Riv Performance
Would you like to react to this message? Create an account in a few clicks or log in to continue.

The 8th Gen Riviera Resource
 
HomeDashboardLatest imagesSearchRiviera Questions & AnswersWrite-Ups IndexRegisterRelated LinksLog in

 

 Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification

Go down 
+48
playa
Derek
Ash
97 park ave
crlombardi69
stan
Abaddon
brians74x
Blown_99_Riviera
turtleman
ZEP
#1BearsFan
L67
GMFreak8
ghost88
DEMonte1997
nigelf
blackbart95
jimmyriv
Eldo
The Riv
captshiner
patillac
Steve98
Lucas
Jason
albertj
BMD
Boattail Bill
Karma
'96reese
deekster_caddy
woggy
Z-type
ewolfe0050
97rivsc
AA
ibmoses
Snowdog
IBx1
palermocorey90
T Riley
sburch23
Jack the R
99Rivman
robotennis61
Rickw
sqrivi
52 posters
Go to page : Previous  1 ... 8 ... 13, 14, 15 ... 20  Next
AuthorMessage
robotennis61
Guru
robotennis61


Name : robotennis
Age : 63
Location : las vegas
Joined : 2007-12-17
Post Count : 5562
Merit : 143

Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 14 Empty
PostSubject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification   Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 14 EmptyWed Feb 17, 2010 9:01 pm

that's an interesting looking bumper. i cant wait for the project completed.
Back to top Go down
sqrivi
Fanatic



Name : scott
Location : madison, al
Joined : 2008-03-15
Post Count : 375
Merit : 52

Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 14 Empty
PostSubject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification   Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 14 EmptyWed Feb 24, 2010 10:31 pm

Here are a few more pics.......

Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 14 Frontandrearbumper003

Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 14 Frontandrearbumper011

Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 14 Frontandrearbumper007

Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 14 Frontandrearbumper006

Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 14 Frontandrearbumper005

Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 14 Frontandrearbumper004

Here is one of the exhaust pipes in place.......

Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 14 Frontandrearbumper015

Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 14 Frontandrearbumper016

Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 14 Frontandrearbumper017

More to come.....
Back to top Go down
AA
Administrator
AA


Name : Aaron
Age : 47
Location : C-bus, Ohio
Joined : 2007-01-13
Post Count : 18452
Merit : 252

Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 14 Empty
PostSubject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification   Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 14 EmptyWed Feb 24, 2010 10:39 pm

Holy ____ , that is starting to look quite amazing. I'm impressed!

_________________
'05 GTO 6.0L • 6-spd • 95k miles • 0-60: 4.8s • 16.9 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:26

'95 Celica GT 2.2L • 5-spd • 165k miles • 0-60: yes

'98 SC Riviera • 281k miles • 298 HP/370 TQ • 0-60: 5.79s • ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 • 4087 lb • 20.1 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30
3.4" pulley • AL104 plugs • 180º t-stat • FWI w/K&N • 1.9:1 rockers • OR pushrods • LS6 valve springs • SLP headers • ZZP fuel rails
KYB GR2 struts • MaxAir shocks • Addco sway bars • UMI bushings • GM STB • Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s • F-body calipers
EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus • SS lines • Brembo slotted discs • DHP tuned • Aeroforce • Hidden Hitch

^^^ SOLD ^^^ frown

'70 Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe 455cid • 116k miles
^^^ SOLD ^^^ frown
Back to top Go down
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/657082/4
L67
Aficionado



Name : Matt
Joined : 2007-06-05
Post Count : 1125
Merit : 37

Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 14 Empty
PostSubject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification   Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 14 EmptyWed Feb 24, 2010 11:07 pm

Wow thats truly some awesome work, keep it up!
Back to top Go down
Rickw
Guru



Name : Rick
Location : Lancaster, MA
Joined : 2008-09-13
Post Count : 6282
Merit : 119

Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 14 Empty
PostSubject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification   Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 14 EmptyWed Feb 24, 2010 11:16 pm

I agree with the word "Awesome" and will add just plain great fabrication.
You guys deserve Kudo's for keeping at it and not giving up like so many other people do.
Still can't wait to see the interior and exterior finished, and then when we see it on TV, we can egotistically say "I know that guy and that car"
Both of you are getting closer to the mark. And I do believe you will have no problem selling bumpers. Some people may only want the front "Barracuda" or the rear, but some may want both.
I think you'll easily make your money back on the time and labor expended on the first set.
Due to the availability of expendable cash, i would normally say i can't do anything to just change cosmetics on my car, I would rather spend it on performance mod's. But that front bumper skin has me thinking just how good that would look with a simple wire mesh inlay. Trying to find the one i want could be a problem, though. What comes to mind was on a select number of 67 GTO's. It was metal, not plastic, wire mesh that was knotted at the joints. Would probably have to come up with a pic. But I think some other exotics have used similar treatment on their grills.


Last edited by Rickw on Wed Feb 24, 2010 11:26 pm; edited 1 time in total
Back to top Go down
Rickw
Guru



Name : Rick
Location : Lancaster, MA
Joined : 2008-09-13
Post Count : 6282
Merit : 119

Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 14 Empty
PostSubject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification   Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 14 EmptyWed Feb 24, 2010 11:18 pm

AA wrote:
Holy ____ , that is starting to look quite amazing. I'm impressed!
Aaron where did you find that quote, in your sig, from the dude at the Boston Globe.?
Back to top Go down
robotennis61
Guru
robotennis61


Name : robotennis
Age : 63
Location : las vegas
Joined : 2007-12-17
Post Count : 5562
Merit : 143

Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 14 Empty
PostSubject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification   Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 14 EmptyThu Feb 25, 2010 12:45 am

positively deathly looking! GROUP BUY PLEASE!
Back to top Go down
AA
Administrator
AA


Name : Aaron
Age : 47
Location : C-bus, Ohio
Joined : 2007-01-13
Post Count : 18452
Merit : 252

Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 14 Empty
PostSubject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification   Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 14 EmptyThu Feb 25, 2010 12:55 am

Rickw wrote:
AA wrote:
Holy ____ , that is starting to look quite amazing. I'm impressed!
Aaron where did you find that quote, in your sig, from the dude at the Boston Globe.?
It's in one of those articles I copied to the Reviews/Specs forum - you know, that time when you told me I was sabotaging the site.

_________________
'05 GTO 6.0L • 6-spd • 95k miles • 0-60: 4.8s • 16.9 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:26

'95 Celica GT 2.2L • 5-spd • 165k miles • 0-60: yes

'98 SC Riviera • 281k miles • 298 HP/370 TQ • 0-60: 5.79s • ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 • 4087 lb • 20.1 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30
3.4" pulley • AL104 plugs • 180º t-stat • FWI w/K&N • 1.9:1 rockers • OR pushrods • LS6 valve springs • SLP headers • ZZP fuel rails
KYB GR2 struts • MaxAir shocks • Addco sway bars • UMI bushings • GM STB • Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s • F-body calipers
EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus • SS lines • Brembo slotted discs • DHP tuned • Aeroforce • Hidden Hitch

^^^ SOLD ^^^ frown

'70 Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe 455cid • 116k miles
^^^ SOLD ^^^ frown
Back to top Go down
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/657082/4
Rickw
Guru



Name : Rick
Location : Lancaster, MA
Joined : 2008-09-13
Post Count : 6282
Merit : 119

Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 14 Empty
PostSubject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification   Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 14 EmptyThu Feb 25, 2010 12:59 am

Yeh, I remember, I think i asked if you had gone off your meds actually.
Back to top Go down
AA
Administrator
AA


Name : Aaron
Age : 47
Location : C-bus, Ohio
Joined : 2007-01-13
Post Count : 18452
Merit : 252

Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 14 Empty
PostSubject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification   Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 14 EmptyThu Feb 25, 2010 1:08 am

I'm just now getting around to reading those articles. They're pretty interesting, imo. You should check them out.

PS - I'm very fortunate to have taken nearly no medication, ever. 2 years ago, when I had all 4 wisdom teeth yanked at once, I was given a week's supply of Percocet, of which I didn't take a single one. I'm going to ride this wave of good health for as long as I can.

_________________
'05 GTO 6.0L • 6-spd • 95k miles • 0-60: 4.8s • 16.9 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:26

'95 Celica GT 2.2L • 5-spd • 165k miles • 0-60: yes

'98 SC Riviera • 281k miles • 298 HP/370 TQ • 0-60: 5.79s • ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 • 4087 lb • 20.1 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30
3.4" pulley • AL104 plugs • 180º t-stat • FWI w/K&N • 1.9:1 rockers • OR pushrods • LS6 valve springs • SLP headers • ZZP fuel rails
KYB GR2 struts • MaxAir shocks • Addco sway bars • UMI bushings • GM STB • Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s • F-body calipers
EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus • SS lines • Brembo slotted discs • DHP tuned • Aeroforce • Hidden Hitch

^^^ SOLD ^^^ frown

'70 Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe 455cid • 116k miles
^^^ SOLD ^^^ frown
Back to top Go down
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/657082/4
Rickw
Guru



Name : Rick
Location : Lancaster, MA
Joined : 2008-09-13
Post Count : 6282
Merit : 119

Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 14 Empty
PostSubject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification   Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 14 EmptyThu Feb 25, 2010 1:25 am

Yes. at the time I was confused and so were a few other people.
But, you know that was a joke on my part regarding "going off your meds"
Could have said going of the deep end or something similar.
I haven't stop to read all the articles, but as you recommend, should probably add some to my daily reading, at least the days I'm on my meds.
Rick
Back to top Go down
robotennis61
Guru
robotennis61


Name : robotennis
Age : 63
Location : las vegas
Joined : 2007-12-17
Post Count : 5562
Merit : 143

Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 14 Empty
PostSubject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification   Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 14 EmptyThu Feb 25, 2010 2:58 pm

yes but,what about a group buy on the bumpers?
Back to top Go down
blackbart95
Enthusiast
blackbart95


Name : Mark
Age : 58
Location : Canton, NC
Joined : 2007-09-16
Post Count : 104
Merit : 3

Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 14 Empty
PostSubject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification   Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 14 EmptyThu Feb 25, 2010 7:18 pm

Nice! Can you give us the details about your exhaust tip? I need to replace mine and that one looks good to me.
Back to top Go down
nigelf
Enthusiast
nigelf


Name : Nigel
Age : 66
Location : Fishkill NY
Joined : 2009-10-05
Post Count : 161
Merit : 20

Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 14 Empty
PostSubject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification   Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 14 EmptyThu Feb 25, 2010 10:32 pm

amazing!

your work is fantastic. there is so much you have done to this car! I have a small question.... what have you done to the wing mirrors? have you put signal repeaters in the mirrors?

Nigel
Back to top Go down
sqrivi
Fanatic



Name : scott
Location : madison, al
Joined : 2008-03-15
Post Count : 375
Merit : 52

Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 14 Empty
PostSubject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification   Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 14 EmptyThu Feb 25, 2010 10:38 pm

blackbart95 wrote:
Nice! Can you give us the details about your exhaust tip? I need to replace mine and that one looks good to me.

Here is a link for the exhaust tips....

http://www.pysales.com/iwwida.pvx?;item?item_no=EVT29%20%20%20%20%20%%20%20%20%20%201?comp=ppe
Back to top Go down
sqrivi
Fanatic



Name : scott
Location : madison, al
Joined : 2008-03-15
Post Count : 375
Merit : 52

Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 14 Empty
PostSubject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification   Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 14 EmptyThu Feb 25, 2010 10:40 pm

nigelf wrote:
amazing!

your work is fantastic. there is so much you have done to this car! I have a small question.... what have you done to the wing mirrors? have you put signal repeaters in the mirrors?

Nigel

Thanks........
Yes, I added turn signals to the mirrors. Here is a link to the process...

https://rivperformance.editboard.com/exterior-f12/side-mirror-turn-signal-t5461.htm
Back to top Go down
sqrivi
Fanatic



Name : scott
Location : madison, al
Joined : 2008-03-15
Post Count : 375
Merit : 52

Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 14 Empty
PostSubject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification   Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 14 EmptySat Feb 27, 2010 9:54 pm

A little more work.

Here are the lights scuffed with 400grit sandpaper, ready for tinting.

Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 14 Frontandrearbumper2021

Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 14 Frontandrearbumper2023



One coat of tint (clear coat with some black paint mixed in).


Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 14 Frontandrearbumper2033


And now a few coats of clear.



Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 14 Frontandrearbumper2041

Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 14 Frontandrearbumper2040


Now onto the rear bumper.


Got the second hole for the exhaust.

Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 14 Frontandrearbumper2018

Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 14 Frontandrearbumper2014

Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 14 Frontandrearbumper2015



Now the front bumper.

The front has been primed and COLOR was sprayed on the top of the bumper in the places that would be hard to paint with the bumper on the car.

Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 14 Frontandrearbumper2016

Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 14 Frontandrearbumper2017

Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 14 Frontandrearbumper2006

Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 14 Frontandrearbumper2002

It won't be long now.
Back to top Go down
robotennis61
Guru
robotennis61


Name : robotennis
Age : 63
Location : las vegas
Joined : 2007-12-17
Post Count : 5562
Merit : 143

Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 14 Empty
PostSubject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification   Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 14 EmptySun Feb 28, 2010 1:32 am

beautiful
Back to top Go down
Jack the R
Master
Jack the R


Joined : 2007-01-16
Post Count : 8070
Merit : 105

Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 14 Empty
PostSubject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification   Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 14 EmptySun Feb 28, 2010 3:46 am

Can you get the bumper that tight to the exhausts without it catching fire?
Back to top Go down
ibmoses
Aficionado
ibmoses


Name : Bert
Location : North Alabama
Joined : 2008-02-03
Post Count : 1701
Merit : 32

Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 14 Empty
PostSubject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification   Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 14 EmptySun Feb 28, 2010 8:32 am

That will be one very unique ride.

ROLL TIDE!

Bert tavis
Back to top Go down
sqrivi
Fanatic



Name : scott
Location : madison, al
Joined : 2008-03-15
Post Count : 375
Merit : 52

Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 14 Empty
PostSubject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification   Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 14 EmptySun Feb 28, 2010 9:17 am

Jack the R wrote:
Can you get the bumper that tight to the exhausts without it catching fire?

There will be about 1/4" gap between the exhaust tip and the bumper. The inlet on the tip is larger than the exhaust pipe so there will be some ventilation there as well. Once the holes are finished we will run the car for awhile and check the temp on the bumper. It should be fine though.
Back to top Go down
sqrivi
Fanatic



Name : scott
Location : madison, al
Joined : 2008-03-15
Post Count : 375
Merit : 52

Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 14 Empty
PostSubject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification   Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 14 EmptySun Feb 28, 2010 9:29 am

Tommy wanted me to mention to everyone that if there is between 8-10 people in on a group buy then he will reduce the cost $100 per bumper. Anyone that is interested just email him and let him know what you want along with a phone number so he can call you and discuss details.
His email address is.......

tommorrison@mchsi.com
Back to top Go down
robotennis61
Guru
robotennis61


Name : robotennis
Age : 63
Location : las vegas
Joined : 2007-12-17
Post Count : 5562
Merit : 143

Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 14 Empty
PostSubject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification   Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 14 EmptySun Feb 28, 2010 11:18 am

ill put my self first on the list. i have been saving for this and i like what i see. great build. very tasteful.
Back to top Go down
#1BearsFan
Enthusiast
#1BearsFan


Name : Bill
Location : North Carolina
Joined : 2008-07-28
Post Count : 231
Merit : 4

Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 14 Empty
PostSubject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification   Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 14 EmptySun Feb 28, 2010 12:53 pm

I can't wait to see it down off those jack stands and sittin' on the ground!
Looks great!
Back to top Go down
robotennis61
Guru
robotennis61


Name : robotennis
Age : 63
Location : las vegas
Joined : 2007-12-17
Post Count : 5562
Merit : 143

Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 14 Empty
PostSubject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification   Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 14 EmptySun Feb 28, 2010 2:30 pm

me too. this completely brings the riv into todays look.
Back to top Go down
Sponsored content





Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 14 Empty
PostSubject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification   Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 14 Empty

Back to top Go down
 
Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification
Back to top 
Page 14 of 20Go to page : Previous  1 ... 8 ... 13, 14, 15 ... 20  Next
 Similar topics
-
» Front Bumper Modification Ideas
» completed front and rear bumper mod.
» group buy on front and rear bumper covers
» Write-Up: Removing Bumper and Fender
» Write-Up: Front/Rear (Addco) Stabilizer/Sway Bar Installation

Permissions in this forum:You cannot reply to topics in this forum
Riv Performance ::   General Tech :: Exterior-
Jump to: