Bumpers, Stainless steel, Group buy, Gauging interest, $1200/set plus shipping Options

[horizontally-opposed]

If you decide to go with Mark's set and the factory ones you have will be available, please let me know. I can use both front and back for my '70 -6.
Pete

Will do! Question is how soon do you need them.

[horizontally-opposed]

So I'm putting the quality issues to them to see what they say.

GT pattern is done. It fits perfectly flat into the back of the bumper and gives the exact shape of the opening. I would bet they will use it as a buck.

BTW it's a pattern, it doesn't have to look pretty, but the shape has to be perfect and it is.

That form is reaaaaally nice work. Wow.

So you have how at least one 914 owner out there is looking at your project, I looked into having my steel front bumper converted with a matching GT-style valance. By the time that was all said and done, and both bumpers were straightened and rechromed, I was looking at $3000-$4000. And I am cutting up a nice 1970-72 front bumper (it needs work, but there is precisely zero rust on it).

So your route, if the bumper ends we've seen on the other stainless bumpers can be addressed, is highly appealing to me. I suspect a paint-grade version for so many street GT conversions out there would also have appeal over the fiberglass GT bumpers that inevitably need fitting and present a delicate face to the world.

And if I can sell my chrome bumpers to offset my cost, and see them go to someone who needs factory bumpers for a restoration? Could be a win-win.

[bahnzai]

Mark, I would like a set too, if the buy has not closed yet.
I Will take both with no holes and Option e (front cooler opening).

I may be interested in the matching valence if you decide to offer that too.

Please let me know how to send the deposit.

Thanks,
Danny Thomas

[Mark Henry]

Mark, I would like a set too, if the buy has not closed yet.
I Will take both with no holes and Option e (front cooler opening).

I may be interested in the matching valence if you decide to offer that too.

Please let me know how to send the deposit.

Thanks,
Danny Thomas

I'm going to go through this thread and update the list hopefully tonight.
I won't be taking deposits till I get and approve the samples. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[zoedog]

Mark

When you undate the buyers list please include me. see post 76 and 91
Front and rear , Options C & D for my 74 2.0

Thanks for doing this.

[Mark Henry]

Mark

When you undate the buyers list please include me. see post 76 and 91
Front and rear , Options C & D for my 74 2.0

Thanks for doing this.

Done (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Right now the samples to them are stuck in shipping, likely customs (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)
Hopefully they'll get them soon.

[Mitox]

Please add me to the buy.

Front and rear bumpers
Options C and E.

If there will be a paint grade finish, That is my preference.

Thanks for doing this.

Michael

[live free & drive]

If your still taking orders I'd like to participate.

I'd like one set (F&R)with option C only

I'd like to buy an extra front bumper with option E

3 bumpers total.

Thanks, Jon

[Mark Henry]

Please add me to the buy.

Front and rear bumpers
Options C and E.

If there will be a paint grade finish, That is my preference.

Thanks for doing this.

Michael

No paint grade bumpers, but scuff with iron free sandpaper or blast (again no iron type media), then PPG two part epoxy primer and you're good to go with a topcoat.

[Mitox]

Please add me to the buy.

Front and rear bumpers
Options C and E.

If there will be a paint grade finish, That is my preference.

Thanks for doing this.

Michael

No paint grade bumpers, but scuff with iron free sandpaper or blast (again no iron type media), then PPG two part epoxy primer and you're good to go with a topcoat.

Thanks, I'm in.

[altitude411]

I'm going to go through this thread and update the list hopefully tonight.
I won't be taking deposits till I get and approve the samples. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Unfortunatly Mark, I have to drop out. All my monies going to attorney fees .. good luck with everything.

[Mark Henry]

I'm going to go through this thread and update the list hopefully tonight.
I won't be taking deposits till I get and approve the samples. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Unfortunatly Mark, I have to drop out. All my monies going to attorney fees .. good luck with everything.

No problem and sorry about your bad luck.

If it all works out after the GB I will continue selling these bumpers, but the price will increase.
Maybe I'll have my own black friday sales one day. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)

[Mark Henry]

Clearing up some confusion, the group buy is still open for now and it will remain open till I get and approve my samples.

When I do go to close the GB I will definitely announce it and give a couple days for stragglers.

If you name isn't on the very first post (page 1, near the bottom) of this thread you are not on the list.
Sorry if I missed your post, please send me a PM if your name is not on the list, or if your options are wrong.

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[horizontally-opposed]

I'm on the list on page 1, but am probably NOT in on this first run—unless we see samples of the GT front and early rear.

I am, however, still keenly monitoring this project. I'd like to do this if the right bumpers are available, and especially if the GT valance becomes a reality.

[Mark Henry]

I'm on the list on page 1, but am probably NOT in on this first run—unless we see samples of the GT front and early rear.

I am, however, still keenly monitoring this project. I'd like to do this if the right bumpers are available, and especially if the GT valance becomes a reality.

The GT valance and early rear bumper will not be part of the first bumper order, but if you're on the GB list and this project becomes a go (which is very likely) you will be offered a good discount. In your case if you are on the list now you will be waiting, but you will get the GB price on the front bumper.

I have no idea as of yet if I can get close to GB prices of the early rear due to lower volume. For sure the early rear will be more, it costs me a small fortune just to ship them the samples.
I likely will only offer a discount on the GT valance to those that buy my GT bumper in the GB. Mainly because again I expect this will be a low volume part.

Right now I have a enough on my plate with the front, late rear and GT front bumpers, plus I want to see the quality and nail down pricing before commit to the next batch.

[horizontally-opposed]

The GT valance and early rear bumper will not be part of the first bumper order, but if you're on the GB list and this project becomes a go (which is very likely) you will be offered a good discount. In your case if you are on the list now you will be waiting, but you will get the GB price on the front bumper.

Ah, cool. Got it. Please keep me on the list, then. I am in no hurry on this, so no pressure from me.

And I am not all that worried about a price bump for the early rear if it's nice...you have been more than fair in your pricing.

Thanks, Mark!

[Norskpole]

Mine is correct (option C, E)

HI Mark, I have checked mine as correct...but you have me down as: Noskpie It is Norskpole

[Mark Henry]

Mine is correct (option C, E)

HI Mark, I have checked mine as correct...but you have me down as: Noskpie It is Norskpole

Wut? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

Sorry I post the members by memory, as you can't just C&P it...I guess the memory was a fail that day. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)

I'll go fix it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)

[mb911]

I am not sure if it helps numbers but I would be interested in a gt front but I probably will do my own conversion because I am cheap.. Just throwing out there as you work through this.

[iankarr]

I'm in for a set. B,C,D. Thanks!