74 Ugly Bumpers

[Storage Andy]

So I have a 74 with the ugly bumpers. I have been waiting patiently for years for BluntTech to make a kit like they do for the 2002's and
a few other models. Where they sell the bumpers and the brackets to hold them to the frame rails. Curious what others have done when
they have replaced the 5 MPH bumpers with stainless bumpers. How have you dealt with the brackets for the front and rear, and what bumpers
were you able to source. Even if you have a pattern for the brackets I am sure that I can find a shop to make them for me. Any insight is greatly
appreciated.

 

[sfdon]

Coupe king sells the 1974 special brackets you need.

 

[Storage Andy]

Coupe king sells the 1974 special brackets you need.

Thanks. I will check with them. Thought that I did a few years ago. I'll be so happy to get rid of the 5 MPH ones.

 

[CSteve]

The word "UGLY" always precedes the words '74 bumpers in my mind. In print it may not be visible but it is there!!

 

[Nachtycoupe]

The word "UGLY" always precedes the words '74 bumpers in my mind. In print it may not be visible but it is there!!

Steve - what do you have something against diving boards or something?

 

[Nachtycoupe]

I finally found a Euro front bumper (already has Euro rear) and I still have my arms and both legs. But by the time it gets restored, I will be missing one or the other. Found it through Ebay Germany, had to have it sent to my cousin in Holland, he is breaking it down as I type and resending to me. May need some rubber if I can find. Most f it looks restorable, but may need a rubber horn. Anyone have any lines on that repop or OEM?

 

[CSteve]

Shawn, I never learned to dive off boards or even the side of the pool. More of a body surfer. So nothing against diving boards - in their place, where they belong. On the front and rear of a classic BMW "that word" still applies.

Glad to hear you finally found that delicate, chrome, most beautiful bumper.