 FRONT BUMPER RUBBER STRIP., HOW BEST TO FASTEN |
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| chazt74914 |
 Jul 23 2015, 12:06 PM
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CHAZT54  Group: Members Posts: 18 Joined: 8-July 14 From: New London, WI Member No.: 17,600 Region Association: None  |
When restoring my '74 I found the top rubber strip on the front bumper was loose.
when removed I found most of the studs and the metal strip that was molded in were all rusted through. Has anyone else found this and how did you re-fasten the strip to the bumper? Are there any glues out there that is strong enough to hold it in place? Looking for ideas. CHAZT |
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| Tom_T |
Jul 23 2015, 12:15 PM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California 
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Common problem, & it means it's time to get another one, because it's all rusted up inside the rubber strip all along & will eventually crack & come apart.
There are several choices out there ranging from buying another used one in better shape, or a cosmetic fiberglass top strip, to a new repro one from 914Rubber/Mikey914 on here, AA, & several other 914/Porsche parts vendors out there. It depends on your budget & use for the car. If you try to glue it to the metal bumper, it probably won't adhere well - or will be a PITA to remove when you need to - & will probably cause rust runs down the bumper & body as the inside rots away. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) Good Luck! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// |
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| Cairo94507 |
Jul 23 2015, 01:11 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,776 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California
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Mikey914 is probably the best replacement option available.
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| malcolm2 |
Jul 23 2015, 01:21 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,745 Joined: 31-May 11 From: Nashville Member No.: 13,139 Region Association: South East States
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1. spend $300 plus on a new bumper top
914rubber.com or 2. get lucky and find a used one for cheaper. Either way, it costs $$$ or time and trouble to find a decent one. Some replacement ones are fiberglass also from 914rubber.com. Just another consideration. |
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| Cj Honeycutt |
Jul 23 2015, 01:24 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 50 Joined: 7-August 10 From: Fallbrook, CA Member No.: 12,020 Region Association: Southern California |
Yes, very common problem due to age of cars and material selected by Porsche for internal structure of rubber strip.
We just received a new front and rear from 914 Rubber (for the '74) and they are beautiful ! Also have a much better internal structure so the issue with the originals will never happen with these. Could not be happier with the look and quality of the 914 Rubber product. CJ |
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| Cj Honeycutt |
Jul 23 2015, 01:43 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 50 Joined: 7-August 10 From: Fallbrook, CA Member No.: 12,020 Region Association: Southern California |
Just saw two posts down "Mickey" (914 Rubber) is offering BOTH shipped for $500.00 on a group buy. Get it now if you can !!!
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| Dave_Darling |
Jul 23 2015, 04:26 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,990 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California
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Some have had success by drilling out the old studs and epoxying stainless M6 bolts of the appropriate length in their place. It won't last forever, as the metal structure inside the bumper is rusting and will continue to do so, but it can work for a few years.
Or just get a new one from Mikey! --DD |
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| JPA914 |
Jul 23 2015, 06:48 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 81 Joined: 30-June 15 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 18,905 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I just did this today! The rubber on mine was actually in pretty good shape so I decided to repair it. I drilled through the old broken studs with a smaller bit in order to leave some of the metal in place (be careful as the stud does not extend very deep into the rubber and it's easy to break through). I then simply found a hex head sheet metal screw that fit and it worked like a charm.
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