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Too white?, is the one on the right too white? |
GWN7 |
Jul 30 2004, 04:40 PM
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King of Road Trips Group: Members Posts: 6,280 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Member No.: 56 Region Association: Northstar Region |
Just got the sample of the new material for the fronts. The only sample I have of one is old and yellowed (shown). Is the new one too white?
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bondo |
Jul 30 2004, 04:42 PM
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Practicing my perpendicular parking Group: Members Posts: 4,277 Joined: 19-April 03 From: Los Osos, CA Member No.: 587 Region Association: Central California |
It's too white for me! I can't own anything that white or it ends up being white with greasy fingerprints (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) As for authenticity, no idea.. Personally I'd prefer black, for the above reason.
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JFJ914 |
Jul 30 2004, 04:42 PM
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Senior Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 813 Joined: 13-June 03 From: Alpharetta, GA Member No.: 814 Region Association: South East States |
They were probably that white when new.
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SirAndy |
Jul 30 2004, 05:13 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,651 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(John Jentz @ Jul 30 2004, 03:42 PM) They were probably that white when new. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) but i want a set of the black ones anyways ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Andy |
andys |
Jul 30 2004, 05:27 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,165 Joined: 21-May 03 From: Valencia, CA Member No.: 721 Region Association: None |
To me, it appears as if the old ones are molded from Nylon. It's natural color is sort of yellowish, as appears in your photo. The (very) white one is likely a different material (polymer), though I suppose it could be Nylon with white colorant. Is this a custom machined (rather than molded) part? If so, I suspect it may be Delrin, as it's natural color is (very) white. Also, if it is custom machined, Delrin stock is commonly available in black as well.
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Gint |
Jul 30 2004, 05:33 PM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,075 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Who frickin cares? I'll take white.
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McMark |
Jul 30 2004, 09:18 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
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GWN7 |
Jul 31 2004, 01:42 AM
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King of Road Trips Group: Members Posts: 6,280 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Member No.: 56 Region Association: Northstar Region |
It's a polyurethane elastomer......... I asked (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
and yes they will be available in Black.....long story short had to drive back across town to get the Black sample that I should have pickup up last trip (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) Attached image(s) |
maf914 |
Jul 31 2004, 06:32 AM
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Not a Guru! Group: Members Posts: 3,049 Joined: 30-April 03 From: Central Florida Member No.: 632 Region Association: None |
I have a new pair of OEM clips that I bought a few years ago, not yet installed. They are quite white, as opposed to my old clips (one broken) which have yellowed. For an improved clip, white or black is okay, but I'll probably pick black if its offered.
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Root_Werks |
Jul 31 2004, 08:21 AM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,321 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I would take a set of black as well. They look nice. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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GWN7 |
Jul 31 2004, 11:37 AM
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King of Road Trips Group: Members Posts: 6,280 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Member No.: 56 Region Association: Northstar Region |
Thanks guys, just read the MDS on the material. It says it will yellow with age (the white ones)............
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seanery |
Aug 25 2004, 05:12 PM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,852 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
are the white ones the same material as the black ones I have?
Actually, one is black the other seems really dark purple (can see light through it) |
GWN7 |
Aug 25 2004, 06:04 PM
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King of Road Trips Group: Members Posts: 6,280 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Member No.: 56 Region Association: Northstar Region |
No, the white ones shown (and the black one in this pic) are hard plastic. Like the originals. The problem is they aren't flexible coming out of the mold and they don't take the black dye well (I have a couple of grey ones to prove it). I only got 8 pieces done before one broke in the mold, making the mold useless.
I'm looking at strengthing the master of the one's you (and the other Beta testers have) along the underside of where the lid sits and along the leading edge of the top lip. This would strengthen the whole clip by adding material to the support edges, while still keeping it soft enough that it would not mar painted tops or ones that spend a lot of time in the trunk (warmer, non rainy climates). There is 20 different grades of rubber. The rears holders are made from a 90 Shore A Hardness and go down in grade to a 5. The lower grades look prefect for seals. The higher grades look good for making front valances or bumper tops. All I need is one good one to copy. There is 41 grades of the plastics. Most are mid grade hardness. Basically I can make any NLA part if it is made from plastic or rubber. All I need is ideas. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
Allan |
Aug 25 2004, 06:23 PM
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Teenerless Weenie Group: Members Posts: 8,373 Joined: 5-July 04 From: Western Mesopotamia Member No.: 2,304 Region Association: Southern California |
How about a set of complete Targa and rollbar seals?
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GWN7 |
Aug 25 2004, 06:34 PM
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King of Road Trips Group: Members Posts: 6,280 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Member No.: 56 Region Association: Northstar Region |
Given time, yes
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ein 6er |
Aug 25 2004, 06:37 PM
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Senior Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,115 Joined: 11-February 03 Member No.: 300 Region Association: None |
ideas?!?
part #s 40 & 41 in the exploded view diagram, dust caps. they are for tail shifters, so may not be much of a market, but i'd like one!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) a used one just sold for about $40. on ebay. great work BTW!!! doug |
ein 6er |
Aug 25 2004, 06:39 PM
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Senior Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,115 Joined: 11-February 03 Member No.: 300 Region Association: None |
also, the side marker boots.
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GaroldShaffer |
Aug 25 2004, 09:08 PM
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You bought another 914? Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,622 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None |
QUOTE part #s 40 & 41 in the exploded view diagram, dust caps. they are for tail shifters, so may not be much of a market, but i'd like one!! a used one just sold for about $40. on ebay. Doug, I think I have NOS of part 41 take a look at these pics. I was going to ebay it but if you need PM me and we can talk. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Attached image(s) |
GaroldShaffer |
Aug 25 2004, 09:09 PM
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You bought another 914? Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,622 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None |
pic#2
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GWN7 |
Aug 25 2004, 11:47 PM
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King of Road Trips Group: Members Posts: 6,280 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Member No.: 56 Region Association: Northstar Region |
Sure, don't offer it to me so I can see if I can duplicate it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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