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Posted by: Mikey914 Dec 9 2012, 10:39 PM

As I mention later in the Thread brad Mayer had mentioned these may be no longer available in the future, that's why I took these on. I'm making these out of a more durable silicone, so these should last longer.

These should be ready to ship in January.

Let me know if you need any.


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Posted by: Vacca Rabite Dec 9 2012, 10:43 PM

Seat belt buckle covers?

Posted by: McMark Dec 9 2012, 10:49 PM

Sweet!

Posted by: Mikey914 Dec 9 2012, 10:52 PM

Mark knows what this is.

Posted by: SirAndy Dec 9 2012, 10:52 PM

Drain plugs for the front trunk floor ...

Posted by: Mark Henry Dec 9 2012, 10:54 PM

It's for wiring, grommet through sheet metal....Front turns?

Posted by: Mark Henry Dec 9 2012, 10:55 PM

Damn I should have known that, mine is still there.

Posted by: Mikey914 Dec 9 2012, 11:02 PM

Wow that was quick.
I started the tooling on these, and will have them in about 4 weeks. Just working out the pricing now. Should be about $3.85 a pop. Really need to sell 100 sets to make it pencil out.

Posted by: Eric_Shea Dec 9 2012, 11:03 PM

Front trunk drain plugs but... They're readily available.

Posted by: Mikey914 Dec 9 2012, 11:14 PM

Brad Mayer came to me and said the supply has dried up and wanted to know if I'd make them for him. SO .. I started the tooling. These will also be made from a more durable silicone.

Posted by: Eric_Shea Dec 9 2012, 11:29 PM

Not trying to rain on the parade, I was just thinking you were into NLA things. 911.025.612.00. Carry on.

Posted by: rdauenhauer Dec 9 2012, 11:40 PM

Now a bigger ? is how many cars actually still have these attached?
Im guessing very few.
But the LE does

Posted by: euro911 Dec 9 2012, 11:51 PM

They're also found in some early 911/912 headlight buckets ...

Posted by: mrbubblehead Dec 10 2012, 12:13 AM

where do they go exactly? anybody have a picture?

Posted by: Mikey914 Dec 10 2012, 12:37 AM

I was unable to locate the part in the 914 diagram either, so I couldn't find a part number. I trusted Brad knows what's up with these, so started the tooling.

And possibly these are drying up.


I try to get a jump on some of the stuff I have in the works as the product production takes 8-12 weeks. these are 4 weeks in with the tooling being produced now, I should be able to pull 1st articles in the next 10 days or so. So I started the thread to get these out there. With the tax laws potentially changing I needed to throw more cash at tooling as tooling will not be able to be directly written off, it will have to go on a schedule.

Anyhow these are comming. the good news is they are less expensive, and will be silicone, so they should outlast the OEMs.

-Mark

Posted by: nathansnathan Dec 10 2012, 09:16 AM

I think the thing hanging down in the front under the spare tire there. They seem a bit wrong, long tubes hanging down, backwards udder nipples

Posted by: Tom_T Dec 10 2012, 04:25 PM

Mark, I'm in for the 3-4 of these required at the front trunk + a couple of spares. I think I've only found 1 or 2 NOS ones so far online.

Also, I'm going to PM or email you on another possible product for you for Vanagons a bit later today/tonight.

Thanx for doing these!

Posted by: nathansnathan Dec 10 2012, 05:40 PM

I got some from aa not too long ago and they look to be available there oem for $6
http://www.autoatlanta.com/Porsche-Grommet-Parts-PN-G91102561200.html

Posted by: Jamie Dec 10 2012, 09:27 PM

Let us know when they are available. One of my originals is broken off, and I would replace all on my 73, I believe I need 3? I'll count when I next take the winter cover off.

Posted by: Jeff Bowlsby Dec 10 2012, 09:50 PM

2 needed for the 914, in the front trunk. The two holes they fit are self-evident. They were also used on the 356s and 911s

Posted by: mittelmotor Dec 10 2012, 11:51 PM

Heavy rain during parade = even greater need for frunk drainage. Go, Mark!

Posted by: worn Dec 11 2012, 08:41 AM

So, you got the part that you actually ordered?

Posted by: nathansnathan Dec 11 2012, 09:17 AM

Yep, in one of those little plastic bags with the barcode sticker with the German and all that. I love that stuff. The only disappointment so far ordering rubber from George for me has been side marker boots, the chinese oem ones look suspect to me.

This isn't the thread to go in that direction, though. Pelican has the drain things, too I think.

Posted by: Eric_Shea Dec 11 2012, 12:19 PM

Only one on mine unless I missed something or - maybe I cut it out with the cooler area?

Posted by: Drums66 Dec 11 2012, 12:30 PM

.......Weep hole

Posted by: euro911 Dec 11 2012, 01:44 PM

Can you make them in an EXTRA LARGE size?

Posted by: ruddyboys Dec 11 2012, 04:13 PM

I thought the water drained through the rust holes?

Posted by: TJB/914 Dec 11 2012, 04:20 PM

Mikey914

I need (1) one, so put me on the list when they are available.

Tom

Posted by: luskesq Dec 11 2012, 04:40 PM

I'll take twq (2) Mark so please add me to the list.

Keith

Posted by: Pat Garvey Dec 11 2012, 05:12 PM

Mark,
I'll take four when they're ready.

Rather have them in sili than rubber.
Pat

Posted by: Mikey914 Dec 13 2012, 01:00 AM

Thanks Pat,
The silicone will be more durable too.

Posted by: euro911 Dec 13 2012, 01:30 AM

Just counted up what I need ... and the number is 10

Posted by: RFoulds Dec 13 2012, 09:07 AM

I will take one dozen. Let me know when you need payment. Oly Blue had them in place, and they were perfect. Willow Green has one, and the other projects have none. Might as well stockpile.

Posted by: mepstein Dec 13 2012, 09:24 AM

I'll take 10. Thanks, Mark

Posted by: Mikey914 Dec 13 2012, 11:27 AM

Thanks guys,
I appreciate the support.

To make these and sell at a reasonable price, I really need quantity and the cost to set up and make these is a significant investment.
-Mark

Posted by: porbmw Dec 13 2012, 12:07 PM

Hi Mark

I'll join the parade.

Can you put me down for 6....and I have to sort out/order some other items as well, will send an email.

Thanks
Paul

Posted by: mharmon Dec 13 2012, 02:13 PM

I'll take a dozen

Posted by: jim_hoyland Dec 13 2012, 06:09 PM

I'll put in an order; just gotta count the holes.... And, thanks for making another new part for the 914s.

Posted by: BKLA Dec 13 2012, 06:35 PM

I'll take four - thinking about adding 2 of them to the rear truck - one each below the tail lights. Even with new light seals, I still get water in there!

Posted by: pete000 Dec 13 2012, 07:04 PM

What a funny looking thing !

Mine is long gone. I will take 2

Are they on all years?

Posted by: bigkensteele Dec 13 2012, 09:05 PM

I will take 4. I like the trunk idea as well.

Posted by: Bullethead Dec 13 2012, 09:15 PM

Great idea to make them in silicone, Mark. I'll take a dozen... you'll tag us when you're ready for payment?

Posted by: strawman Dec 13 2012, 09:29 PM

I am in for four. Thanks!

Posted by: euro911 Dec 13 2012, 10:05 PM

You can use them for a duck call too

All years, have them. A total of three (3) - two up front and one at the rear.

Posted by: euro911 Dec 13 2012, 10:05 PM

Duplicate post.

Damn PC (or maybe it's the user?)

Posted by: Socalandy Dec 13 2012, 10:22 PM

2 for me please

Thanks

Posted by: 914six Dec 14 2012, 07:10 PM

put me down for 6.......

Posted by: plas76targa Dec 14 2012, 07:43 PM

Mark, I'd like 4 of these. Just let us know when they are ready.

Posted by: jim_hoyland Dec 15 2012, 11:23 AM

Counted my holes; 3 in front and 4 in back trunk. I'll purchase seven.

Posted by: 914Eric Dec 15 2012, 11:37 AM

Mark said higher in the thread...there was 3, Jim now says 7, others ordering 2 and 4??




How many are there? That's how many I want.

Mikey...I need some other stuff at the same time as well.

Posted by: jim_hoyland Dec 15 2012, 01:38 PM

The 4 in the trunk were from holes I added. I used to get puddles behind the tai lights, so I added my own drains. Otherwise, three would be correct- unless you want to carry a spare...

Posted by: sbsix Dec 15 2012, 03:09 PM

I'll go for three, just in case.

Posted by: Mikey914 Dec 17 2012, 12:30 PM

As far as I know these were All years, I don't have any early cars to check, but as these have 356 application I suspect they were there too.
-Mark

Posted by: RickS Dec 18 2012, 09:14 PM

4 please

Posted by: AvalonFal Dec 18 2012, 09:29 PM

I'd be in for 3.
Paul

Posted by: Mikey914 Dec 29 2012, 01:16 AM

Got the tooling done for the 1st part. Still need a little tweaking, but I'm happy. I changed the opening slightly to help create a better low pressure area. This should help to draw water out (at least that's the plan).


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Posted by: tradisrad Dec 29 2012, 08:33 AM

Put me down for 4..

Posted by: jim_hoyland Dec 29 2012, 04:44 PM

Mark,

Will the drain tubes allow rust particles to pass ? How large a particle is gonna block the drain ?

Posted by: Pat Garvey Dec 29 2012, 05:13 PM

I'm in for three.
Pat

Posted by: 914itis Dec 29 2012, 05:29 PM

in for 2

Posted by: RON S. Dec 30 2012, 08:23 AM

Mark,
I'm in for a couple.

Also a snorkel on the other thread....


Ron

Posted by: Mikey914 Dec 31 2012, 02:38 PM

Depends on how big they are
I did make the "hole" on the bottom larger and made the corners square to make it harder to collapse. The material is slightly harder durometer. These should be oriented with the widest side against the wind (as Eric has shown), and as it gets blown back the low pressure area that is behind the profile will help suck out water.

Posted by: dlkawashima Dec 31 2012, 03:01 PM

Hi Mark, count me in for a couple of these.

Posted by: zeezee Dec 31 2012, 05:34 PM

Sign me up for three.

Seems like the hell hole drain plug could use a redesign to something like this.

Posted by: Mikey914 Jan 9 2013, 03:25 PM

Sounds like the 911 application

Posted by: Mikey914 Jan 9 2013, 03:44 PM

These are made for a 14mm hole, if that helps. not sure how much airflow is up that high, but they could at least gravity drain.

-Mark

Posted by: Mikey914 Jan 9 2013, 03:45 PM

I have PM'd eveyone one on the thread and offered up a bonus to those that have been in on this from the beginning.
Thanks,
Mark
The GB will be open til Feb1st

Posted by: 7TPorsh Jan 9 2013, 04:21 PM

Hell hole has a drain? I thought it was a drain.

Posted by: rgolia Jan 9 2013, 05:09 PM

I will take 3...thanks

Posted by: matt5596 Jan 9 2013, 07:39 PM

I'm in for 3.

Can you add them to the heater hose grommets I requested?

Posted by: map Jan 11 2013, 11:41 PM

Three please.

Pieper

Posted by: FL 000 Jan 12 2013, 12:09 PM

I'll take 3 also. Thanks!

Posted by: RON S. Jan 12 2013, 03:30 PM

Mikey....

Your PM is replied too..

Posted by: Mikey914 Jan 13 2013, 06:55 PM

PMs sent Thanks all

Posted by: Type 47 Jan 13 2013, 09:41 PM

please add me in for a pair (still not sure where these go but I'm sure I need them)

Posted by: euro911 Feb 8 2013, 07:43 PM

Got them, the VC gaskets and alternator grommets yesterday

All top shelf stuff. Thanks Mark


Let us know when the snorkels are ready to ship ...

Posted by: Bullethead Mar 29 2013, 04:21 PM

Received... these and the suspension pan seals are very nicely done, Mark.

Posted by: Mikey914 Apr 1 2013, 12:28 AM

Thanks guys,
I have more cool stuff that should be done about the same time as the snorkel tubes.