[Bmcu] FW: They aren't going to try to total my '78!

[Ron Christensen]

11 to 18K?????  Maybe on a Ferrari.  Maaco did a perfectly acceptable paint job for $395 on a Miata after we did the basic prep work.  They charged an addition hundred for the jams.

I converted my B from a rubber bumper car to a bumperless old style version for about $500 in parts (front and rear Sebring valances).  I made the plugs for under the tail lights out of foam and fiberglass and attached them as extensions to the rear valance.  I used the turn signal units from the front rubber bumper.  Modified an old B grill to finish off the job.

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From: bmcu-bounces at autox.team.net on behalf of Andrew B. Lundgren
Sent: Friday, June 14, 2013 8:07 PM
To: bmcu at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Bmcu] FW: They aren't going to try to total my '78!

There are instructions out there, and a kit from moss.  It requires some welding and paint.  While I can weld, I haven't had much practice since my highschool shop classes...  I wouldn't want to take a torch to my B!  And I have no experience with painting and body work.  I spoke with the shop in Colorado.  Most of the work has do be done on the front end of the car, the part of mine that isn't damaged...  All of the work goes for about $2500, and then comes any needed body work and paint...

As there is paint work required at both ends, if I don't do the whole car, there will be blend marks.  I am a bit bummed about that.  Painting the entire car right runs in the 11,000-18,000 range.

I am not looking for a concourse car though, and that much for me on a B is out of the question, so I have some $ choices to make.  I might end up with a rubber bumper car at the end of this yet...

--
Andrew

On 6/14/2013 3:20 AM, Barry Engstrum wrote:
I would think that there are step by step instructions on the internet.  There might be a You tube video on how to make the change.  It can't be that hard, you might need the attaching hardware and it could be just a bolt-up.  I'm sure that you would get a lot of help from club members.  I can't help for 2 weeks.
BarryE  -  -  In Beijing China.

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Date: Thu, 13 Jun 2013 20:04:53 -0600
From: andrew.lindeman at gmail.com<mailto:andrew.lindeman at gmail.com>
To: bmcu at autox.team.net<mailto:bmcu at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Bmcu] FW: They aren't going to try to total my '78!

Hopefully you don't have to haul the car out here to Colorado just for a bumper.  However, I have never come across a finer shop than Sportscar Craftsmen.  They are a fantastic shop and a great resource for hard to find parts as well.

Andy L.


On Thu, Jun 13, 2013 at 4:17 PM, R J DAVIS <rogerdavis87 at msn.com<mailto:rogerdavis87 at msn.com>> wrote:
Ooops... I replied only to Andrew and meant to send this to the Club as well.

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From: rogerdavis87 at msn.com<mailto:rogerdavis87 at msn.com>
To: lundgren at byu.net<mailto:lundgren at byu.net>
Subject: RE: [Bmcu] They aren't going to try to total my '78!
Date: Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:15:37 -0600

Good news, Andrew.  Perhaps someone in the club who has done this conversion can help you, rather than hauling it 1000 miles.

How about it, guys.  Anyone done this conversion or know who can do it locally?

Roger D

> Date: Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:25:40 -0600
> From: lundgren at byu.net<mailto:lundgren at byu.net>
> To: bmcu at autox.team.net<mailto:bmcu at autox.team.net>; mgs at autox.team.net<mailto:mgs at autox.team.net>
> Subject: [Bmcu] They aren't going to try to total my '78!

>
> Got the good news back.
>
> The damage appraisal doesn't exceed the replacement cost. Now I need to
> decide if I want to restore it and spend the ~$1000 on a new rear rubber
> bumper or spend the same $1000 on a chrome kit and direct the repair
> shop to convert it to a chrome bumper car...
>
> I haven't come across a shop in UT that has done the chrome bumper
> conversion though. I am considering hauling it back to Colorado (my
> home until 2 years ago) and have http://sportscarcraftsmen.com/ do the work.
>
> Either way, it will be on the road again! CHEER!
>
> --
> Andrew
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