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Posted by: Cal Dec 10 2017, 01:23 PM

Would these be correct for a '74 model year.....




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Posted by: Tom_T Dec 10 2017, 02:30 PM

Yes Jeff,

Generally you could've gotten any radio sold in <73-74 in a 74 MY 914, since most were dealer or aftermarket sold here in the USA, plus I think these were also a factory option (double check at Jeff Bowlsby's site's Options webpage list). That would include Porsche, Audi, VW & just about any other units (Motorola made many for the P/A/V accessories group VCP).

IIRC though, you'll need the 914-specific faceplate with the notch in the top right to clear the glovebox lock (or maybe not ... test fit it).

If the molded plastic faceplate to look like the dash face's vinyl basketweave (70-74) or brickweave (75-76), then they'd just use the metal closing plate with a cut piece of the vinyl adhered with interior adhesive instead. Most of the 911/912 & 914 parts suppliers sell small rolls &/or kits of the vinyl, or you can use scrap from you project or a local upholstery shop.

If you can find the plastic one, they usually look & fit better.


Tom
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Posted by: Gustl Dec 10 2017, 03:34 PM

there should be a sticker on the right side with the exact type number of the radio
this would identify the year



in this photo it's a 1977 model

Posted by: Jeff Bowlsby Dec 10 2017, 04:41 PM

No, those are 1975 or later. Look at the font style.

You can compare the visual difference between model years here:

http://bowlsby.net/914/Classic/Accessories.htm

Here is a 1974 model Frankfurt





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Posted by: Larmo63 Dec 10 2017, 07:31 PM

The earlier Frankurt models are better looking IMHO.

Posted by: JOEPROPER Dec 10 2017, 07:55 PM

Cal, do they work? I'm looking for one for my 75...

Posted by: GeorgeRud Dec 10 2017, 08:05 PM

They do show up on this site and eBay with some regularity(as well as on Pelican Parts or perhaps the Samba), but working ones are commanding premium prices. Just look around and you will across them, but as was reported, many other radios (Motorola) would also be considered “period correct”.

Posted by: Mark Henry Dec 11 2017, 01:17 PM

Also depends what county you are from, they were dealer installed, in Canada you would likely have an Audiovox radio.

Posted by: porschetub Dec 11 2017, 01:43 PM

I have a Frankfurt in excellent cosmetic condition but it won't work ,read somewhere they are hard to repair due to their old technology,no one in my country appears keen to touch it so not really worth much.
Clean/complete working ones seem to bring between 400-$500 on a good day.