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Front Bumper choices, What to do UPDATED WITH PICTURE |
PanelBilly |
Jan 9 2010, 04:00 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,808 Joined: 23-July 06 From: Kent, Wa Member No.: 6,488 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
My front bumper is dented on both sides where the rubber tits mount as well as a few other minor areas. The chrome is falling off and rust has attacked the back side. I want a bumper without holes for a plate or the tits. I'm going with a painted bumber rather than the chrome. I started to beat on this one, but now I'm thinking I should just invest in one that just requires finishing and paint. Anybody out there care to share what they've done. Are the fiberglass options any good or are they so much work that I might as well beat a metal one into shape. |
Rand |
Jan 9 2010, 04:08 PM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
Your b is upside down...er p that is. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)
I like light weight. http://www.gettydesign.com/catalog.html |
PanelBilly |
Jan 9 2010, 04:26 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,808 Joined: 23-July 06 From: Kent, Wa Member No.: 6,488 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
ppbb they're interchangable.
Do you know if the Getty one use a rubber (rupper) pad or is it built into the unit |
GeorgeRud |
Jan 9 2010, 04:32 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
If you mean the Getty bumper with the oil cooler cutout, it's all one piece. Nicely made in my opinion, didn't require too much fiddling to get it to fit. I'd also buy their premade brackets and save yourself some fabrication time.
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IronHillRestorations |
Jan 9 2010, 04:51 PM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,720 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None |
If you are going with painted then I'd 2nd fiberglass. If it get's crunched you don't cry as much.
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Al Meredith |
Jan 9 2010, 04:54 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 960 Joined: 4-November 04 From: Atlanta, ga Member No.: 3,061 |
grind off the chrome and bondo the bumper.
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Todd Enlund |
Jan 9 2010, 05:01 PM
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Resident Photoshop Guru Group: Members Posts: 3,251 Joined: 24-August 07 From: Laurelhurst (Portland), Oregon Member No.: 8,032 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I'd hesitate to call a fiberglass part a "bumper"... more of a decorative aerodynamic fairing.
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Rand |
Jan 9 2010, 05:49 PM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
He didn't call it a bumper! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)
I like decorative aerodynamic fairings. I was happy to drop the weight of the rbbb off my 75. The only real bumpers on any 914. Good riddance. |
PanelBilly |
Jan 9 2010, 05:52 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,808 Joined: 23-July 06 From: Kent, Wa Member No.: 6,488 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I fix the bpbp. I mounted the thing just for kicks, but left my camera at home. Maybe Sunday I'll post a picture for those of us who would rather not read
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Vysoc |
Jan 9 2010, 06:39 PM
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Vysoc Group: Members Posts: 586 Joined: 27-August 09 From: Young Harris, Georgia Member No.: 10,737 Region Association: South East States |
I had the 75 monster bumpers and could not wait to shed the look and the weight. Back dated for the 70-72 look, reworked some old beat up bumpers was'nt easy but they look fine in black. You may want to consider the Rudoplh after market bumper tops, I have one on my rear and it is a very nice piece (my opinion). If you are going for the chrome look take your time and find a nice set. With painting it Black and living in Florida I was able to weld up all the holes and make it look clean. Sorry but this response is worthless without pictures, I will furnish pictures later.
On a lighter note for those of you hating us in Florida for the great weather it may snow tonight and I am only 100 miles from Miami..it's about time. Looking for snow! Vysoc |
davesprinkle |
Jan 9 2010, 06:50 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 720 Joined: 13-October 04 From: Berkeley, CA Member No.: 2,943 Region Association: None |
I handed my slightly dented front bumper to South Bay Chrome in Santa Ana, CA. They pushed out the dents and rechromed it for about $300. Looks like new.
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carr914 |
Jan 9 2010, 07:15 PM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 118,774 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
On a lighter note for those of you hating us in Florida for the great weather it may snow tonight and I am only 100 miles from Miami..it's about time. Looking for snow! Vysoc I'm Freezin my ass off - it's too cold to drink beer while watching football. brrrrr On the subject of Bumpers, if you go Fiberglass, I suggest AIR. Theirs have the brackets molded on for less hassle and I have never had a fitment problem. I'm a big fan of Getty, but their selection is slimmer. T.C. |
jmmotorsports |
Jan 9 2010, 07:33 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 308 Joined: 15-August 06 From: Kelso,Wa. Member No.: 6,658 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Billy,
There is a chrome shop in Centralia that some of my street rod customers use. they do very nice work. They can repair and replate your bumpers,fill the holes too. The guy's name is Keith Henderson 360-736-0052 Jerry |
sixnotfour |
Jan 9 2010, 07:41 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,433 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Dont forget this one , spendy,
If you like the look ? Attached image(s) |
TravisNeff |
Jan 9 2010, 09:15 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,082 Joined: 20-March 03 From: Mesa, AZ Member No.: 447 Region Association: Southwest Region |
May I suggest a creasote soaked railroad tie? That'll send a message! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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DBCooper |
Jan 10 2010, 06:04 AM
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14's in the 13's with ATTITUDE Group: Members Posts: 3,079 Joined: 25-August 04 From: Dazed and Confused Member No.: 2,618 Region Association: Northern California |
To a kid with a lighter? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)
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Spoke |
Jan 10 2010, 10:33 AM
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Jerry Group: Members Posts: 6,985 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None |
I handed my slightly dented front bumper to South Bay Chrome in Santa Ana, CA. They pushed out the dents and rechromed it for about $300. Looks like new. I am quite partial to the chrome bumpers. I just like the way chrome bumpers look on the 914. Almost no auto manufacturer does chrome bumpers any more so it gives the car that retro look. On my 74 I mounted chrome bumpers from a 73 with tit holes. Not sure what to do with the tit hole, I left them open. Surprisingly, the little square holes were almost invisible and never bothered me. I didn't plug them with a bolt or anything. Attached image(s) |
dw914er |
Jan 10 2010, 03:14 PM
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Planning Cities Group: Members Posts: 2,364 Joined: 1-March 08 From: Yucaipa, CA Member No.: 8,763 Region Association: Southern California |
Im also a fan of chrome, but the fiberglass is a good alt. for a painted version.
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underthetire |
Jan 10 2010, 04:14 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,062 Joined: 7-October 08 From: Brentwood Member No.: 9,623 Region Association: Northern California |
I sure wish i could get my tits removed to (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mrs.K.gif)
Alas, i'm in the same boat, bent and rusty. I like the chrome look as well. |
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