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Old January 16th 2007, 09:59
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Now that I'm making bumpers, ...
You are?

That's great news.

I have some planning and replanning to do.
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Old January 16th 2007, 12:11
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You are?

That's great news.

I have some planning and replanning to do.
Yes, I have the molds for 74/79 bumpers and I'm working on a set of 68/73 I'm not sure if anyone would want early C/F bumpers.

Bullyboy,
I'll look into it.

I'm also working on the molds for C/F bumper brackets for 68/73 bumpers.
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Old January 16th 2007, 15:31
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I'm working on a set of 68/73 ... bumpers.

I'm also working on the molds for C/F bumper brackets for 68/73 bumpers.
I assume that means kevlar-carbon is possible, too.

Also, would a genuine Kamei spoiler and driving lights be able to bolt on?
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Old January 16th 2007, 17:03
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I assume that means kevlar-carbon is possible, too.

Also, would a genuine Kamei spoiler and driving lights be able to bolt on?
Yes, kevlar-carbon is possible. As fore the lights, I'd like to get everyone's ideas and opinions on what would be the best lights to use.
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Old January 17th 2007, 01:48
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Quick question for ya. I've got 3"+ wider front fenders on my 72 super and would love to get a combo bumper/spoiler but I'm kind of a one off deal. How hard is is to cut and splice CF? Take your bumper and add 6-7" in the middle of it to clear fenders/tires and generally be more effective.
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Old January 19th 2007, 13:22
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Quick question for ya. I've got 3"+ wider front fenders on my 72 super and would love to get a combo bumper/spoiler but I'm kind of a one off deal. How hard is is to cut and splice CF? Take your bumper and add 6-7" in the middle of it to clear fenders/tires and generally be more effective.
I think the best thing to do is make the bumper/spoiler out of fiberglass and then splice in the 6-7" in the middle then pant it. Doing out of carbon, would be allot of work and wouldn't look to good. If you want fit and function then fiberglass spliced and painted is the way to go.
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Old January 19th 2007, 22:44
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Why not use a front bumper on the rear? It may not be enough for total coverage with fenders that are three inches wider but it may be enough extra in length to work effectively anyway. (Someone will have to measure for specifics.)
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Old January 17th 2007, 11:25
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Thanks for the responses and the info. This is great news indeed.

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I'd like to get everyone's ideas and opinions on what would be the best lights to use.
I will send a personal e-mail as my ideas are not likely to be the same as the consensus.
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I would LOVE some early CF bumpers! What sort of time frame and costs?

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yeah any idea on price and turn around? JR
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Old January 18th 2007, 11:45
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I would LOVE some early CF bumpers! What sort of time frame and costs?

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yeah any idea on price and turn around? JR
It would take me two to four weeks to make the molds and a set of early bumpers. The cost would be around $380.00 a pair plus shipping.
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