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post Jul 23 2010, 09:03 AM
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Steve went without the license bracket holes up front & no tow hook hole rear, which delayed his delivery a bit, but didn't cost extra. So I'm not sure of your meaning of hole-less.


Ya, I'd do the same thing I think.. no need for extra holes I figure!
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post Jul 23 2010, 11:30 AM
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Steve went without the license bracket holes up front & no tow hook hole rear, which delayed his delivery a bit, but didn't cost extra.

Thank you Steve for blazing this trail. I will pull the trigger as soon as you say you are happy with your purchase. I too want to go without front license plate and rear tow hook holes.


Out of curiousity Steve & Kansas914 - I understand the idea of the front license bracket holes delete - esp. in states not requiring a front plate - for a cleaner look, but not the tow hook hole?

I seems to me that would be a handy thing to have in an emergency where you get off the road nose first (e.g.: in a sleet or ice storm) & want to have another vehicle on scene hoist you back on the road using a point engineered for that purpose. Having used it before in my 914's DD days, I see it's utility. Plus you can get repro plastic caps again from AA or chromed metal & polished SS ones from FLAPS, hardware stores & fasteners online.

So why delete the rear hole? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

... just curious why (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)
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post Jul 23 2010, 12:44 PM
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Tom - Once you put $20-30K into a restoration, including $1.5K for bumpers, will you be driving in sleet and snow? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Mark
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post Jul 23 2010, 12:51 PM
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> So why delete the rear hole? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

Slightly cleaner (maybe, I've never seen it) and I've never used it in the past 19 years.

If I did need to pull my car from behind, I think there are probably better spots underneath...

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post Jul 23 2010, 01:24 PM
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QUOTE(Tom_T @ Jul 23 2010, 12:30 PM) *

So why delete the rear hole? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

For me it is a matter of form before function. My flared '74 doesn't have the holes in question front or rear and I like the look. So I plan on doing the same on my '72 - it will be a garage queen for the most part - coming back soon from paint and body after a year there (sanded down to bare metal and re-painted the original color of Willow Green). I have Mikey's (Mark Whitesell) new bumper tops (F&R) to put on the new bumpers. Pure aesthetics for me...

It will be a fair weather driver - I doubt it will get 5000 miles on it in it's lifetime (or more like my lifetime (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) )
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post Jul 23 2010, 02:06 PM
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QUOTE(siverson @ Jul 23 2010, 11:51 AM) *

> So why delete the rear hole? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

Slightly cleaner (maybe, I've never seen it) and I've never used it in the past 19 years.

If I did need to pull my car from behind, I think there are probably better spots underneath...

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I guessed you guys were looking for the clean look over function. My buddy with the 71 red 914 without the front bumper holes in that pic I posted early on here for you, also de-badges most of his cars which he gets in black (635i, G35 Coupe, etc.) for the cleaner look - but he's glad he didn't do that on his 914 since it's worth far more as a stock preservation 914/4.

A word of warning IMHO from my experience - pulling it out by anything else underneath has the possibility to damage the engine/transaxle/suspension if you hook a cable/chain somewhere down there. If not where you hook up, then by either rubbing of the chain/cable - or if it comes loose or snaps, then you have a rocket under there looking to destroy alloy engine & transaxle cases, etc. I won't take that chance, but will make sure that I get my hook attachment point properly refitted & welded & in good shape in my resto!

Also from experience - ALWAYS insist on a flatbed for any towing, because all the others will damage your valances, exhaust, front A-arm mounts, transaxle/CV joints, etc. - depending on which end they lift & this is true even for the newer truck with the 2 arms that swing in & lift the tires! The 914s just sit too low & the owners manual severely limits towing them.

AAA et al may make you wait longer & they &/or their tow companies will try to talk you out of it, but they will send a flatbed if you insist & stick to it.

Send the others away & wait for the proper flatbed wrecker truck, or suffer the consequences of some very expensive repairs! I know, the first mistake cost me $300+ back in 76 & most of the parts are more expensive today, if not NLA!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)
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post Jul 23 2010, 02:19 PM
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QUOTE(mepstein @ Jul 23 2010, 11:44 AM) *

Tom - Once you put $20-30K into a restoration, including $1.5K for bumpers, will you be driving in sleet and snow? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Mark


Ya just never know Mark, but it's not as common out here in CA unless I decide to take the 914 skiing as I used to do, but it can still be in need of a rear pull in other situations. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

Besides, in my case I'm going for a CW-10 fully stock resto, so I'll keep the bumpers all original - even the front tits. In fact - if these SS bumpers as modified for the front tits are the right fit & look, then I'm saving on $1600-2000+ to resto & rechrome some stock bumpers which could rust again later - so this is a better deal "if"!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

I'm trying to be like Steve G/SMG, Tod914, Pat G & Tom Bliznick "when I grow up" & finish my perfect resto! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

My difficulty will be trying to keep it as perfect as those & other CWs do after it's done, cuz I like to drive my 914 & it WILL get dirty, but don't see myself crawling around under it with toothbrushes much! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

If I do the CW thing, then I'll just have to enter it in Concours events before it gets too dirty! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)

You know, we drive new cars $20-40-60k++ on the streets in traffic, the only diff is most/all of their parts are still available! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)

PS - I'm dividing the cost of everything now by 25 - for the 25 years of "deferred maintenance" while it sat on blocks in my garage since 5/85! ... it seems less idiotic & painful that way! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)
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post Jul 23 2010, 03:10 PM
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QUOTE(Tom_T @ Jul 23 2010, 10:30 AM) *

QUOTE(Kansas 914 @ Jul 23 2010, 04:40 AM) *

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Steve went without the license bracket holes up front & no tow hook hole rear, which delayed his delivery a bit, but didn't cost extra.

Thank you Steve for blazing this trail. I will pull the trigger as soon as you say you are happy with your purchase. I too want to go without front license plate and rear tow hook holes.


Out of curiousity Steve & Kansas914 - I understand the idea of the front license bracket holes delete - esp. in states not requiring a front plate - for a cleaner look, but not the tow hook hole?

I seems to me that would be a handy thing to have in an emergency where you get off the road nose first (e.g.: in a sleet or ice storm) & want to have another vehicle on scene hoist you back on the road using a point engineered for that purpose. Having used it before in my 914's DD days, I see it's utility. Plus you can get repro plastic caps again from AA or chromed metal & polished SS ones from FLAPS, hardware stores & fasteners online.

So why delete the rear hole? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

... just curious why (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)



you can cut your own hole, much eiser than to fill one up that is not wanted. no chrome to woory solid stainless so no rust in your new cut hole. nice option to not have it.
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post Jul 23 2010, 03:40 PM
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you can cut your own hole, much eiser than to fill one up that is not wanted. no chrome to woory solid stainless so no rust in your new cut hole. nice option to not have it.

I agree - I had thought about that too. I don't plan on ever selling the car (famous last words) as I have owned this car since 1978 and my daughter is next in line for it. If I was going CW on the car - I would have chromed the steel bumpers anyway.

Just my thoughts...
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post Jul 23 2010, 05:14 PM
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QUOTE(realred914 @ Jul 23 2010, 04:10 PM) *

you can cut your own hole, much eiser than to fill one up that is not wanted. no chrome to woory solid stainless so no rust in your new cut hole. nice option to not have it.

I agree - I had thought about that too. I don't plan on ever selling the car (famous last words) as I have owned this car since 1978 and my daughter is next in line for it. If I was going CW on the car - I would have chromed the steel bumpers anyway.

Just my thoughts...


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.... that's why I'm waiting to see them side-by-side with the chromed OEM ones to see how exact they look/fit, before I go this route.

I did the same thing for Mark W's/MIkey914's rubber toppers, but they were so exact that I got his better F&R top pads, even though I already bought an OEM rear one (fronts were already NLA). Even for the CW route, I'd prefer going with the better product over OEM - all else being equal - like Mark's stuff & SS HE's, & maybe these SS bumpers. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Jul 23 2010, 05:51 PM
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> you can cut your own hole

That's it! I'll just keep a dremel with my tow hook so the first time I slide into that snow bank in San Diego, I'll just cut the hole! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

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post Aug 4 2010, 01:16 PM
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I have ordered bumpers for my 914 in stainless from Harrington group.
They are on the way from Vietnam with DHL.
Anyone want pictures of them ?

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post Aug 4 2010, 01:18 PM
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QUOTE(Niklas @ Aug 4 2010, 02:16 PM) *

I have ordered bumpers for my 914 in stainless from Group Harrington.
They are on the way from Vietnam with DHL.
Anyone want pictures of them ?

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Niklas


OH YEAH!

And your opinion as to fit and finish. Thanks in advance!!
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post Aug 4 2010, 04:23 PM
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QUOTE(Kansas 914 @ Aug 4 2010, 12:18 PM) *

QUOTE(Niklas @ Aug 4 2010, 02:16 PM) *

I have ordered bumpers for my 914 in stainless from Group Harrington.
They are on the way from Vietnam with DHL.
Anyone want pictures of them ?

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Niklas


OH YEAH!

And your opinion as to fit and finish. Thanks in advance!!


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) ..... Thanx Niklas!
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post Aug 5 2010, 09:11 AM
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Hello!

Got my stainless steel bumpers today.
Absolutely perfect!!!
Looks exactly like chrome.
Perfect finish!!
The freight was 2,5 days from Vietnam to my office with DHL.

I can recommend them.

I will order bumpers in stainless steel for my other cars.

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post Aug 5 2010, 09:34 AM
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If you want pictures what do you want to see ?
The bumpers are so shine it is hard to take photos of them.


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post Aug 5 2010, 09:57 AM
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QUOTE(Niklas @ Aug 5 2010, 10:34 AM) *

If you want pictures what do you want to see ?
The bumpers are so shine it is hard to take photos of them.


Niklas

Hi Niklas,

Instead of the usual straight on photos - their website did that pretty good - a picture looking down the long side to see if there are any waves in the finish. You might can tell just from you looking and telling us that as well. A wavy - rippled finish would not be ideal.

Thanks again!
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They are perfect finish.
Absolutely no "waves" Looks exactly like chrome.
The rubberparts fits perfect.
The chrome parts for my foglight fits perfect.

They looks amazing!!!

Can not show them on my car because it is not finished.


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QUOTE(Niklas @ Aug 5 2010, 04:05 PM) *

They are perfect finish.
Absolutely no "waves" Looks exactly like chrome.
The rubberparts fits perfect.
The chrome parts for my foglight fits perfect.

They looks amazing!!!

Can not show them on my car because it is not finished.


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Thank you Niklas - this is very encouraging!! Now go to bed it is almost midnight in Sweden!
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I am already in bed.....with the computer
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