I got my 1st 911 a few years ago. A 1977 911s. Previous owner had converted to 964 bumpers. The car was the right one for me, but I´ve never been a fan of putting newer stuff on a older car. I grew up with G-models on my bedroom walls, rubber accordions and all. The original bumpers came with the car.
The day I picked it up:
I´ve been driving it like that, with smaller changes the last few years. Planning to build a propper garage, before diving in to change the bumpers. But a visit to the local track this summer put things in motion. A gloriously fun day ended with an exhaust-tip falling of, blowing hot exhaust into the plastic bumper, making it a saggy mess. So I had to choose between a quick fix or to dive in. I dove in.
Trial fittings: (Did I mention plans of a propper garage? A tight squeeze working in my tiny den
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I´ve always liked the G-bumpers, but they are a bit on the big side for my tastes. I´ve seen bumpers being tucked, so I did some research and some measuring. Had my bumper-tubes cut down and welded. 30 mm front, 25 mm back.
Having done pretty much everything in my tiny garage and driveway, including paint. With very little experience. I´m pretty happy with the result:
I never liked the 964 ass on my car. Something was just off. (PS! Noting against 964´s. They are beautiful cars!) I do love the new (old) one: (Rear valance is in progress.)
And my new Dansk 2 in, 2 out, exhaust sounds glorious.
The tuck with the smaller 964 smile, was just right in my eyes. About the same amount of bumper, but less rubber:
I think it looks like the car is smiling. I know I am.
Hoping for a long good fall, with lots of driving.
Cheers
