front bumper for early 's'

[1967911s]

I have a 1967 911 S RHD, which is in good original condition, however the bumper is getting pretty rusty now, I am interested in what the options are, my mechanic has suggested that an R or RS bumper would be a good upgrade... although I don't know what either of these would look like.. it has been suggested that a new bumper may improve the handling also... any thoughts?


where can i order one in the uk?

[Randy Webb]

How fast do you usually go? The "S" type F bumper will help aerodynamics. You can get fiberglass and save some wt. but that is not a critical end of the car to save wt. on.

I personally think the early bumpers look better than the ones that hang down.... but I have a fiberglass "S" type bumper on mine.

[1967911s]

i do quite alot of motorway driving at weekends... do you have a picture of your s bumper?

[Bill Verburg]

Stock


S


RS w/o & w/ oil cooler opening

[1967911s]

thanks these pictures are great, any thoughts on where i would be able to order? couldn't see any available on pelican... is the weight loss from the front an issue?

[KS Carrera]

Originally posted by 1967911s
where can i order one in the uk?

I got my front and rear panels from Rutherford Engineering on 015242 73280 (fax 73296). The 911S front bumper/valance costs £195 plus VAT and carriage – the '73 RS front costs the same. The quality and fit is superb. Here's my car on the left, alongside an RS...

Hope that helps!

[70SATMan]

Weight loss on the SWB will be an issue. The factory went as far as adding extra weight to the front end in 67. I'd go the stock steel bumper or the S steel bumper. The RS just wouldn't look right on a SWB car. To go FG you'd have to start lightening the rear as well to compensate. Last option is GO "R" WITH IT BABY!

[Randy Webb]

That is true, but the usual comment from PAg's people is that this intial try was not very effective and they found better ways to deal with the -- shall we say -- "spin inducement." But one of those ways was the LWB cars. I'd probably fit a steel S bumper -- if you can afford one....

[Fidalgo911S]

I've got the '72-'73 steel S bumper on my '67 S. I like the looks of it. I'm out of town right now but I'll send you a picture in a couple of weeks if you're interested in seeing it.

[1967911s]

always interested in seeing how other cars look, please post at your convenience. thanks