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Posted by: Mikey914 Aug 10 2021, 02:22 PM

So we went deep on this one. We even made the bases. Our kits will come in options

1- Basic (you will not be removing the arms from the base)
- Includes the set of new arms left and right
- New springs - with double loop like factory (there is a reason they did this)
- securing hardware that will keep the arm aligned properly

2- Standard ( removing arms -adds the new arm pins)
- Includes the set of new arms left and right
- New springs - with double loop like factory (there is a reason they did this)
- set new arm pins that you can install without special tools
- securing hardware that will keep the arm aligned properly

3- Most complete kit (only missing the arms)
- Includes the set of new arms left and right
- New springs - with double loop like factory (there is a reason they did this)
- set new arm pins that you can install without special tools
- securing hardware that will keep the arm aligned properly
- Both left and right bases

We are working on complete latch assemblies, but we have other foundry work in front of it and it may be some time before we can complete these and sell as units, so we decided to offer as kits. I will have pricing figured out by end of the week.

There are a lot of moving pieces on this one (pun intended) so I need to make sure I need to finalize my numbers

I'm shooting a restoration video on how to do this today and tomorrow, so I'm not just selling you a pile of parts, I'll show you how to do it.

So who's interested?


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Posted by: Dobbsy Aug 13 2021, 02:19 PM

I am interested in the most complete kit.

Posted by: lierofox Aug 13 2021, 02:30 PM

I will second a desire for the most complete kit.

Posted by: bdstone914 Aug 13 2021, 02:54 PM

Are you offering early and late sets?
The housings in the picture are late. They are not interchangable
The hooks and arms are the same early and late.
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=3348

Posted by: 76-914 Aug 13 2021, 03:41 PM

Sounds good

Posted by: NARP74 Aug 13 2021, 04:05 PM

Watching, not sure which kit I need yet. I haven't used the top in so long, I didn't know I had problems.

Posted by: mitchdiego1 Aug 13 2021, 07:24 PM

I'm interested, just completed my restoration, not perfect but good enough for me.

Posted by: Lg914 Aug 13 2021, 08:03 PM

Interested

Posted by: mb911 Aug 13 2021, 08:07 PM

Interested

Posted by: maf914 Aug 14 2021, 08:43 AM

Interested in a complete kit. Thanks, Mark.

Posted by: Robarabian Aug 14 2021, 09:13 AM

Complete kit! Interested.

QUOTE(Mikey914 @ Aug 10 2021, 01:22 PM)

Posted by: Mikey914 Aug 14 2021, 10:31 AM

Ok
Day job keeping me busy. The kits are finished I just need to complete the video.

The repair kits complete are of the late variety.

I can do another run of bases and make them the early ones. From what I’ve seen the early ones are also chrome plated. The difference is the spacing on the upper section of the latch.

We will be offering the roof bumpers for the late and early if there is enough demand for early on those too,. They should be ready around Oct.

As far as the option #2 you can use this to rebuild your early latches. I have a set that I can cover differences on in the video and rebuild them too.

I will have a few sets of completely rebuilt early and late for sale later as we have acquired a few extras for the purpose of developing these parts and I do not need all.

So more info soon
Let me know if you have any questions

Posted by: siverson Aug 16 2021, 12:49 PM

Looks neat - I need both sides (complete kit)!

-Steve

Posted by: BeatNavy Aug 16 2021, 04:45 PM

I'd be interested in a early version and a late version.

Thanks, Mark.

Posted by: Mikey914 Aug 17 2021, 08:22 PM

Actually the only difference is the bases. The 2nd option would allow you to use an existing base. We can make that version later, but have to get the 1st version launched 1st.

Posted by: nditiz1 Aug 18 2021, 09:22 AM

Interested

Posted by: akp2002 Aug 18 2021, 11:59 AM

interested

Posted by: sfspeed Sep 5 2021, 08:28 PM

QUOTE(akp2002 @ Aug 18 2021, 12:59 PM)

Posted by: 914-300Hemi Sep 5 2021, 10:24 PM

Interested in the complete set

Posted by: gord Sep 5 2021, 10:45 PM

Interested in at least 1 set. Maybe 2.

Posted by: Rleog Sep 6 2021, 03:48 AM

Interested. Complete late kit.

Posted by: eric9144 Sep 6 2021, 01:46 PM

Interested also

Posted by: gokart73 Sep 7 2021, 09:55 AM

I would be in for a late, complete kit as well.

Posted by: TomE Sep 7 2021, 11:49 AM

Early here.

Posted by: Lg914 Sep 7 2021, 01:41 PM

Count me in please

Posted by: 914four Sep 11 2021, 08:58 AM

Interested.

Posted by: Mikey914 Sep 11 2021, 01:21 PM

Shot some of the video last week. Will be finishing it up shortly.

Posted by: flmont Sep 11 2021, 03:09 PM

Interested in a complete kit thanks,..Frank

Posted by: zzillah Dec 4 2021, 09:12 PM

Are these available yet? I need the option 3 kit.

Posted by: ClayPerrine Dec 5 2021, 09:17 AM

I need one early and one late complete kits.

Thanks,

Clay

Posted by: Puebloswatcop Dec 5 2021, 09:35 AM

Not sure how I missed this but I need 2 most complete sets for a '73 & '74

Posted by: Mikey914 Dec 5 2021, 01:55 PM

Did some how to video need to edit. Will release these in a week or so, but sign up if you want in.
Mark

Posted by: Gary Dec 5 2021, 02:17 PM

Didn't see the price difference between standard and complete, but think I want standard kit for a late top. Got the latch covers last week (thanks!), so looking to get the latch rebuild kit for a complete refurb.

Posted by: Mikey914 Dec 5 2021, 02:40 PM

QUOTE(Gary @ Dec 5 2021, 12:17 PM)

Posted by: treemn Dec 5 2021, 06:00 PM

2 sets kit #2 for 73 & 75.
Thanks!

Posted by: porbmw Dec 5 2021, 07:03 PM

Not sure how I missed this, either...
But
2 complete sets for early car, please..
Paul

Posted by: Gary Dec 5 2021, 07:41 PM

QUOTE(Mikey914 @ Dec 5 2021, 04:40 PM)

QUOTE(Gary @ Dec 5 2021, 12:17 PM)

Didn't see the price difference between standard and complete, but think I want standard kit for a late top. Got the latch covers last week (thanks!), so looking to get the latch rebuild kit for a complete refurb.

The difference on the last kit is we make the metal bases and provide in the late style powder coated. The only thing you need to provide on the stage 3 kit is the arms.

Posted by: jkb081 Dec 5 2021, 08:39 PM

QUOTE(Mikey914 @ Aug 10 2021, 03:22 PM)

Posted by: jettonjoshua Dec 6 2021, 02:42 AM

I’d be interested in a standard kit for a ‘74.

Posted by: bob164 Dec 6 2021, 03:02 AM

Interested

Posted by: live free & drive Dec 7 2021, 08:45 AM

I am in for the most complete kit for a late model chassis.

Posted by: Mikey914 Dec 15 2021, 11:25 AM

Getting this put together and working on editing the video, should be about a week. Just have 4 GB's (maybe 5 coming together at the same time).

Posted by: DaveB Dec 28 2021, 11:10 PM

I'm interested in complete kit. I've got a '75. I'm out in Portland and can pick it up.

DaveB

Posted by: Mikey914 Dec 29 2021, 01:19 AM

Drop me a call I can hook you up. Bad pun.
I'll PM you my number. If you want to stop by. I need to finish getting these listed and will be PM'ing on these soon. Just a lot of projects coming together at once.

-Mark

Posted by: T.Rick6 Dec 29 2021, 08:15 AM

+1 complete kit for a '71 please Todd

Posted by: sportlicherFahrer Dec 31 2021, 09:37 PM

+1 for a "Most Complete" kit to fit a '73, please.

Posted by: volksswag63 Jan 3 2022, 12:04 PM

interested, and anxious for that video

Posted by: yeahmag Jan 3 2022, 12:07 PM

Interested

Posted by: Rob-O Jan 3 2022, 01:54 PM

Interested in the complete set

Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Jan 3 2022, 03:48 PM

Thanks for doing these Mark. We have hundreds of the new left and right hooks as well as used handles and bases but not any of the other things, really need the springs and c clips, please sell us 40 of each

QUOTE(Mikey914 @ Aug 10 2021, 01:22 PM)

Posted by: 914-Kazoo Jan 4 2022, 03:25 PM

QUOTE(Mikey914 @ Dec 29 2021, 02:19 AM)

Posted by: 56kabrio Jan 4 2022, 04:03 PM

QUOTE(914-Kazoo @ Jan 4 2022, 02:25 PM)

QUOTE(Mikey914 @ Dec 29 2021, 02:19 AM)

Drop me a call I can hook you up. Bad pun.
I'll PM you my number. If you want to stop by. I need to finish getting these listed and will be PM'ing on these soon. Just a lot of projects coming together at once.

-Mark

I'll take a complete set for 1973. Thanks

Posted by: 808 WRX Jan 4 2022, 05:24 PM

I'm in for 2 standard kits.

Posted by: Rrrockhound Jan 4 2022, 06:24 PM

Complete set for a 74, thanks.

Posted by: frostyf Jan 4 2022, 07:16 PM

Mark, I'm interested in 1 of the most complete sets for a 73 (late roof style).
Is there any indication of likely costs?

Thanks Nick

3- Most complete kit (only missing the arms)
- Includes the set of new arms left and right
- New springs - with double loop like factory (there is a reason they did this)
- set new arm pins that you can install without special tools
- securing hardware that will keep the arm aligned properly
- Both left and right bases

Posted by: sportlicherFahrer Mar 21 2022, 07:45 AM

@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=3348 Any updates on this GB?

Posted by: Geezer914 Mar 21 2022, 09:20 AM

Complete kit, both sides, late model.

Posted by: bob164 Mar 27 2022, 12:46 AM

Interested

Posted by: Puebloswatcop Mar 27 2022, 07:42 AM

Interested in 2 complete sets

Posted by: relentless Mar 27 2022, 08:47 PM

Interested.

Posted by: Long_ago Mar 28 2022, 12:31 PM

Hi Yes.
The most complete build. Left and Right.
1974 car.

Thanks

Posted by: si2t3m Mar 28 2022, 01:52 PM

1X Most complete kit for me (70 914)

Posted by: 56kabrio Mar 28 2022, 03:04 PM

I'm also interested in a complete set as well.

Thanks

Mack

Posted by: Mikey914 Mar 28 2022, 04:55 PM

Should be moving forward with these in a few days. We were finding in testing that the piece we made to swadge together for the arms didn't always fit as it should. I have 2 parts in testing that will be done tomorrow that should offer a resolution on this.

I will start contacting all on this, this next week. Sorry for the delay.

-Mark

Posted by: sportlicherFahrer Mar 29 2022, 07:34 AM

@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=3348 Thanks for the update! Been waiting on installing my rollbar vinyl until I had new latches to install. Getting antsy with the driving season approaching quickly.

Posted by: Mikey914 Mar 30 2022, 06:05 PM

Ok these are being being put into kits now and PMs will be going out probably 1st of this next week.

Posted by: Bullethead Mar 30 2022, 07:26 PM

If not too late I'm in for an early standard kit...

Posted by: Mikey914 Mar 30 2022, 08:55 PM

Nope,
We are trying to get these ready at the same time the E brake cables will be so they could combine.

Posted by: saladin Mar 30 2022, 10:04 PM

If not too late, I'm in for the the most complete kit for a 1974.
Thanks

Posted by: jcd914 Mar 30 2022, 10:19 PM

Interested.

Posted by: ConeDodger Mar 30 2022, 10:26 PM

Most complete please!

Posted by: yeahmag Mar 31 2022, 12:05 PM

Interested... Both of my arms are worn (I think) as they need some rubber over the pin on the base to keep from rattling. They are definitely annoyingly floppy on the pivot.

Posted by: Mr. Olympic Blue 2 You Mar 31 2022, 06:12 PM

Please add me to the list (awaiting pricing)
Thanks Mark!

Posted by: Puebloswatcop Mar 31 2022, 07:24 PM

Need 1 complete set for a '74

Posted by: 76-914 Mar 31 2022, 09:50 PM

Just to clarify; my "sounds good" comment on page one meant yes. The complete kit.

Posted by: Spocknasty Apr 1 2022, 08:22 AM

Complete kit for a 76' please.

Posted by: dyw914 Apr 3 2022, 01:35 AM

Count me in. Thanks.

Posted by: seanpaulmc Apr 3 2022, 07:13 PM

Interested. 73 car.
Just not sure on the standard or the complete kit.

Thanks

Posted by: Geezer914 Apr 7 2022, 09:26 AM

Have the PM's gone out yet?

Posted by: RoadGlue Apr 7 2022, 09:57 AM

Interested in a complete kit for a '74

Posted by: Mikey914 Apr 8 2022, 06:08 AM

QUOTE(Geezer914 @ Apr 7 2022, 08:26 AM)

Posted by: Blake914Rubber Apr 15 2022, 02:43 PM

QUOTE(Geezer914 @ Apr 7 2022, 07:26 AM)

Posted by: eric914 Apr 18 2022, 08:27 AM

Ill take set:)

Posted by: bdstone914 Apr 18 2022, 11:19 AM

QUOTE(Blake914Rubber @ Apr 15 2022, 01:43 PM)

QUOTE(Geezer914 @ Apr 7 2022, 07:26 AM)

Have the PM's gone out yet?

The GB is now live! I just finished sending out the codes to everyone who requested them in this thread. If I missed anyone or we have new takers please let me know, this GB will close on April 24th.

Posted by: theer Apr 18 2022, 09:11 PM

I'll an early & late. Thanks!

Posted by: Mikey914 Apr 21 2022, 06:02 AM

Hey all I didn't have the opportunity to get the PMs on these out myself, so I asked Blake to do these for me. If anyone was missed let me know and I'll forward. These close out end of the month

Posted by: jcd914 Apr 21 2022, 11:19 PM

Thanks
Jim

Posted by: ThinAir Apr 22 2022, 12:36 AM

Just saw this. I'm interested in a "most complete" kit for 1973.

Posted by: ThinAir Apr 22 2022, 12:37 AM

Unintentional duplicate post

Posted by: VaccaRabite Apr 22 2022, 08:49 AM

If its still possible I need the "most complete" kits for my car. Late style.

Thanks!
Zach

Posted by: mgphoto Apr 22 2022, 12:32 PM

I’d like to get an early version complete set.
Thanks
Mike

Posted by: eric9144 Apr 22 2022, 01:48 PM

Already got mine in the mail, thanks again 914rubber for being one of the best vendors out there!!

Posted by: jcd914 Apr 24 2022, 11:17 PM

Tried to order a set of these and on the website they show out of stock.

Jim

Posted by: Mikey914 Apr 25 2022, 01:06 AM

I'll check on the morning. It may be as simple as we need to build more kits.
-Mark

Posted by: lierofox Apr 25 2022, 06:31 PM

Just got my kit in today and they look absolutely beautiful!

Posted by: Mikey914 Apr 27 2022, 02:36 PM

Thanks to all of you that have made this Group Buy possible.

To ensure you get the code to get the discount you will need to request by Friday 4pm pacific. Blake will be sending out the codes til 5pm.
The codes are active until midnight pacific end of the month.

Thanks again,
Mark

PS we will have the new pins available if you want some.


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Posted by: Gary Apr 28 2022, 04:33 PM

Standard late (1975) set for me please.

thnx.

Posted by: Mikey914 Apr 29 2022, 02:39 PM

Last call for codes. Blake sending out 4 00 pm Pacific

Posted by: autopro Apr 29 2022, 04:22 PM

I'll take a set please!

Posted by: scallyk9 Apr 29 2022, 04:54 PM

I'd like a set please!

Posted by: theer Apr 29 2022, 07:09 PM

QUOTE(theer @ Apr 18 2022, 11:11 PM)

Posted by: Mikey914 Apr 30 2022, 11:05 AM

Yes and no.

Im working this weekend at the day job, so Blake is passing out codes. Hes trying to have a weekend with his family. He was working til 5pm friday and wanted to assure codes could be sent in time. So codes needed to get issued to be used by the end of the month.

Codes are good til then, but you need to get them to use them.

Hope that makes some sense.

Posted by: theer May 2 2022, 07:53 AM

Got the code, order placed! Thanks 914Rubber.