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> New product update - BUMPERS Black & Chrome, Fiberglass made, the chrome didn't quite work out.
Mikey914
post Jun 2 2012, 01:33 AM
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Well finally i have the 1st prototype in hand. The 914 rear bumper in fiberglass.
It will come with a black Gelcoat that can bolt right up like the OEM Bumpers.

Please note that these are fiberglass, and will come with the disclamer that they are not intended for on road use and are for show cars only, as they have not been tested for impact and are not DOT approved.

I have been told the fronts are in the works and next week I may have another prototype. We'll see how that timeline works, but it is in the works, and you will want these in sets more than likely.

We are working on the chrome finish for these, I should have some pictures in about a week on this part. I'm working on 2 variations on this part to determine the one that is going to work best.

The real beauty is that the substructure will not rust if ( or more like when ) the surface has a rock chip. May even have an option to have a clear bra installed over the chrome finish. I'm working on trying to get a quantity deal to do these.

These bumpers are going to be set up to accomidate the fiberglass tops that will be available after these are done. These will also be set up to use the rubber bumpertops.

So the pricing is still coming together, but shipping costs and cost for product will be much less than the counterpart in steel.

These will mount just like OEM as we are fabricating hangers that match the OEM counterpart.


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post Jun 2 2012, 09:56 AM
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Chrome finish ?
Are you talking plating? or some kind of chromium paint?
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post Jun 2 2012, 11:02 AM
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You can spray chrome anything with the latest technology.
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post Jun 2 2012, 01:27 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Cant wait to see these in chrome. How do the bumper tops attach? Same as stock?

They look great!
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post Jun 2 2012, 07:43 PM
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Mark,make these with integral tops in FG. Why bolt a 10 lb gob of rubber to a nice light bumper? Not to mention the cost of the rubber tops...
Or just FG tops... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Jun 2 2012, 11:05 PM
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QUOTE(speed metal army @ Jun 2 2012, 06:43 PM) *

Mark,make these with integral tops in FG. Why bolt a 10 lb gob of rubber to a nice light bumper? Not to mention the cost of the rubber tops...
Or just FG tops... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)


Those early bumpers in steel are already lighter than those '76 rubber force fields on your electric Lima bean! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
Just Kidding Speed....Mine"s more of a "granny Smith"
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post Jun 3 2012, 08:20 PM
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QUOTE(speed metal army @ Jun 2 2012, 09:43 PM) *

Mark,make these with integral tops in FG. Why bolt a 10 lb gob of rubber to a nice light bumper? Not to mention the cost of the rubber tops...
Or just FG tops... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Would there be any way to put the two together to create a seamless bumper?
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post Jun 4 2012, 10:35 AM
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QUOTE(abnrdo @ Jun 2 2012, 12:27 PM) *

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Cant wait to see these in chrome. How do the bumper tops attach? Same as stock?

They look great!

Yep same as stock
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post Jun 4 2012, 10:38 AM
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QUOTE(speed metal army @ Jun 2 2012, 06:43 PM) *

Mark,make these with integral tops in FG. Why bolt a 10 lb gob of rubber to a nice light bumper? Not to mention the cost of the rubber tops...
Or just FG tops... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

Actually the rears are just a little under 7, and we will make these so that you can use the rubber, or a fiberglass repro, and will also be a o piece option. This would allow you to run a "chrome" bumper with an OEM looking top. and probably shave off 25lbs on the rear, and 28 on the front.
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QUOTE(ThePaintedMan @ Jun 3 2012, 07:20 PM) *

QUOTE(speed metal army @ Jun 2 2012, 09:43 PM) *

Mark,make these with integral tops in FG. Why bolt a 10 lb gob of rubber to a nice light bumper? Not to mention the cost of the rubber tops...
Or just FG tops... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Would there be any way to put the two together to create a seamless bumper?

Yes, this will be the one piece option.
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post Jun 4 2012, 11:14 AM
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QUOTE(Mikey914 @ Jun 4 2012, 09:38 AM) *

QUOTE(ThePaintedMan @ Jun 3 2012, 07:20 PM) *

QUOTE(speed metal army @ Jun 2 2012, 09:43 PM) *

Mark,make these with integral tops in FG. Why bolt a 10 lb gob of rubber to a nice light bumper? Not to mention the cost of the rubber tops...
Or just FG tops... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Would there be any way to put the two together to create a seamless bumper?

Yes, this will be the one piece option.

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post Jun 4 2012, 01:33 PM
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Wow that looks great! Must have had a great bumper to use for the mold (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) .

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I'd be in for a set of front and rear one piece if the price is right ...
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post Jun 4 2012, 06:47 PM
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Not sure Im following this right, it sounds like there are quite a bit of variations you are going to make available. For the front bumper your going to have the option for:
Black no top
Chrome no top
Black? One piece (seamless top integrated)

I assume you are putting the fog light squares in these too? Or will these be like the qrs ones without fog light cutouts?

Very awesome stuff Mark, love having you in this community. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
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Will the fronts have fog light squares?
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post Jun 7 2012, 12:28 AM
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QUOTE(TargaToy @ Jun 4 2012, 08:14 PM) *

Will the fronts have fog light squares?

Yes.
It's being worked on now.

The prototype is at finishing now and I have my fingers crossed. We tried 3 different levels of prep to see how much work we needed to do.

Can't wait to post some pictures
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post Jun 7 2012, 12:30 AM
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QUOTE(slothness @ Jun 4 2012, 08:06 PM) *

Not sure Im following this right, it sounds like there are quite a bit of variations you are going to make available. For the front bumper your going to have the option for:
Black no top
Chrome no top
Black? One piece (seamless top integrated)

I assume you are putting the fog light squares in these too? Or will these be like the qrs ones without fog light cutouts?

Very awesome stuff Mark, love having you in this community. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)

Thank you.

Yes the variations will allow for more options, and we all like options.

The fog light "holes" will be contoured to the OEM bumper. We'll have to figure out the mounting but that shouln't be too much of a problem.
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post Jun 19 2012, 03:49 PM
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Hey : Ther is a
guy in Detroit that use to make F/G bumper Tops.

Can't remember his name? May be some one from the Motor

City area will chime in. As I remember ( heck I can't even

remember his name) it was a very nice product!
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I can be in for a rear one piece .......for a good price.
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