Rear Bumper Replacement Options for a '77 Spider

Does anyone have any suggestions for a replacement bumper for a '77
Spider?
I've heard people say that a '72 to '74 Spider bumper is a good
option, but finding one is another thing.
I even heard someone say that a rear bumper from a mid-80s VW Rabbit
GTI is a good fit. Can anyone verify this?
Finally, the fibreglass replacement options I've seen are about $700
(Cdn.) installed. Has anyone seen better?
Thanks!

I suppose we're talking about an american spider???

The one with the 'strange' bumpers (at least to use europeans)?

Frank

"G. MacPherson" > schreef in bericht
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> Does anyone have any suggestions for a replacement bumper for a '77
> Spider?
> I've heard people say that a '72 to '74 Spider bumper is a good
> option, but finding one is another thing.
> I even heard someone say that a rear bumper from a mid-80s VW Rabbit
> GTI is a good fit. Can anyone verify this?
> Finally, the fibreglass replacement options I've seen are about $700
> (Cdn.) installed. Has anyone seen better?
> Thanks!

"Frank Claasen" > wrote in message >...
> I suppose we're talking about an american spider???
>
> The one with the 'strange' bumpers (at least to use europeans)?
>
> Frank
>

"Frank Claasen" > wrote in message >...
> I suppose we're talking about an american spider???
>
> The one with the 'strange' bumpers (at least to use europeans)?
>
> Frank
>
>

Yes. There is a small chrome strip separating the rubber top and
bottoms. It separates... especially in Canada with the temperature
changes. Getting another of the same type isn't the solution.

Greg.

What about the earlier chrome bumpers (or aren't they street legal over
there?)


"G. MacPherson" > schreef in bericht
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> "Frank Claasen" > wrote in message
>...
> > I suppose we're talking about an american spider???
> >
> > The one with the 'strange' bumpers (at least to use europeans)?
> >
> > Frank
> >
> >
>
> Yes. There is a small chrome strip separating the rubber top and
> bottoms. It separates... especially in Canada with the temperature
> changes. Getting another of the same type isn't the solution.
>
> Greg.

"Frank Claasen" > wrote in message >...
> What about the earlier chrome bumpers (or aren't they street legal over
> there?)
>

I understand that a '71 to '74 bumper would be ideal, but just try finding one...

Thanks.
Greg.

Do you know these guys? (from the States)

http://www.international-auto.com/

Cheers,
Frank


"G. MacPherson" > schreef in bericht
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> "Frank Claasen" > wrote in message
>...
> > What about the earlier chrome bumpers (or aren't they street legal over
> > there?)
> >
>
> I understand that a '71 to '74 bumper would be ideal, but just try finding
one...
>
> Thanks.
> Greg.

"Frank Claasen" > wrote in message >...
> Do you know these guys? (from the States)
>
> http://www.international-auto.com/
>
> Cheers,
> Frank
>

Hi Frank,
Yes, I am familiar with them and I highly recommend them.
Last month, I had a bad leak from my slave cylinder (clutch) that
developed over the winter. Here in Toronto, I was quoted upwards of
$200 (Cdn.) for the part, plus labour.
Fortunately, I have friends who are mechanically inclined. I ordered
the part of international-auto (for $60 US, if I recall) and it
arrived within days. My friends and I dropped it in and it was a
perfect fit.
I checked with them on the bumper replacement, but they can't help on
that front without blowing the bank account. Still want to beat the
bushes before giving in.
Have a great weekend.
Greg.

OK, but please don't put Golf (Rabbit over there) bumpers on an Alfa. That's
like a woman with a beard!!!!

Frank


"G. MacPherson" > schreef in bericht
om...
> "Frank Claasen" > wrote in message
>...
> > Do you know these guys? (from the States)
> >
> > http://www.international-auto.com/
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Frank
> >
>
> Hi Frank,
> Yes, I am familiar with them and I highly recommend them.
> Last month, I had a bad leak from my slave cylinder (clutch) that
> developed over the winter. Here in Toronto, I was quoted upwards of
> $200 (Cdn.) for the part, plus labour.
> Fortunately, I have friends who are mechanically inclined. I ordered
> the part of international-auto (for $60 US, if I recall) and it
> arrived within days. My friends and I dropped it in and it was a
> perfect fit.
> I checked with them on the bumper replacement, but they can't help on
> that front without blowing the bank account. Still want to beat the
> bushes before giving in.
> Have a great weekend.
> Greg.

"Frank Claasen" > wrote in message >...
> OK, but please don't put Golf (Rabbit over there) bumpers on an Alfa. That's
> like a woman with a beard!!!!
>
> Frank
>

I'm just looking for options. A beard would look better than the
rusty, separated mess that's on 'her' now!

Greg.