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post Aug 26 2007, 10:11 AM
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Holly Moly! I was stripping my latest uggly duckling project and finally got to unbolting the bumpers. OK...never took off bumpers on a late 914...cool just unplug harness and two bolts...wow how easy. Put my air racket to work and then it happended...it felt like an engine fell on me!!! Holy Crap! Those bumpers are heavy...I need a bigger motor! I've always heard people mention that they were heavier but had no idea what a differnce than the earlier bumpers. I'm going to have to ad NOS to this 1.8. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)


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post Aug 26 2007, 10:53 AM
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Heavy bumpers are safe bumpers and those I had on the Benzee were more like battering rams. I'm keeping the Beater all steel for that reason and will remove the front battery setup so I could put a spare tire in the front again. The alure of the FG car is cool but an all steel car is addicitng also and an interesting compromise in its own right. Car looks great so far and keep up the good work.(IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)
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post Aug 26 2007, 11:12 AM
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Bumpers and shocks, front and rear, altogether weighs in around 225# I think.
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post Aug 26 2007, 12:56 PM
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QUOTE(computers4kids @ Aug 26 2007, 09:11 AM) *

Holly Moly! I was stripping my latest uggly duckling project and finally got to unbolting the bumpers. OK...never took off bumpers on a late 914...cool just unplug harness and two bolts...wow how easy. Put my air racket to work and then it happended...it felt like an engine fell on me!!! Holy Crap! Those bumpers are heavy...I need a bigger motor! I've always heard people mention that they were heavier but had no idea what a differnce than the earlier bumpers. I'm going to have to ad NOS to this 1.8. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)


Or you could just chuck those boat anchors and backdate to early steel or glass.
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post Aug 26 2007, 01:26 PM
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Or you could just chuck those boat anchors and backdate to early steel or glass.


What she said...
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post Aug 26 2007, 01:30 PM
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Wow thanks for the warning. I am pulling off my '75 bumpers today and had no idea that they would weigh that much.
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post Aug 26 2007, 01:50 PM
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When I replaced my rear bumper (had ripped up bumper tits) I found out that Joe Sharp wasn't kidding when they weighed in as anchors. Luckily I found a home for my old one... Target's dumpster seemed cozy for it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

I second the back-dating to early bumpers or fiberglass.
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post Aug 26 2007, 10:34 PM
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I like the look of the late bumpers on the 914, and my car has them. Once I am done with the real guts of my restoration, I am planning on making a foam insert to replace the steel, similar to how modern bumpers are made. Steel bar in the center for strength, and foam filling out the rest of it. I figure I will make a glassfibre mold from the existing steel insert, and then inject the foam into that.

Others have suggested starting with a foam "log" and carving the shape out of it. While this would be easier then injection molding, I would not be able to add the steel insert this way.

If I can get this to work, it will have the look of the big black bumpers that I like, be lighter then the early bumpers, and still survive a 5mph bump.

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post Aug 26 2007, 10:37 PM
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WHAT?!?!? How can they be that heavy? They'd need to be filled with LEAD to be that heavy. Crikeys!
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post Aug 26 2007, 10:39 PM
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Once I am done with the real guts of my restoration, I am planning on making a foam insert to replace the steel, similar to how modern bumpers are made. Bla, bla, bla, bla, bla, bla, bla, bla, bla, bla, bla, bla, bla, bla, bla.
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And those of us who are "already" fathers know what a pipe dream that is! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif)

Once baby makes three your foam inserting, steel baring, fiberglass molding days are GONE Mister!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)

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post Aug 26 2007, 10:43 PM
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Just expanding foam would work. The heavier, the better, probly.
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post Aug 27 2007, 09:53 AM
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Hmmm, isnt taking off 100 lbs of unsightly fat on a car worth a tenth on the 1/4 mile?

methinks taking 226 lbs of unsightly fat on the 914 would make it a little faster, yeah?

now....somebody please inform el presidente where he can get some glass bumpers

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post Aug 27 2007, 11:05 AM
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Hmmm, isnt taking off 100 lbs of unsightly fat on a car worth a tenth on the 1/4 mile?

methinks taking 226 lbs of unsightly fat on the 914 would make it a little faster, yeah?

now....somebody please inform el presidente where he can get some glass bumpers

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They were heavy... But they certainly were not 225# More like 50# an end or less. Someone must have an accurate weight...
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post Aug 27 2007, 11:30 AM
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Keep them unaltered if you are gonna commute in traffic. They work!

The next significant chunk of mass in the front end to protect you is the spare tire.. then there is that "rough and tumble" fuel tank....... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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post Aug 27 2007, 11:37 AM
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Say I give the middle finger to safety and put some glass ones on because they look nice...would these fit a 76 that has no fender flares?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...em=130147463988

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post Aug 27 2007, 05:31 PM
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If you decide to backdate, I've got the front and rear bumpers off of my '73 for sale. You can see pictures in the classifieds.
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post Aug 27 2007, 05:44 PM
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Yup, but you may want to glass in the oil cooler opening unless you plan to go that route.
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post Aug 27 2007, 06:04 PM
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Thank God for good deals on fiberglass bumpers. (Hi Root! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wavey.gif) )
I got a pair for $150. The most challenging part of the conversion was getting rid of the old boat anchors. :PUKE: (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif) :hurl: :choke: :gag: (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pirate.gif) (Hint: "boxster" likes them. Haha. Just kidding Craig.)

Glad those heavy-ass tankers are long gone! And Q. Where is the worst place to have extra weight?? A. AT THE ENDS!!!! OY!
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post Aug 28 2007, 08:52 AM
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My anchors are coming off permenantly in a couple of weeks... I'll give each a big bear hug and get on a scale.. see what they really weigh.

I actually like the look of the bigblackbumpers from the profile.. thats about it though.
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post Aug 28 2007, 09:39 AM
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Eric, why would I glass in the oil cooler opening? is there any disadvantage to just leaving a hole there? I have a valence from a bmw on my car, dont ask me why, it just came that way. it has a hole there too..
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