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Burdekin · Apr 1st, 2011, 22:00

Robert, if you're going to go for the front end like the concept you're original attempt was better and will look different with the bumper on but if looking for a modern look check out the Maserati Gran Turismo's front end. The later attempt is too dated and doesn't look right in my opinion.

Iamtheonlyreal1 · Apr 2nd, 2011, 02:20

I am trying something with a bumper I had laying around the shop.. See if you guys can figure out what it is off of, it shouldnt be hard to guess.. I have been trying to work with some mods to the original Volvo Bull Horn bumpers, but it just doesnt seem like I can get where the rendition is.. They are not made in a fashion that they can be tweeked like they were in photoshop.. Damn, I wish it was that easy...

I had this bumper laying around and I have been staring at it for awhile.. I seems like it almost there, and maybe with a bit of tweeking, it could be there.. My idea is this, If I can get the contour of the bumper correct, because the size is perfect to match the rear bumpers, I can make the lower bumper guards part of the Air dam.. By bringing the air dam down just a bit, it would interrupt that opening in a Classy way, and would tie in the whole air dam to the front end... Now to see if I can make it look right proportionally..

Here is where I am at so far.. I think I may quit for the night and think about where to go from here. I think it is very close to working.. I need to take some more from the main body of the bumper to the bumper end will come in tighter, but that is easy (I have take 4 inches out already). I still need to trim the cut end, near the bumper guard, in a fashion I can hammer out a nice closing cap.. Other than that, if the proportions work out, it just may be the way to go.

Alf ista · Apr 2nd, 2011, 09:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iamtheonlyreal1

I am trying something with a bumper I had laying around the shop.. See if you guys can figure out what it is off of, it shouldnt be hard to guess..

Early seventies Buick Rivieria..... thats my guess.

Kustom120 · Apr 2nd, 2011, 15:19

Stunning mate ,just read this thread ,,loving your work and vision,do the making tape trick myself ,,,,Keep up the good work;-) Andy

Iamtheonlyreal1 · Apr 2nd, 2011, 22:08

I changed up the corners a bit, but I cant seem to get it where I want.. I seem to be close, but just havent reached the Ah Ha point... I still have a bit of tweeking with the bumper, but I think I can make it work. I have the bumper loosely mounted, so it isnt quite level yet...

Ridge Runner · Apr 3rd, 2011, 01:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iamtheonlyreal1
I am trying something with a bumper I had laying around the shop.. See if you guys can figure out what it is off of, it shouldnt be hard to guess..

Looks like 70 - 73 camaro to me. I've had a few of them.

Iamtheonlyreal1 · Apr 3rd, 2011, 02:16

I have to finish tweeking both bumper to get them to match perfectly.. I am using the factory Volvo Bumper brackets (modified of course), so mounting will be a breeze. This gives an idea of what it is going to look like with both bumpers installed.. I have to come up with a close out soluting for the cut ends on the bumper or perhaps work with the left over material and make it one solid bumper. I can also move the Bumper Guards around a bit to a better location to make the opening look correct.. I am just trying to see if this is the direction I need to go.

940_Turbo · Apr 3rd, 2011, 11:04

Could you liberate a pair of headlights from a W210 bugeye Mercedes E class? Those look like they have the right laid back look. Interesting project, you look to be making good progress.

Iamtheonlyreal1 · Apr 3rd, 2011, 21:44

I think I have settled on this bumpers solution.. Now I will have to look at it for a couple of days to see if I will scrap this direction, and do something else.. I really like it, it seems to fit the style of car and also look a bit retro. I will have to do a bit of tweeking, but it is very straight and seems to fit correctly. What do you guys think.. I was really wanting to run a split bumper, but when lookin at it, it just didnt work.. This full bumper will add extra support of the the air dam also.

Before anyone comments too loudly about the drivers side of the bumper being a bit lower, I already know it.. LOL I have to re adjust my bumper mounting braket a bit, so I can lift that side up.. Once up, it blends nicely into the rest of the bumpers plane.

This is the Downward pic from the upper grille shell, so you can see the blend in to the bumper.

redcar · Apr 4th, 2011, 11:20

well done, that looks much better than the squared off one you tried initially.. good job

Apr 2nd, 2011, 02:20	#152
Iamtheonlyreal1 Trader Last Online: Aug 1st, 2014 05:07 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Madill	I am trying something with a bumper I had laying around the shop.. See if you guys can figure out what it is off of, it shouldnt be hard to guess.. I have been trying to work with some mods to the original Volvo Bull Horn bumpers, but it just doesnt seem like I can get where the rendition is.. They are not made in a fashion that they can be tweeked like they were in photoshop.. Damn, I wish it was that easy... I had this bumper laying around and I have been staring at it for awhile.. I seems like it almost there, and maybe with a bit of tweeking, it could be there.. My idea is this, If I can get the contour of the bumper correct, because the size is perfect to match the rear bumpers, I can make the lower bumper guards part of the Air dam.. By bringing the air dam down just a bit, it would interrupt that opening in a Classy way, and would tie in the whole air dam to the front end... Now to see if I can make it look right proportionally.. Here is where I am at so far.. I think I may quit for the night and think about where to go from here. I think it is very close to working.. I need to take some more from the main body of the bumper to the bumper end will come in tighter, but that is easy (I have take 4 inches out already). I still need to trim the cut end, near the bumper guard, in a fashion I can hammer out a nice closing cap.. Other than that, if the proportions work out, it just may be the way to go. __________________ Robert Jackson Classic Auto Glass Innovations Flush Mount Glass Classicautoglassinnovations.com

Apr 2nd, 2011, 22:08	#155
Iamtheonlyreal1 Trader Last Online: Aug 1st, 2014 05:07 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Madill	I changed up the corners a bit, but I cant seem to get it where I want.. I seem to be close, but just havent reached the Ah Ha point... I still have a bit of tweeking with the bumper, but I think I can make it work. I have the bumper loosely mounted, so it isnt quite level yet... __________________ Robert Jackson Classic Auto Glass Innovations Flush Mount Glass Classicautoglassinnovations.com

Apr 3rd, 2011, 02:16	#157
Iamtheonlyreal1 Trader Last Online: Aug 1st, 2014 05:07 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Madill	I have to finish tweeking both bumper to get them to match perfectly.. I am using the factory Volvo Bumper brackets (modified of course), so mounting will be a breeze. This gives an idea of what it is going to look like with both bumpers installed.. I have to come up with a close out soluting for the cut ends on the bumper or perhaps work with the left over material and make it one solid bumper. I can also move the Bumper Guards around a bit to a better location to make the opening look correct.. I am just trying to see if this is the direction I need to go. __________________ Robert Jackson Classic Auto Glass Innovations Flush Mount Glass Classicautoglassinnovations.com

Apr 3rd, 2011, 21:44	#159
Iamtheonlyreal1 Trader Last Online: Aug 1st, 2014 05:07 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Madill	I think I have settled on this bumpers solution.. Now I will have to look at it for a couple of days to see if I will scrap this direction, and do something else.. I really like it, it seems to fit the style of car and also look a bit retro. I will have to do a bit of tweeking, but it is very straight and seems to fit correctly. What do you guys think.. I was really wanting to run a split bumper, but when lookin at it, it just didnt work.. This full bumper will add extra support of the the air dam also. Before anyone comments too loudly about the drivers side of the bumper being a bit lower, I already know it.. LOL I have to re adjust my bumper mounting braket a bit, so I can lift that side up.. Once up, it blends nicely into the rest of the bumpers plane. This is the Downward pic from the upper grille shell, so you can see the blend in to the bumper. __________________ Robert Jackson Classic Auto Glass Innovations Flush Mount Glass Classicautoglassinnovations.com

Apr 1st, 2011, 22:00	#151
Burdekin Chief Bodger Last Online: Today 14:20 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Aberdeen	Robert, if you're going to go for the front end like the concept you're original attempt was better and will look different with the bumper on but if looking for a modern look check out the Maserati Gran Turismo's front end. The later attempt is too dated and doesn't look right in my opinion.

Apr 2nd, 2011, 15:19	#154
Kustom120 Member Last Online: Nov 22nd, 2017 19:57 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Johnstone	Stunning mate ,just read this thread ,,loving your work and vision,do the making tape trick myself ,,,,Keep up the good work;-) Andy

Apr 3rd, 2011, 11:04	#158
940_Turbo . Last Online: Jul 14th, 2013 14:28 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: MK	Could you liberate a pair of headlights from a W210 bugeye Mercedes E class? Those look like they have the right laid back look. Interesting project, you look to be making good progress.

Apr 4th, 2011, 11:20	#160
redcar foot in mouth specialist Last Online: Sep 6th, 2016 22:55 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dublin, Ireland	well done, that looks much better than the squared off one you tried initially.. good job

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