Possible GB for bumpers like OEM Steel and chrome, Looknig at having some made offshore |
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Possible GB for bumpers like OEM Steel and chrome, Looknig at having some made offshore |
Mikey914 |
Jan 24 2018, 10:01 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,667 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
SO.....
Long story short Mike Warhurst (Warpig) had helped to broker a deal for stainless bumpers that looks like it's well....dead. I'm looking into making front and rear bumpers off shore with a company that a student of mine's uncle owns. They have experience in stamping and have pressed big enough to do these. QC is an issue that will need to be addressed, and at 1st it will be late bumpers. They are very labor intensive to do, but if there is an interest I will visit the factory and see what we can do. I plan to actually ship over front and rear clips to check fits. That and final payment will be made in person as they are packed to insure no surprises. I'm shooting for about $800-900 a set but would need to do about 50 sets to make it work. I will also be offering discounted rubber bumper tops for those that want it to help make this work. So, lets start again. Who would be interested at that level? |
Mikey914 |
Jan 26 2018, 10:53 AM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,667 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
We use 316 for all or our railing cable fittings. It polishes up nice and will slightly brown over time if exposed to high salt air environments. We have installations all over the world and many in Hawaii where this is an issue. I can tell you that it will dull, but you can re polish it. However, it's getting dull, the rest of your 914 is getting eaten up.
The 304/5 is softer and machines more easily, it will polish up nicely, but will brown easily in same harsh environment. It is significantly cheaper, but we don't use it, as it's never worth the hassle. We did also learn that when we buy it to get the mill certs so there is no "confusion". (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) |
amfab |
Jan 26 2018, 06:26 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 393 Joined: 17-May 16 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 20,004 Region Association: None |
I am in for a set. Stainless or chrome as long as the price is right, Chrome would match the 914rubber fog Light grills better though. I don't mind the later rear bumpers, as long as there are not holes everywhere. I like the option of getting rid of the holes.
I do not want to leave Mark H hanging if his GB is coming to fruition. I hoe there will be an update because of all of this -Andrew |
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