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> Fiberglass bumper tops - black Gel coat - Front and rear GB $340 a set, GB for a set
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post Jul 15 2020, 08:40 AM
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Guess I did not make my wording clear.

Orginal rubber = heavy bolts on with 10mm nuts underside, I get them know them well.

Fiberglass sets where produced a while back and you mention you produced a set. I have a set of these original production run units. Lets call these Aphla

this run of Fiberglass lets call Beta

What is the difference between Alpha and Beta sets? Is it worth the upgrade to get to Beta sets if I have a new set of Alpha Still in the box waiting to be put on?

That was the real question I was trying to get answered.

Sorry for the lack of clear communication.
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post Jul 21 2020, 10:42 PM
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To answer your question -
The alpha ones were good, texture not quite correct. The Beta are textured off the bumper tops we make so look more like the original bumpers.

Honestly, if you have a set, the value of "upgrading" to the Beta it negligible for 2 reasons

1- Many folks sand off the texture to paint same as body color, in this case there would be a little less sanding as the Alphas has a more "drywall" type texture with more material.

2-The gel coat finish is a different texture on the betas, but still both are glossy. From more than 20 ft away you may not even see the diference.

Pulling the 1st off the new molds in the morning.
Pics soon
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post Jul 21 2020, 10:55 PM
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Interested-looking forward to pics.
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post Jul 24 2020, 01:47 AM
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Pulled the set and have these out to show how they compare to my OEM bumpers. We are just making fixtures to mount the tops. Should be able to have all costs figures and open up the GB this next week with production to begin about then also.

Here is the front next to my OEM bumpers


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post Jul 24 2020, 01:47 AM
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post Jul 24 2020, 05:25 AM
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Look great! They do fit 1971 4, correct?
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post Jul 24 2020, 11:26 AM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) Look great! I'm ready for two sets.

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post Jul 24 2020, 11:35 AM
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I’m ready, lighten me Front and rear.
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post Jul 24 2020, 12:17 PM
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The really cool thing is they can be sanded smooth and painted the body color. A few have done that.
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post Jul 24 2020, 05:49 PM
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I’m interested,are they available for ordering now ?
I’m going to backdate my ‘75 to painted steel bumpers and gonna need a bunch of stuff
I’ll buy a set; plus some additional items to complete the conversion ( grills, dog ones, and ?)
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post Jul 26 2020, 06:47 PM
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I'd be interested in a set too.
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post Aug 12 2020, 06:28 AM
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I need a set, or split for just the rear...Thinking of keeping the front BUB...
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post Aug 12 2020, 07:21 AM
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I'm in for a cheap set of Alphas
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post Aug 12 2020, 04:12 PM
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I am in for a set if they are still available.
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post Aug 12 2020, 05:43 PM
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I'm interested.
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post Aug 12 2020, 07:18 PM
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One set for me, please.

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post Aug 20 2020, 12:16 PM
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post Aug 20 2020, 12:27 PM
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post Aug 20 2020, 01:54 PM
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We have the fiberglass handled, it’s the mounts.
They have to be correct with angle and placement.
Making a fixture to assure proper assembly
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post Aug 20 2020, 02:13 PM
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I'm in for a set please!
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