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ndfrigi
post Dec 22 2015, 12:50 PM
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Yokohama S Drive. Americas tire has them. I agree chrome bumpers will make your Blue paint really stand out.


Thanks for the tire info! I have both front and back chrome bumpers but not
in perfect shape!
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post Dec 22 2015, 01:14 PM
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QUOTE(ndfrigi @ Dec 22 2015, 10:50 AM) *

QUOTE(Coondog @ Dec 22 2015, 09:32 AM) *

Yokohama S Drive. Americas tire has them. I agree chrome bumpers will make your Blue paint really stand out.


Thanks for the tire info! I have both front and back chrome bumpers but not
in perfect shape!



It was the little things that drove the cost up for me.

Dog bones Pelican had best price
Fog lights bought from amazon 2/3 cheaper
License plate lights (2) overpaid high performance house, even AA was 1/2 cheaper
Fog light grills Ecklers would have bought from SMC but they did not have in stock
Chrome bumper plug Overpaid HPH. Someone said Harley shops have same plug
License plate clips (4) AA
Bumper rubber Sierra Madre Collection
Fog light screws and clips AA
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post Dec 22 2015, 01:35 PM
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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.

Rich is well hated by many because of his general grumpyness and "I don't care" attitude but once you get to know him, he's actually a great guy.
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And yes, his warehouse is a complete mess but it's also the biggest 914 parts bin you will ever set foot into.
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post Dec 22 2015, 02:16 PM
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Rich is well hated by many because of his general grumpyness and "I don't care" attitude but once you get to know him, he's actually a great guy.
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And yes, his warehouse is a complete mess but it's also the biggest 914 parts bin you will ever set foot into.


We got along just fine, we both have daughters going to San Diego State thing in common. Interesting enought I told my wife that if I say one thing out of line this dude will double the price. As a Firefighter I wanted to tell him this place will burn to the ground before water could even be applied.
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post Dec 22 2015, 02:31 PM
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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....




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.


What is RH in Vegas?
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post Dec 22 2015, 02:42 PM
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What is RH in Vegas?


Renagade Hybrids. 702 739-8011 Ask for Scott. At the time he had rears only for 600.00. All rechromed. Reason I didn't buy from him was I wanted fronts and rears and was afraid the finishes would not be the same. Still a killer price.
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post Dec 22 2015, 05:47 PM
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White cars rule!

Really like the backdate, but I also like the original Fuch's, they looked to be in great shape.
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post Dec 22 2015, 05:58 PM
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I even like the "before" look !
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post Dec 22 2015, 07:57 PM
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What a stunner. Very nice work.

I am perplexed about needing to add backup lights. Aren't they tail light assemblies the same?
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post Dec 22 2015, 08:11 PM
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What a stunner. Very nice work.

I am perplexed about needing to add backup lights. Aren't they tail light assemblies the same?



My bad license plate lights
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post Dec 22 2015, 08:11 PM
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license plate lights I think
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post Dec 23 2015, 07:15 PM
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What a stunner. Very nice work.

I agree. The car looks great.

But you need to get proper turn signal lenses. Leave the clear lenses for the ricer boys. We're not driving lowered Civics here.
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post Dec 23 2015, 07:22 PM
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QUOTE(RickS @ Dec 22 2015, 05:57 PM) *

What a stunner. Very nice work.

I agree. The car looks great.

But you need to get proper turn signal lenses. Leave the clear lenses for the ricer boys. We're not driving lowered Civics here.



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post Dec 23 2015, 07:56 PM
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For those who didn't get my last post, 914s sold in Italy had clear lens....... Now I think I will go eat some spaghetti....... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chowtime.gif)
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post Dec 23 2015, 08:16 PM
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I hear there are some crazy folks in the world who doubt the attractiveness of 914s. Coondog, one look at your car would erase all doubts. Stunning.
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post Dec 26 2015, 09:24 AM
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I think Finland also used clear lenses.
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