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Posted by: Luke M Apr 6 2017, 01:12 PM
In my search of some NOS sheet metal parts for my 914-6 I came across these...
I've never seen these around so I couldn't pass it up.
I'll reach out to RD about these as some have wanted these reproduced in the past.
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Posted by: cary Apr 6 2017, 01:49 PM
Way cool .....
They would be great formed, rather than hammered out.
Thanks for snatching those up.
Posted by: 914werke Apr 6 2017, 01:58 PM
I was scratching my head then I realized what I was looking at !
That is very cool. Never seen these before except on the chassis
Posted by: peteyd Apr 6 2017, 02:06 PM
Luke,
I do have this part as well. And BTW, there is a smaller piece that is welded on the suspension console beside these parts. That of which I have as well. Hopefully I can get them scanned in the next couple months and start designing a tool to stamp these.
Keep looking for the NOS! There's tons out there still.
Pete
Posted by: Tom_T Apr 6 2017, 02:12 PM
I was scratching my head then I realized what I was looking at !
That is very cool. Never seen these before except on the chassis
I'm still scratching my head .... errr
.... even though I do see it is formed for lines to run by them. 
Hey Luke - There is a Parts Vault forum on here, where it would be most helpful for members if you can post these pix of them & the p/n's, etc. It has a specific format of how the mods/admins want them posted, so read their instructions at that forum.
TIA for that & for contacting RD!
Tom
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Posted by: 914werke Apr 6 2017, 02:45 PM
Pete et al, do you know the part #(s) for these?
Posted by: mepstein Apr 6 2017, 02:46 PM
Luke,
I do have this part as well. And BTW, there is a smaller piece that is welded on the suspension console beside these parts. That of which I have as well. Hopefully I can get them scanned in the next couple months and start designing a tool to stamp these.
Pete
That would be great. I'm a buyer.
Posted by: 914Sixer Apr 6 2017, 05:44 PM
OK, the old guy has no idea where they go. Enlighten me.
Posted by: BeatNavy Apr 6 2017, 05:53 PM
I believe they are the pieces that tie the inner and outer suspension consoles together. On the car they kind of just look like a bunch of metal going across the upper wheelhouse piece.
Cary made some templates for me, and I was going to hammer out some of my own. But if RD has them almost ready to sell, I'm on board.
Posted by: Unobtanium-inc Apr 6 2017, 06:05 PM
At Unobtanium we have a standing rule to offer all our NOS metal to RD first, most times they take it. Everyone should do this, it benefits the whole community to have a company with such high quality produce metal the right way and make it available. So if you have an NOS piece in the corner of your garage, pass it on to RD, everyone wins!
Here was one of the last piles we sent them.
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Posted by: bretth Apr 6 2017, 06:53 PM
How thick are these parts? Need to do my passenger side.
Posted by: 914Sixer Apr 6 2017, 06:58 PM
GREAT IDEA
Posted by: Luke M Apr 6 2017, 08:54 PM
I believe they are the pieces that tie the inner and outer suspension consoles together. On the car they kind of just look like a bunch of metal going across the upper wheelhouse piece.
Cary made some templates for me, and I was going to hammer out some of my own. But if RD has them almost ready to sell, I'm on board.
You are correct..
I'll measure the thickness of the metal in the morning.
Posted by: peteyd Apr 7 2017, 06:53 AM
These are NOS, I just sand blasted and painted them because they weren't that pretty.
Its hard to tell if this is the part# from PET. The drawings are not exact and I can not find any other documentation.
914 501 141 10
914 501 142 10
914 501 143 10
914 501 144 10
Pete
Posted by: 914werke Apr 7 2017, 07:22 AM
Nice. Im a customer, when available.
Posted by: gms Apr 9 2017, 12:24 PM
here are the parts welded in
I wish RD would make these
Posted by: 914Sixer Apr 9 2017, 03:20 PM
Thanks Glenn. I would have never figured them out.
Posted by: Krieger Apr 9 2017, 04:05 PM
Thanks Glenn. I would have never figured them out.
Posted by: rgalla9146 Apr 9 2017, 04:37 PM
here are the parts welded in
I wish RD would make these
Mmmmm
How many people do you think can identify those parts Glenn ?
Posted by: peteyd Apr 10 2017, 08:29 AM
I wish RD would make these
What are these? Are they even 914?
Pete
Posted by: gms Apr 10 2017, 08:45 AM
I wish RD would make these
What are these? Are they even 914?
Pete
they are the reinforcement pieces for the front strut top mounts
Yes they are 914
Posted by: Luke M Apr 10 2017, 09:10 AM
I wish RD would make these
What are these? Are they even 914?
Pete
they are the reinforcement pieces for the front strut top mounts
Yes they are 914
Aren't they also a 914-6 GT part ?
http://www.pbase.com/9146gt/my9146gt_shock_tower_reinforcements_install
Posted by: peteyd Apr 10 2017, 09:26 AM
Looks like Armando has a source for these already. These would have to sell for big bucks for me to justify building a die for them. There would be a very limited amount of people that would be interested in these.
Pete
Posted by: gms Apr 10 2017, 09:32 AM
These would have to sell for big bucks for me to justify building a die for them.
I figured that
Posted by: Luke M Mar 1 2018, 04:09 PM
A few more to add...
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Posted by: Porschef Mar 2 2018, 05:06 AM
Wow, those are some lovely bits. I'd imagine a car or two could use them.
Nice score...
Posted by: Luke M Oct 22 2019, 08:04 AM
Found a few more NOS items to add..
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Posted by: DRPHIL914 Oct 22 2019, 09:19 AM
Wow Luke where are you coming up with this stuff?? You have scored some nice stuff over the past couple years- that /6 will be a new car!i assume its all going into the six?
Posted by: gms Oct 22 2019, 01:38 PM
And you were asking if I had anything
Posted by: sixnotfour Oct 22 2019, 01:49 PM
I have a left rear fender, Ill trade for a right rear
Posted by: Luke M Oct 22 2019, 02:25 PM
And you were asking if I had anything
Hi Glenn,
I saw the stash of parts that your getting soon too..
I still need the r/r inner wheel housing. Most of these parts are going into my 6.
I need the r/r q-panel for my 6 so I'll need to keep that.
Posted by: rgalla9146 Oct 22 2019, 04:08 PM
Friggin' hoarders
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Posted by: rgalla9146 Oct 22 2019, 04:11 PM
Hope I never need them
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Posted by: Big Len Oct 22 2019, 06:18 PM
Rory, now everyone hates you (except me of course). 
Posted by: gms Oct 29 2019, 08:28 PM
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=3574 do you need this early firewall?
Posted by: Luke M Oct 30 2019, 10:09 AM
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=3574 do you need this early firewall?
Glenn, sent you a pm.
Posted by: IronHillRestorations Oct 30 2019, 08:57 PM
OOoooh! Green flares! Those are a lot better than later ones.
Posted by: peteyd Oct 31 2019, 06:17 AM
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=3574 do you need this early firewall?
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=1785
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=6113
What are the differences on this panel from early to late?
Pete
Posted by: Luke M Oct 31 2019, 07:24 AM
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=3574 do you need this early firewall?
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=1785
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=6113
What are the differences on this panel from early to late?
Pete
Early one has no way to mount the late retractable shoulder seat belt.
Posted by: rgalla9146 Oct 31 2019, 07:28 AM
OOoooh! Green flares! Those are a lot better than later ones.
Absolutely real.
Part number stickers too.
Posted by: Luke M Dec 8 2019, 10:55 AM
Thanks to Glenn, ,
I added a NOS early upper firewall to my stash of parts.
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Posted by: gms Dec 8 2019, 11:12 AM
we are neck and neck as to who will assemble a complete NOS sheet metal 914 
Posted by: gms Dec 8 2019, 11:33 AM
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=865 hooked me up with a NOS 914 Driver Inner Wheelhouse!
Posted by: Luke M Dec 8 2019, 11:39 AM
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=865 hooked me up with a NOS 914 Driver Inner Wheelhouse!
Nice... I'm still looking for the pass side. Also looking for a nos l/r q-panel too.
Looks like the one on my 6 has been repaired/rusted out in the past .
Posted by: gms Dec 8 2019, 11:45 AM
the passenger inner wheelhouse is going to be as hard to find as that passenger longitudinal you found, good luck
Posted by: Luke M Jan 11 2020, 07:06 AM
Found this early nos rear panel out in CA. Had some damage prior to shipping but more damage occurred during shipping. Nothing that can't be fixed.
I have a few more nos items in the works.
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Posted by: Luke M Jan 20 2020, 11:16 AM
NOS 914 right front wheel housing.
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Posted by: mb911 Jan 20 2020, 11:54 AM
Oh wow that is awesome.. Would love that piece for sure.
Posted by: gms Jan 21 2020, 05:37 PM
Nice score Luke!
Posted by: Luke M May 23 2020, 08:42 AM
One more to add to the collection..
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Posted by: cary May 23 2020, 09:11 AM
Wow
Posted by: DRPHIL914 May 24 2020, 08:32 AM
Luke you now should almost have enough parts to build a body in white! er a red in the case of the factory primer finish on those parts!
Posted by: Unobtanium-inc May 24 2020, 08:46 AM
If anyone needs an NOS shifter.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/282306450970
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Posted by: JeffBowlsby May 24 2020, 09:17 AM
This thread should be retitled as NOS sheet metal. I have a number of NOS FI parts, but don't want to contaminate this threads theme... 
Posted by: Mikey914 May 24 2020, 12:20 PM
76 nose panel nice.
Posted by: Luke M Jun 26 2020, 07:46 AM
A few more items to the collection..
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Posted by: preach Jun 26 2020, 08:20 AM
I am 3300 miles from a picture but I have 2 NOS outer door handles in the boxes.
Posted by: rgalla9146 Jun 26 2020, 06:06 PM
Found some good parts over the years.
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Posted by: rgalla9146 Jun 26 2020, 06:09 PM
plus.....nothing compared to some.
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Posted by: wonkipop Jun 26 2020, 07:55 PM
from stash acquired 30 years ago.
handy to have in aus. 
Posted by: Luke M Feb 19 2022, 03:40 PM
In my search for NOS 914 sheet metal I finally ended up finding a R/R inner fender.
I ended up fixing my factory 6 with the RD section after I couldn't locate one of these unicorns. I just knew that when I fixed it they would show up.. It looks rough but it's solid. I'll have it blasted and epoxy painted in the spring. And there you have it. In my NOS pile it goes.
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Posted by: SirAndy Feb 19 2022, 03:56 PM
In my search for NOS 914 sheet metal I finally ended up finding a R/R inner fender.
I ended up fixing my factory 6 with the RD section after I couldn't locate one of these unicorns. I just knew that when I fixed it they would show up.. It looks rough but it's solid. I'll have it blasted and epoxy painted in the spring. And there you have it. In my NOS pile it goes.
Including the NOS rust, gotta love old cars ...
Posted by: bkrantz Feb 19 2022, 09:30 PM
In my search for NOS 914 sheet metal I finally ended up finding a R/R inner fender.
I ended up fixing my factory 6 with the RD section after I couldn't locate one of these unicorns. I just knew that when I fixed it they would show up.. It looks rough but it's solid. I'll have it blasted and epoxy painted in the spring. And there you have it. In my NOS pile it goes.
Wow--talk about unicorns.
Posted by: gms Feb 23 2022, 10:17 PM
Nice find Luke!!!
I will have to post the last group of stuff I found
Posted by: Luke M Feb 26 2022, 08:45 AM
Nice find Luke!!!
I will have to post the last group of stuff I found
Hi Glenn,
Post away...
I have a few more items in the works. If it works out I'll post it here.
Posted by: gms Feb 27 2022, 03:26 PM
Posted by: gms Feb 27 2022, 03:27 PM
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Posted by: gms Feb 27 2022, 03:30 PM
and some smalls
Posted by: gms Feb 27 2022, 03:57 PM
Posted by: mepstein Feb 27 2022, 04:20 PM
Wow! That's really cool.
Posted by: gms Feb 27 2022, 05:00 PM
Posted by: tygaboy Feb 27 2022, 05:28 PM
What's the story behind the endurance tank inner fender/strut supports? I know Armando had a few sets made so wondered about yours. Very, very cool!
Posted by: Luke M Feb 28 2022, 01:42 PM
Now that's cool Glenn.
We can almost build a new NOS 914 with our sheet metal..
I have a few more thing in. I'll post pics once I sort through it.
Posted by: gms Apr 29 2022, 12:45 PM
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=13069 passed this one along to me
Posted by: gms Apr 29 2022, 12:48 PM
What's the story behind the endurance tank inner fender/strut supports? I know Armando had a few sets made so wondered about yours. Very, very cool!
That is the support for the front suspension after the fire wall is removed to fit a 100 L fuel tank.
Posted by: mb911 Apr 29 2022, 02:17 PM
What's the story behind the endurance tank inner fender/strut supports? I know Armando had a few sets made so wondered about yours. Very, very cool!
That is the support for the front suspension after the fire wall is removed to fit a 100 L fuel tank.
Glenn, I think Chris was wondering if those were NOS or repops.
Posted by: gms Apr 29 2022, 05:08 PM
What's the story behind the endurance tank inner fender/strut supports? I know Armando had a few sets made so wondered about yours. Very, very cool!
That is the support for the front suspension after the fire wall is removed to fit a 100 L fuel tank.
Glenn, I think Chris was wondering if those were NOS or repops.
NOS
Posted by: r_towle Apr 29 2022, 06:06 PM
This looks like a weekend build project to create a whole car from NOS sheet metal.
Party at Glens, bring your parts.
Posted by: mb911 Apr 30 2022, 06:40 AM
What's the story behind the endurance tank inner fender/strut supports? I know Armando had a few sets made so wondered about yours. Very, very cool!
That is the support for the front suspension after the fire wall is removed to fit a 100 L fuel tank.
Glenn, I think Chris was wondering if those were NOS or repops.
NOS
Very cool
Posted by: sixnotfour Apr 30 2022, 08:14 AM
Early front panel 
Posted by: gms May 1 2022, 04:25 PM
This looks like a weekend build project to create a whole car from NOS sheet metal.
Party at Glens, bring your parts.
I know right!
fit it up with some clecos then weld it together
Posted by: Luke M May 1 2022, 05:30 PM
This looks like a weekend build project to create a whole car from NOS sheet metal.
Party at Glens, bring your parts.
I know right!
fit it up with some clecos then weld it together
Don't forget I have the bench fixtures to make sure she comes out straight too..
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Posted by: IronHillRestorations May 1 2022, 09:22 PM
Fixtures are amazing!
So @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=6113 M are you going to start restoring 914's for the public???
Posted by: Luke M May 2 2022, 12:18 PM
Fixtures are amazing!
So @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=6113 M are you going to start restoring 914's for the public???
Hi Perry,
As you know, I'm also looking to move to TN after I retire. I need to get my 6 all done first. When the time comes I'll be looking for a house with a large enough garage/barn to do just that.. A plus you won't be too far either..
Posted by: 914Sixer Jun 4 2022, 01:26 PM
NOS USA Hella tail light lenses. Working on trifecta, I now have side marker and rear lenses with NOS front turn signal lenses on the way from Germany. Will post all three when done.
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Posted by: mepstein Jun 4 2022, 01:43 PM
NOS USA Hella tail light lenses. Working on trifecta, I now have side marker and rear lenses with NOS front turn signal lenses on the way from Germany. Will post all three when done.
I bought some nos euro rear lenses. Seller included the nos boxes, I mistakenly threw them away.
Posted by: HaraldD Jun 6 2022, 01:22 AM
Hello,
here are the lights, with the boxes.... ;-)
Harald
Posted by: 914Next Jun 7 2022, 06:53 PM
The elusive back pad light
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Posted by: mepstein Jun 7 2022, 07:57 PM
I sold a nos 2.0 TPS to a member here about a year ago. We both felt $200 was fair.
I gave a nos center dash vent for an early car to Eric Shea for a PMB build. Didn’t charge him. He’s been good to me so payback…
Bought a nos front targa seal. The large 3 piece one that goes around the front windshield frame. That used to be a “holy grail” item before repros were made.
Posted by: euro911 Jun 7 2022, 08:52 PM
I gave a nos center dash vent for an early car to Eric Shea for a PMB build. Didn’t charge him. He’s been good to me so payback…
Bought a nos front targa seal. The large 3 piece one that goes around the front windshield frame. That used to be a “holy grail” item before repros were made.
Posted by: Mikey914 Jun 8 2022, 10:10 AM
I do too, that's why we made them.
Posted by: Chris H. Jun 8 2022, 10:33 AM
Bought a nos front targa seal. The large 3 piece one that goes around the front windshield frame. That used to be a “holy grail” item before repros were made.
Yeah that and rubber bumper tops for 70-74 bumpers....a half way decent one was at least a few hundred $. NOS could be $1k plus.
Posted by: 914Sixer Jun 9 2022, 12:22 PM
Lower sail panel trim for both sides. Really old because of purple labels
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Posted by: rgalla9146 Jun 9 2022, 06:15 PM
All OEM NOS
Windshield frame/roof, doors inside and out, triangle glass left and right, felt roof seal, front and rear lids, front light bucket/marker lamp boots, door tops, wiper refills, etc.etc.
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Posted by: 914Sixer Jul 12 2022, 11:47 AM
NOS late Handbrake lever
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Posted by: DRPHIL914 Jul 13 2022, 12:00 PM
NOS late Handbrake lever
thats nice!!
Posted by: worn Jul 14 2022, 10:01 AM
Luke,
I do have this part as well. And BTW, there is a smaller piece that is welded on the suspension console beside these parts. That of which I have as well. Hopefully I can get them scanned in the next couple months and start designing a tool to stamp these.
Keep looking for the NOS! There's tons out there still.
Pete
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=8858
Do you sell any of the individual pressings that are welded together to form the suspension console? Does anyone? Mine rusted out in the middle lower part that joins the two sides. KevinW has got me covered with a used one, but I bet there are people who could use these parts.
Posted by: peteyd Jul 14 2022, 11:39 AM
Luke,
I do have this part as well. And BTW, there is a smaller piece that is welded on the suspension console beside these parts. That of which I have as well. Hopefully I can get them scanned in the next couple months and start designing a tool to stamp these.
Keep looking for the NOS! There's tons out there still.
Pete
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=8858
Do you sell any of the individual pressings that are welded together to form the suspension console? Does anyone? Mine rusted out in the middle lower part that joins the two sides. KevinW has got me covered with a used one, but I bet there are people who could use these parts.
Not Quite yet, but I will be hammering down on 914 items with the next 6 months.
Pete
Posted by: rick 918-S Jul 14 2022, 12:13 PM
Thanks to Glenn
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=355608&hl=
Posted by: 914Sixer Jul 18 2022, 02:56 PM
Left Side marker light
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Posted by: 914Sixer Aug 4 2022, 12:58 PM
Hard to find passenger seat belt circa 1973 in factory box.
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Posted by: 914Next Aug 4 2022, 02:09 PM
Hard to find passenger seat belt circa 1973 in factory box.
Very nice Mark. Interested in selling? Or working out a trade on that leistritz muffler I have?
Posted by: mepstein Aug 4 2022, 03:01 PM
NOS euro lenses and taillight buckets.
The taillight buckets came with a car I purchased. Owner bought them from Porsche but never got around to installing them.
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Posted by: 914Sixer Aug 4 2022, 06:37 PM
Tail lights would sure look good on black car.
Posted by: Cairo94507 Aug 5 2022, 06:54 AM
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=10825 - Mark, those are beautiful.
Posted by: 914Sixer Aug 18 2022, 01:28 PM
Top roll bar ends, Factory German fuel tank neck.
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Posted by: 914Sixer Aug 19 2022, 01:10 PM
Bosch fuel pressure regulator
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Posted by: second wind Aug 19 2022, 03:51 PM
Hey Mark....are these parts for sale? I would love to get those chrome roll bar pieces....do tell?
Thank you very much!
gg
Posted by: Jett Aug 19 2022, 04:47 PM
Hard to find passenger seat belt circa 1973 in factory box.
I need this
Posted by: rgalla9146 Aug 19 2022, 05:57 PM
Some small goodies
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Posted by: Jett Sep 4 2022, 09:07 AM
Some small goodies
Wow the water bottle is rare
Posted by: StarBear Sep 4 2022, 10:20 AM
Some NOS carpet just obtained for my 74 1.8L; the "402" tight loop with little gray hairs. The original left door sill/rocker piece in the car now is quite worn. Thanks, George H.!
Posted by: Bullethead Sep 26 2022, 10:38 AM
Bosch fanfare horns...
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Posted by: Bullethead Sep 26 2022, 10:51 AM
... And a NOS 914/6 oil tank.
Posted by: Cairo94507 Sep 26 2022, 11:03 AM
That oil tank is nice.
Posted by: nathanxnathan Sep 26 2022, 11:41 AM
nos 1.7L 90mm pop up pistons
These are OEM but not factory — note the VW logo is ground off.
and a cylinder
Posted by: Bullethead Sep 26 2022, 06:46 PM
Posted on the originality thread awhile back, should be here though. NOS GT fuel tank, rear lid and oil tank.
Posted by: Jett Sep 26 2022, 08:08 PM
Posted on the originality thread awhile back, should be here though. NOS GT fuel tank, rear lid and oil tank.
That is incredible!
Posted by: 914werke Sep 26 2022, 08:17 PM
Whoh!
Posted by: 914werke Sep 26 2022, 08:18 PM
What does a "fanfare horn" sound like?
Posted by: rgalla9146 Sep 27 2022, 09:35 AM
Bosch fanfare horns...
\Those are more likely on a 911, no ?.....and very prized !
Posted by: rgalla9146 Sep 27 2022, 09:36 AM
Posted on the originality thread awhile back, should be here though. NOS GT fuel tank, rear lid and oil tank.
Yikes !!!!!
Posted by: 914Sixer Oct 18 2022, 12:51 PM
NOS late handbrake assembly
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Posted by: Bullethead Oct 18 2022, 02:04 PM
Those are more likely on a 911, no ?.....and very prized !
Yes, but also used on GTs... and to answer the sound question, very loud 500 & 600 hertz IIRC.
Posted by: StarBear Dec 11 2022, 11:15 AM
Scored factory NOS carpet pieces! Drivers floor, passenger floor, and passenger bulkhead. Will refresh Frogger while keeping it accurate with 72-74 brown loop “Style 402”.
Many thanks to George @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=4947 for his assistance and persistence!
Next in progress is a new center tunnel piece, which will complete the carpet renewal & preservation. 
Posted by: Jett Dec 11 2022, 04:39 PM
Scored factory NOS carpet pieces! Drivers floor, passenger floor, and passenger bulkhead. Will refresh Frogger while keeping it accurate with 72-74 brown loop “Style 402”.
Many thanks to George @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=4947 for his assistance and persistence!
Next in progress is a new center tunnel piece, which will complete the carpet renewal & preservation.
That’s great! George also provided a full set for our 73 a few years ago… also NOS carpet for our 75. Really want to spent time in AA’s attic
Posted by: wonkipop Dec 12 2022, 04:11 AM
Scored factory NOS carpet pieces! Drivers floor, passenger floor, and passenger bulkhead. Will refresh Frogger while keeping it accurate with 72-74 brown loop “Style 402”.
Many thanks to George @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=4947 for his assistance and persistence!
Next in progress is a new center tunnel piece, which will complete the carpet renewal & preservation.
thats pretty f$%^ing amazing you could get those carpet pieces.
and more amazing that some bits are still there. for special people and special cars.
well done to owner and supplier.
i happen to know that brown/white flecked carpet is made of unobtanium.
i got the last 7m of the roll from germany back in about 94 to do my right hand drive version. that was through special contacts, via an old mate of mine with the hamilton's 914/6 who was on speaking terms to alan hamilton (the old aus distributor with special factory contacts and who had a secret soft spot for 914s and 914 owners). i got the royal treatment at the spare parts counter in melbourne and got what was left. it wasn't quite enough to do the whole car so i had to think carefully about which bit i would re-use. from the original carpet. it turned out to be the left wheel fender well piece.
now you will have to look after it @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=10753 because that brown carpet can't take UV.
it just fades to that cream colour under exposure to the sun.
you are going to have to unbolt the steering column to get that passenger firewall piece in ......but its worth it.
Posted by: StarBear Dec 12 2022, 09:32 AM
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=24231
Yep! Fades really badly - one person thought my center tunnel piece was beige, but the portions under the floor carpet and console show the true story. Fortunately, it doesn't see direct sunlight very often/much these days.
Thanks 
for the confirmation about the bulkhead piece - looked at it last night and came to the same conclusion though not stated in any of the "instructions" I could find. Scary....
When looking under there last night I also discovered the "drivers bulkhead/pedalboard" piece. Starting to track one of those down though fortunately the one there is in fairly good shape, not very faded, and barely noticeable (I hadn't noticed it in almost 50 years!). We'll see - maybe just a good shampooing and fabric conditioner....
There was another roll of it, sold a year or so ago, but haven't been able to track down who bought it. 
I'm trying to document the precise part numbers for each piece, but some of the tags are quite faded and not sure if one was in its original bag.
Posted by: Jett Dec 12 2022, 10:19 AM
For sun fade I have been applying fabric UV protection on seats, carpet, and coco mats. First car had faded interior and mats within a week…
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BGLS6W1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Posted by: StarBear Dec 12 2022, 03:05 PM
For sun fade I have been applying fabric UV protection on seats, carpet, and coco mats. First car had faded interior and mats within a week…
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BGLS6W1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Great suggestion, @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=17686 ! With all this work, it’s an easy, cheap protection. Will test on unfaded part of an old piece. Thanks!
Posted by: 914Sixer Dec 26 2022, 02:03 PM
NOS SWF turn signal switch and a really hard to find 6 wire SWF wiper switch.
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Posted by: StarBear Dec 26 2022, 02:17 PM
For sun fade I have been applying fabric UV protection on seats, carpet, and coco mats. First car had faded interior and mats within a week…
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BGLS6W1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Great suggestion, @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=17686 ! With all this work, it’s an easy, cheap protection. Will test on unfaded part of an old piece. Thanks!
Did it, @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=17686 . Worked great. Enough left for the last two pieces. Thanks, again.
Posted by: 914Sixer Jan 3 2023, 09:42 AM
Genuine made in Germany rubber. Front trunk, rear trunk and both door seals. Included some profile shots of the rubber details.
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Posted by: Jett Jan 3 2023, 10:09 AM
For sun fade I have been applying fabric UV protection on seats, carpet, and coco mats. First car had faded interior and mats within a week…
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BGLS6W1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Great suggestion, @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=17686 ! With all this work, it’s an easy, cheap protection. Will test on unfaded part of an old piece. Thanks!
Did it, @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=17686 . Worked great. Enough left for the last two pieces. Thanks, again.
You’re welcome… thread reminded me to spray our cars…. Cheers
Posted by: Superhawk996 Jan 3 2023, 10:26 AM
Genuine made in Germany rubber. Front trunk, rear trunk and both door seals. Included some profile shots of the rubber details.
Please consider sharing seals with 914Rubber.
Would sure be nice to get a scan of proper undeformed profiles.
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=3457
Posted by: Van B Jan 3 2023, 11:20 AM
Genuine made in Germany rubber. Front trunk, rear trunk and both door seals. Included some profile shots of the rubber details.
Please consider sharing seals with 914Rubber.
Would sure be nice to get a scan of proper undeformed profiles.
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=3457
Posted by: mb911 Jan 3 2023, 04:21 PM
Genuine made in Germany rubber. Front trunk, rear trunk and both door seals. Included some profile shots of the rubber details.
Please consider sharing seals with 914Rubber.
Would sure be nice to get a scan of proper undeformed profiles.
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=3457
Posted by: rgalla9146 Jan 4 2023, 08:20 AM
I recently purchased a NOS front trunk seal on ebay.
I discovered an anomaly that others may help to confirm.
The defining feature of OEM seals is the molded one piece rear corners that are glued
to the running material of the side pieces.
Those rear corners are marked L and R and they are different in detail from each
other.
The curious thing is that when installed the side marked R ends up on the
drivers side and the L piece on the passenger side.
Convention is that L and R are in determined by driving direction.
Anyone ?
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Posted by: rgalla9146 Jan 4 2023, 08:35 AM
please ignore the repair glue (and tear) on my installed picture
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Posted by: Superhawk996 Jan 4 2023, 09:16 AM
Speculation as an engineer that spent a lot of time in the automotive manufacturing world.
The R and the L are probably error proofing for assembly and have no relation to car position.
That R and L mark would be to keep parts identified before they were bonded to the side seals. R and L probably referenced the assembly fixture and/or the moulds.
Posted by: rick 918-S Jan 4 2023, 11:07 AM
Haven't looked at my car but are you sure that it is not installed up side down?
Posted by: rgalla9146 Jan 4 2023, 01:11 PM
Haven't looked at my car but are you sure that it is not installed up side down?
Yes, please check your car.
Does it have an OEM seal ? please post a pic
My third picture picture shows the lip seal angled up toward the hood.
Posted by: rick 918-S Jan 7 2023, 11:18 AM
I have 4 cars here and wouldn't you know it. None of them have the seal installed. The 5th one is outside on a trailer with a tarp over it under 3' of snow.
Posted by: 914Sixer Jan 31 2023, 12:30 PM
Late speedometer, tach and combo gauge coming. Pictures later
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Posted by: wonkipop Jan 31 2023, 02:59 PM
Haven't looked at my car but are you sure that it is not installed up side down?
Yes, please check your car.
Does it have an OEM seal ? please post a pic
My third picture picture shows the lip seal angled up toward the hood.
your front trunk seal is installed correctly.
pic is of mine. original factory seal not a replacement.
R is on the left hand side (driver side).
the convention for the trunk seal must be as you face the trunk from the front?
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Posted by: mepstein Jan 31 2023, 03:21 PM
Haven't looked at my car but are you sure that it is not installed up side down?
Yes, please check your car.
Does it have an OEM seal ? please post a pic
My third picture picture shows the lip seal angled up toward the hood.
your front trunk seal is installed correctly.
pic is of mine. original factory seal not a replacement.
R is on the left hand side (driver side).
the convention for the trunk seal must be as you face the trunk from the front?
That sound strange. Direction is always sitting in the car.
Could it be that someone used a factory seal but installed it wrong, while replacing the first factory seal.
Posted by: wonkipop Jan 31 2023, 04:26 PM
Haven't looked at my car but are you sure that it is not installed up side down?
Yes, please check your car.
Does it have an OEM seal ? please post a pic
My third picture picture shows the lip seal angled up toward the hood.
your front trunk seal is installed correctly.
pic is of mine. original factory seal not a replacement.
R is on the left hand side (driver side).
the convention for the trunk seal must be as you face the trunk from the front?
That sound strange. Direction is always sitting in the car.
Could it be that someone used a factory seal but installed it wrong, while replacing the first factory seal.
the convention i agree most certainly applies when talking about separate parts that are on opposite sides of car. ie where there is a L and R version of the part.
i wouldn't go so far as to say that logic applies to the trunk seal.
its a one piece part, not a left and right version part.
the trunk seal i can assure you has never been out of my car since 89.
i can't vouch for it 1974 to 1989 and first owner.
but the car is highly original.
there is a factory build sticker and stamp up near the latch on the lid to go with seal.
and the car has never been repainted.
there are other members who have not meddled with their cars.
they could take a look at their seals.
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=10753 has a very original 74. see what his seal is like.
EDIT
i don't want to meddle with the seal on mine too much.
but rolling a piece that is loose at the front, i can't really see how it can go on the other way. its an asymmetric profile and it would tend to want to poke out along the edges of the trunk lid. it seems to be designed to fill the body channel and to come out to edge of panel gap on trunk lid.
Posted by: wonkipop Jan 31 2023, 04:54 PM
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=10825
i got curious to take a look at factory manual.
i could not find anything in there easily.
but PET shows this. 
assuming that is an up and down orientation shown in PET.
and it appears to be.
seal in my car agrees.
the only outcome is L is on the right of the car and R is on the left of the car (in the direction of driving). to get it the other way around this asymmetrical seal will not agree with PET and if its an OEM one i believe its edge will be sticking out from underside of front lid when closed. so think the L and R mean as you look down on the seal installing it with the front trunk open.
would not be the first time we have found inductive logic does not work when it comes to 914s. for instance a 1974 EC-A engine is california. But in 1975 an EC-b engine is california.
Posted by: Garland Jan 31 2023, 04:58 PM
NOS Wiring Snorkel 
Posted by: rgalla9146 Jan 31 2023, 05:25 PM
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=10825
i got curious to take a look at factory manual.
i could not find anything in there easily.
but PET shows this.
assuming that is an up and down orientation shown in PET.
and it appears to be.
seal in my car agrees.
the only outcome is L is on the right of the car and R is on the left of the car (in the direction of driving). to get it the other way around this asymmetrical seal will not agree with PET and if its an OEM one i believe its edge will be sticking out from underside of front lid when closed. so think the L and R mean as you look down on the seal installing it with the front trunk open.
would not be the first time we have found inductive logic does not work when it comes to 914s. for instance a 1974 EC-A engine is california. But in 1975 an EC-b engine is california.
I've got three OEM seals all are the same. The R can only go on the drivers side
and the L on the passenger side.
The designers probably had their first beer at 9am just like the assembly line
workers.
Posted by: StarBear Jan 31 2023, 06:36 PM
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=24231
I replaced my front trunk seals a few years ago with 914Rubber ones. I might (?) still have my old ones hanging around (I'm retentive like that); will check.
Posted by: wonkipop Jan 31 2023, 07:28 PM
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=10825
i got curious to take a look at factory manual.
i could not find anything in there easily.
but PET shows this.
assuming that is an up and down orientation shown in PET.
and it appears to be.
seal in my car agrees.
the only outcome is L is on the right of the car and R is on the left of the car (in the direction of driving). to get it the other way around this asymmetrical seal will not agree with PET and if its an OEM one i believe its edge will be sticking out from underside of front lid when closed. so think the L and R mean as you look down on the seal installing it with the front trunk open.
would not be the first time we have found inductive logic does not work when it comes to 914s. for instance a 1974 EC-A engine is california. But in 1975 an EC-b engine is california.
I've got three OEM seals all are the same. The R can only go on the drivers side
and the L on the passenger side.
The designers probably had their first beer at 9am just like the assembly line
workers.
yep. you are absolutely right.........about being left - and right.
the designers would have been drinking all night long burning the midnight oil with f. piech applying the blow torch.
the factory workers only went to bed drunk.
Posted by: 914Sixer Feb 10 2023, 04:09 PM
NOS Volt gauge
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Posted by: bkrantz Feb 10 2023, 09:07 PM
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=10825
i got curious to take a look at factory manual.
i could not find anything in there easily.
but PET shows this.
assuming that is an up and down orientation shown in PET.
and it appears to be.
seal in my car agrees.
the only outcome is L is on the right of the car and R is on the left of the car (in the direction of driving). to get it the other way around this asymmetrical seal will not agree with PET and if its an OEM one i believe its edge will be sticking out from underside of front lid when closed. so think the L and R mean as you look down on the seal installing it with the front trunk open.
would not be the first time we have found inductive logic does not work when it comes to 914s. for instance a 1974 EC-A engine is california. But in 1975 an EC-b engine is california.
I've got three OEM seals all are the same. The R can only go on the drivers side
and the L on the passenger side.
The designers probably had their first beer at 9am just like the assembly line
workers.
Maybe they installed the seal with the car upside down.
Or L and R make sense for the installer when facing into the frunk.
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