From Perry:
Thanks for the interest! Yes, I do make the "Umbrella Cover" for 914's and 911 Targa. It is $110 shipped to continental US addresses. It's a great assessory for your 914, and solves two major 914 issues, leaking and sunlight. You can place an order by calling 800-867-4712, or PayPal to this address. Please be sure to include a UPS'able address or correct Postal address.
The covers are in stock and will ship as soon as payment is secured. Please let me know if I can help with any other Porsche parts needs. I have most everything you'll need for a six conversion in stock, as well as factory parts. Thanks for the interest, and please feel free to contact me,
Perry Kiehl
914 Network
a914man@netease.net
What the heck is it? Got a picture of it in action?
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Just got a new batch ready to go for summer! Price is still $110 shipped to you (continental US, e-mail me for out of country shipping).
One of the best things you can get for your 914! Keeps the cockpit cool and dry. Cheaper than a new set of weather seals. 100's of satisfied 914'ers.
Perry Kiehl
a914man@netease.net
914 Network
Call my main business to order - 800-867-4712
What's the material used? And how well do they stay on in windy conditions?
Thanks,
Eric
I love the Rain I sure am glad I have my Umbrella Cover
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PK, Is your avatar flipped or are your wipers parked on the passenger side? (or is it a RHD?)
Eric
Just got my cover, excellent quality....time to move the 914 out to the front yard and bring the 911 back into the garage where it belongs , hahahaha
Updated address on the first post.
Are these still available?
I saw Perry last December and if memory serves me, he still makes and sells them. Send him an e-mail:
Perry Kiehl
914 Network
a914man@netease.net
Sent PM : no response....
I think Perry may be one of those guys that doesn't visit the board but once every few days at best. Try sending him an email instead Jim. He's a pretty good guy and I don't think he's ognoring you.
That's why I prefer emails to PMs myself.
Price has gone up a little to $115. Still one of the best investments you can make for your 914!
$115.00? Good Lord, that's a lot of money!
Just kidding.
I bought one from Perry several years ago and it is THE best accessory I bought for my car. In fact, it outlasted my 74 and has moved on to my "new" 72.
Another happy customer here, much easier to use this when going somewhere with the threat of rain. I love mine, have had it over a year.
are you still making these? could you email me?
for Perry. These are great! Kept the racecar nice and dry.
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Thanks Garold! Nice looking 914 racer.
Sorry if I've been out of touch, or hard to reach. We've got some family members that aren't doing well, and since I'm self employed, I'm way behind.
Hey wouldnt these work great to keep the ARIZONA 105 degree heat/SUN out too when u park it, who needs rain???
I feel very lucky to have been gifted Five plus years ago with one of your Umbrella's. My Ex GF ordered one for her 74' LE and my 73' 2.0 S. It is starting to get a little stiff, but it has seen more than it's fare share of the elements.
Mine has never blown off or even had a corner come loose.
The quality and construction are second to none.
I can give you my word that this Umbrella has been the single best investment for my car. I thank Laurie for that!
I can and will happily order a new one as my car comes closer to being back on the road. If I don't need it yet I'll put it back until I do.
My personal thanks for thinking of us and filling a much needed void. My hats off to you Perry. I feel forever indebted to you.
I bought one last year and I use it everyday at work. Great product. Keeps the UVs from destroying my interior and keeps it cool inside even in the middle of the summer. Takes about 30 seconds to install or remove.
I've been using mine for 2 1/2 years too ! A great investment, even for hot weather, you can roll the windows down with the cover on. These covers are very well made and will probably outlast the car ...
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I've got 11 Umbrella Covers at the old price of $115, material, labor, and shipping have all gone up, so the next run will be $125. DON'T WAIT!
The $115 price includes shipping to the continental US via USPS, out of country shipments cost more, PM me for a shipping quote.
PayPal me at: payment@qsnap.com or call my main business Q Snap to order with Visa or MC.
PM me with any questions.
UPDATE - 10 available
Here is mine being used today. Keeps the interior at least 20 degrees cooler than it would be with out it.
Your 914 looks very nice Chris!
Yeah, but doesn't it make it hard to see while driving there?
Talk of the unbrella at MUSR last week pointed me to the info here. Several of the big motor bunch commented they would get one if it had a 'flap' on the back to cover the engine lid??? Possibility? Thanks Bill
Stock of material is limited, as the material I've been using is getting discontinued and hard to get.
The only color I've been able to get is WHITE.
As of Oct 10, I have nine (9) covers available on a first come, first served basis.
Eleven covers in stock today. The last batch sold out in less than two weeks!
I don't know how much longer the white material will be available, but it's the same type as gray in the pictures, the gray is NLA.
DON'T WAIT!
Perry,
Sent you an email.
The Umbrella definitely works and is a necessary need for the 914 owner. Great for sunny as well as rainy weather.
ALSO, WORK GREAT FOR CARS ON JACK STANDS! LOL!
Thanks,
Steve Hurt
Three gone. Don't wait this will be the last batch this year. The guy doing the sewing is having back surgery, so if you need a cover get it soooooon!!!
current price with shipping to a non Tennessee address plz.
Hi Perry
Bought one of these about 2 years ago for myself.
Works great!
I now need one for my daughter's car....alright...SHE needs one...Dad is on the hook.
Can you let me know if you have any more, and cost with shipping to 98230
Thanks
PM sent
do you have any covers available? i would like purchase one.
i got the cover yesterday perry, and i have to say i am very impressed. it fits perfectly. thank you.
A couple more pics
I got lucky and was able to get a partial roll of the gray material, which is now NLA. I've got only 3 gray covers on hand.
PM Sent....
Any covers left? would like one
Gray ones are all gone. I just got a new roll of material (white) and will have more covers the end of this week or first of next week.
I have two covers ready to ship. I'll have more Monday or Tuesday, don't wait!
PM sent
Thanks, Perry. I got mine in the mail yesterday. Looks good.
Rob
Are these still in production? I'd like one if so
Hey Guys! Thanks for all the inquiries. I'm in the process of sourcing a new material.
The vinyl coated material that I've used for years has been discontinued and the only color left in stock is the white that I've used for the past couple years. Functionally the gray and white are equal, esthetically not as much. Gray just works better with all colors that white.
I should have samples by the end of this week, and I'll post the info as it's available.
Thanks.
PK
Great news. Can you shoot me a pm when your back in production?
The Umbrella is just fantastic ! Here's a shot from the 2012 WCR in Marina, CA. Got there Wednesday and was met by a light rain. I've had mine going on three + years and it still looks new !
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Got samples last week, and the exterior is perfect, but the side that touches the car is too rough and will scratch paint.
It looks like it's going to be white only for the foreseeable future.
I should have covers in hand in about two weeks.
Pm sent. What's the current price?
One of the best things I ever bought for my 914.
Now if Perry would make one for my Boxster that would be great.
Van
Do you still have umbrella covers
Sent a PM. Definitely would like one
I will have another batch of Umbrella Covers in hand by the end of this week. Price is still $125 shipped to your door in the Con-US (extra actual shipping less $12 to AK HI and export).
Sold on a first come basis. 10 will be available (2 already pre sold).
Hi Perry. Just sent $125.00 to your PayPal account. Thanks for making these!
PM Sent, Perry I will take one. Thanks Jon
Perry's new covers are awesome. I think I was one of the first people to have one in the new material. My car has no windows and stays outside 100% of the time and I still have not gotten a drop inside the car. Still wonder why Porsche didn't offer something like this when they were still selling these cars. Great product, and a great guy.
PayPal sent for one cover please.
Thanks
Love mine. If you want to see a bunch in simultaneous use, go to 914 Ltd!
Paul
Half of them are gone. 5 left.
Got mine today . Looks great,
Four left. This batch is going faster than a hot rod 914!
PayPal sent, thank you
Paypal sent for one
thanks,
Dennis
I would like to buy one if available? Thank you
Pm sent for one
Sold out for the moment. More on hand in about two weeks!
I am considering one of these for my track car that has no side windows. Any experience using this for a car that is being towed? Did it keep dry inside? Would it scratch the paint?
How's the fit when the targa top is off? Do the bungees hold it tight enough?
Sorry for the messy garage but here's the cover in place without the targa top. You can see that it sags a bit in the middle but it's not bad at all. You can hook the bungee cords to whatever slot in your wheels that you like, so there should be no problem getting a tight fit.
Any news on when these will be ready?
I would NOT use it for towing. But it does keep the interior completely dry even without windows.
Just in time for Christmas!! The material came in yesterday. I will have some to ship the week after Thanksgiving.
Yee haw
I am interested in one as well. When would you have one available?
Thanks,
Shawn
Santa just delivered mine! Too bad I have to wait to open
Santa just delivered mine today. I'm gunna open it
This is my Umbrella, self made
Another batch will be ready in about 10 days!
Taking a little longer than expected, but I should have some ready to ship next Monday or Tuesday. There will be 15 in this batch. The last batch sold out in a week, so if you need a cover, don't wait.
This will be the last batch at this price, so if you want to save $7 order one now!
OK 'Teeners I've got them in hand! Get 'em while their HOT!
Any chance you might make a run out of regular car cover type material such as the super nice Silver guard? The heavy plastic while fully weather proof is a bit like a plastic tarp and heavy.
Living in sunny CA would love a fabric version for primarily sun protection.
Only 6 left now
Received my umbrella in the UK yesterday (UK First?) after spending a week in Customs.
Fitted it today - Perfect - & much more substantial than I thought.
Cheers Perry!
I've got three on hand right now $130 shipped to lower 48
Marathon blue. I should've kept that car
Are any of these gems still available?
I also need one if available.
I need one too...
I would like one also, please add e to your list when ready! Thanks wes
I've got to check and see if I can get them done at a reasonable cost. I'll make a new thread and notify people if I can get them made for a reasonable price.
not quite sure how I feel about this hijack
I'll take on when ready....the original one, you never know when it is going to rain on the east coast while you are enjoying a beverage in a local establishment.
I will check into waterproof nylon, but I doubt if there's any nylon with a good UV rating.
I received Perry's cover a couple weeks ago- it isn't any bigger than the service covers offered by Garold when folded up. Very nice quality and will be very easy to bring while traveling.
Regards,
Andrew
I'll take one when you do the next batch ......................
R these still available. If so, how do I order one.
Yes, I'll have another batch of the regular heavy duty covers, and a small test run of lightweight nylon. Between shipping time and my own schedule, it will be about four weeks. I'll post something on this thread, as well as pm everyone who posted they want a cover.
New to this forum, expanding my horizons from Pelican with my new baby (tangerine 71) These are AWESOME! Will need one for my 914 that I am picking up next week. Couple questions, do you have them in the reflective silver (like OEM outdoor)? Also, do you have the ability to make them for a 944 and a 911. The rain is not as big an issue for me in AZ as the sun. Putting factory cover on every time it they are going to sit outside for more than a couple minutes is getting old. Each of them, has a perfect dash...aim to keep it that way. :-)
Thanks!
I would like to purchase one as well. please pm me when they are available and in what material please.
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PM's sent. I've got 9 of the regular heavy duty material Umbrella Covers in stock and ready to ship. We are in the process of doing a few from tent fabric and possibly rip-stop nylon. The tent fabric and rip-stop is not UV stable, so it would be best for occasional use only, but lighter weight. The rip-stop isn't really waterproof either.
Price is $130 shipped to continental US address.
Just in time for Christmas! 6 left in stock.
Perry any regular weight umbrellas left? Pm me. I also sent you a pm with phone no
I've got two left on hand ready to ship.
Perry,
I've owned a regular umbrella cover for a long time; it is a must for outside parking. Since retiring, the car sits in the garage and needs a very lightweight dust cover. I like the idea of the rip stop nylon, please pm me with pricing and availability
JH
Just received the new umbrella cover, this is so well made and weighs a pound lighter than my original umbrella purchased some years ago.
Pics of the new (brown) cover and a shot of my original grey cover ( still in excellent condition, and looking for a new home)
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Hi Perry,
Do you have any available? Price shipped to 92399?
free but I did PM you....
PM sent malcolm2
Hello, I am looking for a 914 umbrella car cover. Are they still available?
I don't have any on hand at the moment. I'll do another run in a month or so, if you can wait. I'll shoot you a PM when I have them in hand.
I'll probably make a pre-order post.
I'm also considering a limited run with a premium material that I've found.
I love the one I have for my 914. Perry - you have any for a 1989 911 targa? I could use two.
sweet, count me in for two for the 911 targa. Any idea on timing?
Sorry, no. Probably 4-5 weeks
Please PM me when you get a more 914 covers. What color will be available? Thanks
With everything on "lockdown", I'm not sure when I'll have covers, but I'll post it to this thread and in the vendor section
Hi Perry,
Count me in for one, please. I'll watch for updates, or you can PM me when you know more.
Thanks,
Erich
Are there any more of these available? Thank you!
74 1.8
Count me in for one as well
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=439
Working on it!
Perry,
I’m interested in purchasing an umbrella cover for my 914. Please let me know whether or not you’re still selling them. @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=439
Thanks,
Ben
I have a batch in the works. The guy that does my sewing is in his 70’s and only part time, so it might be a few weeks, but I’ll get one for everyone that wants one
@QuinnMoore & @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=10753 I have you on the list. Thanks!
Hi Iron Hills! I would like one too!
They were teasing me about my garbage bag!
Thank you!
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=439 Can you add me to the list for one of your covers. I have a '74 914
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=22863 PM sent
Thanks Perry! The cover came quick! Love it!
Used mine for the first time for this year's Fall tune-up. Awesome! It's so well made, protects and folds back up easily. If the rest of life were this perfect....
Are there covers still available?
Thanks!
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