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Posted by: Front yard mechanic Jul 29 2017, 09:29 AM

I guess I'm a gulltun for punishment ! Saw these sexy pipes and couldn't help my self 1974 originally white, and I like these wheels. What are they called


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Posted by: ConeDodger Jul 29 2017, 09:43 AM

Good kitty!

Posted by: bbrock Jul 29 2017, 10:13 AM

Look like Pedrini mags.

Posted by: Perry Kiehl Jul 29 2017, 10:18 AM

Those are Mahle wheels

Posted by: Tom_T Jul 29 2017, 10:57 AM

No & No - like Perry said - they're the 4-lug Mahle "Baby Gas Burners" which were optional on 914s 73-76 MY.

The easy way to tell the difference between Pedrini (1970-73+) & Mahle 4-lugs, is that none of the raised "spokes" on the Mahles touch the center, whereas the Pedrinis have 4 that don't touch & 4 that go to the center hub hole ridge (alternating) making a cross shape.


Tom
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Posted by: worn Jul 29 2017, 10:59 AM

Looks like a winner - or a wiener at least.
Well done!

Posted by: SirAndy Jul 29 2017, 12:06 PM

'74 - check
Original white paint -check
Mahle wheels - check


Look for orange or green paint around the edges and check the VIN and see if it falls within the LE range ...

Posted by: Jeff Bowlsby Jul 29 2017, 12:27 PM

I second that motion.

Posted by: Front yard mechanic Jul 29 2017, 12:58 PM

Got me jumping I'll have to get this off the trailer to read the paint code, does have brown interior


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Posted by: bbrock Jul 29 2017, 01:52 PM

Good to know. Even better. Nice looking car.

Posted by: 914Sixer Jul 29 2017, 06:25 PM

Out side chance it is an Creamsickle.

Posted by: Perry Kiehl Jul 29 2017, 06:35 PM

I'd like to see green

Posted by: Front yard mechanic Jul 29 2017, 06:53 PM

Paint code says L80E would it be a cream sickle if so I'm a happy camper but not sure why other than I like ice cream

Posted by: SirAndy Jul 29 2017, 07:38 PM

The paint code won't tell you anything other than it was light ivory from the factory.
The VIN however is in the known LE range, so that's a start.

Read all pages provided here:
http://bowlsby.net/914/CanAm/


If you don't see any obvious orange (or green) paint around the accessories, look for the mounting tabs for the LE only front spoiler.

Posted by: 914 7T3 Jul 29 2017, 07:49 PM

I believe the Bowlsby website references a Vin# range of 14348-16764 for an LE.

Posted by: SirAndy Jul 29 2017, 07:53 PM

I stand corrected, however, there are at least 5 known LE cars with VINs higher than the range reported by Porsche, so it may still be possible.

Posted by: Jeff Bowlsby Jul 29 2017, 08:24 PM

Drat.

Posted by: whitetwinturbo Aug 8 2017, 10:34 PM

...................your cat is very strong