 are front early bumper rubbers discontinued?, My neighbor backed into my 914 last weekend |
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| nsr-jamie |
 Nov 17 2011, 09:48 PM
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914 guy in Japan  Group: Members Posts: 1,182 Joined: 7-November 07 From: Nagoya, Japan Member No.: 8,305 Region Association: None  |
Unfortunately my neighbor accidentally backed his car into my 914 last weekend and caused some damage. Its not too bad but will need to be repaired by the insurance and I need a new rubber piece for the front bumper (my car is a 72), the bumper will be repainted along with the front left fender and need a new lens too....
Are the rubbers bumper pieces still available new? Can't seem to find one here. Was looking for a new or mint OEM piece if available...I also need to prove the value of the part as well for the insurance adjuster... I am still in shock, just got the car on the road 3 weeks ago and this happens (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) |
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| Tom_T |
Nov 18 2011, 03:34 PM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,321 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California 
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Jaimie - too bad! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
Try TC'sGarage.com for the original type of Hella front TS lenses. I got some there & they're not the made in Mexico flavor, but from Germany & not too bad in price - IIRC less than $50 for a pair - including new screws with the little teeny washers as in OEM. There are Hella Hecho in Mexico & repro aftermarket lenses around for less (even on evil-bay for $26 pr.) - if you're budget constrained. Mark's bumper top pads are better than OEM because they use better "rubber" than the original urethane & SS studs & inserts that won't rust (causing the dimpling on top) - like the carbon steel stuff used in OEM ones. They look exactly the same as OEM. IIRC they're about $375 vs. $695 for that OEM one on CL. I'm not sure if that CL one is Rich Bontempi at HPH, but he had one on CL for awhile anyway, so you coald email or call him - if you absolutely must have OEM. Also AA sells some repro ones similar to 914rubber's, which are made in SE Asia, which they could possibly ship from the Asian factory - if that's an issue in Japan. I suggest you directly email or call George at AA (not the staff) if this is a concern on shipping from Asia vs. USA - maybe related to the shipping costs, tariffs/customs, time or all of the above. I've seen AA's & they look pretty much the same as 914rubber's/Mikey914's, but I bought 914rubber's F&R before AA had theirs & like them - but both look OEM & have the SS inserts & studs. There are some options for you - Good Luck! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// |
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nsr-jamie are front early bumper rubbers discontinued? Nov 17 2011, 09:48 PM
kg6dxn Here is an NOS one...
http://sfbay.craigslist.org... Nov 17 2011, 09:52 PM
nsr-jamie Thank you very much for that link. Thats a lot mor... Nov 18 2011, 09:22 AM ConeDodger Not exactly sure what you are looking for Jamie bu... Nov 17 2011, 09:53 PM markb
Mikey914 has reproduced them and they should be a... Nov 17 2011, 09:59 PM nsr-jamie Car was never on jackstands. It was a good solid c... Nov 18 2011, 09:30 AM nsr-jamie Yes, that is the part I am in need of along with a... Nov 18 2011, 09:19 AM nsr-jamie Thank you Tom !! As always you are so help... Nov 19 2011, 02:52 AM markb Jamie, no offense intended, I made a smart-assed r... Nov 19 2011, 02:52 PM rnellums I know kansas914 found a place in Taiwan or somewh... Nov 20 2011, 09:19 AM |
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