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Bumper pads Fiberglasss?, Who makes them? |
tesserra |
Jan 17 2005, 09:58 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 210 Joined: 26-March 03 From: Lafayette CA Member No.: 479 |
I saw some fiberglass bumper pad replacements a while ago.
I need front and rear. Anyone know who makes, or sells them? Thanks |
Trekkor |
Jan 17 2005, 10:49 AM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
Rich has them in stock at HPH.
KT |
Demick |
Jan 17 2005, 10:51 AM
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Ernie made me do it! Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,312 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Pleasanton, CA Member No.: 257 |
Rich has fiberglass bumper replacements. But I don't think he has just the bumper pads in fiberglass.
AFAIK, there's only one guy who makes them, and they are not much cheaper than new OEM rubber ones. Someone will chime in here on who that is. Demick |
Aaron Cox |
Jan 17 2005, 10:51 AM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
bumper tops in fiberglass?
trek - you sure? |
Trekkor |
Jan 17 2005, 11:01 AM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
Oops (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/dry.gif)
complete bumpers with the moulded bumper pads included. one piece. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif) KT |
Mueller |
Jan 17 2005, 11:10 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
I cannot find the e-mail, but someone e-mailed me a few weeks ago saying they bought the 'glass pad replacements for about $375 including shipping
stock rubber would be closer to $525 to $550 or more depending on who you bought them from |
Aaron Cox |
Jan 17 2005, 11:12 AM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
it was a guy in the midwest.... had them on his green car... wanted 175 each for them
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boxstr |
Jan 17 2005, 11:22 AM
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MEMBER:PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION Group: Members Posts: 7,522 Joined: 25-December 02 From: OREGON Member No.: 12 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I spoke to the gentleman his name is Carl about making me some, but he was very busy with other things in his life and was unable to find the time then. I will try and contact him again and see if anything has changed and whether he can make some or not. He made them for himself an da few extra, not into production.
I like the idea, but not if they are going to cost the same as the regular bumper tops. CLLINTOPANDBOTTOM |
seanery |
Jan 17 2005, 11:53 AM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,854 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
I've seen them, as have most of the MWC attendees. They look very nice on. The benefit of these is that they will never bubble, split and distort like the rubber ones. The price was in the $175 range if I recall correctly.
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Demick |
Jan 17 2005, 12:00 PM
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Ernie made me do it! Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,312 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Pleasanton, CA Member No.: 257 |
Yes, the rubber ones suffer from the elements over many years, and the fiberglass ones would hold up better against sun and water damage. However, the rubber ones hold up very nicely to bumps and taps from other cars or solid objects. Unless you have the bumperettes, the rubber tops are the first things to make contact, and the fiberglass will crack/split/shatter very easily compared to the rubber. Just pointing out that it is a tradeoff between the two. |
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greg.treadway |
Jan 17 2005, 12:06 PM
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914 Nut Group: Members Posts: 282 Joined: 16-December 04 From: Marietta, GA Member No.: 3,295 |
For a few dollars more you can get the whole fiberglass bumper. Are you suggesting putting the fiberglass top on a chrome bumper?
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Aaron Cox |
Jan 17 2005, 12:07 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
metal bumper still offers you its protection.... a fiberglass bumper top guves you the rubber look without warping/fading in the sun |
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seanery |
Jan 17 2005, 12:49 PM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,854 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
bumper tops
This is the guy that makes them's car (ooh nice grammar huh?) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-15-1092365457.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-15-1092277510.jpg) |
morph |
Jan 17 2005, 02:23 PM
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quality parts builder Group: Members Posts: 1,828 Joined: 25-November 03 From: oregon coast Member No.: 1,389 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
this is one of our projects we have been working on,also bumpers. but i can off the top of my head tell ya that they would not be more that 150.00/175.00 for the set.
front and rear. james |
McMark |
Jan 17 2005, 02:27 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
I'll be getting those at that price!
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gklinger |
Jan 17 2005, 02:32 PM
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doh! Group: Members Posts: 316 Joined: 14-January 03 From: Tempe, AZ Member No.: 146 Region Association: Southwest Region |
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Mueller |
Jan 17 2005, 02:38 PM
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taking deposits? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif) |
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mikerose |
Jan 17 2005, 02:44 PM
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Happy to be back Group: Members Posts: 657 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Pittsburg,ca Member No.: 60 Region Association: None |
Put me on the list (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/cool_shades.gif) |
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2-OH! |
Jan 17 2005, 02:48 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 552 Joined: 17-October 03 From: Santa Clarita, Kalifornication Member No.: 1,253 |
I need a set (front & rear) for the 73...
2-OH! |
Aaron Cox |
Jan 17 2005, 02:51 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
id be down for a set of bumper tops
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