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frankiec@outrageous.net
post Jan 28 2015, 07:42 PM
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I'd like some feedback on who (IYO) makes the best fiberglass bumpers. I'm backdating a 75 and I'm concerned about quality of the fiberglass, how the corners are fitted to the fenders and the type of mounting brackets, ease in installation etc.

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post Jan 28 2015, 08:05 PM
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Just don't bump into anything !

You will not be happy !
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post Jan 28 2015, 08:23 PM
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I've purchased lots of stuff from AIR (American International Racing). Very good quality and fast shipping. John will usually give a discount if you donate to his charity.
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post Jan 28 2015, 08:56 PM
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I've been pleased with the Rennspeed stuff. Front bumper could fit better on the ends but the rear bumper fits great.

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post Jan 28 2015, 09:10 PM
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Expect to have to do fitting work and some grinding for a street car
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post Jan 29 2015, 08:11 AM
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QUOTE(pete000 @ Jan 28 2015, 09:05 PM) *

Just don't bump into anything !

You will not be happy !


It's not as if the metal bumpers are robust - my front bumper is dented from PO's minor parking lot bump - I've pounded most of it out but it really needs professional work and re-chroming which is far more expensive than fiberglass.

Also, like Woody I have a silver car and feel between the paint, fuchs, window trim, and bumpers there are too many shades of silver, plus coupled with the above mentioned bumper damage, I've considered fiberglass. I like the clean, more contemporary look of Woody's bumpers.
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post Jan 29 2015, 10:04 AM
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I would like to see a fiberglass bumper for the '75/'76 that wraps the ends a little more. That would save having to remove the rubber bumper clips , the hole filling, and repainting.
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post Jan 29 2015, 10:43 AM
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Looking Good Woodrow!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)

But why did you knock that cone down?

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post Jan 29 2015, 11:22 AM
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QUOTE(somd914 @ Jan 29 2015, 08:11 AM) *

QUOTE(pete000 @ Jan 28 2015, 09:05 PM) *

Just don't bump into anything !

You will not be happy !


It's not as if the metal bumpers are robust - my front bumper is dented from PO's minor parking lot bump - I've pounded most of it out but it really needs professional work and re-chroming which is far more expensive than fiberglass.

Also, like Woody I have a silver car and feel between the paint, fuchs, window trim, and bumpers there are too many shades of silver, plus coupled with the above mentioned bumper damage, I've considered fiberglass. I like the clean, more contemporary look of Woody's bumpers.


Thanks buddy. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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I would like to see a fiberglass bumper for the '75/'76 that wraps the ends a little more. That would save having to remove the rubber bumper clips , the hole filling, and repainting.

Mine is a 75. I just trimmed off all the excess metal. Wasn't really that big of a deal. I didn't have the dog bones and just used washers to space out the bumper from the body.

QUOTE(bulitt @ Jan 29 2015, 10:43 AM) *

Looking Good Woodrow!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)

But why did you knock that cone down?


Its a pointer cone. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
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post Jan 29 2015, 01:00 PM
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I backdated bumpers on a '75. Went with painted steel bumpers and got fiberglass tops from Mark at 914 Rubber. I used the detailed info from 914 world to fit the bumpers. I painted both the bumpers and top to match the car. I will attach pictures tonight.
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post Jan 29 2015, 02:07 PM
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QUOTE(X911IC @ Jan 29 2015, 11:00 AM) *

I backdated bumpers on a '75. Went with painted steel bumpers and got fiberglass tops from Mark at 914 Rubber. I used the detailed info from 914 world to fit the bumpers. I painted both the bumpers and top to match the car. I will attach pictures tonight.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) sounds good...
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post Jan 29 2015, 02:57 PM
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I bought fenders, hood lids and rocker panels from these guys. Who ever you buy from expect to do some massaging to get it to fit right.

http://www.qrsfiberglass.com/
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post Jan 29 2015, 03:42 PM
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QUOTE(Elliot Cannon @ Jan 29 2015, 12:57 PM) *

I bought fenders, hood lids and rocker panels from these guys. Who ever you buy from expect to do some massaging to get it to fit right.

http://www.qrsfiberglass.com/

Same here. For front, rear hoods, rear bumper. All 4 corners came from QRS, but we're new in the box from another member here.
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post Jan 29 2015, 10:45 PM
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Mine are from GT Racing. They required minor trimming and bracket fabrication but look good and are pretty light.
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post Jan 31 2015, 10:33 PM
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Pictures as promised.
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