinnati/Northern KY Member No.: 174 |
Thanks Craig. I know I didn't start the thread but I'm very interested in your pictures.
Rick |
TheCabinetmaker |
Jan 21 2004, 04:30 PM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,301 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
I've been thinking about the very same thing for my 75. I even had the bumper and the shock absorbers off today on the front to see what it would take. I discovered that the mounting holes for the old style bumpers are stamped inside the wheel well, just not drilled. I want to keep my square fogs. I recently upgraded to 100watt halogen bulbs for the fogs and they are awesome. I'm going to incorporate the square fogs in the square openings in the early bumper.
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TheCabinetmaker |
Jan 21 2004, 05:07 PM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,301 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
Another thought(I feel like Miles). I was told the rubber bumpers added 200 pounds to the the car. With the front off today, it felt more like 25-30lbs, and the shock absorber felt like 3 lbs. anyone know the real weight? URY?
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boxstr |
Jan 21 2004, 07:30 PM
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MEMBER:PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION Group: Members Posts: 7,522 Joined: 25-December 02 From: OREGON Member No.: 12 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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boxstr |
Jan 21 2004, 07:31 PM
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boxstr |
Jan 21 2004, 07:32 PM
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boxstr |
Jan 21 2004, 07:32 PM
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boxstr |
Jan 21 2004, 07:33 PM
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boxstr |
Jan 21 2004, 07:35 PM
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boxstr |
Jan 21 2004, 07:36 PM
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