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> headlamp "whiskers", what are these called and where can I get new ones?
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post Nov 26 2017, 06:25 PM
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I'm looking for the plastic "whiskers" that seal or clean the actuating arm on the headlamps. In the attached picture, I have removed the headlamp.

I looked in the PET and could not find them in the exploded view for the headlamp assembly (page 298).

What are these called and where can I buy them?

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post Nov 26 2017, 06:43 PM
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Mark said 914rubber will make them soon.
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post Nov 28 2017, 12:07 PM
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Just finishing the forming, I can get you a set in a few days. Along with the pivit bushings for the headlight assembly and the rotating metal arm.
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post Nov 28 2017, 02:22 PM
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QUOTE(Mikey914 @ Nov 28 2017, 10:07 AM) *

Just finishing the forming, I can get you a set in a few days. Along with the pivit bushings for the headlight assembly and the rotating metal arm.
Mark


well holy f - that's obscure!

is there anything mike can't do??

when i am finally able to buy and work on a 914, i have a feeling it could end up more 914rubber bits than porsche!

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post Nov 28 2017, 02:38 PM
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QUOTE(douglastic @ Nov 28 2017, 03:22 PM) *

QUOTE(Mikey914 @ Nov 28 2017, 10:07 AM) *

Just finishing the forming, I can get you a set in a few days. Along with the pivit bushings for the headlight assembly and the rotating metal arm.
Mark


well holy f - that's obscure!

is there anything mike can't do??

when i am finally able to buy and work on a 914, i have a feeling it could end up more 914rubber bits than porsche!

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That’s a good thing. Mikey is less expensive than Porsche.
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post Nov 28 2017, 03:16 PM
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Sorry for the hijack... Mark, any word on the upper front strut bushings?
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post Nov 28 2017, 04:44 PM
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Upper fronts are done I'm very happy with this. The poly graphite is very solid and I used a press to mechanically wedge these in on the metal. Could be done on a bench vise easily too. We are trying to finish up a custom tool for the A arm bushing install and we have made the new rubber version of them that are correct (NOT A URO PART) and the tool will make the job easier.
So we have those 2 parts and have just finished the trailing arm poly bronze bushings as well as the arm support arm tubes in solid stainless. I'll post up some more car porn later.
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post Nov 28 2017, 04:52 PM
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Upper fronts are done I'm very happy with this. The poly graphite is very solid and I used a press to mechanically wedge these in on the metal. Could be done on a bench vise easily too. We are trying to finish up a custom tool for the A arm bushing install and we have made the new rubber version of them that are correct (NOT A URO PART) and the tool will make the job easier.
So we have those 2 parts and have just finished the trailing arm poly bronze bushings as well as the arm support arm tubes in solid stainless. I'll post up some more car porn later.
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I'm for 2-3 cars worth.
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QUOTE(Mikey914 @ Nov 28 2017, 10:07 AM) *

Just finishing the forming, I can get you a set in a few days. Along with the pivit bushings for the headlight assembly and the rotating metal arm.
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Cool! I have a few other bits to buy, so PM me when they are ready and I'll place an order.
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post Nov 30 2017, 02:59 AM
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What years had the fuzzies? I have had many 914s and I don't recall ever seeing them.
I just replaced all the bushings on the project car with All Thread and some plumbing parts. Did not take long. Having the part that presses on the bushing would save some time in the plumbing isle at the hardware store.
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post Nov 30 2017, 07:49 AM
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What years had the fuzzies? I have had many 914s and I don't recall ever seeing them.
I just replaced all the bushings on the project car with All Thread and some plumbing parts. Did not take long. Having the part that presses on the bushing would save some time in the plumbing isle at the hardware store.

70 & 71 had fuzzy’s. I’m not sure about 72.
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post Nov 30 2017, 08:01 AM
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QUOTE(mepstein @ Nov 30 2017, 08:49 AM) *

QUOTE(djway @ Nov 30 2017, 03:59 AM) *

What years had the fuzzies? I have had many 914s and I don't recall ever seeing them.
I just replaced all the bushings on the project car with All Thread and some plumbing parts. Did not take long. Having the part that presses on the bushing would save some time in the plumbing isle at the hardware store.

70 & 71 had fuzzy’s. I’m not sure about 72.

I have a 72. I'm pretty sure it does not have fuzzy's.
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post Nov 30 2017, 09:22 AM
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Matt's 72 had them. That's where we got the idea. So the cut off is somewhere in there.
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post Nov 30 2017, 09:30 AM
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My '72 has them and an additional rubber flap that goes in front of the horse hair.
My chassis is I think April build.
I know that '73 have the rubber cup that encloses the headlight motor pivot, kinda looks like an old time horn.
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I have a 72. I'm pretty sure it does not have fuzzy's.

I just checked, and I stand corrected. I DO have the fuzzy's. November '71 build...
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Noticed that when we bent these up we made slightly too narrow. Going to have to cut more up and take another wack at it. The die we made to bend them took metal from the width and added to the brush height..... doooooo (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)



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Rumor has it Mark and Matt are working on these...

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I'll leave this for brand U


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post Nov 30 2017, 07:26 PM
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All 914s have these headlight brush strips --- 2 per car. Part number is 914.750.079.10. Best bet is 914rubber or used. Bob Heinonen
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My "73 doesn't have them. It has really fat rectangular grommets. It's 99 % stock with only 48 K miles. Whatever.
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