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post Dec 20 2005, 09:25 PM
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QUOTE (r_towle @ Dec 20 2005, 05:01 PM)
Felix,

First comment is take a look at the 944/924 front bumpers...they could be cut and made to fit...

I have always had a visual problem with how the bumper does not fit the body correctly in both the front and rear...mainly I dont like the indents in the fender..and then they dont match up tight...

In the rear...I never liked the rear bumper...it seems pasted on as an after thought...it sticks out...

I would agree, smooth it out, but you might gain some styling by bringing the entire rear valance out instead of pushing the bumper in...

And get new tail lights...modern ones from an asian car...
Or, incorporate the volvo v70 tail lights up the fenders somehow...

Keep at it, it looks cool...

rich

Rich,

Good comments, the 944 type bumpers have been made for the 914 and look nice but I don't think they'll work with my car.

The fit will be tight to the body indentations with minimal parting lines to look like part of the body. Mark reworked his GT bumpers this way to fit nicely.

I looked at several tail lights and even thought of using Camry "aftermarket" units that are close in shape. I also considered the lights to ride up the B-pillar like the Volvo wagon and Ford Focus. My current plan is to remove the center lenses from the stock tail lights so my retracting spoiler/center panel is wider. This will give the body more area and hopefully visual balance.

I plan to add shape to the rear bumper but don't want it to "protrude" too much. The venturi tunnel is more difficult than I planned at least to make it look right in a sketch. I'd post what I have but it's too large for my scanner.
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post Dec 20 2005, 09:34 PM
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QUOTE (marks914 @ Dec 20 2005, 07:07 AM)
I like the smooth sketch,
Get some clay and start modeling!
Mark

Thanks Mark! I have to drive to San Francisco to pick some up maybe this Friday but am concerned about the last minute shoppers, like myself. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/huh.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif)

I decided to use Chavant since the AMACO clay was almost twice the cost and I'd have to pay more to ship 50+ lbs...
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post Dec 21 2005, 07:47 AM
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I used foam and plaster to create my aircrafts cowling plug. I never tried clay, is it that much better?



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post Dec 21 2005, 08:07 AM
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QUOTE (East coaster @ Dec 21 2005, 05:47 AM)
I used foam and plaster to create my aircrafts cowling plug. I never tried clay, is it that much better?

Clay is better for styling because its easy to make changes. Thats why we still use it in the car design studios.

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post Dec 21 2005, 11:31 AM
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I will be heading down this road later this spring. I will also be needing some venting in the front for a radiator so I considered the center opening section for a full size chevy truck. Not the headlights and all but just the center opening. I believe the contour is about the same and the plastic grill could be molded into a 914 fibeglass bumper. The shape is simple and boxy, just like the rest of the 914....


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post Dec 21 2005, 11:38 AM
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I also considered the BMW route since I just came from that crowd and have some left over pieces. I have a set of early E36 grilles and a set of E46 grills if anyone is interested in them.
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post Dec 23 2005, 03:34 PM
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Here's an idea...
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post Dec 23 2005, 03:44 PM
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Irregardless of if I like that bumper or not, you have skills sir! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif)
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post Dec 23 2005, 04:13 PM
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Nice work Mark, I need to learn Photoshop!

Initially I was looking at Lambo noses because they have the radiator grills and angular shapes...


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post Dec 23 2005, 04:16 PM
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QUOTE (neo914-6 @ Dec 23 2005, 02:13 PM)
Nice work Mark, I need to learn Photoshop!

Initially I was looking at Lambo noses because they have the radiator grills and an angular shapes...

(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif) I like that lambo bumper. It looks like that design follows the similar lines as the 914
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post Dec 23 2005, 04:17 PM
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I also like the "bluntness" of the Nissan 350Z's nose...


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post Dec 23 2005, 04:24 PM
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I vote lambo.
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post Dec 23 2005, 04:27 PM
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QUOTE (retrotech @ Dec 20 2005, 04:50 PM)
If any one is interested I have these stainless steel pieces that were made to fit in BMW Series 7 grille inserts. I was going to use them to vent air from rear bumper. I paid $65 for them. $50 if anyone wants them?

I corresponded with that guy, he's local to me. "Racemesh.com" I think. I may have him make something custom but I prefer the perforated pattern like on the lamborghini...

The BMW grilles are a bit tall to fit in the bumper. I really like the new ones with an "eyebrow" but can't seem to identify the year and model.
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post Dec 26 2005, 11:00 PM
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lambo nose... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/blink.gif)


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post Dec 27 2005, 08:03 AM
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QUOTE (neo914-6 @ Dec 26 2005, 09:00 PM)
lambo nose... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/blink.gif)

That actually reminds me of the often disparaged 75-76 rubber bumper front end, with its rectangular fog lamp recesses. Not that that's a bad thing. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif)

PS, I have a '76. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif)
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post Dec 27 2005, 10:10 AM
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QUOTE (maf914 @ Dec 27 2005, 06:03 AM)
QUOTE (neo914-6 @ Dec 26 2005, 09:00 PM)
lambo nose... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/blink.gif)

That actually reminds me of the often disparaged 75-76 rubber bumper front end, with its rectangular fog lamp recesses. Not that that's a bad thing. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif)

PS, I have a '76. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif)

(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/agree.gif) if there was a fiberglass 76 bumper that would be the best start
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post Jan 1 2006, 12:48 AM
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quick sketch of the rear "flush" bumper...

A well known member may work on making the spoiler articulate. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/rolleyes.gif)


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post Jan 1 2006, 12:52 AM
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That is a great drawing Felix, I would think that you could almost use the stock bumpers lines and incorporate that lower center cutout. If it is all verticle from the trunk lid to the valence the car's appearance starts to look tall. None the less, it looks great.
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post Jan 1 2006, 01:36 AM
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Cool spoiler!

I wana make one out of lexan for my car.. lol

also the bumper is very nice!
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post Aug 6 2006, 11:30 AM
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996 rads mounted, now to add the inlet vents to the front bumper.

(boboli914's) reference


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