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Originally Posted by georgeinhere
No worries, allow me to pull up a seat next to you. I am not a fan and think that they look like a half-ass attempt at creating a backdate, the look is clunky...the back is not as bad as the front.
Also, beautiful color on the car...never seeing it in person.
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In fact there were several people that did not like the look. It really was/is a classic case of love hate. I never once encountered anyone who didn't have a strong opinion either positive or negative about the bumper project.
But, I can assure you that it was no "half asssed" attempt. I've been making customizations on and off for 45 years. I'm no Gemballa that's for sure. And not everyone likes that stuff either. In fact, if I did, I wouldn't have taken 6 months to build mine.
But, if anyone cares to know, I saw a blue short hood car here on Pelican with RUF wheels and 964 bumpers along about 2004. The body was on a dolly and the bumpers and wheels were just placed to show the concept, not even bolted. I vowed to make a car like that right then and there. It took me 5 years to get around to it and now Richard is the one with the "vision."
Never did get the RUF's. Well, there's time for that I guess.
I have to add a special appreciation to Richard. He paid my asking price which was on the high side given what you can buy from GT Racing, et al. The money was raised to care for my very elderly MIL.
Thanks again, friend.