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Posted by: 914-VI Dec 26 2023, 05:13 PM

I'm looking for a dedicated "fender cover" for the rear deck lid for when your working on engine to protect it from damage.

Thanks

Posted by: technicalninja Dec 26 2023, 06:02 PM

One of the other member's mother/relative made NICE ones.

I cannot remember who...

I think she stopped but someone should start making them again.

I want one too!

Posted by: StratPlayer Dec 26 2023, 06:52 PM

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=44221

Posted by: 914-VI Dec 27 2023, 07:59 PM

Thanks for the info guys!!! Just what I was looking for.

Cheers!
Howie

Posted by: GaroldShaffer Dec 27 2023, 10:02 PM

My mom started making these back in 2006. She stopped making them back in 2019 when her vision and arthritic hands wouldn't allow her to continue. Perry took over production back then. I'm not sure he is still doing them, best to PM him.

I'll tag him in this post also.

@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=439

Posted by: Craigers17 Dec 28 2023, 05:15 AM

I think @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=13770 is actually the guy who is ultimately going to be making what you need, per this thread:

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=368136&st=0

Posted by: mlindner Dec 28 2023, 05:38 AM

Thanks Craigers17. Yes, I am in the process of making an improved version of the 914 service cover. It will cover the entire rear trunk with magnets in the corners. Should have a final product in a few weeks. Thanks, Mark

Posted by: 914-VI Dec 28 2023, 12:01 PM

QUOTE(mlindner @ Dec 28 2023, 06:38 AM)

Posted by: mepstein Dec 28 2023, 12:09 PM

I have one of Garold’s original service covers, made by his mom. Still new in the bag. $120 + ship.

Posted by: jfort Dec 28 2023, 12:40 PM

I am fortunate enough to have one made by Garold’s mom. And I got to meet her. What’s best about these car isn’t metal or rubber . . .

Posted by: jfort Dec 28 2023, 12:43 PM

I am fortunate enough to have one made by Garold’s mom. What’s best about these cars isn’t metal or rubber. . . .

It was worth saying twice.

Posted by: mepstein Dec 28 2023, 01:55 PM

QUOTE(jfort @ Dec 28 2023, 01:40 PM)

Posted by: GaroldShaffer Dec 30 2023, 09:53 PM

I still have the prototype mom made. A true treasure for me.




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Posted by: mepstein Dec 31 2023, 07:43 AM

QUOTE(GaroldShaffer @ Dec 30 2023, 10:53 PM)

I still have the prototype mom made. A true treasure for me.

Posted by: campbellcj Dec 31 2023, 07:46 AM

Love mine from many years ago! Great item for every 914 owner

Posted by: PanelBilly Dec 31 2023, 08:48 AM

I bought two magnetic tool holders at a tool fair. They are wrapped in a soft vinyl so they don’t scratch the paint. I usually stick them on the targa bar and they are great for keeping the tools I’m using over and over handy. Much better than putting them down on the bench and having to hunt for them later. I also find them handy for holding nuts, bolts and washers. When I’m not using them they stick to the side of my tool box

Posted by: Lucky9146 Dec 31 2023, 11:09 AM

I know someone locally who lent me his which is one of Garold's mothers covers.

My wife copied it for me. I just talked to her and she is willing to hand make them.

Let me know of interest.


A couple pics on my car

Posted by: fiacra Dec 31 2023, 08:03 PM

I'm on board for one or two of these. One for each car? Every time I lean over the engine bay I feel like I'm doing a strange type of yoga just to avoid touching the car with a zipper, button, tool, etc. I'm just not that flexible anymore. Keep me on the list, whoever decides to make them....

Posted by: peteinjp Dec 31 2023, 11:31 PM

I want one too!

Pete

Posted by: Quinn Moore Jan 1 2024, 08:52 AM

Yes,please. (1)

Posted by: mlindner Jan 1 2024, 01:06 PM

Well, here's the first look at the improved version of Garold Shaffer mom's engine service cover, then on to Perry Kiehl and now, myself. After creating some improvements on the 914 Umbrella tops I'm pleased to have the opportunity further the design on the service covers. First is the new Softough marine grade polyester fabric with high UV and is mildew resistance. Softouch non-abrasive backing provides superior protection to your paint surface. Second is the design, I have both the shipping blanket and the short leatherette style and not thrilled with either. I was asked by Clay Perrine "make it a full cover and could it have magnets in all four corners so wind would not lift". That was the direction I was going with a few more twists, I've sewed the Polyester with the ribs up (not down on the paint) to create a work area so round objects ...Sockets will not roll off hitting the paint or on the floor. And yes magnets in all four corners and fits both stock and flared fenders. Mark

Posted by: Lucky9146 Jan 9 2024, 01:05 PM

After posting the picture on the previous page of this thread, of the copy of Garold’s Mothers service cover that my wife can make, I received 2 PM’s expressing interest.

In an effort to support that we immediately ordered Black moving blankets
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IMPORTANT PLEASE READ
I want to repeat we are offering a direct copy of Garold’s Mothers original shipping blanket style. We fully recognize that @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=13770 is offering his "improved" version, and he posted “in the process of making an improved version of the 914 service cover. It will cover the entire rear trunk with magnets in the corners. Should have a final product in a few weeks. Thanks, Mark”

We are not trying to take anything away from @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=13770 and his “improved” cover. Please see his post description directly above. Order his if you want his “improved” cover.
Order ours if you want a copy of the original Garold's Mothers.
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Start up
Our first order of BLACK blankets received were not to the quality of my wife’s liking and were returned. Trying to source BLACK again. The only local blankets of quality we have found are in BLUE. Harbor Freight used to be “the place” years ago but sadly their quality has gone way down, just like the ones we ordered on line.

While waiting for BLACK blankets my wife decided to make one from a BLUE blanket we had from years ago, still new in the package, to establish time to make it, and pricing.

I offered the first BLUE “Deck Lid Service Cover” to the first PM guy, and since he had a blue car, he was thrilled! Sold!

I offered a second BLUE “Deck Lid Service Cover” to the second PM and have had no response as yet.

We are offering a BLUE "Deck Lid Service Cover" for $150 plus $20 shipping continental US. Again, this is a hand-made direct copy of Garold’s Mothers cover.
NOTE: top quality ceramic magnets are used along the sides of the sail panels, are sewn in, and do not ride on the paint, but are strong enough to work through the fabric protecting the paint.
ALSO NOTE: She is offering with or without the pocket for the same price. Your choice. Personally, I have never used the pocket. See pictures.

Hoping she can get BLACK but she may end up only being able to provide in BLUE.
Either way, BLACK if and when we get it, or BLUE, the price will be $150 +$20 Shipping continental US. Payment is by Paypal only.

Shown Without Pocket




Shown With Pocket

Posted by: mlindner Jan 9 2024, 02:39 PM

I do have the first 914 Service cover going to Clay Perrine for a test fit and critique. This is again a high end Polyester fabric with a soft backing and can be washed. These will be available in 30 days. Best Mark

Posted by: mb911 Jan 9 2024, 03:56 PM

How much are these now. I have one of Garold’s or maybe Perry’s and washed it last week. All good but wouldn’t mind picking up a few more

Posted by: mlindner Jan 9 2024, 05:32 PM

Hi Ben, I also have Garolds. Love it, but most do not wash up well and need to line dry. The new version, oil and grease can be wiped off and washed in the summer and air dryed. The picture is the fact that the seams are on the up side...away from paint. Nice part about that it make a perfect work space the tools/sockets. Also has four magnets holding down when used outside.
Price will start out at $175.00 shipped CUSA. Best Mark

Posted by: ClayPerrine Jan 13 2024, 08:55 PM

QUOTE(mlindner @ Jan 9 2024, 02:39 PM)

I do have the first 914 Service cover going to Clay Perrine for a test fit and critique. This is again a high end Polyester fabric with a soft backing and can be washed. These will be available in 30 days. Best Mark

Posted by: mlindner Jan 20 2024, 01:16 PM

Hi Ben, I also have Perry's. I was going to make them out of the shipping blankets but if they get dirty they are hard to wash and worse to dry. So kinda a through away product. Mine will repell oil dirt and can be cleaned up and line dried. The new design has the ribbed edge to hold all tools in the working area and again magnets in the two corner wings for support. I'm going to market them under Mark-Werks for both the service cover and 914 Umbrella's. Best, Mark  IMG_3823.pdf ( 1.52mb ) Number of downloads: 21
 IMG_3825.pdf ( 1.64mb ) Number of downloads: 21

Posted by: ClayPerrine Jan 20 2024, 01:48 PM

Last weekend we got the cover out and put it on the back of Elwood for evaluation.

Please note that all of the comments here are based on my opinions from experience using one of these.

Overall the workmanship is great, and the cover seems to be very durable.


The seam to keep things from rolling off is a great idea.



But what happens if something gets accidentally set down below the seam?

Make the length of the cover about 3 inches longer so it overlaps the rear of the decklid.





That way anything that rolls off the cover can't chip the paint on the rear of the decklid.


The magnets in the rear are good.



But they either need to be moved to the bottom of the cover or a couple of extra ones added to the bottom rear corners.



That will keep the lower flaps from flying up in the wind. I know that I have a couple of old magnets I put on the bottom corners of mine when I use it outside in the wind.



Betty's comment is "Do you have care and cleaning directions?"

Posted by: mlindner Jan 20 2024, 02:12 PM

Hi Clay thanks for the review. That did come up a little short and after making it I was not happy with the four magnets...just seemed to be to clunky. Next thought was to just have two tabs to put under the trunk lid instead of the two additional magnets at the rear. Best, Mark

Posted by: ClayPerrine Jan 20 2024, 03:59 PM

QUOTE(mlindner @ Jan 20 2024, 02:12 PM)

Posted by: mlindner Jan 20 2024, 04:24 PM

I can do that Clay, lower corner of the rear wings. Got it. Mark