Mikey - whats the possibility of making these NLA rubber parts?, Who would want these? Speak Up! |
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Mikey - whats the possibility of making these NLA rubber parts?, Who would want these? Speak Up! |
JeffBowlsby |
Apr 22 2010, 10:53 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,533 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None |
Chassis harness snorkel tube
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JeffBowlsby |
Apr 22 2010, 10:55 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,533 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None |
And alternator grommets. I have good samples of both these to make molds.
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Mikey914 |
Apr 22 2010, 11:35 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,678 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
The alternator grommets are pretty straight forward. I was trying to find a decent one to take a look at those, The snorkel can be done, but the tooling cost would be significantly more. Just a mater of how many people want them. Jeff, if you want to get a count on these I'd be able to get some numbers together.
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Tom_T |
Apr 22 2010, 11:46 PM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California |
The alternator grommets are pretty straight forward. I was trying to find a decent one to take a look at those, The snorkel can be done, but the tooling cost would be significantly more. Just a mater of how many people want them. Jeff, if you want to get a count on these I'd be able to get some numbers together. Thanks, Mark Mark - I'll need a new snorkel! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Also a definite on the early rain tray, but you'll need to do something to strengthen the long front edge so it doesn't warp & waterfall into the bay. I'll post you pix at that topic, if you could PM me with the link to it. Jeff - good idea & there are some other raggedy ones I need to find pix of & send to Mark too! See you Wed. am & we'll figure out a time to get together to talk things 914 there! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
Gint |
Apr 23 2010, 05:37 AM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,083 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I looked for a used snorkel in reasonable condition for years until I finally found one decent enough. I saw one (already sold) NOS unit back in 06 or so. If you made new ones I would buy one for sure.
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914Sixer |
Apr 23 2010, 05:41 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,903 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I am in for the alt gromets. I have a good used tube but you never know what will happen when you try to install it. I will take one of those too.
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watsonrx13 |
Apr 23 2010, 05:47 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,734 Joined: 18-February 03 From: Plant City, FL Member No.: 312 Region Association: South East States |
I don't need one now, but put me down for at least one. These will come in very handy when shops start fully restoring these cars.
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IronHillRestorations |
Apr 23 2010, 06:36 AM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,731 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None |
IMHO the wiring snorkel, would be best if you could make it so it could be split and glued together, so you don't have to pull the rear half of the harness to install it.
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kharma |
Apr 23 2010, 06:41 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 68 Joined: 13-November 07 From: Billerica MA Member No.: 8,328 Region Association: North East States |
Definitely would be interested in the snorkel, a new early rain tray would be nice as well!
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kconway |
Apr 23 2010, 07:40 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,347 Joined: 6-December 04 From: Monrovia, CA Member No.: 3,231 Region Association: Southern California |
IMHO the wiring snorkel, would be best if you could make it so it could be split and glued together, so you don't have to pull the rear half of the harness to install it. I'd be in with a split snorkel. I asked Mark about doing the "suction housing" gasket for the alternator recently since its NLA. But help me out here, it's just a gasket, are you guys using something else instead on this one? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Kev |
McMark |
Apr 23 2010, 09:50 AM
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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 |
I am IN for both. And I'll be a repeat customer on those for sure. Pretty much every snorkel out there is toast.
While a split snorkel would be neat and dead simple to install, the rear section of the harness is REALLY simple to pull. I'd also be more nervous of the split snorkel coming undone later. QUOTE I asked Mark about doing the "suction housing" gasket for the alternator recently since its NLA. Which one is that? The 'ring' between the alternator body and the engine tin? The paper gasket between the alternator body and the rear cover? Or the elbow between the impeller housing and the rear cover? |
kconway |
Apr 23 2010, 09:57 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,347 Joined: 6-December 04 From: Monrovia, CA Member No.: 3,231 Region Association: Southern California |
I am IN for both. And I'll be a repeat customer on those for sure. Pretty much every snorkel out there is toast. While a split snorkel would be neat and dead simple to install, the rear section of the harness is REALLY simple to pull. I'd also be more nervous of the split snorkel coming undone later. QUOTE I asked Mark about doing the "suction housing" gasket for the alternator recently since its NLA. Which one is that? The 'ring' between the alternator body and the engine tin? The paper gasket between the alternator body and the rear cover? Or the elbow between the impeller housing and the rear cover? I'm thinking about the 'ring' between the alternator body and engine tin. |
montoya 73 2.0 |
Apr 23 2010, 10:11 AM
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Lack of consideration to others, and Selfish! Group: Members Posts: 1,791 Joined: 27-October 04 From: Paso Robles, Ca. Member No.: 3,016 Region Association: Central California |
I am IN for both. And I'll be a repeat customer on those for sure. Pretty much every snorkel out there is toast. While a split snorkel would be neat and dead simple to install, the rear section of the harness is REALLY simple to pull. I'd also be more nervous of the split snorkel coming undone later. Just a thought, could you use some sort of "Lacing" like when assembling a conveyor belt? There are different sizes, for different applications. |
McMark |
Apr 23 2010, 10:16 AM
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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 |
I like you're out-of-the-box thinking. But what about waterproofing? That's the point of the snorkel. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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charliew |
Apr 23 2010, 10:20 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,363 Joined: 31-July 07 From: Crawford, TX. Member No.: 7,958 |
All that stuff is going to be needed for anyone trying to keep a stock car top notch. I guess there is a priority for each one though. The snorkle seems to be in first place. Maybe the front and rear parts could be seperate from a wrap around piece in the center that could then be glued together? Clean new rubber glues really good. Course an exact replica is always better if it's the best engineering and longest lasting.
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JeffBowlsby |
Apr 23 2010, 10:26 AM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,533 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None |
An informal thread like this asking for raised hands for these items just shows todays demand, a mere glimpse in time, and only for those that read this thread. Consider the long term need and demand, there are enough 914 owners that will need these, maybe not today, but over the next weeks, months and years.
I second the call for a single piece snorkel like OEM. Mike, let me know if you need to borrow my samples. |
MrKona |
Apr 23 2010, 10:37 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 597 Joined: 25-July 05 From: Santa Rosa, CA Member No.: 4,469 Region Association: None |
I'd also be interested in an OEM style snorkel and alternator grommet.
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Socalandy |
Apr 23 2010, 10:51 AM
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Its got to be Yellow!!! Group: Members Posts: 2,432 Joined: 29-August 09 From: Orange Member No.: 10,742 Region Association: Southern California |
I'm up for both!!
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burton73 |
Apr 23 2010, 11:00 AM
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burton73 Group: Members Posts: 3,549 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California |
I would like a new snorkel!
Bob |
Markl |
Apr 23 2010, 12:56 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 75 Joined: 14-September 09 From: Colorado Member No.: 10,802 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I know I need a new alternator grommet - I don't even know where the snorkel tube is, but I'm sure I need one of those, too. Mark's parts are so nice, I might get one just to admire it!
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