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Posted by: Jett Aug 5 2022, 08:28 AM

Need help… about to start a restoration on a BB that is in amazing shape to start with, but of course the spoiler is missing and someone tried to turn the car all black

I know that this part is perhaps the rarest but happy to buy or trade… we have some incredibly rare parts as well

Please feel free to mock this thread and request


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Posted by: friethmiller Aug 5 2022, 08:56 AM

Do you want me to buy your front spoiler? I will. My BB is just starting it's restoration. It's front spoiler (non-original) is in 14 pieces. How much? I can PayPal or Venmo!

Posted by: Jett Aug 5 2022, 08:59 AM

Happy to once I find a replacement.

Posted by: JeffBowlsby Aug 5 2022, 10:38 AM

Hey Darren, I dont think I have your BB on the 914 CanAm Registry...did you already, or will you send me details of it?

Posted by: Jett Aug 5 2022, 08:29 PM

I think Rich gave you the VIN… if not I’ll send it over.

Posted by: JeffBowlsby Aug 5 2022, 08:48 PM

Please.

Posted by: Jett Aug 6 2022, 06:37 PM

VIN sent.

Bump… I know this part is out there

Posted by: Van B Aug 7 2022, 04:48 PM

Nobody gets an LE spoiler until 914 Rubber @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=3348 get to use one to make an accurate replica for all us posers!

Posted by: Montreal914 Aug 7 2022, 05:06 PM

Are the ones on some (or all? ) of the 75-76 cars the same as the ones on the Limited Edition cars?

Posted by: Jett Aug 7 2022, 05:48 PM

I’m good with that, but somebody needs to share so that we can spend 2x more on the restoration than the car is worth

Posted by: davep Aug 7 2022, 10:30 PM

Yes, the same spoiler from 1974 through 1976 AFAIK. And should fit all years, so a good size market.

Posted by: JeffBowlsby Aug 8 2022, 07:19 AM

I am told that the orignal LE spoiler was not laid up fiberglass, it was pressure molded with heat from Molding Dough Compound. A 2 sided mold that can be heated, and a large press would be needed to do this correctly.

Not sure how a repro could be made...maybe injection molded?

Posted by: friethmiller Aug 10 2022, 08:11 AM

@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=104 ,

Curious. What's the latest count on registered LEs? Your site says 291, which is a little out of date. What's the rate of discovery?

Posted by: JeffBowlsby Aug 10 2022, 09:23 AM

I have a few more to add, but the 291 is not far off. Calculating a rate would be difficult. Sometime 0 cars show up in a year, other years about 5 are located.

Posted by: RJMII Aug 10 2022, 09:31 AM

i have a couple of front spoilers... what do the LE version look like?

Posted by: JamesM Aug 10 2022, 10:48 AM

They look like $$$$$

Also they will have the part number on them 914.503.235.10

On the off chance you do happen to have one, I am also looking to pick one up for my number matching bumblebee

More info on the difference between the originals and the repros:

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=303365&st=0&p=2446893&#entry2446893

https://bowlsby.net/914/CanAm/914LE.htm

Posted by: friethmiller Aug 10 2022, 12:21 PM

I need one for my Bumblebee, as well.

Posted by: Jett Aug 10 2022, 02:51 PM

Thanks, let me know if you have one and would love to buy.

Posted by: Beach914 Aug 10 2022, 03:47 PM

The ends of the spoiler also show the injection bumps as shown in the pic below.
Hard to find and be ready to pay big $$$ for one.

Posted by: Beach914 Aug 10 2022, 04:13 PM

Creamsicle and BB at Bruces Swapmeet. BB had an original and the Creamsicle had a replica. If you cared to look....

Posted by: Jett Aug 10 2022, 06:04 PM

Thanks for the pics, and yes I expect to pay dearly for one, but the car is worth it.

Posted by: Beach914 Aug 10 2022, 06:16 PM

I agree and did.

Posted by: dhuckabay Aug 10 2022, 06:40 PM

Am working to get mine to 914 Rubber next week. I have a fiberglass shop but they are much better suited to this than I will ever be.

Posted by: dhuckabay Aug 10 2022, 06:41 PM

Am working to get mine to 914 Rubber next week. I have a fiberglass shop but they are much better suited to this than I will ever be.

Posted by: RJMII Aug 10 2022, 07:34 PM

looks like i have a repro.

Posted by: Jett Aug 10 2022, 08:16 PM

Thanks for looking!

Posted by: Jett Aug 10 2022, 08:20 PM

Thanks! I am sure Mark is capable of making it happen!

Of course, I will be happy for a good reproduction, but will keep looking for a stock one

Cheers and thanks for the community help!

Posted by: Beach914 Aug 10 2022, 08:23 PM

I run a repro on mine as I just know I’ll take it off on a curb or driveway somewhere, some time. Too risky. I would put it on if it were a garage queen, but I like driving mine.

Posted by: Jett Aug 28 2022, 07:14 PM

Bump. Still looking.

Posted by: Jett Sep 4 2022, 09:04 AM

Bump

Posted by: dhuckabay Sep 4 2022, 12:39 PM

Suspect 914 Rubber will have them in he near future.

Posted by: NARP74 Sep 4 2022, 04:19 PM

Is this a real one? I can't tell the difference.
https://fortcollins.craigslist.org/pts/d/estes-park-porsche-914-le-1974-coa/7527464515.html

Posted by: scallyk9 Sep 4 2022, 07:34 PM

Based on the fitment and angle of the vertical in front of the wheel well, I'd say this one is a replica based on the replica and real ones I have. And I can't see the mountings for the lower metal support straps. One really needs an angle shot of the lower wheel well to see the two molding protuberances just inside the edge and to be able to see the VW number on the back of the originals.

Posted by: Jett Sep 4 2022, 08:18 PM

I contacted the fellow, and no it is a repro, but thanks!

Posted by: Jett Sep 20 2022, 08:56 AM

Bump…still looking.

I have a wide array of cool parts too potentially trade or am expecting to pay a lot . The BB will be amazing when finished

Posted by: Johny Blackstain Sep 20 2022, 11:05 AM

I would love to see two repro's, completely stock and flared with a GT opening

Posted by: rgalla9146 Sep 22 2022, 01:17 PM

What are the cool parts that are in play ?
PM please

Posted by: Jett Sep 26 2022, 10:19 AM

Thanks for any leads … bump.

I have an NOS dash in a box

Posted by: davep May 11 2023, 08:50 PM

Has anyone any experience in repairing the original spoiler, particularly around the mounting points. One that I acquired needs a fair bit of work at these points before it can be mounted again.

Posted by: JeffBowlsby May 12 2023, 09:14 AM

Factory LE spoilers are not fiberglass but fiberglass technology is compatible with repairing them. I have had a few repaired. Take it to a good fiberglass repair/boat repair shop its not a problem.

Posted by: ddire333 May 13 2023, 01:43 AM

50% of my mounting points where broken when I restored couple of years ago. Tried fiberglass (myself) but limited success. Was enough to get it mounted and then used some polyurethane bond to fix to the bumper in a couple of places, last thing you want is it falling off, and it can be undone without to much effort.