New guy needs fender flare help, 1968 911L

[NorCal Ollie]

Hi guys,

After years of lurking your forum, I've finally purchased my first 911. It's a 1968 911L (yes, the one from eBay). The car is on it's way to CA from MI. I'm trying to have the car ready to go to some events at Monterey car week but if I'm going to make my timeline I need to order bumpers right away. I'm not a fan of the Iroc bumpers.

Here is where I need the help. Nobody can definitely tell me what flares are on the car and therefore I can't figure out what bumpers to order. If I have to wait till the car gets here, it wont be ready in time for Monterey. Not the end of the world but if the answer is obvious to anyone the help would be appreciated. The previous owner is really nice but he didn't know much about the car or Porsches in general.

I know the rear flares are fiberglass and it has 15x8 Fuchs all around. I've already ordered the new suspension components and I have 7" Fuchs for the front, amongst other stuff.

Can anyone tell me what fenders/flares are on the car and what my bumper options are?

Thanks in advance and I look forward to repaying the favor.

[craighardy]

Since they are fiberglass it's hard to say exactly. They do look like ST flares to me though. I can tell you that they definitely are not RSR, RS or turbo. Another giveaway is the torsion bar opening. On an ST flare the opening doesn't have a "step" for recessing the cover. Either way, it probably doesn't matter. There is no rear bumper that will just bolt up since this is a SWB, assuming the wheelbase has not been changed.

[Norm01]

If this is a 68 it's a SWB and those are LWB flares. Something seems odd, when you get it check to see if the torsion tube holes in the flares align with the torsion tube, I suspect it doesn't.

[bxd]

I see a lot of trim de-blacking, flare-removing, bumper-swapping, ride-height-lowering, seat-exchanging, interior massaging and wheel-width-lessening in your future

There are some great examples of well-sorted 68L cars, and everyone has their own preferential style, but IMHO Bob's is pretty darn close to perfection. Good car to use for inspiration.



Congrats on your new project, looks fun! Keep us involved in your journey.

[Flieger]

Anyone here also think that they look like ST/RSR front flares on both the front and rear?

[boba]

Whatever it is someone went to some effort. Either it was converted to LWB or extensive fitting was done with the rear flairs/bumper. LWB flairs on a SWB car will not lineup with the wheels, this one looks like it has been worked or converted to LWB. Rear bumpers do have a bit of a SWB look, but so hard to tell from the photo angles.
When you get it look it over closely and evaluate before picking a path forward.

[bob tilton]

Two wErds: Hart Ski.

Discuss.

[Frank Beck]

I think I would be more concerned with getting those 8's off the front than worrying about the rear bumper.

I'm guessing they have it looking very Paris-Dakar so those front tires don't collide with the fenders.

7" fronts and putting it in the weeds will drastically change the looks.

[t6dpilot]

2 wErds... Hart Ski... Exactly Bob!

And what Frank said - 7's on the front and lower that bad boy. Put some bullet mirrors on it then just drive it for a while. Looks like a great project to have fun with. Maybe work on custom flared bumpers to match the fender flare for that early look. Of course, reinstall the original LP panel. Also, de-bling the wheels. Do all that and you'll have a great looking ride.

Keep us posted and let's see pics of the engine bay and interior.

[NorCal Ollie]

2 wErds... Hart Ski... Exactly Bob!

And what Frank said - 7's on the front and lower that bad boy. Put some bullet mirrors on it then just drive it for a while. Looks like a great project to have fun with. Maybe work on custom flared bumpers to match the fender flare for that early look. Of course, reinstall the original LP panel. Also, de-bling the wheels. Do all that and you'll have a great looking ride.

Keep us posted and let's see pics of the engine bay and interior.

You hit the nail on the head my friend. I actually have all the parts ready to do exactly what you suggest.