Suspension markings Options

[scotty b]

I remember this being brought up before, possibly by myself, but I can't find any trace of it so I thought I would atart a new thead specifically dedicated to suspensions and in this case factory makings on them. These pics are from Jim McCloeds 73. All markings are on the rear trailing arms and I could find no evidence of anything onthe front suspension. Notice there is one brushed on and also one stamped mark on each side. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)

[Katmanken]

Here ya go...

1974 914 2.0 trailing arm marks.

The number 1 (in a box) shows up well on both arms.

In fact, the arms look almost new. Dirty but new, and with no rust. If I clean the dust off, they probably would shine.

This car is a puzzler. 57K in the first three years since 1974, and 13K since 1977.

Some parts look remarkably new, rubber is soft, the upholstery is really good. The carpet under the non factory floor pads looks like the day it left the factory.

Pretty surprising considering the rest of the car is rusted out. I'm thinking it stayed in a garage most of it's life after being driven in a salty winter. Driver must have liked to "launch" the car considering the condition of the first gear slider

I've found more factory build marks that will be photographed as it comes apart. I know there are marks on the rubber noise pad glued to the bulkhead inside the car. The marks are white chalk or grease pencil and include those funny european 5's.

Ken