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> Reworked Front Chrome Bumper for Oil Cooler, Anybody Done This?
kconway
post Feb 11 2011, 12:43 AM
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I could swear I've seen a car or two here that has a chrome front bumper that has been opened up for the oil cooler inlet for a trunk mounted cooler.

Anyone have photos or details they can share about it? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif)

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post Feb 11 2011, 01:54 AM
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What I did years ago when I added a front Mazda oil cooler, was remove the rubber plugs, and I cut the fiberglass front panel and did not cut the bumper itself. More than enough air moved through. I guess you could cut a little material, but as I remember when I had the front license plate it covered some of the new opening anyway, so I am not sure it would be worth the effort. Jim
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post Feb 11 2011, 05:37 AM
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The factory made at least 2. 914/8

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post Feb 11 2011, 05:56 AM
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This one isn't chrome but it's all metal and factory made. It's more subtle than the 914-8.


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post Feb 11 2011, 08:31 AM
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I've got one at home that I have finished up yet
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post Feb 11 2011, 08:37 AM
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I've got one at home that I have finished up yet

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post Feb 11 2011, 08:44 AM
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We have made quite a few for customers and actually have one installed on our 1972 retro concept car six 9142430257. We take our original fiberglass gt bumper measure from it, then cut a chrome bumper rewelding the bottom lip up higher and then get another chrome junk bumper for the two vertical sides. We grind it smooth and then send it out to the bumper shop for a rechrome. Looks great, matches the gt front valance perfectly, and certainly provides the cooling opening needed for the gt front oil cooler


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I could swear I've seen a car or two here that has a chrome front bumper that has been opened up for the oil cooler inlet for a trunk mounted cooler.

Anyone have photos or details they can share about it? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif)

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post Feb 11 2011, 10:33 AM
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It's really not all that hard, just cut, weld, and grind. I did mine te same way, but mine's a black bumper, so I didn't have to bother with rechroming, just paint. It does give a very nice, finished look to the front end.

As I have mine registered as an antique vehicle, Illinois allows us to have an appropriate front license plate for the year of the car. I chose to use an european styled front license plate, so it fits perfectly above the narrowed front bumper section. (However, in normal governmental fashion, you have to carry the original issued front license plate in the car along with you, but it does not have to be displayed - makes a lot of sense, doesn't it?).
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post Feb 11 2011, 11:51 AM
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You didn't specify factory style...

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This bumper is fiberglass but I cut an identical hole in the original steel bumper as well. Stainless mesh makes for no maintenance, and the oil cooler duct behind the hole is sealed on all edges to prevent air from going anywhere else but into the cooler.

On the chrome. Whatever the design you implement, tape it to keep it from pulling up as you cut, go slowly to keep it cool, and make sure the edges are deburred and sealed to keep the chrome from peeling up.

Good luck
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post Feb 11 2011, 01:53 PM
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There are many ways to mount a cooler other than in the front.

Porsche mounted the A/C condenser flat under the front trunk of the car. This should work for an oil cooler too! It had a screen and bar to protect it from being smacked into a parking bumper and protect it from road debris. I always wanted to try this method.

Several cars have the cooler mounted to the underside of the rear trunk with a fan or with fans in case of multiple coolers and seem to do quite well. Mine is mounted in the trunk with a fan on top and works.

One was pictured mounted to the engine lid grill. While purists can claim this will overheat the engine, I would seriously doubt that fact.

Oh well .... let the debate continue ..........
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post Feb 11 2011, 02:11 PM
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I've done it.... but only in photoshop. Looks perfect with a chrome bumper if you ask me.

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post Feb 11 2011, 02:28 PM
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I like Computers4kids front bumper!

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post Feb 11 2011, 03:15 PM
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I like Computers4kids front bumper!

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post Feb 11 2011, 03:21 PM
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I like Computers4kids front bumper!

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That's MY car!!! and yes i like this look too!! Thanks Mark. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Feb 11 2011, 04:04 PM
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Here are some lousy pictures but shows a real application:

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post Feb 11 2011, 04:36 PM
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But none better...
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post Feb 11 2011, 05:12 PM
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There are many ways to mount a cooler other than in the front


But none better...


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post Feb 11 2011, 05:29 PM
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The steel bumper thaT gARY sTRATTON modified for my GT clone..


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post Feb 11 2011, 05:52 PM
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