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Posted by: Jeff73 Jul 7 2006, 03:44 PM
I was curious if anyone has had their side markers shaved off. They just seem out of place considering the lines of the car. Also, I plan on shaving the antenna also. I know some people probably hate me for saying this, but it's my personal preference.
Posted by: Aaron Cox Jul 7 2006, 03:48 PM
i welded up sidemarkers and antnnae holes.....
looks sooo much cleaner.
euro cars didnt have side markers
Posted by: tat2dphreak Jul 7 2006, 03:50 PM
it's on my list... I'll wait until I'm about to get it painted though...
Posted by: trekkor Jul 7 2006, 03:55 PM
I did all that and more!! Also deleted the fender to cowell gasket, windshield squirters and inlet grill between the wipers.
See my paint thread below...
KT
Posted by: So.Cal.914 Jul 7 2006, 04:00 PM
Take a look at the turtlegirl build on the last few pages, it looks so damn clean
without them.
Posted by: trekkor Jul 7 2006, 04:00 PM
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Posted by: Midtowner Jul 7 2006, 04:01 PM
Dan (Almaden Valley) had this done and it looks great! My car in the background looks like it has grown ugly warts on the fenders. 
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Posted by: Pat Garvey Jul 7 2006, 04:03 PM
I was curious if anyone has had their side markers shaved off. They just seem out of place considering the lines of the car. Also, I plan on shaving the antenna also. I know some people probably hate me for saying this, but it's my personal preference.
Never have had an antenna hole.
My next 914 won't be a purist version, so when it's time to repaint, the side markers will go & it will get full Euro exterior look. Won't put in a VW-logo'd steering wheel though.
It's your 914 - do what makes you happy. So long as you aren't going to seriously concours the car, so what?
Posted by: JPB Jul 7 2006, 04:08 PM
All retro cleanness is good if thats what ya wnt. I got an electric antena and covered the side marker holes. As for me, its a growing thing/mutation. Have fun with it and good luck!
Who be the champions, we be the champions!
Posted by: Jeff73 Jul 7 2006, 04:08 PM
Thanks, looks as good as I thought it would. I like the cowl and squirters deleted also. Might have to copy you on that one.
Posted by: turboman808 Jul 7 2006, 04:15 PM
Dan (Almaden Valley) had this done and it looks great! My car in the background looks like it has grown ugly warts on the fenders.
Oh I really like that number five car. What a nice color. I would like to paint mine like that in a few years. With flat black bumpers, hoods and wheels.
Posted by: tdgray Jul 7 2006, 04:16 PM
Best thing I ever did to teener.
See my progress thread.
Posted by: dion9146 Jul 7 2006, 04:43 PM
I think there may be more US 914's with shaved fenders than those with the side markers anymore. 
I've done it to 3 914s - my first with fiberglass, the other two with steel.
My current look:
Dion
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Posted by: Chogokin Jul 7 2006, 05:11 PM
Mine is all primered right now but everything was shaved off when I got it, I think it is gonna look pretty sweet. BTW have any of you had problems with the fender to cowel fills? I think I need to grind them out, the PO used fiberglass filler in them and it keeps cracking... that is the only part I have not redone yet, any advice on refilling those?
Posted by: Rand Jul 7 2006, 05:23 PM
I was curious if anyone has had their side markers shaved off.
For sure. Maybe even the majority when given the opportunity during bodywork.
Burma Shave baby!!!
Posted by: 914-8 Jul 7 2006, 05:31 PM
I was really on the fence about shaving them when my car was redone.
I was against it . . . but then at the last minute changed my mind and got rid of them.
I'm VERY happy they are gone!
Posted by: So.Cal.914 Jul 7 2006, 07:18 PM
Mine is all primered right now but everything was shaved off when I got it, I think it is gonna look pretty sweet. BTW have any of you had problems with the fender to cowel fills? I think I need to grind them out, the PO used fiberglass filler in them and it keeps cracking... that is the only part I have not redone yet, any advice on refilling those?
If you have access to a welder you can fill them with weld, if not lead will not crack.
Posted by: trekkor Jul 7 2006, 08:25 PM
Use metal rod stock and fit it into the seal slot below the fender and cowell height.
Weld and grind.
KT
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Posted by: David_S Jul 7 2006, 08:49 PM
I shaved mine too !!! Too bad this is just primer though ....
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Posted by: Lou W Jul 7 2006, 09:32 PM
Much cleaner without them;
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Posted by: brant Jul 7 2006, 11:04 PM
I've done a couple of cars now.
I predict as these cars rise in value that many will be "undone" when the "stock" cars become worth something....
its always been that way.
look at other cars that used to be modified but are now back to stock.
anyways.
do what you want:
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Posted by: brant Jul 7 2006, 11:05 PM
and:
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Posted by: brant Jul 7 2006, 11:05 PM
between the tail lights:
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Posted by: brant Jul 7 2006, 11:08 PM
my other car I also filled:
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Posted by: Dr Evil Jul 7 2006, 11:49 PM
Huge fan of the shaved look. I agree that the side marker lights, or arts as I like to call them look way out of place. They look like they belong on a tailer.
No antenna either....not sure what I am gonna do about it when I wnat ot listen to the radio, but it is not a problem currently (not running and I have a radio in the garage).
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Posted by: Air_Cooled_Nut Jul 8 2006, 12:28 AM
Much cleaner without them;
Cool aero kit, where'd ya buy it? Is it a hovercraft or 914?
Just kidding, of course!
Posted by: 72914S Jul 8 2006, 07:54 AM
leaded in the fender welts(no cracks yet it`s been a long time) and replaced the side marker lights with these from a `68 roadrunner.
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Posted by: bmunday Jul 8 2006, 08:01 AM
Huge fan of the shaved look. I agree that the side marker lights, or arts as I like to call them look way out of place. They look like they belong on a tailer.
No antenna either....not sure what I am gonna do about it when I wnat ot listen to the radio, but it is not a problem currently (not running and I have a radio in the garage).
Doc...
What color is that? I really like it on the teener.
Hopefully will ave min re-painted next year, and I think I might go that way....
Posted by: Chogokin Jul 8 2006, 09:20 AM
DAMN! Brant, that orange looks sweet! 
That is my original color that I want to go back to. Ahh someday... 
after the 10,000 other projects that keep poping up 
...
Posted by: Dr Evil Jul 8 2006, 11:47 AM
Not sure what the color is. It was one that they had at the mexican paint shop. Waht I REALY wanted was the color that is on the more reacent beatles. It has a little more black in it....a little more.....sinister 
At this point it is rust protectant and will get repainted how I want it when I start making the Dr money (in like 10 years 
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Huge fan of the shaved look. I agree that the side marker lights, or arts as I like to call them look way out of place. They look like they belong on a tailer.
No antenna either....not sure what I am gonna do about it when I wnat ot listen to the radio, but it is not a problem currently (not running and I have a radio in the garage).
Doc...
What color is that? I really like it on the teener.
Hopefully will ave min re-painted next year, and I think I might go that way....Posted by: tat2dphreak Jul 8 2006, 12:16 PM
everything looks cleaner when it's shaved 
Posted by: brant Jul 8 2006, 06:36 PM
DAMN! Brant, that orange looks sweet!
That is my original color that I want to go back to. Ahh someday... after the 10,000 other projects that keep poping up ...thanks man!
brant
Posted by: SLITS Jul 8 2006, 06:44 PM
My car was a gazillion miles faster when I lost the side lights....aerodynamic drag you know........
On my new car I'm leaving them on, got a big ticket with the other one.
Yaarrg, Matey........
Posted by: Lou W Jul 8 2006, 07:50 PM
My car was a gazillion miles faster when I lost the side lights....aerodynamic drag you know........
On my new car I'm leaving them on, got a big ticket with the other one.
Yaarrg, Matey........
A ticket? someone must have been in a bad mood.
Posted by: Lou W Jul 8 2006, 07:51 PM
Much cleaner without them;
Cool aero kit, where'd ya buy it? Is it a hovercraft or 914?
Just kidding, of course!
I have to retape it everytime it gets wet.
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