Reworked Front Chrome Bumper for Oil Cooler, Anybody Done This? |
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Reworked Front Chrome Bumper for Oil Cooler, Anybody Done This? |
kconway |
Feb 11 2011, 12:43 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,347 Joined: 6-December 04 From: Monrovia, CA Member No.: 3,231 Region Association: Southern California |
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) Kev |
jim dorociak |
Feb 11 2011, 01:54 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 95 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Newbury Park, Ca Member No.: 9,966 Region Association: Southern California |
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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jk76.914 |
Feb 11 2011, 05:37 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 809 Joined: 12-April 05 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 3,925 Region Association: North East States |
The factory made at least 2. 914/8
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sww914 |
Feb 11 2011, 05:56 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,439 Joined: 4-June 06 Member No.: 6,146 Region Association: None |
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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carr914 |
Feb 11 2011, 08:31 AM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 118,899 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
I've got one at home that I have finished up yet
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r_towle |
Feb 11 2011, 08:37 AM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,585 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
I've got one at home that I have finished up yet Isnt that a standard reply for you? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) RIch |
dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Feb 11 2011, 08:44 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,885 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
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
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) Kev |
GeorgeRud |
Feb 11 2011, 10:33 AM
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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 |
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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?). |
pcar916 |
Feb 11 2011, 11:51 AM
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Is that a Lola? Group: Members Posts: 1,523 Joined: 2-June 05 From: Little Rock, AR Member No.: 4,188 Region Association: None |
You didn't specify factory style...
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 |
SLITS |
Feb 11 2011, 01:53 PM
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"This Utah shit is HARSH!" Group: Benefactors Posts: 13,602 Joined: 22-February 04 From: SoCal Mountains ... Member No.: 1,696 Region Association: None |
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 .......... |
utah914 |
Feb 11 2011, 02:11 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 96 Joined: 22-May 06 From: South Jordan, UT Member No.: 6,048 Region Association: None |
I've done it.... but only in photoshop. Looks perfect with a chrome bumper if you ask me.
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montoya 73 2.0 |
Feb 11 2011, 02:28 PM
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Lack of consideration to others, and Selfish! Group: Members Posts: 1,791 Joined: 27-October 04 From: Paso Robles, Ca. Member No.: 3,016 Region Association: Central California |
I like Computers4kids front bumper!
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markb |
Feb 11 2011, 03:15 PM
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914less :( Group: Members Posts: 5,449 Joined: 22-January 03 From: Nipomo, CA Member No.: 180 Region Association: Central California |
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hwgunner |
Feb 11 2011, 03:21 PM
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914 Parts @ Discount Prices 800.321.5432 Group: Members Posts: 1,714 Joined: 11-November 04 From: Santa Maria, Ca Member No.: 3,095 Region Association: None |
I like Computers4kids front bumper! That's MY car!!! and yes i like this look too!! Thanks Mark. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Feb 11 2011, 04:04 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,885 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
Here are some lousy pictures but shows a real application:
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/www.autoatlanta.com-7418-1297461865.1.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/www.autoatlanta.com-7418-1297461865.2.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/www.autoatlanta.com-7418-1297461865.3.jpg) |
Eric_Shea |
Feb 11 2011, 04:36 PM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,278 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
QUOTE There are many ways to mount a cooler other than in the front But none better... |
SLITS |
Feb 11 2011, 05:12 PM
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"This Utah shit is HARSH!" Group: Benefactors Posts: 13,602 Joined: 22-February 04 From: SoCal Mountains ... Member No.: 1,696 Region Association: None |
QUOTE There are many ways to mount a cooler other than in the front But none better... Says a man who has never finished one. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/grouphug.gif) |
racerbvd |
Feb 11 2011, 05:29 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,368 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Sunny FL. Member No.: 226 Region Association: None |
The steel bumper thaT gARY sTRATTON modified for my GT clone..
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Eric_Shea |
Feb 11 2011, 05:52 PM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,278 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
QUOTE Says a man who has never finished one. Nope... Three. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) Gonna "take you down" next time I see you! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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