Purists - do you even have one non-factory part installed?, Found one on mine & I'm keeping it! |
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Purists - do you even have one non-factory part installed?, Found one on mine & I'm keeping it! |
Pat Garvey |
Dec 20 2010, 07:34 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 |
Many of us on this forum like to think that our 914's are 100% original. There were some "sanctioned" aftermarket items that no one can really argue with - ski racks, ADDCO luggage racks, stripes, etc. Who has an "original" 914 with non-factory addons? Yes, I know that dealers were involved, but let's throw that under the bus. Who has something mounted on thier "original" 914 that was not provided by dealers? I have ONE thing. And I willl not part with it. It even required me to drill holes (the Horror!)
Show me yours & I'll show you mine. Pat |
MDG |
Dec 21 2010, 02:17 PM
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Wolf in wolf's clothing. Group: Members Posts: 8,652 Joined: 3-February 09 From: Toronto Member No.: 10,018 Region Association: None |
My '76 is the opposite of original - 3.2 engine, flares, leather interior and on and on.
But my '73, aside from a repaint back in the '80s is bone stock. In disassembling it in order to correct the previously mentioned re-paint, I did not come across a single item that didn't belong. It's been two years collecting NOS parts to replace any worn bits (thanks for the dash pad Jeff!!) and I plan on keeping it that way. mike P.S. - and frankly, Mr. Garvey, without pictoral proof I am not sure many here will believe that you actually drilled holes in your car . . . . |
Pat Garvey |
Dec 21 2010, 05:39 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 |
My '76 is the opposite of original - 3.2 engine, flares, leather interior and on and on. But my '73, aside from a repaint back in the '80s is bone stock. In disassembling it in order to correct the previously mentioned re-paint, I did not come across a single item that didn't belong. It's been two years collecting NOS parts to replace any worn bits (thanks for the dash pad Jeff!!) and I plan on keeping it that way. mike P.S. - and frankly, Mr. Garvey, without pictoral proof I am not sure many here will believe that you actually drilled holes in your car . . . . Challenge accepted! |
JeffBowlsby |
Dec 21 2010, 11:54 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,526 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None |
GASP! Horror of horrors! But I am not a purist....so I can live with it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) You know you could have remained faithful...I bet Mr. Hussey still has some of these. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Attached thumbnail(s) |
Pat Garvey |
Dec 22 2010, 09:02 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 |
GASP! Horror of horrors! But I am not a purist....so I can live with it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) You know you could have remained faithful...I bet Mr. Hussey still has some of these. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Yep, I could have had a set of those for free from an old 356 buddy (imagine THAT!), but they were so ugly. If I'd had an F-150, I woild have put them on that, but they still would have been ugly. I was just trying to spare my rear valence and chrome bumpers the ravages of rallies. Put 'em on & forgot about them, because they work. Here's a view from the other side - yes I DID go to the Sir Andy school of phography and, yes, I do have a small oil leak. Attached thumbnail(s) |
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