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> Painted bumpers - now chrome, Actually Stainless Steel...
Kansas 914
post Aug 27 2012, 10:31 AM
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I have had these bumpers for maybe a year. They have been on the Willow Green '72 project.

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I decided since that project is on hold (moved from Kansas to Colorado and parts are in storage) I would throw the bumpers on the red '74. It is part of my plan to get the red car closer to a GT look. Flared rockers are the next addition. I have a newly chromed (real chrome) set for the '72 as it should have steel bumpers for a "near" Concours car anyway.

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post Aug 27 2012, 10:53 AM
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i like the look with the red bumpers....
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post Aug 27 2012, 11:08 AM
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QUOTE(mrbubblehead @ Aug 27 2012, 10:53 AM) *

i like the look with the red bumpers....

I didn't hate it with painted bumpers - but I always dreamed of a M471 look and this is my inspiration:

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post Aug 27 2012, 12:13 PM
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A little chrome always makes our teeners look better! Awesome! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Aug 27 2012, 12:15 PM
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Nice, I really like those bumpers.

I talked with Sandy about stopping on the way to the RRC. We may be coming over Thursday the 6th and leaving for Beaver Friday am. We may get to cruise around a little Thursday night. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Alien meets Wild Child. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Aug 27 2012, 12:22 PM
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QUOTE(rick 918-S @ Aug 27 2012, 12:15 PM) *

Nice, I really like those bumpers.

I talked to Sandy about stopping on the way to the RRC. We may be coming over Thursday the 6th and leaving for Beaver Friday am. We may get to cruise around a little Thursday night. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Alien meets Wild Child. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

That would be AWESOME! There is a nice drive from Denver to Durango - no Interstate and mountain roads! Then you get to drive the Million Dollar Highway (US 550) up to Grand Junction and across to Beaver from there (I guess that is how you will go?)
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post Aug 27 2012, 01:38 PM
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QUOTE(rick 918-S @ Aug 27 2012, 12:15 PM) *

Nice, I really like those bumpers.

I talked to Sandy about stopping on the way to the RRC. We may be coming over Thursday the 6th and leaving for Beaver Friday am. We may get to cruise around a little Thursday night. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Alien meets Wild Child. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

That would be AWESOME! There is a nice drive from Denver to Durango - no Interstate and mountain roads! Then you get to drive the Million Dollar Highway (US 550) up to Grand Junction and across to Beaver from there (I guess that is how you will go?)


We thought about heading west on 160, across 184 to 491 and end up heading north on 191 through Moab. It drops the drive to 6 hrs from Durango to Beaver. Heading over the million dollar highway adds an hour + to the drive. If I weren't coming from half way across the country already and hour would be no big deal. But.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif)

Back on topic, I like the bumpers! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) How do they compare to the chrome ones you have? In a side by side. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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post Aug 27 2012, 01:58 PM
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We thought about heading west on 160, across 184 to 491 and end up heading north on 191 through Moab. It drops the drive to 6 hrs from Durango to Beaver. Heading over the million dollar highway adds an hour + to the drive. If I weren't coming from half way across the country already and hour would be no big deal. But.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif)

Back on topic, I like the bumpers! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) How do they compare to the chrome ones you have? In a side by side. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)

It is quicker to go out 160 from here - not as pretty of a drive - but you made that "pretty" drive last year at RRC.

How does the stainless compare to the chrome? One is a lot heavier!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif)

Seriously - I think the finish on the stainless is actually VERY GOOD - though I can see some polish tool marks. I bet you can "buff" them out. Plus I can drill for front license plate (did you notice I had them delete the holes for license plate - same for tow hook hole in rear - called the Steve Iverson Special) if I want and no rust where the holes go. I will show you side by side when you get here. I doubt anyone could tell if they weren't side by side though.
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post Aug 27 2012, 02:20 PM
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I think the chrome looks great on the red! (<-see avatar) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Seriously, both the chromies and the red bumpers look great on that car.
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post Aug 27 2012, 02:33 PM
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I really like the blacked out trim on your car. It makes it look more modern and less classic, but I'm digging on it.
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post Aug 27 2012, 02:37 PM
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I really like the blacked out trim on your car. It makes it look more modern and less classic, but I'm digging on it.

The car has black windshield trim (rubber), black door window trim and black sail panel trim. I have been thinking about going all chrome where I can.

Here is a picture from last year right before I headed to MUSR.

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post Aug 27 2012, 02:40 PM
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QUOTE(Kansas 914 @ Aug 27 2012, 02:37 PM) *

The car has black windshield trim (rubber), black door window trim and black sail panel trim. I have been thinking about going all chrome where I can.


I'll trade you. Much of my chrome is in good shape, windshield surround and 1/4 windows I'm pretty sure are good. Wish you were closer to Denver.

Let me know if you are interested and want to go that route. Be cost effective for both of us.
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post Aug 27 2012, 02:49 PM
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QUOTE(gollygwagen @ Aug 27 2012, 02:40 PM) *

QUOTE(Kansas 914 @ Aug 27 2012, 02:37 PM) *

The car has black windshield trim (rubber), black door window trim and black sail panel trim. I have been thinking about going all chrome where I can.


I'll trade you. Much of my chrome is in good shape, windshield surround and 1/4 windows I'm pretty sure are good. Wish you were closer to Denver.

Let me know if you are interested and want to go that route. Be cost effective for both of us.

Thanks for the offer - I have all the shiny parts - just not the time to swap (low priority for me).
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post Aug 27 2012, 02:50 PM
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QUOTE(AZ914 @ Aug 27 2012, 02:20 PM) *

I think the chrome looks great on the red! (<-see avatar) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Seriously, both the chromies and the red bumpers look great on that car.

Thanks Jason -
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post Aug 27 2012, 02:51 PM
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QUOTE(Kansas 914 @ Aug 27 2012, 02:49 PM) *

Thanks for the offer - I have all the shiny parts - just not the time to swap (low priority for me).


Figured it was worth asking! I'll just have to do mine now that I've seen yours!
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post Aug 27 2012, 02:51 PM
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Looks good (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)! Does anyone here in the States carry those SS bumpers or are they only available from the UK?

http://www.groupharrington.com/en/part/74/...-6-bumpers.html
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post Aug 27 2012, 02:53 PM
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Looks good (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)! Does anyone here in the States carry those SS bumpers or are they only available from the UK?

http://www.groupharrington.com/en/part/74/...-6-bumpers.html

Mine came from Harrington. Shipped from Viet Nam - but yes the company is based in UK.
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post Aug 27 2012, 03:21 PM
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Another vote for chrome on red (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
But the red bumpers did look good too
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post Aug 27 2012, 03:27 PM
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Another vote for chrome on red (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
But the red bumpers did look good too
Mike

The car used to have red rockers and front/rear valances AND a red roof. I thought it was too much with the red bumpers so the rockers/valance got painted black when I got the WAS saratoga top.

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post Aug 27 2012, 03:55 PM
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i like the look with the red bumpers....

I didn't hate it with painted bumpers - but I always dreamed of a M471 look and this is my inspiration:

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Very nice car. I'm thinking of going red on my 914, what color is that red?
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