 1976 restoration and upgrade, Front/ rear bumper upgrade to 916 style |
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| c12croft |
 Mar 30 2005, 11:38 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 167 Joined: 24-December 04 From: Long Island, New York Member No.: 3,331  |
Despite the historical snafu of installing 916 styling bumpers on the '76 model.... are there any mechanical issues preventing their successful installation?
In contemplating a body restoration, I am finding it difficult keeping the '76 bumpers; they're just so unattractive. All responses, whether fact or just personal commentary, are appreciated. Tim C |
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| ArtechnikA |
Mar 30 2005, 11:57 AM
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rich herzog Group: Members Posts: 7,390 Joined: 4-April 03 From: Salted Roads, PA Member No.: 513 Region Association: None |
preventing? nah. you'll have to drill some holes and find or fabricate some "dog bone" spacers, but those tasks are minor compared with finding good glass that fits. if anyone will have parts that fit, it'd be Getty or High Performance House. i had a car with 916 front & rear bumpers, but they didn't grow on me. i think they look silly on 916's too - but if i had one, i wouldn't take them off... it's your car, do what you want. |
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| Yoei66 |
Mar 30 2005, 03:00 PM
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My ride Group: Members Posts: 168 Joined: 28-February 05 From: Portland, OR Member No.: 3,682 |
I kinda like the '75/76 bumpers. As long as the fog lamps are installed in the front. Mine aren't, but soon will be.
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| Aaron Cox |
Mar 30 2005, 03:04 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
like the above said...,
not all glass is equal... some fit like shit..... have you thought of backdating to earlier or even chrome bumpers? |
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