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> Backdating Bumpers, Hopefully the last thread ever written on the subject
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post Dec 5 2015, 10:08 PM
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about half a inch. the up down was approx but they were too wide spaced.
The studs were a good shout, i used them.
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post Dec 6 2015, 12:20 PM
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You could use the dog bones for a hole pattern with the metal inserts removed.
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post Dec 6 2015, 01:56 PM
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Here's what I did, took all guesswork/ individual car variability out of play

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...9&hl=Bumper
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post Mar 17 2016, 09:51 AM
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Great article. I just used it to swap out my fiberglass GT bumpers for Chrome bumpers. Looks much better. Curious...
1. What are people doing for the rear bumper top center bracket? I used an L bracket, but its too wimpy to hold the rubber up, so the center is sagging.
2. The BUB's had built in tow hook nuts. What are people doing for front and rear tow hooks? Otto's in Venice Beach installed a Tow hook nut in the front using the right shock bumper mount. PIA, but i had to cut a section out of the chrome bumper and drill a hole in it to clear the tow hook.
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post Apr 12 2020, 01:21 PM
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Great article - are you able to run a front lower valance? Did not see a pic. Thanks
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post Apr 12 2020, 07:11 PM
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QUOTE(flat4guy @ Apr 12 2020, 03:21 PM) *

Great article - are you able to run a front lower valance? Did not see a pic. Thanks

i maintained my stock ‘75 front valance following my update/backdate.


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post Apr 12 2020, 10:05 PM
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TL;DR
I think we need another thread
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post Jan 21 2021, 12:27 AM
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I think installed the above sheet metal plates to seal up the big holes in the front panel. Some folks weld in patches here, but I chose to just leave them as I am better at cutting sheet metal and bolting it in than I am at welding.


A perfect fit for those shock holes is an item sold by EV West, used as a cover plate for the hole remaining in the bell housing after removing the starter from a VW/Porsche. Link here:
https://www.evwest.com/catalog/product_info...dug81o4j2u54ii2



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post Jan 21 2021, 12:28 AM
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QUOTE(mcbrems @ Jan 20 2021, 11:27 PM) *

QUOTE(bigkensteele @ Nov 24 2013, 09:36 PM) *


I think installed the above sheet metal plates to seal up the big holes in the front panel. Some folks weld in patches here, but I chose to just leave them as I am better at cutting sheet metal and bolting it in than I am at welding.


A perfect fit for those shock holes is an item sold by EV West, used as a cover plate for the hole remaining in the bell housing after removing the starter from a VW/Porsche. Link here:
https://www.evwest.com/catalog/product_info...dug81o4j2u54ii2



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