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‘76 Bumpers/can you Identify/anyone want them? - free, What are these ones called? |
TINKERGINEERING |
Jun 4 2020, 10:19 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 177 Joined: 15-March 20 From: Sierra Madre, CA Member No.: 24,031 Region Association: Southern California |
Hello!
Trying to get down to metal this summer. The bumpers are off and I wanted to know what these ones are called. Having hard time finding info online. Especially for the front bumper. Just curious. The plan is to back date. Also I want to see if I can find a new home for these bumpers. Is there anyone out there that needs 1976 bumpers?. You can have them for free. Or at least barter with some advice for this ongoing project. I’m not sure if these are able to be shipped because I could barely pick them up. Also I won’t be meeting this drip pan for this car anymore. Here are some photographs: Frances and Daniel Thanks for all your advice yes holding onto the rain tray and searching for a dumpster big enough for these bumpers (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Attached image(s) |
maf914 |
Jun 5 2020, 09:16 AM
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Not a Guru! Group: Members Posts: 3,049 Joined: 30-April 03 From: Central Florida Member No.: 632 Region Association: None |
That front bumper is definitely not stock. Someone did some unique custom work in the past.
Years ago, in the 80's, in Frankfurt, Germany, I remember seeing a red 75-76 914 with the rubber bumpers painted red. Weird. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) |
Coondog |
Jun 5 2020, 09:22 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,089 Joined: 24-September 15 From: Apple Valley Calif Member No.: 19,195 Region Association: Southern California |
Great news that your backdating. Best mod you can do to a 75-76 other then going six.
Throw those things in the dumpster...... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
RiqueMar |
Jun 5 2020, 04:18 PM
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Enrique Allen Mar Group: Members Posts: 2,169 Joined: 28-August 08 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 9,478 Region Association: Southern California |
@TINKERGINEERING
Even though you're going electric, I would suggest holding on to that rain tray / drip pan. It does help keep water out of the engine bay and by extension, the areas underneath what was the stock battery tray, where water tends to collect. The holes you see at the corners had funnels below them to act as a sort of gutter to channel water through the engine bay and under he car. As for the bumpers, I'de ditch them. I think the front bumper was someones 'backyard project'. I'm following you on instagram under the username 'riquemar' and look forward to your posts. Keep at it! |
mepstein |
Jun 5 2020, 04:25 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,258 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I’m all for keeping the parts for our cars but in this case, toss the bumpers, they are worthless.
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Chris914n6 |
Jun 5 2020, 05:25 PM
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Jackstands are my life. Group: Members Posts: 3,316 Joined: 14-March 03 From: Las Vegas, NV Member No.: 431 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Unless you are going to seal the engine lid somehow I would keep the rain tray to keep water & sun off the electronics.
The front "aero" bumper is hand made. The rear bumper is made of some burly steel and it's flat. I'd keep it in case you need to build a frame or support or ??? I'd also think about fiberglass bumpers. A bit cheaper and without the rubber top is noticeably lighter. |
TINKERGINEERING |
Jun 6 2020, 05:26 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 177 Joined: 15-March 20 From: Sierra Madre, CA Member No.: 24,031 Region Association: Southern California |
That front bumper is definitely not stock. Someone did some unique custom work in the past. Years ago, in the 80's, in Frankfurt, Germany, I remember seeing a red 75-76 914 with the rubber bumpers painted red. Weird. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Oh interesting. Yes lots of paint cracking off the rubber bumper. |
TINKERGINEERING |
Jun 6 2020, 05:27 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 177 Joined: 15-March 20 From: Sierra Madre, CA Member No.: 24,031 Region Association: Southern California |
Unless you are going to seal the engine lid somehow I would keep the rain tray to keep water & sun off the electronics. The front "aero" bumper is hand made. The rear bumper is made of some burly steel and it's flat. I'd keep it in case you need to build a frame or support or ??? I'd also think about fiberglass bumpers. A bit cheaper and without the rubber top is noticeably lighter. Lighter might be better with all the batteries! Good idea I’ll hold the water tray |
TINKERGINEERING |
Jun 6 2020, 05:29 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 177 Joined: 15-March 20 From: Sierra Madre, CA Member No.: 24,031 Region Association: Southern California |
I’m all for keeping the parts for our cars but in this case, toss the bumpers, they are worthless. The front didn’t fit well and was also barely held on!! And taking up lots of share tree tent shelf space (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
TINKERGINEERING |
Jun 6 2020, 05:32 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 177 Joined: 15-March 20 From: Sierra Madre, CA Member No.: 24,031 Region Association: Southern California |
Great news that your backdating. Best mod you can do to a 75-76 other then going six. Throw those things in the dumpster...... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Ha okay yes dumpster is next (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
TINKERGINEERING |
Jun 6 2020, 05:34 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 177 Joined: 15-March 20 From: Sierra Madre, CA Member No.: 24,031 Region Association: Southern California |
@TINKERGINEERING Even though you're going electric, I would suggest holding on to that rain tray / drip pan. It does help keep water out of the engine bay and by extension, the areas underneath what was the stock battery tray, where water tends to collect. The holes you see at the corners had funnels below them to act as a sort of gutter to channel water through the engine bay and under he car. As for the bumpers, I'de ditch them. I think the front bumper was someones 'backyard project'. I'm following you on instagram under the username 'riquemar' and look forward to your posts. Keep at it! Hello!! Thanks for the Follow! Thanks for your advice today as well!! Such a great community everyone is so willing to share their experiences. Yes this front bumper barely fit securely and is probably 100 pounds. Sure I wouldn’t be able to put it inside of a dumpster (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Thanks!!! |
bretth |
Jun 6 2020, 06:01 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 899 Joined: 23-June 15 From: Central TX Member No.: 18,882 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Hello,
I would actually take the two bumperettes on the rear bumper if you are able to get them off with out breaking the mounting studs. Let me know and I will pay shipping etc. Thanks, Brett |
TINKERGINEERING |
Jun 6 2020, 11:01 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 177 Joined: 15-March 20 From: Sierra Madre, CA Member No.: 24,031 Region Association: Southern California |
Hello, I would actually take the two bumperettes on the rear bumper if you are able to get them off with out breaking the mounting studs. Let me know and I will pay shipping etc. Thanks, Brett You were right! They unbolt. My Dad and I just looked. (Daniel)He says hi! And they are all yours! Send an address at some point next week. We’d love to ship the bumper too. Where TX? Near Austin? Frances (and daniel) |
Cairo94507 |
Jun 7 2020, 06:34 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,740 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
Hello Tinkergineering - I have been watching your videos- love them. I am so glad to see a young person loving on a 914.
As for the bumpers.........toss them please. I think you will be very happy when you install the backdated (early) bumpers. I believe the cars look way better and of course it takes a lot of weight off at the extreme front and rear too. Congratulations on all you have done thus far. Be patient, have a plan and stick to it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) Michael |
TINKERGINEERING |
Jun 7 2020, 11:28 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 177 Joined: 15-March 20 From: Sierra Madre, CA Member No.: 24,031 Region Association: Southern California |
Hello Tinkergineering - I have been watching your videos- love them. I am so glad to see a young person loving on a 914. As for the bumpers.........toss them please. I think you will be very happy when you install the backdated (early) bumpers. I believe the cars look way better and of course it takes a lot of weight off at the extreme front and rear too. Congratulations on all you have done thus far. Be patient, have a plan and stick to it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) Michael Hello Michael! Thanks for checking in and the kind words. The body already looks better with no bumpers than it did with these ones installed. Much thanks Frances and Daniel my dad- he says hi and thanks for the support! |
mrholland2 |
Jun 24 2020, 05:31 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 750 Joined: 7-September 11 From: Santa Maria,CA Member No.: 13,531 Region Association: Central California |
Or at least barter with some advice for this ongoing project. You'll find you won't need to barter anything for advice with the folks on here. I don't have a 914 right now and come on just to read the stuff they give freely to, especially, newbie owners. It's kinda like a haven in a crazy world! (even though it's a crazy 914world. . .see what I did there?) I just got all caught up on your videos and really like your enthusiasm!! Keep it up!!! |
bdstone914 |
Jun 24 2020, 06:51 PM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 4,517 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
@TINKERGINEERING
date='Jun 6 2020, 04:34 PM' @RiqueMar Even though you're going electric, I would suggest holding on to that rain tray / drip pan. It does help keep water out of the engine bay and by extension, the areas underneath what was the stock battery tray, where water tends to collect. The holes you see at the corners had funnels below them to act as a sort of gutter to channel water through the engine bay and under he car. Francis, You do need to protect the electronics but i would not run the rain tray. I have seen other electric conversions and you need maximum airflow to prevent the motor from over heating. You may want to use a GT type engine grill which have open mesh on the upper half. Are you going to have batteries in the engine bay? Do you know what batteries you are going to use? Bruce |
RiqueMar |
Jun 24 2020, 07:02 PM
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Enrique Allen Mar Group: Members Posts: 2,169 Joined: 28-August 08 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 9,478 Region Association: Southern California |
Francis, You do need to protect the electronics but i would not run the rain tray. I have seen other electric conversions and you need maximum airflow to prevent the motor from over heating. You may want to use a GT type engine grill which have open mesh on the upper half. Are you going to have batteries in the engine bay? Do you know what batteries you are going to use? Bruce (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Bruce has got a point, I didn't think of that. You might also consider leaving the tray and install a fan on a switch or thermostat. It could end-up being cheap insurance. Another note: Talk of fans brought up another question; What about heating? I would assume an electric heater would draw too much power and limit your range. I wonder how converters have tackled this in the past. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) |
Steve |
Jun 24 2020, 10:06 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,580 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Orange County, CA Member No.: 822 Region Association: Southern California |
There was a mint condition silver EV that would come to cars & coffee. He had two 12v hair driers in place of the heater hoses in the trunk. He said they worked great.
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mepstein |
Jun 25 2020, 04:40 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,258 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
There was a mint condition silver EV that would come to cars & coffee. He had two 12v hair driers in place of the heater hoses in the trunk. He said they worked great. When winter is 55 degrees, no problem. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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