 Retrofitting 1976 with early front bumper. |
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| dhopkins |
 Oct 27 2006, 08:36 PM
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Is it possible to install an early bumper on a 1976? If so how is it done?
Don 0----------------------------------------------------- 1976 914 2.0 1969 911S 1981 911SC |
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| boxstr |
Oct 27 2006, 10:34 PM
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Well It looks like most of the process has been covered.
The major part of this process is the purchase of good front and rear bumpers. You will need the dogbones , you will also need good rubber bumper tops. One thing that I always do is use threaded studs instead of bolts. You put the studs in where the bolts are supposed to go and you can slide the dogbones over the studs, and slide them into the holes that you have drilled for them. This makes it a one person operation. Note: you will use the dogbones for measuring the distance for the holes you will need to drill in the front and rear. I will add a couple of pics for reference. I have done about 20 different bumpers backdates, It is really very easy. CCL Attached image(s)        
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| jay75914 |
Sep 3 2024, 11:33 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 1 Joined: 26-June 24 From: Calgary AB Member No.: 28,200 Region Association: None |
[quote name='boxstr' date='Oct 27 2006, 10:34 PM' post='804654']
Thank you for the details here... I do have a question about mounting the fog lights?? I am backdating a 75 and any suggestions would be MUCH appreciated!! |
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dhopkins Retrofitting 1976 with early front bumper. Oct 27 2006, 08:36 PM
boxstr Yes it can be done. You might try a search for the... Oct 27 2006, 08:54 PM porschecb what! you don't like late style bumbers... Oct 27 2006, 09:10 PM So.Cal.914 The condom bumpers are heavier. There are four bol... Oct 27 2006, 09:19 PM Dave_Darling I believe Paul means "rubber dog-bones",... Oct 27 2006, 09:23 PM dhopkins I searched but found not a single thing. If I chan... Oct 27 2006, 10:06 PM jk76.914 I did it on my '76. I think it was worth it.
... Oct 27 2006, 10:06 PM boxstr A few more pics. Oct 27 2006, 10:35 PM boxstr Last one.... Oct 27 2006, 10:37 PM Bleyseng Nice pics Craig!
yep. its fairly easy to do a... Oct 27 2006, 11:18 PM So.Cal.914 The studs in the bumper are a great idea Craig.
j... Oct 27 2006, 11:45 PM dhopkins Thanks very much. Great job! How about the rea... Oct 28 2006, 11:17 AM
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