Rocker covers. I'm a bad, bad boy!, The crud chronicle |
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914/4: 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 914/6: 70 71 72
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 21 2009, 12:02 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,755 Joined: 19-January 03 From: Lincoln Park, NJ Member No.: 170 |
Thanks guys for taking the time to look to verify. I'll try to find a match for the metal rivets. I'll reconfirm when I hear from the two 73 owners. But, seems like early 73 foward used metal in the rockers from what we are seeing. When you guys pull some alluminum rivets, please mail me out a couple. I'll find a manufacturer to match them for us.
Lol Tom, thanks again. I have white if you need it. Guess we will all be running out buying rivet guns next. Except Pat. |
Pat Garvey |
Apr 21 2009, 06:14 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 |
Thanks guys for taking the time to look to verify. I'll try to find a match for the metal rivets. I'll reconfirm when I hear from the two 73 owners. But, seems like early 73 foward used metal in the rockers from what we are seeing. When you guys pull some alluminum rivets, please mail me out a couple. I'll find a manufacturer to match them for us. Lol Tom, thanks again. I have white if you need it. Guess we will all be running out buying rivet guns next. Except Pat. Yo! Right! Already have a rivet gun, but have no further need. Doubt that anyone else will. Pat |
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