Bumperette delete how to cover nuts holding on bumper

[Derek77]

I've read a lot of the bumperette delete threads and seen a lot of amazing results. How are you guys getting rid of the nuts and washers that hold on the original bumper? Has anyone found an inexpensive and simple way of covering them or doing something that looks more presentable? I don't want to spend the money to have this all professionally done and would like to keep my car so it can easily be returned to its original look. thanks!

[QueWhy]

Leave the rubber strips? I think it looks better, it ties in the front of the car with the rubber strip on the front bumper and softens the lines from accordions.

[QueWhy]

[Ian Comerford]

[Derek77]

Originally Posted by QueWhy

Leave the rubber strips? I think it looks better, it ties in the front of the car with the rubber strip on the front bumper and softens the lines from accordions.

Thanks guys but I want to ditch the rubber strips also.

[AG81]

If you have a great paint match and use an exact size plastic plug the finished look is quite good.

[macssc911]

Bumper plugs in Charlotte NC, they match paint to your spec had to use small finder washer on back. They look pretty good paint match perfect

[QueWhy]

I believe the OP is talking about these. I have no idea how to delete them but I’ve seen pictures of cars with bare bumpers. I don’t know if they were modified originals or fiberglass reproductions.

To plug the holes from the bumperetts I just found some vinyl plugs at the hardware store and used a silver paint pen. About as low cost and low tech as you can get, it looks a little trashy but that fits with the overall astetic of my 911.

[Couch coach]

I welded all holes ground smooth. Welded 1/2 aluminum bolts to back side of bumper. Enlarged holes in bumper shocks and bolted them on. Totally slick. No plugs pillows or anything.

[Derek77]

Originally Posted by QueWhy

I believe the OP is talking about these. I have no idea how to delete them but I’ve seen pictures of cars with bare bumpers. I don’t know if they were modified originals or fiberglass reproductions.

To plug the holes from the bumperetts I just found some vinyl plugs at the hardware store and used a silver paint pen. About as low cost and low tech as you can get, it looks a little trashy but that fits with the overall astetic of my 911.

Bingo QueWhy! Thanks for adding the red arrows. I can deal with the holes but the nuts and washers look pretty hideous.

[Derek77]

Originally Posted by Couch coach

I welded all holes ground smooth. Welded 1/2 aluminum bolts to back side of bumper. Enlarged holes in bumper shocks and bolted them on. Totally slick. No plugs pillows or anything.

CC, would like to see or hear more details. The part I’m not getting is how to change screws coming out of bumper shocks or in my case crush tubes I ordered but haven’t received yet. I’m no fabricator so am looking for a procedure.

[Mike80911]

Maybe a cheaper and easier way would be to use carriage bolts and either leave them as is or paint the heads to match the body

[dwelle]

or go FG and save some weight while yer at it?...

[RNajarian]

Santa used a little bondo to cover up the holes

[Bill Douglas]

Originally Posted by Mike80911

Maybe a cheaper and easier way would be to use carriage bolts and either leave them as is or paint the heads to match the body

My thoughts too. An uncomplicated way of doing it.

[75 911s]

Two easy steps:

Step one, grab about 500 space bucks.

Step two, hang your stock bumper up in the garage and begin work on the used bumper you picked up...



Tig weld up some 18 odd holes. *I left one for the tow hook stock mount



Buy euro crush tubes (this is a lightening project after all.)



Cut the studs off yer brand new crush tubes



and drill holes. The tubes must also be sectioned 3/4" to account for reverse mount bracket depth on inside of bumper. You can then use large washers (spacers) at the chassis and body mount location to adjust depth of the bumper.



Aluminum stock. Slotted with carriage bolts




Using my muffler guy's press brake I folded the edges of the aluminum bracket down to allow the carriage bolts to slide back and forth. The folded edges are reinforced and then the bracket is tig welded into the right spots.



I ran a brushed look for a while. I loved it! I have now painted the bumper (boring!)



Get out and drive

[AG81]

Originally Posted by RNajarian

Santa used a little bondo

^
I have got to get this on my Christmas play list.............

[Derek77]

Duane,
Thanks a bunch! That is exactly what I was looking for.
Derek

[75 911s]

Originally Posted by Derek77

Duane,
Thanks a bunch! That is exactly what I was looking for.
Derek

Anytime. I like this solution better than bolting on a plastic bumper.

Here's a shot of the sectioned euro crush tubes that wouldn't fit in the previous post.



Big washers to space the impact tube / bumper out evenly:



Tow hook hole:



I sanded the bejeesus outta it and then did a brushed aluminum look and then clear coated with high temp.



Here it is painted:

[gerber28]

I used a donor bumper and steps similar to Duanes, used JB Weld to fill the holes and fabricated crush tubes, wrapped it in matte black vinyl.

Wrapped the front bumper, rockers and added stripes.