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Posted by: Mikey914 Apr 27 2021, 04:18 PM

Yes had the opportunity to make these ad very cost effectively. We are offering both the early and late front trunk springs finished in enamel just like factory (well kind of like factory).

What I mean by this is factory had them dipped and if you look closely there was a lot of excess paint. I think we did a better job. You be the judge.

We made the early at a 7.5" coil and the late at 8.375"

No that the factory only used one part number as they superseded them with the longer springs. From a manufacturing these I can tell you that the early has a higher tension load. This is probably why the late superseded it.

Will have these ready to ship in less than 2weeks (being finished now) , so who's in?

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Posted by: dlee6204 Apr 27 2021, 04:47 PM

Im in for a set

Posted by: rfinegan Apr 27 2021, 05:37 PM

Yep I'm in for a set. 75 late

Posted by: PanelBilly Apr 27 2021, 06:12 PM

What years are early and late?

Posted by: 56kabrio Apr 27 2021, 06:23 PM

I’m in for a set as well, but also don’t know when the early / late change occurred.

Thanks

Mack

Posted by: Mikey914 Apr 27 2021, 09:41 PM

Its my understanding that somewhere in 73 (I was thinking early 73) since they were superceded both will work.

Posted by: bob164 Apr 28 2021, 12:08 AM

I'm in for a set of late ones.

Posted by: Dobbsy Apr 28 2021, 12:24 AM

Early set for me please.

Posted by: Mikey914 Apr 28 2021, 12:45 PM

Getting a set out to Doug today.
Let us know what you think.
-Mark

Posted by: Luke M Apr 29 2021, 07:06 AM

1 set of early and 1 set of late please.

Posted by: 914sgofast2 Apr 29 2021, 11:08 AM

I will take a set!
Mike D.

Posted by: maf914 Apr 30 2021, 04:25 PM

One set of model late model springs, please. Thanks, Mark.

Posted by: Mikey914 May 1 2021, 11:59 AM

These are the hinge bolts at $3 when you buy the springs. Thought I would add them in as you already have the spring off.

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Posted by: Biggles May 1 2021, 01:06 PM

I'm in for one early set

Posted by: orthobiz May 2 2021, 07:35 AM

Most of my cars have had the springs reset at the third (farthest) slot to cure a sagging front hood.

So, will the new late springs allow placing the spring closer to the pivot?

Or would the new short springs work better to eliminate sag.

Paul

Posted by: jim_hoyland May 2 2021, 07:57 AM

QUOTE(orthobiz @ May 2 2021, 06:35 AM)

Most of my cars have had the springs reset at the third (farthest) slot to cure a sagging front hood.

So, will the new late springs allow placing the spring closer to the pivot?

Or would the new short springs work better to eliminate sag.

Paul

I was wondering the same thought. If someone has done this, tell us the outcome

And Thanks 914Rubber for another needed part !

Posted by: Mikey914 May 2 2021, 09:50 AM

The "early' shorter springs would jive you the additional tension you are looking for. They will have a higher preload.

Posted by: Mikey914 May 3 2021, 10:22 AM

These will be done from finishing this Friday!

Posted by: Can-Am May 3 2021, 01:04 PM

I'd like 2 sets please, one early and one late.

Posted by: Mikey914 May 10 2021, 01:54 PM

PMs going out tonight this will close the 20th.

Posted by: Gearup May 10 2021, 03:05 PM

Set for a 1970 and the bolts please.

Posted by: Mikey914 May 10 2021, 11:02 PM

PM sent to all so far !

Will close this out the 20th

Posted by: 914e May 10 2021, 11:28 PM

I will take a set for a 76 with bolts.

Posted by: Dredwin May 11 2021, 12:47 AM

I’ll take 2 sets of early with bolts

Posted by: pvollma May 12 2021, 01:55 PM

I'll take a set for a 76, plus a set of the hinge bolts, please.

Posted by: dlee6204 May 12 2021, 03:25 PM

I received one of the first sets from this GB and was able to get a set installed on a '75. Overall the final finish is better than original IMO. Tension was where it needed be and lifts the hood just fine. It's another nice reproduction from 914Rubber!

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Posted by: frostyf May 13 2021, 10:37 AM

Mark, can you put me down for 1 early set please with bolts.

Thank you,
Nick

Posted by: jim_hoyland May 14 2021, 05:53 PM

Order submitted with 2 bolts.....

Posted by: jims914 May 14 2021, 07:23 PM

QUOTE(Mikey914 @ May 10 2021, 12:54 PM)

PMs going out tonight this will close the 20th.

I am in for a early set.

Posted by: Mike D. May 14 2021, 10:24 PM

I'll have a set with bolts! - for a 74

Posted by: 914_7T3 May 15 2021, 11:14 PM

@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=3348

I'm in for a late set of springs. PM or email me a PayPal Invoice.

Thanks.

Posted by: 913B May 15 2021, 11:23 PM

I would like 1 set of the early ones.

Thanks

Posted by: Jett May 16 2021, 08:05 AM

I’ll take a set for our 73, thanks Mark

Posted by: Rob914 May 18 2021, 10:22 PM

One early set with bolts please.

Posted by: VoPo914 May 19 2021, 09:24 AM

Im in for a Late set with bolts.Thanks Mark!

Posted by: Rods914 May 19 2021, 05:16 PM

I will take a set with bolts for a 73 Thanks Rods914

Posted by: Mikey914 May 20 2021, 01:04 AM

PM's sent to all so far. This GB closes in less than 24hrs.

Posted by: mlmgm May 20 2021, 10:14 AM