Rocker covers. I'm a bad, bad boy!, The crud chronicle |
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Rocker covers. I'm a bad, bad boy!, The crud chronicle |
Pat Garvey |
Jan 3 2009, 09:27 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
Could have posted this elsewhere I guess, but thought it might be better served here.
In 1974, I decided that it made good sense to annually removed the rocker covers to clean out the accumulated crap that absorbs moisture & causes rust. Did so fervently until 1990 (the last time they were removed until today). My 914 has accumulated a total of less than 4k miles since 1990, being relegated to "queen" status. So, today, being bored, I pulled them. Not an easy task for an old fart in a 44 degree garage! Good thing my 914 hasn't seen water since 1974. Don't know where the crud came from, but if water had been added to the mix I'd have had a problem. Be warned guys, this accumulation can cause MAJOR problems when left to stew. Couple of screws, couple of driven out rivtets & you can be faced with ugly stuff. Pat Attached image(s) |
tod914 |
Apr 20 2009, 05:18 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,755 Joined: 19-January 03 From: Lincoln Park, NJ Member No.: 170 |
Seems to confirm from 74 & up. Now to see if we can find someone with an early car. Pat?? any other original owners?? Would love to get one of those metal rivets if someone has one removed. I'd be more than happy
to try to find a suitable replacement. Dave your good. The kickplates/threshold plates on yours should have the black plastic rivets. I'm pretty certian when I looked at your car a few years back, that's what was on there. |
Pat Garvey |
Apr 20 2009, 06:19 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
Seems to confirm from 74 & up. Now to see if we can find someone with an early car. Pat?? any other original owners?? Would love to get one of those metal rivets if someone has one removed. I'd be more than happy to try to find a suitable replacement. Dave your good. The kickplates/threshold plates on yours should have the black plastic rivets. I'm pretty certian when I looked at your car a few years back, that's what was on there. Tod, Hate to dissapoint you, but my 914 came with plastic from the factory. That's why I got 100 of yours! Pat |
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