I'd like some feedback on who (IYO) makes the best fiberglass bumpers. I'm backdating a 75 and I'm concerned about quality of the fiberglass, how the corners are fitted to the fenders and the type of mounting brackets, ease in installation etc.

Thanks

Just don't bump into anything !

You will not be happy !

I've purchased lots of stuff from AIR (American International Racing). Very good quality and fast shipping. John will usually give a discount if you donate to his charity.

I've been pleased with the Rennspeed stuff. Front bumper could fit better on the ends but the rear bumper fits great.

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Expect to have to do fitting work and some grinding for a street car

It's not as if the metal bumpers are robust - my front bumper is dented from PO's minor parking lot bump - I've pounded most of it out but it really needs professional work and re-chroming which is far more expensive than fiberglass.

Also, like Woody I have a silver car and feel between the paint, fuchs, window trim, and bumpers there are too many shades of silver, plus coupled with the above mentioned bumper damage, I've considered fiberglass. I like the clean, more contemporary look of Woody's bumpers.

I would like to see a fiberglass bumper for the '75/'76 that wraps the ends a little more. That would save having to remove the rubber bumper clips , the hole filling, and repainting.

Looking Good Woodrow!!!

But why did you knock that cone down?

Thanks buddy.

Mine is a 75. I just trimmed off all the excess metal. Wasn't really that big of a deal. I didn't have the dog bones and just used washers to space out the bumper from the body.


Its a pointer cone.

I backdated bumpers on a '75. Went with painted steel bumpers and got fiberglass tops from Mark at 914 Rubber. I used the detailed info from 914 world to fit the bumpers. I painted both the bumpers and top to match the car. I will attach pictures tonight.

sounds good...

I bought fenders, hood lids and rocker panels from these guys. Who ever you buy from expect to do some massaging to get it to fit right.

http://www.qrsfiberglass.com/

Same here. For front, rear hoods, rear bumper. All 4 corners came from QRS, but we're new in the box from another member here.

Mine are from GT Racing. They required minor trimming and bracket fabrication but look good and are pretty light.

Pictures as promised.
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