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Location: Hamilton,Ont.Canada
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bumper early vs late
I am repainting my 71 911T and the car currently has a fiberglass bumper which I would like to replace with a standard steel bumper.
I purchased a new bumper from a swap and was told it was 69 to 73 but the mounting bolts have a horizontal layout and the brackets on the fiberglas appear to be vertical. If this bumper is pre 69 is it just a case of finding pre 69 bumper bracket to make it fit? and are the size and style exatly the same? Anyone have any experience with these? pictures of the 2 types follow. I'm starting to think the vertical are correct and will soon have an early bumper for sale.  
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02-12-2010, 05:17 PM
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Mark S
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Location: New Mexico
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You are correct you need the vertical as in top pic for your 71 , the one in bottom pic is for 65-68 SWB cars. The mounting method is completly different and there are no parts out there I'm aware of to make the swap. I imagine you COULD make it work but not W/O a lot of grief. Sell it and purchase the correct bumper.
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02-13-2010, 06:17 PM
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Yea, I kind of saw that coming. I really don't like the fiberglass "S" spoiler bumper but may have to reinstall and deal with the steel valence later.
Thanks 
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02-13-2010, 06:27 PM
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Mark S
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If you locate the correct one Larry no big deal. You WILL need 2 'L' brackets to install. If you find one W/O brackets I probably have a couple I will send you if they do not come with bumper.
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