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Posted by: Mikey914 Sep 22 2021, 09:25 AM

We have been casting these by hand for some time as they are needed. We have finally stepped up to high volume tooling and you can benefit for that.
The grills are an important part of keeping larger debris items out of your airbox. They were a late car item but can be retrofitted into the early cars. You may not even notice that you have this as many were painted over as removing the airbox is a pain, and most body shops don’t want to even think about it. May are painted over. As I mentioned these were hand cast, that meant that we had to go through and clean up the flash on these in the center “grill area” this required a lot of time.
These are “correct” for cars 1973-76 model years starting with VIN #24929. This set can be used for any model year as the grille only requires the top seal for backdating.
We had been selling these at $25 a pop as there was a lot of labor in them. Making this jump in tooling makes a better quality part and we can reduce the cost of what we can sell them at. The GB price on these The seal me make is a silicone seal that you can use glycerin to help slide in place. The OEM seals are a very small and hard to keep seated seal that caused me lots of frustration, so I made the larger seal that is easier to hold in place and provides a water tight seal.
Ian has even done up a great thread with a how to - https://youtu.be/Uhs6pedBOXM
You may not need it now but the now you have the ability to save a good chunk of change.
We are just finishing up these and they will be ready in about 14 days.


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Posted by: NARP74 Sep 22 2021, 10:53 AM

Probably on my list and I don't even know it yet. I'm in.

Posted by: Steve Sep 22 2021, 11:11 AM

I will take a set. I might need it someday...

Posted by: ndfrigi Sep 22 2021, 11:18 AM

1 set for me Mark.

Posted by: Mikey914 Sep 22 2021, 02:03 PM

Figured that since there were a few threads popping up on the airbox it was worth putting this up a little early. We also make many of the misc clips that hold these together so if you are missing one perfect time put back on.

Posted by: Chris H. Sep 22 2021, 03:38 PM

Need one for sure!

Posted by: Front yard mechanic Sep 22 2021, 03:46 PM

Fresh off the grill for me

Posted by: PCH Sep 22 2021, 06:50 PM

Please count me in.

Posted by: 914Sixer Sep 22 2021, 08:16 PM

I am in for one set of screen and seal.

Posted by: DC_neun_vierzehn Sep 22 2021, 08:29 PM

In for one screen and seal.

Posted by: 914xr75 Sep 23 2021, 06:33 AM

One screen and seal please.

Posted by: 914e Sep 23 2021, 12:33 PM

I will take a grill and seal just to have on hand.

Posted by: 808 WRX Sep 23 2021, 02:04 PM

I'm in for one set, maybe two

Posted by: racer914 Sep 23 2021, 02:22 PM

I will take a grill and seal set.

Posted by: davep Sep 23 2021, 08:00 PM

I would be looking for 2 sets.

Posted by: PaulFV8 Sep 23 2021, 08:41 PM

I’m in for two sets please

Posted by: bob164 Sep 24 2021, 07:37 AM

I'm in for a set.

Posted by: Montreal914 Sep 24 2021, 10:33 AM

In for a set!
Thank you!

Posted by: HansJan Sep 24 2021, 08:11 PM

Do all 914's have these?
If so, I need a set....

Posted by: Mikey914 Sep 25 2021, 04:33 AM

All 914s can have these. These are “correct” for cars 1973-76 model years starting with VIN #24929. They do keep larger debris like leaves from accumulating where they are a pain to remove.

Posted by: Mikey914 Oct 5 2021, 10:15 AM

Pm's going out later this week

Posted by: Rick986 Oct 5 2021, 01:24 PM

1 set please, Mark. Thanks!

Posted by: 74K914 Oct 8 2021, 03:20 PM

1 Set, thanks

Posted by: Mikey914 Oct 20 2021, 11:39 AM

The GB is open on these and is available to all that want them

Yes you can use the $20 coupon from WCR on these !

Posted by: Root_Werks Oct 20 2021, 01:56 PM

I have so many unopened boxes from 914Rubber, I honestly don't know if I already have this?

Posted by: Mikey914 Oct 20 2021, 09:59 PM

If you bought an airbox kit you may have added this in, we never discounted these before as they were time consuming to make, and were a pain to clean up as there was flash around the mold seams.

Maybe this winter you will be able to work on your car?

Posted by: dyw914 Oct 20 2021, 11:19 PM

I'm interested in a set. Thanks.

Posted by: autopro Oct 21 2021, 08:57 AM

I need just the grille as I already have the seal please.

Posted by: maf914 Oct 22 2021, 12:56 PM

I’ll take a set. Thanks, Mark.

Posted by: Mikey914 Oct 23 2021, 08:35 AM

PMs sent to all so far

Posted by: pete-stevers Oct 24 2021, 04:06 PM

Mikey! I will take two!