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post Dec 21 2015, 10:43 PM
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Lessons learned.....

LESSON 1... I bought the Repo bumpers from Rich in Redwood City. Stupid money but still cheaper then AA. Interesting fact was he said they come from Vietnam. Problem was while they look great, the brackets where the dog bones bolt to had to be cut down then rewelded due to the fit not even being close. If I had to do it again I would have bought orginal bumpers then had them re-chromed. I Also would have had the front license plate mounting holes filled in.
This route would not have saved any money but would have made install easier for PMS.

LESSON 2... I didn't consider all the parts needed to do a proper bumper back date. Meaning the cost of back up lights, fog lights and grills, bumper pads. I knew the cost of the bumpers but OMG things added up fast.

LESSON 3... Don't leave new still in the box Pass mirror on top of truck when leaving Sierra Madre Collection in Pasadena. Was already on the 210 when I had a MF moment.
SMC looked everywhere but I am sure it landed in the gutter on Colorado blvd. they cut me a break on the second mirror but trust me at 300.00 bucks invested I will cuss the Fnnnn mirror every time I look at it.

Lesson 4... I forgot to order a new rear valance. What was I thinking that the old one would work !!

Other then that i am happy with the outcome. Along with this work I had PMS in Phoenix install 911 suspension and brakes. While I would have loved to tackle a lot of this myself the fact is I just don't have time in my life anymore to work on these projects. Sucks because I was that guy 20 years ago.



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post Dec 21 2015, 10:46 PM
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Car looks very nice.
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post Dec 21 2015, 11:28 PM
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Beautiful!
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post Dec 21 2015, 11:35 PM
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Worth the effort and cost ! Looks great.
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post Dec 21 2015, 11:37 PM
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post Dec 21 2015, 11:40 PM
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beauty! just wondering what size of tires on the new chromed 5 lug wheels?

your car before and after:

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post Dec 22 2015, 02:49 AM
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Before 205 50 15 on 5.5" rims

After 205 55 15 on 6" rims
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post Dec 22 2015, 05:27 AM
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All the stainless repro bumpers are made by Harrington Group
based in the UK.. They are manufactured in Vietnam.
You can order them direct from Harrington
with or without holes drilled in them.
Mine fit my 1970 without issue.
1795.00 included shipping from Vietnam,
AA wouldn't match that price
Shipping took less time than USPS 2 day priority mail
packages sent to me cross country.

Well worth the price....
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post Dec 22 2015, 06:10 AM
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Absolutely agree ... Beauty!
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post Dec 22 2015, 07:06 AM
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post Dec 22 2015, 07:12 AM
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What's with the bumpers having to be re-welded?
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post Dec 22 2015, 07:16 AM
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QUOTE(Coondog @ Dec 21 2015, 08:43 PM) *

Lesson 4... I forgot to order a new rear valance. What was I thinking that the old one would work !!


Could you describe how or why the rear valence didn't work with the bumper conversion? I was not aware that the big bumper 75-76 valences, front or rear, were different from the earlier steel bumper valences. Thanks.
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post Dec 22 2015, 07:27 AM
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QUOTE(gandalf_025 @ Dec 22 2015, 03:27 AM) *

All the stainless repro bumpers are made by Harrington Group
based in the UK.. They are manufactured in Vietnam.
You can order them direct from Harrington
with or without holes drilled in them.
Mine fit my 1970 without issue.
1795.00 included shipping from Vietnam,
AA wouldn't match that price
Shipping took less time than USPS 2 day priority mail
packages sent to me cross country.

Well worth the price....




Tried this route but at the time they were out of stock and waiting for the next shipment.

Lesson number 5... Supply and demand = stupid pricing !!
The other side of the story is due to time frames I drove from S. Calif to N. Calif and back in one day to pick up the last pair Rich had, he knew AA was out and his was the only set stateside. While his shop looks like a tornado hit it. He commands a take it or leave it, I don't care attitude cause you ain't my only customer. One thing I like about Rich is cash is king so if you want better pricing cash talks. But just know he is the King of Supply and Demand you want it now pricing.

If someone is looking for rechromed no hole rear bumpers contact RH in Vegas. They have a stock of rears only at killer prices.
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post Dec 22 2015, 08:01 AM
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QUOTE(maf914 @ Dec 22 2015, 05:16 AM) *

QUOTE(Coondog @ Dec 21 2015, 08:43 PM) *

Lesson 4... I forgot to order a new rear valance. What was I thinking that the old one would work !!


Could you describe how or why the rear valence didn't work with the bumper conversion? I was not aware that the big bumper 75-76 valences, front or rear, were different from the earlier steel bumper valences. Thanks.



Don't want to throw PMS under the bus but somewhere the communication was lost and it didn't get reinstalled. My first though was it wouldn't work so that's why they left it off and stupid me didn't say anything. Thanks for the correction. I will call them today and hope it didn't go in the trash.
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post Dec 22 2015, 08:18 AM
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Beautiful. Nice update to the car.
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post Dec 22 2015, 08:26 AM
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Looks awesome!

Re: the rear valance, should bolt right up!
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post Dec 22 2015, 09:19 AM
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QUOTE(AZ914 @ Dec 22 2015, 06:26 AM) *

Looks awesome!

Re: the rear valance, should bolt right up!


Agree, have backdated my '75 with no valance issue. I always forget how good the cars look in white, 'till I see one like your's: Bella!
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post Dec 22 2015, 10:16 AM
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post Dec 22 2015, 11:12 AM
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QUOTE(Coondog @ Dec 22 2015, 12:49 AM) *

Before 205 50 15 on 5.5" rims

After 205 55 15 on 6" rims


Nice! now it confirmed what tires I'm getting soon and it has been 205x55x15 tires I have been thinking for my 6" fuchs wheels too. Last inquiry, what brand and model tire?

With that beautiful transformation, i'm again thinking of backdating my big rubber bumper.

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post Dec 22 2015, 11:32 AM
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Yokohama S Drive. Americas tire has them. I agree chrome bumpers will make your Blue paint really stand out.
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