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  1. 11-23-2007, 06:52 PM #1
    Fritter
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    Help with SWB front bumper - Euro vs US

    Hi all, I'm having a steel front bumper repainted to replace the fiberglass repro on on my car now. I want to get rid of the front bumperettes, I like the Euro look. Did the Euro bumpers have the hole I have indicated in these pics or not? If so, did the factory just put a plug in it?
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  2. 11-24-2007, 07:50 AM #2
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    Yep, there was a black rubber plug.

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  3. 11-24-2007, 01:53 PM #3
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    OK, thanks John. I'll tell my body guy to not weld up the hole then.
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  4. 11-24-2007, 01:55 PM #4
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    The problem is, I'm not sure you can still find the plugs.

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    1960 356 Roaster, race car, SCCA, sold
    1960 356 Roadster, show car, sold.
    1962 356 Cab, show car, sold.
    1965 911 #301111, Red Book Vol 1 "Cover Car," owned 54 years.
    1967 911 #307347, bare-bones, some road wear, a little surface rust, and a few dents..., owned 14 years.
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  5. 11-24-2007, 02:18 PM #5
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    No worries, I'll find a generic one if need be, doesn't have to be exact. I may even have the body guy paint a few in bahama yellow.....
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  6. 11-25-2007, 07:56 PM #6
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    You will find that the clear/milky plug inside the front trunk, right next to the serial number (the one with the flat head), fits the bumper hole perfectly. On lighter cars it barely shows. Everytime I find a trashed car, I always lift the hood and ask the owner how much he wants for the plug.

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