I saw some fiberglass bumper pad replacements a while ago.
I need front and rear.
Anyone know who makes, or sells them?

Thanks

Rich has them in stock at HPH.

KT

Rich has fiberglass bumper replacements. But I don't think he has just the bumper pads in fiberglass.

AFAIK, there's only one guy who makes them, and they are not much cheaper than new OEM rubber ones. Someone will chime in here on who that is.

Demick

bumper tops in fiberglass?

trek - you sure?

Oops

complete bumpers with the moulded bumper pads included. one piece.

KT

I cannot find the e-mail, but someone e-mailed me a few weeks ago saying they bought the 'glass pad replacements for about $375 including shipping

stock rubber would be closer to $525 to $550 or more depending on who you bought them from

it was a guy in the midwest.... had them on his green car... wanted 175 each for them

I spoke to the gentleman his name is Carl about making me some, but he was very busy with other things in his life and was unable to find the time then. I will try and contact him again and see if anything has changed and whether he can make some or not. He made them for himself an da few extra, not into production.
I like the idea, but not if they are going to cost the same as the regular bumper tops.
CLLINTOPANDBOTTOM

I've seen them, as have most of the MWC attendees. They look very nice on. The benefit of these is that they will never bubble, split and distort like the rubber ones. The price was in the $175 range if I recall correctly.

QUOTE (seanery @ Jan 17 2005, 09:53 AM)

The benefit of these is that they will never bubble, split and distort like the rubber ones.

Yes, the rubber ones suffer from the elements over many years, and the fiberglass ones would hold up better against sun and water damage. However, the rubber ones hold up very nicely to bumps and taps from other cars or solid objects. Unless you have the bumperettes, the rubber tops are the first things to make contact, and the fiberglass will crack/split/shatter very easily compared to the rubber.

Just pointing out that it is a tradeoff between the two.

For a few dollars more you can get the whole fiberglass bumper. Are you suggesting putting the fiberglass top on a chrome bumper?

QUOTE (greg.treadway @ Jan 17 2005, 11:06 AM)

For a few dollars more you can get the whole fiberglass bumper. Are you suggesting putting the fiberglass top on a chrome bumper?

metal bumper still offers you its protection.... a fiberglass bumper top guves you the rubber look without warping/fading in the sun

bumper tops

This is the guy that makes them's car (ooh nice grammar huh?)

this is one of our projects we have been working on,also bumpers. but i can off the top of my head tell ya that they would not be more that 150.00/175.00 for the set.
front and rear.
james

I'll be getting those at that price!

Me too!

QUOTE (morphenspectra @ Jan 17 2005, 01:23 PM)

this is one of our projects we have been working on,also bumpers. but i can off the top of my head tell ya that they would not be more that 150.00/175.00 for the set. front and rear. james

taking deposits?

QUOTE (Mueller @ Jan 17 2005, 12:38 PM)

QUOTE (morphenspectra @ Jan 17 2005, 01:23 PM) this is one of our projects we have been working on,also bumpers. but i can off the top of my head tell ya that they would not be more that 150.00/175.00 for the set. front and rear. james taking deposits?

Put me on the list

I need a set (front & rear) for the 73...

2-OH!

id be down for a set of bumper tops

QUOTE (morphenspectra @ Jan 17 2005, 12:23 PM)

off the top of my head tell ya that they would not be more that 150.00/175.00 for the set. front and rear. james

That's more like it!

Wow James, that would be fantastic....

I'd be up for a set, too.

James , Iam in for a set!!

sweet!

James, sounds great!
I think the FG tops look better than the rubber. They don't suffer the indent across the whole width of the bumper.
I will commit to front and rear, when can we get them?

George

I'm in! That would sway me to backdate in a minute.

wow what a response.i sat down and did a cost on this item and it would be between 175.00 200.00(tops) for the pair they would be sanded gel coat finish for the customer to paint.we are kicking around the idea of shutting down all sales for the month of feb to get out at least five more parts for 2005.but im leaning twards doing that i design better when im left alone.and dont have to deal with production parts.
james

Do it.

I'd be interested. My rubber bumper pads suck!

Me too. When can I send you money? Got a hole in my pocket.

I bought a set, front and rear. Haven't installed yet. They are very sturdy excellent construction.

The fabricator is quite busy with his day job and I believe he makes the pieces based
on orders. If you want to order, send me your name and email address and I will forward
to him. (That's how I had to contact him, through another guy).

Following pics of the set I bought upon opening the box.

Phil

Pic. 2

Pic. 2 for sure:

Pic. 3:

Pic. 4, the last:

Very nice! I would buy a set for around $150-200.

I'd like to see them installed.

Looks great and I'm also interested.

KT

QUOTE (94teener Posted on Jan 19 2005 @ 08:26 AM)

I bought a set, front and rear. Haven't installed yet. They are very sturdy excellent construction. The fabricator is quite busy with his day job and I believe he makes the pieces based on orders. If you want to order, send me your name and email address and I will forward to him. (That's how I had to contact him, through another guy). Following pics of the set I bought upon opening the box. Phil

Come on?!?! Seriously?

Who? Where? How much?

I will definetly be interested in a set! $150-$200 would be peeeeerfect! Considering the originals are like $500 ea...

Phil,
Those look awesome!!
They seem to be very high quality and look well thought out in terms of installation.
Someone PLEASE START MANUFACTURE OF THESE!!!

George

Count me in for at least one set, if not 2....
Thom

I'll take one set.

Can he mold in a 2 ft rice spoiler??

What ever happened to the FG bumper tops? Did anyone provide the email for the guy making them now? Did Morphinspectra (sp?) ever get into the business on these?

Somebody should be making those after all that interest.

I want some too!

These would sell like hotcakes.
I need 2 for a 74
Cheers
Joe

I thought of laying up a set myself, my top rubber sucks. How difficult would it be? Even a sh$% job would look better than what I got, plus you could sand and fill to get the contours right.... right?. For $150, i'd buy the set though - no time..

dont worry they are coming. you cant rush a artist
james