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| Porschef |
 Aug 11 2013, 05:47 AM
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How you doin'  Group: Members Posts: 2,180 Joined: 7-September 10 From: LawnGuyland Member No.: 12,152 Region Association: North East States 
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Getting real close to getting her back on the road after hell hole repair, tranny rebuild, oil leak elimination (dang, almost got em all..) and now I'm thinking about the winter project being (or not) swapping to earlier bumpers.
I have a nice set in the garage, I just need lights and grilles. Am I (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif) to do either? Of course there's other reasons why I qualify, but we'll stick with the bumpers fer now... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif) Thanks |
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| Porschef |
Aug 15 2013, 09:18 AM
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How you doin' Group: Members Posts: 2,180 Joined: 7-September 10 From: LawnGuyland Member No.: 12,152 Region Association: North East States
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Yes, I asked for opinions. Like bodily orifices, we've all got em.(IMG:style_emoticons/default/bootyshake.gif)
And its all good. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) Yes, Rich, I know how to use a hole saw. I'm a carpenter. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif) Welding, not so much. |
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| r_towle |
Aug 15 2013, 04:43 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,705 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States
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QUOTE(Porschef @ Aug 15 2013, 11:18 AM)  Yes, I asked for opinions. Like bodily orifices, we've all got em.(IMG:style_emoticons/default/bootyshake.gif) And its all good. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) Yes, Rich, I know how to use a hole saw. I'm a carpenter. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif) Welding, not so much. if its weight you are concerned about....remove the rubber, mount it in a vice and have at it...you will see just how much you can remove. Beware...you are making them less safe. If its looks, well that is totally an opinion...beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I like them on certain cars...and I like chrome on the others. Also a cost issue...just finding and chroming a decent set of bumpers will set you back quite a bit.... A hole saw is simple, you can loose a lot of weight on those bumpers really fast. I think you want the safety but the look of the old style, so take the time to search and read some threads about how to do it. There is more work involved than just bolting on the new ones... There is a lip you need to remove, then some paintwork (could be simple, could suck) Just plan it out, get the dog bones, make sure the bolt holes are clean and not rusted out where the new bumper bolts in place.... Rich |
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Porschef Opinions wanted Aug 11 2013, 05:47 AM
Joe Sharp Try this. Take a hammer and hold it by the handel ... Aug 11 2013, 05:59 AM
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Try this. Take a hammer and hold it by the handel... Aug 11 2013, 07:48 AM KELTY360 Think about this: lots of people get rid of their ... Aug 11 2013, 07:20 AM The Cabinetmaker After my 2056 with raby cam, back dating
my bumpe... Aug 11 2013, 07:31 AM 76-914 I'll weigh in on this. I have both, a '73 ... Aug 11 2013, 07:32 AM Cairo94507 For me, if I had a late model teener the BUBs woul... Aug 11 2013, 08:09 AM eyesright I swapped my '76 bumpers for early ones just f... Aug 11 2013, 08:23 AM Porschef Hmmm, all good food for thought. That's not th... Aug 11 2013, 08:45 AM damesandhotrods If you park in parallel parking spaces regularly, ... Aug 11 2013, 10:01 AM speed metal army The late ones are actual bumpers.. The earlies see... Aug 11 2013, 10:51 AM Krieger I like both. I have a 72 and 75. 50 lbs to each ... Aug 11 2013, 11:24 AM Joe Sharp Here is the scales with the bumpers on them. I did... Aug 11 2013, 11:47 AM mepstein
Here is the scales with the bumpers on them. I di... Aug 11 2013, 11:54 AM Joe Sharp It was not my intention to make anybody wrong. I j... Aug 11 2013, 12:28 PM r_towle Get it on the road and drive it....finally.
Do th... Aug 11 2013, 02:53 PM jimkelly :agree:
Get it on the road and drive it....fina... Aug 12 2013, 04:01 PM Dave_Darling There are a number of people who like the way the ... Aug 11 2013, 10:27 PM Porschef Either way, my plan is to get her back on the road... Aug 12 2013, 08:30 AM balljoint Has anyone just gutted the late bumpers to lose th... Aug 12 2013, 12:57 PM r_towle
Has anyone just gutted the late bumpers to lose t... Aug 12 2013, 04:42 PM Vacca Rabite
Has anyone just gutted the late bumpers to lose t... Aug 15 2013, 05:03 PM r_towle
Has anyone just gutted the late bumpers to lose ... Aug 15 2013, 05:26 PM green914 :poke: Do It! If for no other reason :shades2... Aug 12 2013, 03:36 PM okieflyr What is the long term plan for the car? Is it stil... Aug 12 2013, 04:36 PM Drums66 ......I like them...do what you like! :clap: ... Aug 12 2013, 04:44 PM Porschef The long term plan is to keep/drive it till I... Aug 12 2013, 04:44 PM AZ914 I ditched mine and never looked back.
The only wa... Aug 12 2013, 05:24 PM malcolm2 So what about the details of the switch? I have a... Aug 13 2013, 06:50 AM ripper911 As more and more of the later cars have they'r... Aug 13 2013, 07:13 AM AZ914
As more and more of the later cars have they... Aug 13 2013, 09:24 AM KELTY360
As more and more of the later cars have they... Aug 13 2013, 10:24 AM AZ914 Malcolm,
On the late cars, there is a lip across t... Aug 13 2013, 09:22 AM Krieger No mater what you change on the car it will always... Aug 13 2013, 10:01 AM rjames I think the BBB look good on black cars only. I h... Aug 13 2013, 10:26 AM bembry
I think the BBB look good on black cars only. I ... Aug 16 2013, 07:18 PM Porschef Hence my dilemma.. :( many good points...
btw,... Aug 13 2013, 10:40 AM cliffordbf Take them off and take them as far away as you can... Aug 13 2013, 05:54 PM Krieger I use Vinylex Protectant for rubber, vinyl and pla... Aug 13 2013, 06:04 PM bigkensteele I will be backdating mine soon. My car is in very... Aug 13 2013, 06:44 PM rdauenhauer Heres and option :) Aug 13 2013, 06:52 PM Porschef Wow, welded square stock...nice work! :beer2... Aug 14 2013, 04:16 AM r_towle
Wow, welded square stock...nice work! :beer... Aug 14 2013, 09:09 PM rdauenhauer If some one is interested Im gonna let this one go... Aug 14 2013, 08:23 PM Rand Sigh. It's a personal thing. I like everyone e... Aug 14 2013, 09:23 PM Rand
Sigh. It's a personal thing. I like everyone ... Aug 14 2013, 09:28 PM rdauenhauer :stooges:
I guess he asked for opinions :D Aug 14 2013, 10:08 PM Rand
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I guess he asked for opinions :D
Jus... Aug 15 2013, 04:46 PM r_towle
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I guess he asked for opinions :D
Ju... Aug 15 2013, 04:48 PM Porschef
Just doin my dooty.
And you know it smells righ... Aug 15 2013, 07:48 PM Krieger Zach you have the total sleeper. Should have kept... Aug 15 2013, 05:15 PM rick 918-S I like the look of the BUB. If I had them I would ... Aug 15 2013, 05:21 PM |
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