Bumper Pad Question, Who Makes the fiberglass pads for early bumpers ? |
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Bumper Pad Question, Who Makes the fiberglass pads for early bumpers ? |
jim_hoyland |
Oct 29 2007, 08:46 PM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,319 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California |
Title says it all. Who make the fiberglass bumper pads for the early bumpers ? Link?
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2-OH! |
Oct 30 2007, 02:15 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 552 Joined: 17-October 03 From: Santa Clarita, Kalifornication Member No.: 1,253 |
Jim:
Check E-Bay...I bought mine there about a year ago...They show up from time to time... I thought a couple of folks here were in the process of making them as well... 2-OH! |
jim_hoyland |
Oct 30 2007, 08:40 PM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,319 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California |
I thought I had seen some FG pad that looked very new.
Sounds like they are not in production.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Jim: Check E-Bay...I bought mine there about a year ago...They show up from time to time... I thought a couple of folks here were in the process of making them as well... 2-OH! |
arvcube |
Oct 30 2007, 10:45 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 170 Joined: 25-September 07 From: poway, ca Member No.: 8,147 |
i'd be interested in a set too..
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McMark |
Oct 31 2007, 12:25 AM
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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 |
morph was talking about making them, but I don't know if he's had time yet. I know he's a busy fellow. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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woobn8r |
Oct 31 2007, 08:40 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 607 Joined: 7-January 07 From: Newmarket, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 7,435 Region Association: None |
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jim_hoyland |
Oct 31 2007, 09:08 AM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,319 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California |
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Krieger |
Oct 31 2007, 09:35 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,728 Joined: 24-May 04 From: Santa Rosa CA Member No.: 2,104 Region Association: None |
$195 clams thats about what it costs for a "real" new one.
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Bogaat |
Oct 31 2007, 11:14 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 195 Joined: 8-January 07 From: Charleston, SC Member No.: 7,436 |
$195 clams thats about what it costs for a "real" new one. Dude, new ones are about $350...please find me one for $200...please? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) |
2-OH! |
Oct 31 2007, 02:24 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 552 Joined: 17-October 03 From: Santa Clarita, Kalifornication Member No.: 1,253 |
Jim:
I have them on my car and as I said, I bought them from a supplier on E-Bay about a year ago... They fit like crap...You have to put them on and take them off about 6 times to fit, file, drill,fit, file, drill, fit, file...I finally got them to look decent but... I do not remember who the manufacturer was, but it seemed like a small mom & pop type deal...Just don't remember... Plan on a lot of fitting...And I don't think it necessarily was poor manufacturing or molds but rather due to the fact that all cars are just a little different...The finish surface was good enough, just did not fit the mounting holes and bumper correctly... 2-OH! |
jim_hoyland |
Oct 31 2007, 02:29 PM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,319 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California |
Sent bedriser an email for more info... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)
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Coy |
Oct 31 2007, 02:53 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 352 Joined: 6-February 06 From: Salem, OR Member No.: 5,537 |
I got a set from Bedriser; way more affordable than real ones, but not the correct curve. The finish is great, but I think the mold was done with the original pads lying flat. I filed holes in my bumper so it fit better, but still not correct.
My originals had rusted completly apart on the inside and finally let go. So these were a decent replacement, but I'd still buy a new $200 set today, if someone made a better fitting pair. |
familienauto |
Oct 31 2007, 03:30 PM
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Volksporsche Group: Members Posts: 136 Joined: 5-November 06 From: UW Seattle Member No.: 7,156 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Are the originals made of fiberglass or rubber?
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RoadGlue |
Oct 31 2007, 03:44 PM
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Sonoma County Gear Head Group: Admin Posts: 2,033 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Santa Rosa, CA Member No.: 108 Region Association: Northern California |
Rubber with metal bracing or some sort that rusts from the inside out. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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jim_hoyland |
Oct 31 2007, 04:49 PM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,319 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California |
Front and Back ?
They just show the front now I got a set from Bedriser; way more affordable than real ones, but not the correct curve. The finish is great, but I think the mold was done with the original pads lying flat. I filed holes in my bumper so it fit better, but still not correct. My originals had rusted completly apart on the inside and finally let go. So these were a decent replacement, but I'd still buy a new $200 set today, if someone made a better fitting pair. |
G e o r g e |
Oct 31 2007, 05:41 PM
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Dr Group: Members Posts: 1,905 Joined: 20-September 05 From: Southern Cal Member No.: 4,832 Region Association: None |
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Coy |
Oct 31 2007, 06:04 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 352 Joined: 6-February 06 From: Salem, OR Member No.: 5,537 |
Front and Back ? They just show the front now I got a set from Bedriser; way more affordable than real ones, but not the correct curve. The finish is great, but I think the mold was done with the original pads lying flat. I filed holes in my bumper so it fit better, but still not correct. My originals had rusted completly apart on the inside and finally let go. So these were a decent replacement, but I'd still buy a new $200 set today, if someone made a better fitting pair. My Bad... I paid $275 (it was a bid on Ebay) for the front & back (plus shipping). I never used the back as mine is still good. |
Gint |
Oct 31 2007, 07:26 PM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,083 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I got the set that bedriser first sold on ebay. At the time (it's been at least a year and a half) I got the front and the rear for $165 delivered. It was a great deal, but I've haven't tried to fit them yet.
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Krieger |
Oct 31 2007, 07:34 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,728 Joined: 24-May 04 From: Santa Rosa CA Member No.: 2,104 Region Association: None |
Okay maybe not $200, but $289 at strasse in Nov Excellence. I can't remember where but I know I saw them for $245. And I bet they fit when you bolt them up and they look really good. Versus fitting them, maybe doing some glass work, a bunch of sanding/mess and painting them. What is your time worth? Unless your trying to save what maybe 5#s front and rear.
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Bogaat |
Nov 1 2007, 07:56 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 195 Joined: 8-January 07 From: Charleston, SC Member No.: 7,436 |
Okay maybe not $200, but $289 at strasse in Nov Excellence. I can't remember where but I know I saw them for $245. And I bet they fit when you bolt them up and they look really good. Versus fitting them, maybe doing some glass work, a bunch of sanding/mess and painting them. What is your time worth? Unless your trying to save what maybe 5#s front and rear. Do they have a web site? And that was for a front pad? Thanks! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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