 Front turn signal buckets, Which would YOU prefer? |
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| Pat Garvey |
 Jan 11 2011, 08:21 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  |
So, about six monthe ago I had an opportunity o purchase some brand new, unused, original front turn signal buckets. Nothing wrong with mine (see photos), but I can't seem to pass up factory new parts. They cost me a bundle, and I didn't need them. Some would call me stupid, and they just may be correct.
So, I'm debating. Plae the new factory pieces on the 914, or stay with theones I have (which look better to me). See the pics & tell me what you think. Pat Attached image(s) 
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| Tom_T |
Jan 11 2011, 09:40 PM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California 
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Well the outer bucket on the one on the right looks to be pretty pristine, but maybe too much so on a preservation 40+/- year old 914.
The one on the left isn't bad either - considering age, and that there was some color variance on the outer finish. I agree that the silverized reflectors' condition is maybe more important to light performance, even if not visible from the outside. For comparison, these are the one's on Steve's Sahara Beige with only 23k - which looks similar to the one on the left (if you can see the bucket up past the rubber boot etc.) .....  What say you? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) |
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| Pat Garvey |
Jan 12 2011, 05:30 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 |
QUOTE(Tom_T @ Jan 11 2011, 10:40 PM)  Well the outer bucket on the one on the right looks to be pretty pristine, but maybe too much so on a preservation 40+/- year old 914. The one on the left isn't bad either - considering age, and that there was some color variance on the outer finish. I agree that the silverized reflectors' condition is maybe more important to light performance, even if not visible from the outside. For comparison, these are the one's on Steve's Sahara Beige with only 23k - which looks similar to the one on the left (if you can see the bucket up past the rubber boot etc.) ..... What say you? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) I say there's unacceptable dust on that boot! Kidding! I can't say that the originals have had any degradation of the reflectors over the new, but that's because I replace the seal regularly. Quite frankly, I prefer the finish that I put on my originals, though it isn't factory, but I'll go with the new ones. Have new hardware & fasteners to boost it. |
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Pat Garvey Front turn signal buckets Jan 11 2011, 08:21 PM
MDG How does the plating inside your originals look, P... Jan 11 2011, 09:04 PM dr914@autoatlanta.com If you do not need the money, install the new fact... Jan 12 2011, 09:31 AM
Pat Garvey
If you do not need the money, install the new fac... Jan 12 2011, 07:04 PM Bleyseng someone backed into my passenger turn signal last ... Jan 12 2011, 10:13 AM tod914 Love putting NOS parts on. Finding them is 1/2 th... Jan 18 2011, 05:25 PM Pat Garvey
Love putting NOS parts on. Finding them is 1/2 t... Jan 19 2011, 07:18 PM 9146986 Sorry to disagree, but I say install the cherry us... Jan 19 2011, 09:22 PM championgt1
Sorry to disagree, but I say install the cherry u... Jan 19 2011, 10:37 PM tod914 My pleasure with the tank Pat. Glad it worked out... Jan 20 2011, 08:30 AM |
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