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Wes

Howdy fellow speedster enthusiasts. Just bought a 1970's era Intermeccanica Speedster replica with a 1959 or 1963 (interwebs are nebulous) Porsche 356 Normal Engine in it. Built on a shortened 1969 VW frame. It came with a bunch of old Intermeccanica literature. Its a ton of fun so far. But it needs some work, which I can mostly do. My question is can anyone help me with the bumpers? I need to find the original rubber pieces that were bonded to the back of the bumpers for mounting or some suggestions for replacements. Meanwhile I am busy tidying it up and making it run nice. It sat for years in dry storage and is in really nice shape.

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10/17/2012:49 PM

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Alan MerklinDrclock - Elkins, West Virginia Supporting Member

I don't believe those mounting blocks are available , you'll have to fabricate something or, use the steel bumper brackets that are available and get fastened with carriage bolts that are hidden behind the rubber Deco strip.

10/17/203:26 PM

Wes

thanks!

10/17/205:44 PM

MusbJim'14 VS SoCal Supporting Member

Nice score on the older IM, Wes! 'Welcome To The Madness' known as replicar ownership. Looking forward to following the progress of your project. Best of luck! thumb

10/18/2012:00 PM

Wes

Thanks very much. So far its a blast!

10/18/201:24 PM

WOLFGANG'89 CMC FWB, FL Supporting Member

These parts should work -

https://vintagespeedsterparts.com/bumperfront.aspx

https://vintagespeedsterparts....owdercoatfinish.aspx

10/18/204:36 PM

awotton Supporting Member

Hi @Wes,

Congrats on your purchase. As per MusbJim's greeting above, 'Welcome To The Madness'. Your speedster looks great!

I am a relatively new owner of an older pan-based Intermeccanica Speedster as well and still "learning the ropes". So much fun to drive!!

Enjoy!!!

Cheers, Tony

10/19/201:29 AM

nesta

Another IM Speedster here wave

Mine use a 79 beetle floorpan

10/26/209:48 AM

awotton Supporting Member

Hey Nesta,

Welcome mate . Would love to see some pics. Maybe start a new post and show her off. thumb

Cheers, Tony

10/26/2010:24 PM

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