| Author | Message | ||
| Terry Springer (Tspringer)
Member Username: Tspringer Post Number: 270 Registered: 4-2002 |
Thanks for the compliments guys. One of the reasons I bought this particular 308 was the color, I love the blue. It has just turned 46K miles, they appear original as the mountain of receipts backs it up. This bumper mod is so easy to do and IMHO really makes the car look more like PF intended. I would like to go to euro bumpers at some point if I keep the car. Im getting Daytona dreams though. | ||
| Paul Newman (Newman)
Member Username: Newman Post Number: 418 Registered: 12-2001 |
Some people drill another hole and use a sheet metal screw to hold the shock in place. I did nothing. I needed a mallet to move it in. and would need more than inertia to move it back out. I worked it back a bit at a time going from one side to the other and there it stays. It is better than the euro protection wise im sure. | ||
| Dr Tommy Cosgrove (Vwalfa4re)
Member Username: Vwalfa4re Post Number: 260 Registered: 5-2001 |
I really want to swap to the (much) lighter euro bumpers. I just can't shake the fear that I am going to tap something one day and will need those extra couple of inches of protection. Good luck with yours. Looks great. | ||
| Stephen E. Schroeder (Seschroeder)
New member Username: Seschroeder Post Number: 18 Registered: 4-2002 |
The re-located bumpers really do make a positive addition. After the gas is released and the bumper is "rubber malletized" back what holds it in place? | ||
| Bruno (Originalsinner)
Member Username: Originalsinner Post Number: 509 Registered: 5-2002 |
not yet.This winter for sure.Luv that blue.How many miles? | ||
| Paul Newman (Newman)
Member Username: Newman Post Number: 413 Registered: 12-2001 |
Ron, you either have to drill a hole in the front shocks to relaese the gas or make a bracket to replace the shocks. You do it on car with the bumper and grille in place. 10 minute job. Use a rubber mallet to move the bumper in. | ||
| David Jones (Dave)
Member Username: Dave Post Number: 295 Registered: 4-2001 |
Guys, all of you have fantastic looking cars! I must agree, they look better without the huge US bumpers sticking out.... I have a Euro style on my front, and at some point I will replace the rear with a Euro style as well.... The one advantage that they have over the stock bumper is a weight savings.... Terry, you car looks awesome in blue! | ||
| J. Grande (Jay)
Member Username: Jay Post Number: 530 Registered: 10-2001 |
Here is my modified bumper on the GT4. Same idea though.  | ||
| Ron Smith (Designr)
New member Username: Designr Post Number: 1 Registered: 9-2002 |
Hello guys, nice job on the bumpers. So you simply compressed the bumper shocks (off the car), and they stay there? Rear also? I've got a '79 GTB that I'd like to convert to Euro- bumpers, but this is an interesting (cheaper) alternative... | ||
| Terry Springer (Tspringer)
Member Username: Tspringer Post Number: 266 Registered: 4-2002 |
It is the original color, called Dino Blue Metallic. The car was painted about 10 years ago. The shop that did it really did go the extra mile and did a good job. It does have a few tiny dings if you know where to look, but overall its a pretty clean car. | ||
| Paul Newman (Newman)
Member Username: Newman Post Number: 409 Registered: 12-2001 |
The bumper still sticks out more than I would like but it looks alot better than before. Nice car Terry. Is that the origianl color and paint? | ||
| Terry Springer (Tspringer)
Member Username: Tspringer Post Number: 262 Registered: 4-2002 |
Here are some pics of my cars modified bumper.     | ||
| Paul Newman (Newman)
Member Username: Newman Post Number: 408 Registered: 12-2001 |
Thanks Bruno, have you done it yet? | ||
| Bruno (Originalsinner)
Member Username: Originalsinner Post Number: 486 Registered: 5-2002 |
nice.Car wheels and bumper!!!!! | ||
| Paul Newman (Newman)
Member Username: Newman Post Number: 401 Registered: 12-2001 |
I compressed the shocks until the bumper studs touched the innerstructure/ rad support. It wont go in any further unless I shorten the studs. Its not worth the trouble.   At the time of the pics, I wasnt thinking of the bumpers so I didnt get a good shot but thats all I have. |