914 '75

[Mike Fitton]

Can I convert '75 914 bumpers back to earlier "70 - '74 bumpers without and modifications? I know '75 - '76 had a extra lip on body for bumpercover to attach itself to.

[Tobra]

Yes, fairly certain that Rob did that to his silver car, here it is

[Tobra]

here is a closer one of back bumper, groovy polished wheels

[rfuerst911sc]

Yes you can backdate no you can't do it without mods. The body has " lips " on the sides and top in the front that you have to eliminate. Once gone you drill 4 holes in the body and you can mount the new bumpers.

[Cairo94507]

Personally, this is the single biggest improvement you could make to the big-bumper cars in my opinion. I just have never liked the big bumpers. I know a lot of you are fans though and I am sorry if I offended you.

I would not hesitate to back-date the bumpers. What is the total weight savings?

[Mike Fitton]

Thanks for the info, so the lips have to be removed? How is this done? Also I am thinking of converting wheels back to Mahles and painting in Can-Am colors. Car is not original color anyway (original copper metallic). Any opinions?

[Dave at Pelican Parts]

To remove the lips, you either drill out the spot welds that hold them on, or you grind them off. Paint any exposed metal, or you're inviting rust to the party.

I like the copper metallic color, myself.

--DD