Euro bumpers for GTV6
Does anyone know a source for euro bumpers for the GTV6? And while on the subject, do those bumpers require any fabrication or different brackets to fit the American version. They make the car look even sleeker, while eliminating about 60 pounds. Any suggestions or comments on whether it is a worthwhile pursuit is appreciated.
Vince Bhachu in the UK had bumpers, don't know if he has any left, you could try his website or email:
http:www.gtvince.com
vbhachu@aol.com
I am not his agent but he has most things and ships all over the world.
If not eb spares used to have some, don't know if they've sold out.
Mind you what are us Europeans going to do when we crash if all our bumpers are in the US of A?
http:www.gtvince.com
vbhachu@aol.com
I am not his agent but he has most things and ships all over the world.
If not eb spares used to have some, don't know if they've sold out.
Mind you what are us Europeans going to do when we crash if all our bumpers are in the US of A?
I'm from the school of thought that the original design of the 116 coupe suffered from the US safety rule inspired mods. This winter my plan is to relocate the rear bumper closer to the body by re fabbing or modifying the rear bumper shocks.
My plans also include removing the front and rear body sidelights, the body side mouldings and the plastic pieces at the back of the rear wheels. The later model grey plastic looking surface between the body side moulding and the rocker plastic has also got to go.
If only the alfetta gt hood would clear the engine.....
Frank G
PS-Anyone have any ideas for better looking, smaller outside mirrors, I'm open to suggestions
My plans also include removing the front and rear body sidelights, the body side mouldings and the plastic pieces at the back of the rear wheels. The later model grey plastic looking surface between the body side moulding and the rocker plastic has also got to go.
If only the alfetta gt hood would clear the engine.....
Frank G
PS-Anyone have any ideas for better looking, smaller outside mirrors, I'm open to suggestions
There's two smaller "U" shaped brackets for the front, that mates with the 4 screws that hold the impact shocks, these are screwed on with the front lifted up from the under-side. Remove the side plastic covers and mate to the screw that the US style bumpers slide out from, the dirctional lights have only two wire connectors, since the Euro cars dont run the blinkers as driving lights.
For the rear there's 2 more "J" shape brackets that mount the same way as the front, exept that the "rubber" has to be off and they're screwed on from the rear, the same on the sides.
If you find a set of bumpers, be extremely careful remowing the "rubber" part, since it has to come off to mount them, and you don't want to break any pins...
Good luck, Nick
P.S. For my race car project, I'd love to fit a 75/Milano EVO style fron bumper/splitter, Possible? Anyone?
For the rear there's 2 more "J" shape brackets that mount the same way as the front, exept that the "rubber" has to be off and they're screwed on from the rear, the same on the sides.
If you find a set of bumpers, be extremely careful remowing the "rubber" part, since it has to come off to mount them, and you don't want to break any pins...
Good luck, Nick
P.S. For my race car project, I'd love to fit a 75/Milano EVO style fron bumper/splitter, Possible? Anyone?
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The last time I checked with Vince he had two full sets ready to ship.
I am thinking about changing out my current bumpers for these as well.
I am thinking about changing out my current bumpers for these as well.
Glenn
Hi
First post on this site.
I live in the Uk and currently have a1992 GTV6 UK specification rolling shell which I will be dismantling soon.
Not sure what shipping costs would be but I have the bumpers, grill, lights, etc - basically the complete bodyshell although bottom of doors fenders, battery box and innner wings are not the most healthy.
thanks
Stephen
First post on this site.
I live in the Uk and currently have a1992 GTV6 UK specification rolling shell which I will be dismantling soon.
Not sure what shipping costs would be but I have the bumpers, grill, lights, etc - basically the complete bodyshell although bottom of doors fenders, battery box and innner wings are not the most healthy.
thanks
Stephen