Is it my imagination, or is the Front bumperette/bumper guards longer on the front than on the back for the ‘74 cars?
.
Full Version: Bumperette Question
QUOTE(Literati914 @ May 25 2023, 10:04 PM) 
Is it my imagination, or is the Front bumperette/bumper guards longer on the front than on the back for the ‘74 cars?
.
You are correct, fronts are longer.
Thanks.
And hypothetically speaking could the longer fronts be run on the back? Are the angles the same? Could someone possibly shoot a picture of a rear laying on top of a front ?
.
And hypothetically speaking could the longer fronts be run on the back? Are the angles the same? Could someone possibly shoot a picture of a rear laying on top of a front ?
.
QUOTE(Literati914 @ May 26 2023, 06:51 AM)
Thanks.
And hypothetically speaking could the longer fronts be run on the back? Are the angles the same? Could someone possibly shoot a picture of a rear laying on top of a front ?
.
I can send pics of NOS sets of front and back, but on car it is difficult to see any differences.
Btw. 73’s had the same setup.
Thanks Jett, I’ve googled of course and there’s no comparison pics I can find.. yea they’re either a set of fronts or a set of backs or mounted on a car - and like you said, it’s hard to get a good impression of the differences that way.
I feel the longer would be better for the back visually and want to know if they could be switched up and ran that way - a crazy idea I know
I haven’t sourced a set yet and am on the fence, knowing if they could be switched up could help me decide.
.
I feel the longer would be better for the back visually and want to know if they could be switched up and ran that way - a crazy idea I know
I haven’t sourced a set yet and am on the fence, knowing if they could be switched up could help me decide.
.
QUOTE(Jett @ May 26 2023, 07:52 AM)
I can send pics of NOS sets of front and back, but on car it is difficult to see any differences.
Btw. 73’s had the same setup.
'73 had front's only.
The curvature of the front bumper is different from the rear. The mounting hole spacing for the bumperettes is likely different as well since the rear's have a smaller footprint on the bumper face.
QUOTE(sportlicherFahrer @ May 26 2023, 10:08 AM)
'73 had front's only.
The curvature of the front bumper is different from the rear. The mounting hole spacing for the bumperettes is likely different as well since the rear's have a smaller footprint on the bumper face.
I have thought of those two issues.. first I have spare bumpers I could modify if the whole spacing is off. Secondly, I’m thinking that the fronts are set fairly close together where the curvature of the front bumper is less pronounced and therefore wouldn’t cause them to sit at crazy angles. But that’s why comparison pics would help. And in truth I’m not even all that concerned with running them on the front of my modded car, I do like the look at the rear bumper though and will run standard rear sizes if nothing else.
.
You can always run the Bumperettes from a 75 on the early bumpers for a cleaner look.
QUOTE(ClayPerrine @ May 26 2023, 09:30 AM)
You can always run the Bumperettes from a 75 on the early bumpers for a cleaner look.
Yup.....It's what I've done,
except, be aware the mounting holes are vertical on the 75-76 bumpers,
73-74 front bumperettes are horizonal .
meaning drilling extra holes.
it's ok on my front bumper, it was previously was in some form of accident with the original bumperette .
slightly dinged up,
the 75-76's bumperette from 75-76 Cali, REAR bumper covered pretty good.
Click to view attachment
That looks great! Yea, I like that for the fronts, may do that too eventually.. but I'm trying to get a lengthened rear section if anything. Langheck 
.
.
QUOTE(sportlicherFahrer @ May 26 2023, 08:08 AM)
QUOTE(Jett @ May 26 2023, 07:52 AM)
I can send pics of NOS sets of front and back, but on car it is difficult to see any differences.
Btw. 73’s had the same setup.
'73 had front's only.
The curvature of the front bumper is different from the rear. The mounting hole spacing for the bumperettes is likely different as well since the rear's have a smaller footprint on the bumper face.
Sorry, my bad really meant that the fronts were different than the reason 74. Thanks for the correction.
I have a '74. Due to my VERY limited garage space, I put a set of shorter '74 rear bumperettes on the front of my car. They fit perfectly and it takes a very critical eye to notice they are rears on the front. Therefore, I see no reason why fronts would not fit on the rear perfectly.
Osnabruck914
Click to view attachment
Osnabruck914
Click to view attachment
QUOTE(Osnabruck914 @ May 26 2023, 12:09 PM)
I have a '74. Due to my VERY limited garage space, I put a set of shorter '74 rear bumperettes on the front of my car. They fit perfectly and it takes a very critical eye to notice they are rears on the front. Therefore, I see no reason why fronts would not fit on the rear perfectly.
Osnabruck914
Click to view attachment
OK Great, thanks for that it's very helpful!! I doubted anyone had actually (purposefully) switched them up, so I didn't ask.
.
QUOTE(majkos1 @ May 26 2023, 07:47 AM)
QUOTE(ClayPerrine @ May 26 2023, 09:30 AM)
You can always run the Bumperettes from a 75 on the early bumpers for a cleaner look.
Yup.....It's what I've done,
except, be aware the mounting holes are vertical on the 75-76 bumpers,
73-74 front bumperettes are horizonal .
meaning drilling extra holes.
it's ok on my front bumper, it was previously was in some form of accident with the original bumperette .
slightly dinged up,
the 75-76's bumperette from 75-76 Cali, REAR bumper covered pretty good.
Without a vertical overhead view, it appears the rear bumperettes mounted on the front don't have much extension to provide desirable protection? I value the length of the original front "tits' on my 73 that have prevented a potentially damaging bump or 2 in practice, although I did have to replace one that was damaged.
Click to view attachment
Click to view attachment
My car came with this set up, closer together than a stock 74. I like the look of this location better than the factory spot. Not sure if they are front or rears, my car is a 71 so shouldn’t have them
My car came with this set up, closer together than a stock 74. I like the look of this location better than the factory spot. Not sure if they are front or rears, my car is a 71 so shouldn’t have them
QUOTE(Nate W @ May 26 2023, 02:04 PM)
Click to view attachment
My car came with this set up, closer together than a stock 74. I like the look of this location better than the factory spot. Not sure if they are front or rears, my car is a 71 so shouldn’t have them
That closer spacing is interesting.. since I have a bumper to mod anyway I'm gonna give that some consideration, thanks for the pic, it'll be handy for comparison!
.
overhead view.
Click to view attachment
Barley 1/4 space between front curvature of bumper and a straight level on Bumperettes
Click to view attachment
Barley 1/4 space between front curvature of bumper and a straight level on Bumperettes
QUOTE(Literati914 @ May 26 2023, 12:57 PM)
QUOTE(Nate W @ May 26 2023, 02:04 PM)
Click to view attachment
My car came with this set up, closer together than a stock 74. I like the look of this location better than the factory spot. Not sure if they are front or rears, my car is a 71 so shouldn’t have them
That closer spacing is interesting.. since I have a bumper to mod anyway I'm gonna give that some consideration, thanks for the pic, it'll be handy for comparison!
.
No problem, I still have the bumper, let me know if you need measurements
QUOTE(majkos1 @ May 26 2023, 12:35 PM)
overhead view.
Click to view attachment
Barley 1/4 space between front curvature of bumper and a straight level on Bumperettes
Not much protection there.
More than a 914/6,
I've already accept the bumperettes wouldn't do much protection in a accident over 25 mph.
as we love our 914's, we're sure to be careful to Not, To bump anything
I've already accept the bumperettes wouldn't do much protection in a accident over 25 mph.
as we love our 914's, we're sure to be careful to Not, To bump anything
This is a "lo-fi" version of our main content. To view the full version with more information, formatting and images, please click here.