 Possible GB for bumpers like OEM Steel and chrome, Looknig at having some made offshore |
|
|
|
Porsche, and the Porsche crest are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.
This site is not affiliated with Porsche in any way. Its only purpose is to provide an online forum for car enthusiasts. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. |
|
|
  |
| horizontally-opposed |
 Jan 26 2018, 10:00 PM
Post
#41
|
|
Advanced Member  Group: Members Posts: 3,430 Joined: 12-May 04 From: San Francisco Member No.: 2,058 Region Association: None 
 |
Wow. Seems like there's a ready market for two-packs of chrome front bumpers done well.
So maybe the first offering doesn't even include rear bumpers? One stamping would allow for 1970-1972, 1973-1974 (with holes added), and back-dated 1975-1976. |
   |
 
|
| Mitox |
Jan 26 2018, 10:15 PM
Post
#42
|
|
Member Group: Members Posts: 395 Joined: 26-October 15 From: SW Virginia Member No.: 19,302 Region Association: South East States
|
I would be in for a set of early front and early rear.
In my perfect world they would not be chromed, and the front would have the GT style for the oil cooler inlet. |
|
|
|
| CMONNETT |
Jan 27 2018, 07:57 AM
Post
#43
|
|
Member Group: Members Posts: 150 Joined: 27-September 07 From: Cibolo, TX Member No.: 8,162 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I could really use a set for my 73 in chrome.
|
|
|
|
| mb911 |
Jan 27 2018, 08:36 AM
Post
#44
|
|
914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,808 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest
|
QUOTE(Mitox @ Jan 26 2018, 08:15 PM)  I would be in for a set of early front and early rear. In my perfect world they would not be chromed, and the front would have the GT style for the oil cooler inlet. Mark Henry had the buck he created it would be interesting to see where that is and then a potential for someone to offer the mod?? I know I would consider buying a bunch of bare steel fronts and do the mods and resell. Might be an option.. |
|
|
|
| 76-914 |
Jan 27 2018, 08:39 AM
Post
#45
|
|
Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,490 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California
|
QUOTE(CMONNETT @ Jan 27 2018, 05:57 AM) I could really use a set for my 73 in chrome. Cibolo! Hah! We may be the only 2 people on the forum who know where Cibolo is. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) I used to live around the corner on Main St. in Schertz. 40 yrs ago. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) I would imagine that Cibolol, Schertz and Universal City are one town now. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
|
|
|
| Mikey914 |
Jan 27 2018, 09:46 AM
Post
#46
|
|
The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,638 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None
|
QUOTE(mb911 @ Jan 27 2018, 06:36 AM) QUOTE(Mitox @ Jan 26 2018, 08:15 PM) I would be in for a set of early front and early rear. In my perfect world they would not be chromed, and the front would have the GT style for the oil cooler inlet. Mark Henry had the buck he created it would be interesting to see where that is and then a potential for someone to offer the mod?? I know I would consider buying a bunch of bare steel fronts and do the mods and resell. Might be an option.. Sounds like an option we could do. mark |
|
|
|
| burton73 |
Jan 27 2018, 10:25 AM
Post
#47
|
|
burton73 Group: Members Posts: 3,491 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California
|
|
|
|
|
| JOEPROPER |
Jan 27 2018, 10:27 AM
Post
#48
|
|
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
Post
#49
|
|
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,430 Joined: 12-May 04 From: San Francisco Member No.: 2,058 Region Association: None
|
QUOTE(JOEPROPER @ Jan 27 2018, 08:27 AM) 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
Post
#50
|
|
wes Group: Members Posts: 1,588 Joined: 8-December 07 From: Ukiah Ca Member No.: 8,436 Region Association: Northern California
|
QUOTE(horizontally-opposed @ Jan 27 2018, 05:10 PM) QUOTE(JOEPROPER @ Jan 27 2018, 08:27 AM) 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) |
|
|
|
| Halfnelson |
Jan 28 2018, 10:49 AM
Post
#51
|
|
Newbie Group: Members Posts: 46 Joined: 31-July 17 From: Cornwall Member No.: 21,303 Region Association: England |
I'm definitely interested, but UK based... Any idea on shipping?
|
|
|
|
| Mikey914 |
Jan 28 2018, 11:15 AM
Post
#52
|
|
The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,638 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None
|
I'm sure there are enough folks that need them we can consolidate a shipment. I have someone over there that could help.
Mark |
|
|
|
| djway |
Jan 28 2018, 04:57 PM
Post
#53
|
|
Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 787 Joined: 16-October 15 From: Riverside Member No.: 19,266 Region Association: Southern California |
Interested but you are killing me man LOL cash flow going to Oregon at an alarming rate (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
|
|
|
|
| Mikey914 |
Jan 28 2018, 05:42 PM
Post
#54
|
|
The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,638 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None
|
You have some time to set some cash aside. These are a ways out. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
|
|
|
|
| brant |
Jan 28 2018, 05:50 PM
Post
#55
|
|
914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,612 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains 
|
Please put me on the list
|
|
|
|
| mb911 |
Jan 28 2018, 06:20 PM
Post
#56
|
|
914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,808 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest
|
QUOTE(Mikey914 @ Jan 28 2018, 03:42 PM) You have some time to set some cash aside. These are a ways out. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) What you think Mark time wise ? Summer, next fall? Just gauging it for my car.. |
|
|
|
| Mikey914 |
Jan 28 2018, 06:29 PM
Post
#57
|
|
The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,638 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None
|
I'd say fall. I did get an into to my friends uncle. He has a heavy equipment manufacturing facility. After a brief conversation he said for the quality I will need that he would refer me to an associate that does make these type of parts for other cars. He will also help out as needed. He appreciated the time I took to help his nephew through his ratings and is currently flying for Air China.
|
|
|
|
| rick 918-S |
Jan 28 2018, 10:01 PM
Post
#58
|
|
Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,418 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region
|
Just a thought for everyone. Ever try to drill chrome? Better order what you need before chrome.
|
 |
|
| ConeDodger |
Jan 28 2018, 10:06 PM
Post
#59
|
|
Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,557 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California
|
Just a concern. Has anyone else noticed that Mark Henry hasn’t logged on in a week? I think that’s unusual for him. Welfare check?
|
|
|
|
| Mikey914 |
Jan 28 2018, 10:20 PM
Post
#60
|
|
The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,638 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None
|
Yes I was wondering. I have heard nothing from him.
|
|
|
|
|
2 User(s) are reading this topic (2 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:
|
Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: 24th April 2024 - 01:47 PM |
Invision Power Board
v9.1.4 © 2024 IPS, Inc.