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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ opinion tow hook loop
Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Mar 19 2019, 12:23 PM
before I go through with making this, what is your opinion? How many of you would need this and or purchase one for 35.00. Of course we all know that it came with the original 914 tool kit so is necessary for the concours presentation, but making it is expensive believe it or not and it has to be plated gold (original rusty tool kit!! (LOL)
Posted by: HansJan Mar 19 2019, 01:25 PM
before I go through with making this, what is your opinion? How many of you would need this and or purchase one for 35.00. Of course we all know that it came with the original 914 tool kit so is necessary for the concours presentation, but making it is expensive believe it or not and it has to be plated gold (original rusty tool kit!! (LOL)
I just paid $65 to get an old (cleaned up) tow-hook.
So $35 is definitely worth it.
Posted by: johnhora Mar 19 2019, 02:36 PM
George..
$35 is a reasonable price for one....heck used crappy ones sometimes sell for more.
What's with the screw packet....is that original or just someone placing extras in their kit.
Posted by: Beeliner Mar 19 2019, 02:46 PM
$35 is good
Posted by: mb911 Mar 19 2019, 03:54 PM
I would be in.
Posted by: rgalla9146 Mar 19 2019, 06:12 PM
Concours people want real not reproduction.
Posted by: rgalla9146 Mar 19 2019, 06:14 PM
George..
$35 is a reasonable price for one....heck used crappy ones sometimes sell for more.
What's with the screw packet....is that original or just someone placing extras in their kit.
License plate screws
Posted by: forrestkhaag Mar 19 2019, 06:33 PM
I would be in at 35++
Posted by: branston Mar 19 2019, 09:04 PM
$35 is good price, I'd be in if my car was missing one!
Posted by: Mikey914 Mar 20 2019, 12:00 AM
looked at making these at one time, if you do they need to be forged to handle the load. Unless it's a cosmetic part 
Posted by: jim_hoyland Mar 20 2019, 05:42 AM
Looks like a good idea; I'll purchase one
Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Mar 20 2019, 09:20 AM
that is why it is so expensive to make
looked at making these at one time, if you do they need to be forged to handle the load. Unless it's a cosmetic part
Posted by: bbrock Mar 20 2019, 09:27 AM
that is why it is so expensive to make
looked at making these at one time, if you do they need to be forged to handle the load. Unless it's a cosmetic part
Even the originals tend to bend like a piece of lead if used. Don't put any side load on them. Ask me how I know
Posted by: VegasRacer Mar 20 2019, 02:51 PM
Go BIG or Go Home. 
Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Mar 20 2019, 03:00 PM
Hah! Reminds me of an old cb antenna mount, breaker 19 good buddy
Go BIG or Go Home.
Posted by: VegasRacer Mar 20 2019, 03:08 PM
breaker 19 good buddy
You got the Mad Hatter here, west bound. Come back.
Posted by: sixnotfour Mar 21 2019, 06:51 AM
porsche finally got it right..
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Posted by: bbrock Mar 21 2019, 07:32 AM
porsche finally got it right..
What's the thread on that? Will it fit our cars? I wouldn't mind having one I could actually use to compliment my nicely re-plated "show" piece.
BTW George, if I didn't already have a nice looking tow eye, I wouldn't hesitate to pay $35 for a good replica.
Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Mar 21 2019, 09:24 AM
no will not fit looks good though!!!!
porsche finally got it right..
What's the thread on that? Will it fit our cars? I wouldn't mind having one I could actually use to compliment my nicely re-plated "show" piece.
BTW George, if I didn't already have a nice looking tow eye, I wouldn't hesitate to pay $35 for a good replica.
Posted by: larryM Mar 21 2019, 11:08 PM
hah - i have maybe 6 or 8 of those - would be happy to get $35 ea + ship obo (1)
fwiw - scca & maybe other venues require a 2" loop - easier to quickly fit a rope or hook into at trackside - so i just welded 2" steel rings to metric grade 8 bolts -
Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Mar 26 2019, 02:04 PM
Well I gave Roger the go ahead on these, will be identical to the original factory and beautifully plated for concours presentation. There is a link in the member vendor section, figure 90 days as the sample and quote is already in place. 35 dollars for the group buy pre order, figure 49.50 when they hit
Posted by: mb911 Mar 27 2019, 05:56 AM
Well I gave Roger the go ahead on these, will be identical to the original factory and beautifully plated for concours presentation. There is a link in the member vendor section, figure 90 days as the sample and quote is already in place. 35 dollars for the group buy pre order, figure 49.50 when they hit
Ordered thanks.
Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Jul 5 2019, 12:07 PM
sample just arrived and it is perfect now on to production!
freshly minted 
with its step brothers
Posted by: FlacaProductions Jul 5 2019, 02:09 PM
Ordered - nice work. Thanks.
Posted by: bbrock Jul 5 2019, 02:10 PM
That looks great! 
Posted by: jim_hoyland Jul 6 2019, 05:53 AM
Order submitted; Thanks for doing these and offering a group buy too
* it’s a great price ! I’ve seen these at swap meets for >$75.......
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