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Posted by: gcrotvik Dec 30 2016, 12:14 PM
I realize Porsche never installed a hood crest on a production 914. However, I recall a garage thread some time back noting the location of the Porsche crest IF the factory would have included them with the production cars. What is that location?
Thank you!
Greg
Posted by: Tom_T Dec 30 2016, 12:29 PM
Greg,
I'd suggest that you look at photos of the 2 914-8s & the pre-production promo 914-6s when Porsche did put badges on the 914s to eyeball the proper placement which they intended for it. You can use a known part like the headlight eyebrow or lid or the badge itself to "measure" the gap between the bottom point of the badge to front edge of the hood/deck-lid, then use math & a ruler on that part to come up with the actual gap measurement.
IIRC that thread was using the 911/912 recco'd placement of 8" back from the front edge of the hood, but it always looked to me that Porsche probably used 8" or so back from the front edge of the front bumper top pad instead, in order for it to look right.
If you google for images or look on the posts on here, you'll see that folks put them everywhere from a couple-a-three inches from the front edge of the hood panel, to mid-way of the headlight doors/eyebrows, to way up even with the top of the headlight doors hinge-point.
IMHO it looks best closer to the hood front edge (just above where the frame on the underside ends) - along the lines of what the factory did on the ones noted above.
It sounds from your recent posts, that you're making good progress for the upcoming 2017 Parade in Spokane! 
Good Luck & Happy Holidays! 
Tom
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Posted by: gcrotvik Dec 30 2016, 12:38 PM
Greg,
I'd suggest that you look at photos of the 2 914-8s & the pre-production promo 914-6s when Porsche did put badges on the 914s to eyeball the proper placement which they intended for it. You can use a known part like the headlight eyebrow or lid or the badge itself to "measure" the gap between the bottom point of the badge to front edge of the hood/deck-lid, then use math & a ruler on that part to come up with the actual gap measurement.
IIRC that thread was using the 911/912 recco'd placement of 8" back from the front edge of the hood, but it always looked to me that Porsche probably used 8" or so back from the front edge of the front bumper top pad instead, in order for it to look right.
If you google for images or look on the posts on here, you'll see that folks put them everywhere from a couple-a-three inches from the front edge of the hood panel, to mid-way of the headlight doors/eyebrows, to way up even with the top of the headlight doors hinge-point.
IMHO it looks best closer to the hood front edge (just above where the frame on the underside ends) - along the lines of what the factory did on the ones noted above.
It sounds from your recent posts, that you're making good progress for the upcoming 2017 Parade in Spokane!
Good Luck & Happy Holidays!
Tom
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Thanks Tom. Happy Holidays to you!
My 914 won't be ready for Parade 2017 so I'm planning on taking my Boxster or going with my brother in his C4S. I'm looking forward to it as it will be my first parade! I suspect you will be going?
Greg
Posted by: stugray Dec 30 2016, 02:05 PM
If you are going for authenticity, then it belongs on the wall:
I removed mine and filled the damn holes when I repainted my hood.
Posted by: gcrotvik Dec 30 2016, 02:21 PM
If you are going for authenticity, then it belongs on the wall:
I removed mine and filled the damn holes when I repainted my hood.
I agree!!! My light ivory 74 will be bone stock. This is for a different project.
Posted by: dlkawashima Dec 30 2016, 03:44 PM
Some members thoughts on alignment: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=276753
On the 914-8, looks like the pointy end of the crest is closely aligned with the headlight buckets eyebrows. Click image to super size ...
Posted by: Kansas 914 Dec 30 2016, 05:57 PM
On the 914-8, looks like the pointy end of the crest is closely aligned with the
I too removed mine and filled the holes when it went in for repaint.
If you do add one I think the above alignment is about right. I never noticed the other 914 in the background with a hood badge until now and I have seen this pictures dozens of times......
Posted by: dlkawashima Dec 30 2016, 07:31 PM
Another thread on this topic: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=198488
Posted by: Gmanscott55 Dec 30 2016, 08:35 PM
Here is link and template I used from Peiican Parts website. Came out great on mine.
http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/914_hood_crest/914_hood_crest.htm
Posted by: Gmanscott55 Dec 30 2016, 08:56 PM
Pic of placement- 3 3/4 inches from bottom of hood to the bottom part of crest.
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Posted by: socal1200r Dec 30 2016, 09:46 PM
Personally speaking, given a choice between the two, I think I'd rather have the PORSCHE rear lens between the tail lights than a badge on the hood. The hood looks fine without a badge, but that gap between the tail lights just doesn't look quite right to me.
Posted by: Coondog Dec 30 2016, 09:57 PM
Never really though about it as every 914 I owned had one. I think I would remove it if I ever painted my car. Funny because PO had it installed in 1986 when he had car repainted from silver to white....... 
Posted by: stevend914 Dec 31 2016, 12:24 PM
...and make sure you install the correct colored bars (red vs. orange)
Posted by: 23e Heure Jan 5 2017, 01:02 PM
Excellent thread, glad I found this one, thanks guys.
My car will be getting holes drilled for a hood crest in a couple of weeks.
...and make sure you install the correct colored bars (red vs. orange)
I dare to be different: One for each of my cars
Posted by: pete000 Jan 5 2017, 01:39 PM
I pondered putting a crest on my 914, but if I ever do I would remove the pins and use adhesive tape. No Holes !
Posted by: flat4guy Jan 5 2017, 07:22 PM
Mine was too low.......
Posted by: raynekat Jan 5 2017, 09:38 PM
Now those are cool....I'd definitely put those on my lid. 
Excellent thread, glad I found this one, thanks guys.
My car will be getting holes drilled for a hood crest in a couple of weeks.
...and make sure you install the correct colored bars (red vs. orange)
I dare to be different: One for each of my cars
Posted by: somd914 Jan 7 2017, 07:15 AM
Agree with above line up reference posts.
I'm not into factory originality...
On the silver car:
And going with this one on the Ravenna green car:
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