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| Ferg |
 Jun 7 2007, 03:52 PM
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914 Guru  Group: Members Posts: 5,948 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 116 Region Association: None 
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OK, my car is not quite stock already, Rennshift, Carbs, Momo wheel.
Today I bit the bullet and will be buying some newly chromed backdated bumpers (no "tits") and will be putting them on my 74 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) I figure I can always drill holes to put the "tits" back on. Pics of car about to be backdated Attached image(s)  
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| 1970 Neun vierzehn |
Jun 7 2007, 05:22 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,199 Joined: 16-March 06 From: cincinnati, ohio Member No.: 5,727 |
A ) Since the bumpers are bolt on/bolt off fitment, it'll be easy to return to "stock" if the occassion warrants it.
B ) I'd think most people would agree that the early bumpers are aesthetically superior to later examples. Same thing with early E-Jags, early 911s, 2nd generation Camaros/Firebirds, BMW 2002s, etc. BTW, the bumpers are correct for a 914, just not correct for the MY. Call it an "upgrade" or a "back-date". |
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| Ferg |
Jun 7 2007, 05:24 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,948 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 116 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(1970 Neun vierzehn @ Jun 7 2007, 03:22 PM)  A ) Since the bumpers are bolt on/bolt off fitment, it'll be easy to return to "stock" if the occassion warrants it. B ) I'd think most people would agree that the early bumpers are aesthetically superior to later examples. Same thing with early E-Jags, early 911s, 2nd generation Camaros/Firebirds, BMW 2002s, etc. BTW, the bumpers are correct for a 914, just not correct for the MY. Call it an "upgrade" or a "back-date". That's pretty much how I see it... How's your car coming along BTW??? Ferg |
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| 1970 Neun vierzehn |
 Jun 7 2007, 06:03 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,199 Joined: 16-March 06 From: cincinnati, ohio Member No.: 5,727 |
How's your car coming along BTW???
Ferg [/quote] I keep adding to the scope of work and deleting the bank account balance, so yes, there's progress. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) Thanks for asking. Paul |
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| Pat Garvey |
Jun 7 2007, 09:01 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
People have done FAR WORSE things to pristine 914's.
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| orthobiz |
Jun 8 2007, 05:10 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,754 Joined: 8-January 07 From: Cadillac, Michigan Member No.: 7,438 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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I think the bumperettes are cool. But hey, I even like the 75/76 bumpers, so what do I know about good taste?
Somehow the "2.0" and "smooth bumpers" would make ME think you really have an older car and are a poser with a 1.7 motor and fancy wheels. Kinda like the ubiquitous "turbo" stickers people used to put on their Datsun B210's to make them look killer back in the 70's. It's a pretty car no matter what you do. Now if you wanted to do 916 bumpers with a big bottom shovel valance, that would get my dander up! Still hope to see you in TC for the 356 Registry. My car should be here next week! Paul |
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| Johny Blackstain |
Jun 9 2007, 07:11 PM
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Walnut Elite Stratocaster player Group: Members Posts: 3,434 Joined: 5-December 06 From: The Shenandoah River Member No.: 7,318 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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I like your thinking but hate chrome. I might have considered painted bumpers, orange, if I had your wheels. Regardless the tits/warts are ugly & I've never liked them.
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| Pat Garvey |
Jun 9 2007, 08:35 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
QUOTE(Johny Blackstain @ Jun 9 2007, 07:11 PM) I like your thinking but hate chrome. I might have considered painted bumpers, orange, if I had your wheels. Regardless the tits/warts are ugly & I've never liked them. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool_shades.gif) Properly plated chrome is pretty hard & very easy to care for. Can't beat, particularly since it was a factory option through 1974. Only time the tits bothered me were '73, because the car looked unbalanced. Of course, they're just another part to degrade with age. Pat |
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| Johny Blackstain |
Jun 22 2007, 05:45 AM
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Walnut Elite Stratocaster player Group: Members Posts: 3,434 Joined: 5-December 06 From: The Shenandoah River Member No.: 7,318 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(Pat Garvey @ Jun 9 2007, 10:35 PM) Properly plated chrome is pretty hard & very easy to care for. Can't beat, particularly since it was a factory option through 1974. Only time the tits bothered me were '73, because the car looked unbalanced. Of course, they're just another part to degrade with age. Pat I can't argue, I just don't like chrome, on anything. I love the stealth look, where there are no shiny door handles, no shiny window trim, no shiny nothing. Must be an 80s' thing (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) . I would love to be able to take the tits/warts off the front & back of the LE, weld all their holes shut & paint them phoenix red again. I'd like to have the door handles, mirror & vent window post powder coated ivory white. The chrome porsche across my engine grill would be re-done in matching black & I'd put an all black rubber gasket around my windshield. I never figured out what to do w/ the back trunk lock but all this is just fantasy... there's no messing w/ the LE. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool_shades.gif) PS- this feeling of mine does not apply to wheels... a stealthy car w/ shiny, chrome wheels? It's so Matchbox (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) ! This post has been edited by Johny Blackstain: Jun 22 2007, 12:29 PM |
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| Ferg |
Jun 22 2007, 10:05 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,948 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 116 Region Association: None
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Bumpers are here, and car is back from paint. Just waiting on the front bumper top.
I've got a nice weekend project. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Ferg |
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| Pat Garvey |
Jun 22 2007, 07:55 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
QUOTE(Ferg @ Jun 22 2007, 10:05 AM) Bumpers are here, and car is back from paint. Just waiting on the front bumper top. I've got a nice weekend project. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Ferg Ferg, Weekend project? F & R bumpers & tops of - 30 minutes max. Clean up the areas behind each, and the dogbones - 15 minutes. Install new bumper tops - 15 minutes. Reinstall F & R bumpers/tops & align - 30 minutes. Start at 9 am & you're easilly free for the rest of the day. Heck, you just had the car repainted - that should save you 15 minutes. Other than changing a tire, this is the easiest thing to do on a 914. Pat |
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| JPB |
Jun 24 2007, 06:49 AM
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The Crimson Rocket smiles in your general direction. Group: Members Posts: 2,927 Joined: 12-November 05 From: Tapmahamock, Va. Member No.: 5,107 |
I think everyone should have a full set of bumpers to put on their car as they feel. To drill holes on a chrome bumper for tits, now thats a sin of Coranic proportions! Please don't make me Jihad you.(IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)
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| orthobiz |
Jun 24 2007, 07:02 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,754 Joined: 8-January 07 From: Cadillac, Michigan Member No.: 7,438 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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QUOTE(Johny Blackstain @ Jun 22 2007, 07:45 AM) I can't argue, I just don't like chrome, on anything. I love the stealth look, where there are no shiny door handles, no shiny window trim, no shiny nothing. Must be an 80s' thing (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) . I would love to be able to take the tits/warts off the front & back of the LE, weld all their holes shut & paint them phoenix red again. I'd like to have the door handles, mirror & vent window post powder coated ivory white. The chrome porsche across my engine grill would be re-done in matching black & I'd put an all black rubber gasket around my windshield. I never figured out what to do w/ the back trunk lock but all this is just fantasy... there's no messing w/ the LE. "I see a red door and I want to paint it black..." |
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| Pat Garvey |
 Jun 24 2007, 08:51 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
QUOTE(orthobiz @ Jun 24 2007, 07:02 PM) QUOTE(Johny Blackstain @ Jun 22 2007, 07:45 AM) I can't argue, I just don't like chrome, on anything. I love the stealth look, where there are no shiny door handles, no shiny window trim, no shiny nothing. Must be an 80s' thing (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) . I would love to be able to take the tits/warts off the front & back of the LE, weld all their holes shut & paint them phoenix red again. I'd like to have the door handles, mirror & vent window post powder coated ivory white. The chrome porsche across my engine grill would be re-done in matching black & I'd put an all black rubber gasket around my windshield. I never figured out what to do w/ the back trunk lock but all this is just fantasy... there's no messing w/ the LE. "I see a red door and I want to paint it black..." ...."red is gray, and yellow white..but who are we so say what's right - and what's an illusion" |
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| Ferg |
Jun 25 2007, 10:01 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,948 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 116 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(Pat Garvey @ Jun 22 2007, 05:55 PM) QUOTE(Ferg @ Jun 22 2007, 10:05 AM) Bumpers are here, and car is back from paint. Just waiting on the front bumper top. I've got a nice weekend project. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Ferg Ferg, Weekend project? F & R bumpers & tops of - 30 minutes max. Clean up the areas behind each, and the dogbones - 15 minutes. Install new bumper tops - 15 minutes. Reinstall F & R bumpers/tops & align - 30 minutes. Start at 9 am & you're easilly free for the rest of the day. Heck, you just had the car repainted - that should save you 15 minutes. Other than changing a tire, this is the easiest thing to do on a 914. Pat Yep, weekend Project. You see, I have two in Diapers right now, so car time goes something like this.... I go to the garage, and start to remove a bumper bolt, the garage door opens and it's my son Hudson (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) asking if I will play matchbox with him. I go inside play matchbox for a hour, and put him down for a nap. Then I go back out, and finish removing the bolt and start on bolt number two, wife opens the door, to say my Daughter Mia (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) Just woke up, and I'm on Duty (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Repeat that scenario throughout the weekend and you get the idea. I did finish, and I also modified my Bursch exhaust tip, so it now angles down and to the side, and does not look so silly sticking a mile out the back of the car. Pictures to come, camera was full, so later this week I will snap some shots. I'm very happy how it turned out. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) Ferg. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) |
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| Johny Blackstain |
Jun 25 2007, 01:24 PM
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Walnut Elite Stratocaster player Group: Members Posts: 3,434 Joined: 5-December 06 From: The Shenandoah River Member No.: 7,318 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(orthobiz @ Jun 24 2007, 09:02 PM) "I see a red door and I want to paint it black..." "I looked in the mirror today, my eyes just didn't seem so bright. I've lost a few more hairs... I think I'm, I'm going bald. I think I'm going bald!" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool_shades.gif) |
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