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| John Se |
 Mar 20 2006, 10:30 AM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 29 Joined: 14-February 06 From: Scottsdale AZ Member No.: 5,579  |
what do you do with the big ugly 75 bumpers, can the earlier say 73 bolt up or do most change them out for fiberglass caps? I have heard this saves major weight? whats econmical?
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| Bleyseng |
Mar 20 2006, 07:16 PM
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Aircooled Baby! Group: Members Posts: 13,035 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Seattle, Washington (for now) Member No.: 24 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Hell, I still have way to much primer. I am saving up for a paint job, actually its the third effin time I have been saving for a paint job. This last year all that money went into the Westy which still isn't driving.
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| Jerry |
Mar 20 2006, 08:46 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 413 Joined: 7-April 05 From: Conroe, Texas Member No.: 3,892 Region Association: None |
[QUOTE]oh, it drives totally differently after swaping out the rubber bumpers when I AX it.
You swapped the BBB for 73-74 style bumpers??? How does it drive differently??? How was it before and how is it now??? |
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| blitZ |
Mar 20 2006, 08:50 PM
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Beer please... Group: Members Posts: 2,223 Joined: 31-August 05 From: Lawrenceville, GA Member No.: 4,719 Region Association: South East States |
I just retro'd my bumpers and the car does feel different. I'm guessing it shaved 150 pounds off the car.
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| Grimstead |
Mar 20 2006, 10:22 PM
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Cheaky Monkey Group: Members Posts: 835 Joined: 20-March 05 From: Corona, Ca Member No.: 3,789 Region Association: Southern California |
When I had my car stripped for paint (no bumpers) many, many moons ago, I have to say it drove like a different car as well.
My perception was not only the pick-up faster from a stop but it seemed a lot tighter in the turns. WIth that being said, I still love the way they look on my car (It’s the jack stands that I think are the biggest problem). Anyone have any connections that can make a cast of the metal inserts and fab some fiberglass replacements? I'm sure there are few other people that buy a set as well as myself. |
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| Krieger |
Mar 20 2006, 10:24 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,721 Joined: 24-May 04 From: Santa Rosa CA Member No.: 2,104 Region Association: None 
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Make that three for the BBBC (big black bumper crowd! Looks way more refined. Been thinking about cutting the crap out of the steel frame or building one out of aluminum though. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sawzall-smiley.gif)
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| TROJANMAN |
Mar 20 2006, 10:58 PM
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Looks nice in pictures......... Group: Members Posts: 5,271 Joined: 5-March 04 From: Colorado Member No.: 1,753 Region Association: None |
does anyone have pics of the internals for the BBB's?
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| Grimstead |
Mar 20 2006, 11:09 PM
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Cheaky Monkey Group: Members Posts: 835 Joined: 20-March 05 From: Corona, Ca Member No.: 3,789 Region Association: Southern California |
If no one has any handy, I have an extra front (thanks Headrage) that I can take apart and photograph this weekend. |
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| Jerry |
Mar 21 2006, 01:03 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 413 Joined: 7-April 05 From: Conroe, Texas Member No.: 3,892 Region Association: None |
Well...... what I really meant was how does it drive differently?? Just feel noticeably more nimble? Not as slugish?? Or what????? |
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| johannes |
Mar 21 2006, 02:26 AM
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Club Porsche 914 France President Group: Members Posts: 3,084 Joined: 13-January 06 From: France Member No.: 5,409 Region Association: France |
Anyone on this forum should own the Haynes book. There are some very nice "exploded" drawings from the bumpers. |
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| blitZ |
Mar 21 2006, 06:12 AM
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Beer please... Group: Members Posts: 2,223 Joined: 31-August 05 From: Lawrenceville, GA Member No.: 4,719 Region Association: South East States |
I have a set in perfect condition it any of the BBB lovers want them.
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| Eddie Williams |
Mar 21 2006, 08:41 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 822 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Nederland, TX Member No.: 55 Region Association: None |
I got tired of moving mine around, so I threw 'em away. It only takes about 3 moves and stubbing your leg on 'em once to make that decision.
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| VaccaRabite |
Mar 21 2006, 08:58 AM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,448 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I like the looks of the BBBs. More importantly I will be driving and parking my car in Baltimore on a regualr basis. Anyone that lives in the Baltimore / DC area knows what this means.
Fiberglass bumpers would last maybe a week, parallel parked on cold spring lane at work. Cars around here need real bumpers. When I get to that point in the game, I am going to see about removing the steel from the inside of the bumper, and welding somehting together with aluminum instead. Will still be heavier then FG, but lighter then steel and will take the parking lot bumper cars. Zach |
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| rhodyguy |
Mar 21 2006, 09:20 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,082 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
no need to limit yourself to the 73-74' bumpers. the early "early" ones attach the same way. decide whether you want to run with the "tits" first. 73' rears have no provission for the "tits". if you buy the 73-74 and want to run them plain you will have 4 little holes to plug or run with them open. i've felt the "tits" on the front and none on the rear looks unblalanced. my 73' with a early "early" front bumper. oh, during the conversion, plan on buying fog lights and grills. it can add up quick.
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| Huff |
Mar 21 2006, 09:27 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 20 Joined: 30-March 05 From: Savannah, GA Member No.: 3,849 |
I like the look of the BBB's too! I think they look more modern. There are more of us out here that like them than people realize.
I also can't believe they make that much difference in handling. Sure it is 100 to 150 lbs more, but what if you are driving with another person in the car? Performance and handling changes, so you kick them out? Go BBB! Huff |
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| Bleyseng |
Mar 21 2006, 10:27 AM
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Aircooled Baby! Group: Members Posts: 13,035 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Seattle, Washington (for now) Member No.: 24 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
The car was much quicker, turns in quicker so it is just plain more nimble. The weight of the bumper out there at the far ends of the car make it harder to fling around AXing or even street driving. |
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| jsteele22 |
Mar 21 2006, 10:30 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 727 Joined: 24-August 05 From: Colorado Springs, CO Member No.: 4,653 |
Another option besides chrome, aluminum or FG is the trusty wood 2x8. Bolts right up. Kinda gives the car that "Grapes of Wrath" vibe. |
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| TROJANMAN |
Mar 21 2006, 05:22 PM
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Looks nice in pictures......... Group: Members Posts: 5,271 Joined: 5-March 04 From: Colorado Member No.: 1,753 Region Association: None |
does the front bumper have integrated fog lights? |
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