Another new face. Bumper

[The Vee]

Made a start on this today. Just hanging on by 2 bolts in the pic, the fixings are considerably different. Lot more work to do with a few extra mods to be made to it. Fairly contraversial I would think, but gotta say I'm liking what I see so far

[aboo]

What bumper is it Andy? Not to sure about the bit that go's up into the grill area.

[The Vee]

Tis an 02/03 USDM.

[swinks]

Galant USDM one.
Andy, now you can try fiddle with US headlights...

[The Vee]

Probably going to keep the UK lights now. Did consider USDM ones, but not too difficult to get UK to fit. In the pic they are more or less in bolt up position and minimal trimming of bumper required. Think it's more of a pain when the US guys try to fit JDM bumpers with USDM lights and end up with the gaps.

[aboo]

Tis an 02/03 USDM.

Do you have a grill to go with it?

[White Lightning]

Now that's a bit different !!!

I assume you would be putting the three diamonds in the middle?

[The Vee]

Do you have a grill to go with it?

I do have the USDM grills but also a couple of other options in my mind. It is just the start and there are loads of bits I've collected for it such as a front lip, evo 7 bonnet vents etc. Just need to dump the number plate!

[The Vee]

Now that's a bit different !!!

I assume you would be putting the three diamonds in the middle?

Yes and Yes! As you know, from the time I converted the engine I've always tried to keep away from just being a VR4 look-a-like. Much as I could live with a VR4 (and it would have been a lot easier and indeed less costly) the old girl must remain a bit of a wierdo - yup likes it's owner

[Spirit]

What I want to know is why arn't there any plants growing out of this ?

Certainly looks different mate, but have to be honest and say I am not sure at this stage. Once painted, diamond's fitted and finished then will be easier to pass judgement

[aboo]

Sounds interesting Look forward to the end result

[The Vee]

Must admit I did have to dig it out and hose it down. I also found the rear bumper I've been working on - yep gonna do that one too, and no folks that one is not a USDM

[Wodjno]

I assume you would be putting the three diamonds in the middle?

3 Diamonds ? You could get all of the Crown Jewels on there

[The Vee]

3 Diamonds ? You could get all of the Crown Jewels on there

Heehee wondered when you'd be along

[Wodjno]

Heehee wondered when you'd be along

He He Only Jesting

You know i'm not in fan of the Chris Eubanks nose on the USDM Bumper
But i've seen it in the flesh and the lower lip you have And along with the other parts that you have planned for the bumper. I'm sure you will make a thing of beauty in the end

[The Vee]

I'll do my best, but like all these things, you get a picture in your head and think..................

[Davezj]

that grill look very similar to the carisma nose. and i am not too sure about that.

but it is always personal preferance and when it is finished i am sure you will have stampted you mark all over it, and i look forward to seeing it.

keep us all posted with the transformation

[The Vee]

Will do Dave, but knowing me it'll be a slow process. Mind you, I've only had this bumper for just less than a year, so who knows

[Mark 4]

Three weeks later ..........................

[The Vee]

Three weeks later ..........................

LOL Now come on Mark, this is me here - what do you expect!!
OK there is a little progress - put on a few fixings and some wheel arch liner supports, so the car can now drive round with it on, indeed it was at Japfest. I have also added the lip, but not finished yet of course, so nothing new there. TBH the lip only needs the end caps fabricating which I'm working on or should that be thinking about
I will post a picture of it later, but it really is just an idea of how it's going to look. I'm quite pleased TBH, but it may well be an "aquired" taste!