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| crsedge |
 May 13 2017, 05:24 AM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 32 Joined: 25-March 12 From: Australia Member No.: 14,304 Region Association: None  |
Hi All,
I am about to embark on the bumper backdate process and have read some of the threads but have a couple of questions: 1. Do I need to purchase the dog bones as part of the required hardware or are they already on the late model '75 bumpers? I see 914 Rubber sell a set of 4 of these so wanted to know if I need them? 2. I have noted that some threads have said that some brackets are required to secure the middle of the rubber bumper tops that are not present on the body of the later model 914s. Is there a reproduction part available or if not what have people used instead? Cheers Craig |
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| Porschef |
May 13 2017, 05:40 AM
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How you doin' Group: Members Posts: 2,165 Joined: 7-September 10 From: LawnGuyland Member No.: 12,152 Region Association: North East States 
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You'll need the bones.
You can make a bracket. Or leave it out, like I've done. No saggage. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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| Harpo |
May 13 2017, 05:40 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,304 Joined: 21-August 11 From: Motor City aka Detroit Member No.: 13,469 Region Association: None |
Yes you need dog bones to properly space the bumper
David |
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| crsedge |
May 13 2017, 05:44 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 32 Joined: 25-March 12 From: Australia Member No.: 14,304 Region Association: None |
Thanks guys, thought as much re dog bones but wanted to confirm.
Cheers Craig |
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| rhodyguy |
May 13 2017, 06:26 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,080 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
The bracket you're referring to is on the rear of the car. None for the bumper top on the front. What will need adaptation on the front are the fasteners for the early version driving/fog lights. 'Captive' nuts work for the f.l. mounts.
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| mepstein |
May 13 2017, 06:52 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,276 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Here's a pic of the bracket.
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| rhodyguy |
May 13 2017, 01:43 PM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,080 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
a 74' is being cut for body parts in the classifieds. Ask if the rear bracket is still on the car.
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| colingreene |
May 15 2017, 01:55 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 729 Joined: 17-October 13 From: Southern California Member No.: 16,526 Region Association: Southern California |
you need the bracket or the center will sag.
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| crsedge |
May 17 2017, 04:21 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 32 Joined: 25-March 12 From: Australia Member No.: 14,304 Region Association: None |
Tried the guy wrecking the '74, alas the part has rusted away on the wreck!
Cheers Craig |
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| mepstein |
May 17 2017, 04:51 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,276 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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I would make the bracket from a piece of scrap or go to Home Depot. Buy a bracket in the hardware section and modify as needed. If you're not going to weld it on, a small "L" bracket might attach with small bolts or rivets.
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