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: 12,661 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
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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? |
JOEPROPER |
Jan 27 2018, 10:27 AM
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The answer is "no" unless you ask... Group: Members Posts: 1,184 Joined: 21-November 15 From: White Plains New York Member No.: 19,387 Region Association: North East States |
I had expressed interest with the Mark Henry offer / possibility and haven't heard if he's still doing this or not... I am interested in bumpers and would like to deal with a reputable member of this community but am not interested in being inconsiderate by putting MH off because of his absence to the conversation.
Only reasons for this reply is to show my interest in bumpers and be fair and considerate to the other member that sparked my interest. |
horizontally-opposed |
Jan 27 2018, 07:10 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,431 Joined: 12-May 04 From: San Francisco Member No.: 2,058 Region Association: None |
I had expressed interest with the Mark Henry offer / possibility and haven't heard if he's still doing this or not... I am interested in bumpers and would like to deal with a reputable member of this community but am not interested in being inconsiderate by putting MH off because of his absence to the conversation. Only reasons for this reply is to show my interest in bumpers and be fair and considerate to the other member that sparked my interest. Honorable, and respected (!), response. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) I too expressed interest in Mark Henry's potential offering—for a few reasons that I suspect may be shared by others: 1. For many years, there have been no attractive options available to replace my 914's chrome front bumper 2. Mark's "GT-style" front bumper in stainless steel would have been an obviously unoriginal part, so I felt materials/finishes/details could differ a bit. At that point, I figured I may as well match a rear bumper to it. 3. Mark's predicted price range was attractive But the project seemed to go sideways when two suppliers from Vietnam began to accuse one another of unethical behavior…I found it hard to know who to believe, and frankly neither came off looking all that great. I felt bad for Mark in the midst of that given his investment to that point (money and time), and watched the thread to see what would happen. It seemed like Mark was left holding the bag, and the thread died (IIRC). And now a product to fill the void that left me looking for alternatives is offered, and by a vendor who is well known and well regarded within the community? I'm in. If there's some way that 914rubber.com can work with Mark to make a chrome "GT" bumper in steel, I would view that as a win-win. I might buy one of those, as well. Just because a cool part is suddenly back on the market doesn't mean it will be around later when we need it....and front bumpers are one of the highest-risk parts on a 914. |
wes |
Jan 27 2018, 07:53 PM
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wes Group: Members Posts: 1,588 Joined: 8-December 07 From: Ukiah Ca Member No.: 8,436 Region Association: Northern California |
I had expressed interest with the Mark Henry offer / possibility and haven't heard if he's still doing this or not... I am interested in bumpers and would like to deal with a reputable member of this community but am not interested in being inconsiderate by putting MH off because of his absence to the conversation. Only reasons for this reply is to show my interest in bumpers and be fair and considerate to the other member that sparked my interest. Honorable, and respected (!), response. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) I too expressed interest in Mark Henry's potential offering—for a few reasons that I suspect may be shared by others: 1. For many years, there have been no attractive options available to replace my 914's chrome front bumper 2. Mark's "GT-style" front bumper in stainless steel would have been an obviously unoriginal part, so I felt materials/finishes/details could differ a bit. At that point, I figured I may as well match a rear bumper to it. 3. Mark's predicted price range was attractive But the project seemed to go sideways when two suppliers from Vietnam began to accuse one another of unethical behavior…I found it hard to know who to believe, and frankly neither came off looking all that great. I felt bad for Mark in the midst of that given his investment to that point (money and time), and watched the thread to see what would happen. It seemed like Mark was left holding the bag, and the thread died (IIRC). And now a product to fill the void that left me looking for alternatives is offered, and by a vendor who is well known and well regarded within the community? I'm in. If there's some way that 914rubber.com can work with Mark to make a chrome "GT" bumper in steel, I would view that as a win-win. I might buy one of those, as well. Just because a cool part is suddenly back on the market doesn't mean it will be around later when we need it....and front bumpers are one of the highest-risk parts on a 914. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif) |
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