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Original, or not?, a '70/4 inspection, trying something new and/or different |
1970 Neun vierzehn |
Mar 3 2012, 10:53 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,199 Joined: 16-March 06 From: cincinnati, ohio Member No.: 5,727 |
This site has gotten a little too quiet (IMG:style_emoticons/default/yellowsleep[1].gif) for my liking, so in an unselfish (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) attempt to liven things up, I thought a different perspective on originality might be in order.
The idea for this thread came about from viewing eBay posts calling attention to a particular 914 and the resultant comments (some rather blistering) with regard to the alleged,implied, or stated originality/authenticity of aforementioned vehicle. Being the second owner of this 1970/4 for the past 37 years, and for the most part having kept it true to factory spec and appearance during this period, I think a thread inviting interested Forum members to point out discrepencies and alterations from OEM might make for some interesting viewing and reading. This is not an invitation to pick nits about cleanliness or color preferences or my "taste" in what I've changed from stock. It is an invite, however to find what I changed, or "improved". Some mods will be very obvious, others, I will be surprised if they will be noticed at all. Hopefully, if this thread prospers, we will see other members post their specific OEM (or almost OEM) model years for close scrutiny. I shall post photos of a specific area on the car until all comments and observations noting the anomilies are accounted for. Remember, this is a 1970, 1.7, build date January 1970. Attached thumbnail(s) |
6freak |
Mar 3 2012, 11:17 PM
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MR.C Group: Members Posts: 4,740 Joined: 19-March 08 From: Tacoma WA Member No.: 8,829 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
such as the wrong valance and rear view mirror ..and of course the LP..Ill keep look n
MikeC (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
1970 Neun vierzehn |
Mar 3 2012, 11:30 PM
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such as the wrong valance and rear view mirror ..and of course the LP..Ill keep look n MikeC (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) You are correct regarding the front valence change , but the interior rear view mirror is original to the car. Paul |
Gustl |
Mar 3 2012, 11:30 PM
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914 enthusiast & historian Group: Members Posts: 11,652 Joined: 16-June 04 From: TIROL / Austria Member No.: 2,212 Region Association: Austria |
it's very unlikely that this old german customs licence plate came with the car when you bought it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)
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Gustl |
Mar 3 2012, 11:32 PM
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914 enthusiast & historian Group: Members Posts: 11,652 Joined: 16-June 04 From: TIROL / Austria Member No.: 2,212 Region Association: Austria |
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1970 Neun vierzehn |
Mar 3 2012, 11:33 PM
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Next view......
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Gustl |
Mar 3 2012, 11:34 PM
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914 enthusiast & historian Group: Members Posts: 11,652 Joined: 16-June 04 From: TIROL / Austria Member No.: 2,212 Region Association: Austria |
original wheels should be 155SR15 - the ones on your car look much wider
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1970 Neun vierzehn |
Mar 3 2012, 11:46 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,199 Joined: 16-March 06 From: cincinnati, ohio Member No.: 5,727 |
such as the wrong valance and rear view mirror ..and of course the LP..Ill keep look n MikeC (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I'd gotten all the service records for this car when I purchased it in July 1975. There is/was no reference to replacing a mirror. The two references to the later style mirror in this thread correlate to what is shown in the Dr. Johnson 914 Authenticity Guide. I have never changed it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Paul |
1970 Neun vierzehn |
Mar 3 2012, 11:49 PM
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tod914 |
Mar 3 2012, 11:50 PM
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Looks like a non DOT approved headlamp. Can't make out the manufacturer. Great thread btw.
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1970 Neun vierzehn |
Mar 3 2012, 11:52 PM
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1970 Neun vierzehn |
Mar 3 2012, 11:55 PM
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This is an ez change to spot.....
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SirAndy |
Mar 4 2012, 12:36 AM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,854 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
This is an ez change to spot..... Well, i'm no expert, but i think the wheels should be steelies? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) |
sixerdon |
Mar 4 2012, 10:09 AM
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This is an ez change to spot..... Well, i'm no expert, but i think the wheels should be steelies? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) 4-1/2" steelies w/ 155's to be exact as previously mentioned.........and check that mirror again. The mirror on my Jan '70 /6 measures 1-7/8" from top to bottom of frame at center point. Don |
6freak |
Mar 4 2012, 10:32 AM
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MR.C Group: Members Posts: 4,740 Joined: 19-March 08 From: Tacoma WA Member No.: 8,829 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
those are not stock valve stems on them none stock tires.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) ...just yank n your chain ....I have a new jack post cover if ya need one or two (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)
MikeC (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
1970 Neun vierzehn |
Mar 4 2012, 12:20 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,199 Joined: 16-March 06 From: cincinnati, ohio Member No.: 5,727 |
This is an ez change to spot..... Well, i'm no expert, but i think the wheels should be steelies? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) 4-1/2" steelies w/ 155's to be exact as previously mentioned.........and check that mirror again. The mirror on my Jan '70 /6 measures 1-7/8" from top to bottom of frame at center point. Don wheels: yes, when I bought the car, it had 4.5" steel wheels w/155SR15s AND slotted aluminum trim rings surrounding the hubcaps. The attached pic is not my car, but shows the wheel cover configuration (although the hubcaps did not have VW logos on them). mirror: at center point, my mirror measures 2.75", so I guess it could be a later mirror. I've never changed it and the original service records for the car do not indicate any mirror replacement, so ????? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Attached image(s) |
1970 Neun vierzehn |
Mar 4 2012, 12:28 PM
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another ez change to identify.....
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6freak |
Mar 4 2012, 12:37 PM
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MR.C Group: Members Posts: 4,740 Joined: 19-March 08 From: Tacoma WA Member No.: 8,829 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
lenses and the 914 badge seems wrong ...shouldnt it read 1.7?
fun stuff MikeC (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
1970 Neun vierzehn |
Mar 4 2012, 12:39 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,199 Joined: 16-March 06 From: cincinnati, ohio Member No.: 5,727 |
Euro lenses were added by me back in the 70s.
The 914 emblem is correct by itself. Paul |
1970 Neun vierzehn |
Mar 4 2012, 12:50 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,199 Joined: 16-March 06 From: cincinnati, ohio Member No.: 5,727 |
since we are at the rear, let's look in the trunk.....,...(though there's not much to see inside)
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