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Posted by: roberthbollinger Oct 1 2021, 04:54 PM
I want to replace the anodized stainless roll bar trim on my 1973 914. The top has a philips head screw, however, the bottom has a clip/spacer that is no longer produced. Does the trim have adhesive to hold it in place? How can I avoid damaging the vinal sail panel and reinstall the new trim? How can I save the clip/spacer at the bottom of the trim?
Thank you, Bob Bollinger
Roberthbollinger@aol.com
Posted by: rhodyguy Oct 1 2021, 04:59 PM
The nut for the clip/spacer is located in the top of the wheel well. It may be covered with stuff.
Posted by: iankarr Oct 1 2021, 04:59 PM
I want to replace the anodized stainless roll bar trim on my 1973 914. The top has a philips head screw, however, the bottom has a clip/spacer that is no longer produced. Does the trim have adhesive to hold it in place? How can I avoid damaging the vinal sail panel and reinstall the new trim? How can I save the clip/spacer at the bottom of the trim?
Thank you, Bob Bollinger
Roberthbollinger@aol.com
I just did this. Auto Atlanta sells the clips, but the stud is too short to get a nut on in the wheel well. Frustrating. I used a bolt through a right-sized washer that fits in the slot at the bottom of the trim. Used a little butyl to hold the bolt to the washer (jb weld would work better) and Bob’s your uncle. Note that the screw at the top has a spacer behind it so you don’t bend the trim when tightening.
Posted by: Mikey914 Oct 1 2021, 04:59 PM
Got you covered
https://914rubber.com/roll-bar-trim-clamping-tab-for-porsche-914
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Posted by: iankarr Oct 1 2021, 05:05 PM
914 rubber to the rescue. Didn’t realize those were available!
Posted by: 914werke Oct 1 2021, 06:25 PM
was puzzled by the title as what is described as stainless is actually anodized alum.
Posted by: bkrantz Oct 1 2021, 07:28 PM
The nut for the clip/spacer is located in the top of the wheel well. It may be covered with stuff.
And one of the most challenging nuts on a 914 to get back in place.
Posted by: mepstein Oct 1 2021, 07:59 PM
Get some good light in there and it will help.
Posted by: Mikey914 Oct 1 2021, 09:56 PM
Our next round on these we will make the "bolt" section longer.
Posted by: windforfun Oct 2 2021, 11:11 AM
I want to replace the anodized stainless roll bar trim on my 1973 914. The top has a philips head screw, however, the bottom has a clip/spacer that is no longer produced. Does the trim have adhesive to hold it in place? How can I avoid damaging the vinal sail panel and reinstall the new trim? How can I save the clip/spacer at the bottom of the trim?
Thank you, Bob Bollinger
Roberthbollinger@aol.com
I just did this. Auto Atlanta sells the clips, but the stud is too short to get a nut on in the wheel well. Frustrating. I used a bolt through a right-sized washer that fits in the slot at the bottom of the trim. Used a little butyl to hold the bolt to the washer (jb weld would work better) and Bob’s your uncle. Note that the screw at the top has a spacer behind it so you don’t bend the trim when tightening.
Note that the spacer has one flat side & one cupped side. The later points out & the cup is for countersinking the screw. Also, for the bottom, use a nut (M4 IIRC) with a captive lock washer & a socket head with a swivel.
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