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CrazyDragn JUL 20, 06:58 PM

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Originally posted by fierogtlt1:

You know what would be a nice addition to this bumper?
A Pontiac emblem shaped sidemarker like on the old GTO's.



We are talking about a few options, just stay tuned.......

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Boostdreamer JUL 20, 08:10 PM

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Originally posted by CrazyDragn:


We are talking about a few options, just stay tuned.......




One of our concerns is how to address the two different beltline mouldings. Since the smooth moulding markers are different lengths than the ribbed markers, we are still trying to decide what to do.

1. Make the bumper work with smooth only since that option seems to be the most popular?
2. Make two versions of the bumper. One with smooth, one with ribbed?
3. Delete the moulding and do something custom (like an Arrowhead marker light)?
4. Do nothing and sell the bumper in a "some finishing required" state?

It's hard to know what the right thing to do will be.


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fierogtlt1 JUL 20, 11:11 PM
Number 3 of course!!!!
RCR JUL 21, 07:46 AM

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Originally posted by Boostdreamer:


One of our concerns is how to address the two different beltline mouldings. Since the smooth moulding markers are different lengths than the ribbed markers, we are still trying to decide what to do.

1. Make the bumper work with smooth only since that option seems to be the most popular?
2. Make two versions of the bumper. One with smooth, one with ribbed?
3. Delete the moulding and do something custom (like an Arrowhead marker light)?
4. Do nothing and sell the bumper in a "some finishing required" state?

It's hard to know what the right thing to do will be.




You could try to make an insert. This would allow you to put in different options when the actual piece is molded.

Bob
CrazyDragn JUL 21, 10:45 AM
Another option that Boost forgot to mention was that we were thinking of making the belt siding for the ribbed available as an option detachable piece that could be either ordered seperatly or all together therefor not having to make 2 bumper but keeping the one bumper with the optional applyable belt side molding.

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mrfred8 JUL 22, 07:42 PM
+1 for ribbed
Boostdreamer JUL 23, 09:48 AM
I'm concerned about the availability of the pointed end of the ribbed moulding as seen on SE aero cars.



Are they available anywhere new? Anyone who has a bumperpad is going to need that piece. Likewise for "Formula" bumpers, you'll need the smooth moulding point found on GTs.



If you already have the aero bumper, you will have to remove and re-use those pieces. They are held on by two studs and nuts.


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fieroguru JUL 23, 10:27 AM
The bigger issue is the rear portion of the ribbed molding is molded in the fascia whereas the smooth round molding isn't and the removable piece is longer.

If you want to offer a ribbed version, you will either have to add the ribbed portion to the mold, or make a seperate short ribbed section that could be installed along with the ribbed marker light.
fierogtlt1 JUL 23, 11:17 AM

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Originally posted by Boostdreamer:

I'm concerned about the availability of the pointed end of the ribbed moulding as seen on SE aero cars.



Are they available anywhere new? Anyone who has a bumperpad is going to need that piece. Likewise for "Formula" bumpers, you'll need the smooth moulding point found on GTs.



If you already have the aero bumper, you will have to remove and re-use those pieces. They are held on by two studs and nuts.




I am in the process of making new Center Console Skeletons so I
could possibly take this project on too.Just let me know if you need some help with that.I would just prefer to change the bolts to metal
versus plastic ones that are easily broken.I have a smooth version that I can get specs from,now I just need a grooved version to see if I can get one to get the specs for making replacements.

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Boostdreamer JUL 23, 03:06 PM

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Originally posted by fieroguru:

The bigger issue is the rear portion of the ribbed molding is molded in the fascia whereas the smooth round molding isn't and the removable piece is longer.

If you want to offer a ribbed version, you will either have to add the ribbed portion to the mold, or make a seperate short ribbed section that could be installed along with the ribbed marker light.



Absolutely correct. Something we are thinking about as well.

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