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> Put my 76 on a fiberglass bumper diet
wbergtho
post Nov 2 2008, 12:05 PM
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I have always liked the clean simple look of the early cars and I definitely appreciate the lighter weight. I went with the fiberglass bumpers with the rubber tops molded in. You would not believe what the 75/76 bumpers and hardware weigh! I weighed everything and it came in at exactly 100lbs. The bumpers I'm bolting back on weigh 5 lbs a piece. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) That ought to make my car a bit more nimble...don't ya think? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

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post Nov 2 2008, 12:09 PM
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100lbs!?!?!

WOW! I think I might follow that example. dang, that looks good, too!
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post Nov 2 2008, 12:20 PM
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Yeah. they weigh a ton. I like the way they look, which is why I am triyng to get mine lighter. But, in the back of my mind, I am still just thinking of getting the FG bumpers and being done with it.

Bill, where did you get yours? How was the fit and finish?

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post Nov 2 2008, 12:21 PM
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90lbs of weight savings will be amazing.

Is that Rennspeed stuff?
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post Nov 2 2008, 12:38 PM
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Nice. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Nov 2 2008, 04:16 PM
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Bill, where did you get yours? How was the fit and finish?


I bought them from the place that makes all the AIR stuff (not far from Upland, CA). My friend Randy Beck knows every connection in CA and I asked him if he could get me a good deal on a pair of FG bumpers. He made one call and they were ready by the door the next morning. We picked them up on the way to Willow Springs. I could call Randy and get further info for you on their name & address. You sunny Southern CA guys could probably just pop by the place and ask for the same deal ($150 each). I'm pretty sure the Beck connection shaved a bit of $ off the set...but I'm positive you could smooth talk them if you dropped by the place (or had a friend do so for you).

The fit & finish was pretty nice. I had to die grind a bit of excess FG off in a few areas on both bumpers....but i'm talking about 5-10 minutes worth of work. The brackets that come on the backside lined up real nice with the contour of the front & rear panels. If I had to do it all over again...I'd say they are nice pieces and I'd buy from these guys again.

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I'm not sure I want to spray these gloss black. I'm thinking a satin finish might be a better option. Any guys out there have an opinion on exactly what type of black I should spray them?... What finish was on the side rockers and valances from the factory. Perhaps my tendency to go satin is because I've never seen a clean painted bumper...maybe they should be gloss...not sure. I was thinking for a minute about painting the whole bumper & tops in Signal Orange...but it might start looking like the great pumpkin. Any thoughts on all this?

Bill


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post Nov 2 2008, 04:22 PM
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Look at the Wurth rattle can satin black...its the close match aside from custom mixing paint...

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post Nov 2 2008, 04:25 PM
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Yeah. they weigh a ton. I like the way they look, which is why I am triyng to get mine lighter. But, in the back of my mind, I am still just thinking of getting the FG bumpers and being done with it.


Maybe you can take a mold of the inner steel structure and then recreate what you need in FB. Then wrap the rubber cover over the FB structure and Poof...say goodbye to all that weight and say hello to no more protection. I saw your other thread and I agree, even though the 75/76 bumpers may offer a bit more protection...I'm betting it isn't worth much after about 7-10mph....then everything gets all fangled up anyways. Let's face it, these cars were not meant to crash into anything heavier than a bicycle or a skateboard! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Nov 2 2008, 04:27 PM
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QUOTE(Vacca Rabite @ Nov 2 2008, 01:20 PM) *

Yeah. they weigh a ton. I like the way they look, which is why I am triyng to get mine lighter. But, in the back of my mind, I am still just thinking of getting the FG bumpers and being done with it.

Bill, where did you get yours? How was the fit and finish?

Zach


Take a look at it like this Zach.
Gut the shocks, tack weld them at the correct length.
Drill the shock bracket with wieght savings holes.
Drill the inner bumper with ALOT of weight savings holes..

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post Nov 2 2008, 04:29 PM
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Look at the Wurth rattle can satin black...its the close match aside from custom mixing paint...

Rich


So is my memory correct when I think these pieces were more of a satin finish than a glossy black finish?

Thanks,

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post Nov 2 2008, 04:41 PM
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The last set of F/G bumpers I had I painted what would be the bumper-tops Satin Black and the lower part body color.

T.C.
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post Nov 2 2008, 05:11 PM
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The last set of F/G bumpers I had I painted what would be the bumper-tops Satin Black and the lower part body color.


I think that is a good idea too and I just might do it this way. Thanks!
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post Nov 2 2008, 06:45 PM
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I agree I like the bumper top area painted black with the rest painted body color. The whole bumper body color just doesn't look that great IMHO. I like it being broken up a bit with the black. Helps bring out the lines of the car more. Maybe that is why I am not a fan of the 916 fb bumpers. I've considered going with these on my v8 car. I'd really like to see a front with the valance encorporated with it. One that would still have the stock look but not the 916 look (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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post Nov 2 2008, 06:55 PM
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I'd really like to see a front with the valance encorporated with it. One that would still have the stock look but not the 916 look


That would be cool. Nice valances are hard to come by these days! Have you seen the whole bumper w/ spoiler made out of CF by one of our elite craftsmen on this site? Simply awesome!!
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post Nov 3 2008, 02:41 PM
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Bill, here is a picture of one of my former cars - the one with the F/G bumper painted black & body color.

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post Nov 3 2008, 03:08 PM
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QUOTE(wbergtho @ Nov 2 2008, 05:55 PM) *

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I'd really like to see a front with the valance encorporated with it. One that would still have the stock look but not the 916 look


That would be cool. Nice valances are hard to come by these days! Have you seen the whole bumper w/ spoiler made out of CF by one of our elite craftsmen on this site? Simply awesome!!


I haven't seen it but would love too. Anyone got a link to it?
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post Nov 3 2008, 03:12 PM
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Not only are they a lot lighter, the weight you removed is way outside the wheel base, so you should notice a real difference in handling as well.

Think rotating mass in the curves.
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post Nov 3 2008, 03:17 PM
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QUOTE(wbergtho @ Nov 2 2008, 06:16 PM) *

[I was thinking for a minute about painting the whole bumper & tops in Signal Orange...but it might start looking like the great pumpkin. Any thoughts on all this?


Great pumpkins rule! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

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post Nov 3 2008, 03:53 PM
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Did you have to remove the front rubber side clips or did the new bumpers conceal them?
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post Nov 3 2008, 04:02 PM
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QUOTE(r_towle @ Nov 2 2008, 02:22 PM) *

Look at the Wurth rattle can satin black...its the close match aside from custom mixing paint...

Rich


There is also a trim black that looks really nice as well. I think most FLAPS carry it.
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