Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification Sun Dec 20, 2009 5:11 pm

We now have a 100% fiberglass part. Here are the pics.

The mold is bolted together and sprayed with gelcoat.

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Now for the fiberglass.

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Here is the part removed from the mold. After some minor trimming for the marker lights it is ready to be mounted to the car and painted.

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Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification Sun Dec 20, 2009 5:15 pm

OOOOOOh, AAAAAAH.......
Looking good, cant wait for the next reveal.
Prep, paint and install.

I think Ewoolfe should be the first customer (i mean second customer) for a set of these.!!!!!
He's got the car and the paint to show them off.

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification Sun Dec 20, 2009 7:14 pm

Thanks, it had been a long time since we had a 'fix'.

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification Tue Dec 22, 2009 7:38 pm

Nice work guys! I can't wait to see the finished product. Any idea on when the completed car pics will be available? I would seriously consider a bumper set for my '95 Riv that is being rebuilt after my wreck over a year ago.

Last edited by sqrivi on Wed Dec 23, 2009 9:05 pm; edited 1 time in total

The exterior should be done in january. I will keep posting progress pics until the project is completed inside and out.

I know it is a long time from now but I go to a big show in spartanburg sc every year, usually in august (elite summer nationals). If it is close enough for you to swing down you are welcome to come take a look and listen if you are interested.

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Lovin' it!

Last edited by sqrivi on Sun Feb 28, 2010 9:32 am; edited 2 times in total

Here is the fiberglass bumper on the car.

Here you go.......

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Just need to fit the exhaust tips. cool

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification Sun Dec 27, 2009 7:38 pm

not bad. i am really interested in seeing how the front turns out.

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification Sun Dec 27, 2009 8:52 pm

How did all your gaps come out.? Did you nail it or did it require a bit of grinding, etc to make it fit.?
Looks good, can't wait to see the tips and the front, then all painted up.

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification Sun Dec 27, 2009 8:59 pm

Everything worked out great. Some minor sanding in one spot on the left side, on the inside the bumper ( tight fit with everything fitting flush ). Gaps are TIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am very happy with the results and I'm also excited to get the front bumper on the car.

Hmm that makes the car look like how its supposed to look like before the safety nazi's got thier hands on the bumpers!

My birthday is coming up soon.. i may have to think about this quite seriously. Is there much required to fit like removal of the bars behind the stock bumpers?

Nigel

everything is coming along nicely sqrivi.
i would love to buy the set but the price is putting me off. is there any chance Tommy could come down if enough of us put our promises together and commit to a set?

Shoot him an email. You never know.

nigelf wrote:: Is there much required to fit like removal of the bars behind the stock bumpers?

Nigel

It is not very difficult at all. The impact beams can be removed, or the bracket bolting the beam to the car can be shortened and reattached. The stock marker lights are also retained.

sounds good .

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification Mon Dec 28, 2009 2:36 am

Whoa.... Looks really awesome. :O happy

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification Mon Dec 28, 2009 8:52 am

Looking awesome, very interested in the whole look on the car... Shipping to Canada is gonna be balls though.

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lookin sweet!

Wow, really looks nice. So I guess if someone wanted to retain the grey portion at the bottom they would just mask it off?

Yep, just mask off what ever portion you want a different color and paint accordingly.

Last edited by Rickw on Tue Dec 29, 2009 12:44 am; edited 1 time in total

Scott,
How long before the front get's mounted. Any time frame.??/
Fingers are crossed.

making the mold this week. With any luck, making a part this weekend and mounting the part next week. Cross your fingers anyway.

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification Tue Dec 29, 2009 4:08 pm

Looks good so far rock

Nice work thumbsup

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification Tue Dec 29, 2009 9:37 pm

i can honestly say that i will be buying a set of the front and rear bumpers yay

I was going to sell the Rivi when i get my taxes back and get a park ave but if i can spend ~$2000 (have a family friend body guy whos dirt cheap and good) and have a low mile, amazing looking and custom car i cant pass it up vs taking a loss on my car and pay more for a used car that i would have to start from scratch with.

Currently thinking to get these bumpers, have the shaved, side door guard moldings and wheel arches shaved, do the front lower grill opening with the "thick chrome grill", oval exhaust tips in the bumper (like the bently gt), dark tint all the lights, black out headlights (like Demonte97) , paint job with a deep red bottom and black upper following the body lines and some nice chrome or black and chrome 18-20" rims.

Cant wait for this summer ride

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Why would anyone want to trade a Riv for a PA?

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