 Black Windshield and Sail Trim?, Can this be original? |
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| Rant6 |
 Jun 18 2012, 09:00 AM
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Hi. I recently bought an "all original" 1975 914 2.0 in fairly decent shape. It has the appearance package and the sport package with an unusual white colored interior and a copper colored body for a real 70's pimp-mobile look.
The windshield trim and the sail trim are painted a gloss black. Though I think the car could use some more "bling" (i.e. chrome trim), the paint on these parts looks very good. I'm trying to understand if this is original, or if these parts were painted at some point. I've found that a couple of special addition 914's did have the trim painted black, but all other accounts seem to point to chrome trim. I'm hoping that it is original because it would be a bear to try and remove the paint, but I'm thinking that it is not. Does anyone know if the black trim might be the original finish? Thanks. |
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| AlanG |
Dec 31 2012, 08:48 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 470 Joined: 28-December 12 From: CANADA Member No.: 15,294 Region Association: None |
Maybe I should have started a new thread but this seems to be the topic I have a question about.
My '72 has a black, rubber-like material on the windshield pillars and across the top. I do recall having seen pictures of one other 914 with similar trim. Anyone know the background on this? Thanks Attached image(s) 
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| SirAndy |
Dec 31 2012, 10:08 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 42,483 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(AlanG @ Dec 31 2012, 06:48 PM)  My '72 has a black, rubber-like material on the windshield pillars and across the top. I do recall having seen pictures of one other 914 with similar trim. Anyone know the background on this? Yes. First, your car is a '73 and an early one at that. The door decal should have a build date of '72 but i'm certain your VIN starts with 473 ... The first 1000 or so of MY '73 had the black windshield pillar trim. There are several threads about these here already. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) PS: (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) |
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| AlanG |
Dec 31 2012, 10:15 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 470 Joined: 28-December 12 From: CANADA Member No.: 15,294 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(SirAndy @ Dec 31 2012, 11:08 PM) QUOTE(AlanG @ Dec 31 2012, 06:48 PM) My '72 has a black, rubber-like material on the windshield pillars and across the top. I do recall having seen pictures of one other 914 with similar trim. Anyone know the background on this? Yes. First, your car is a '73 and an early one at that. The door decal should have a build date of '72 but i'm certain your VIN starts with 473 ... The first 1000 or so of MY '73 had the black windshield pillar trim. There are several threads about these here already. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) PS: (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) I'm really not the argumentative type but, my VIN is 4722910267. |
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| SirAndy |
Dec 31 2012, 10:39 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 42,483 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(AlanG @ Dec 31 2012, 08:15 PM) QUOTE(SirAndy @ Dec 31 2012, 11:08 PM) QUOTE(AlanG @ Dec 31 2012, 06:48 PM) My '72 has a black, rubber-like material on the windshield pillars and across the top. I do recall having seen pictures of one other 914 with similar trim. Anyone know the background on this? Yes. First, your car is a '73 and an early one at that. The door decal should have a build date of '72 but i'm certain your VIN starts with 473 ... The first 1000 or so of MY '73 had the black windshield pillar trim. There are several threads about these here already. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) PS: (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) I'm really not the argumentative type but, my VIN is 4722910267. In that case the vinyl on your windshield pillar is not original. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) 10267 is right in the middle of the '72 production run and way too early for the vinyl to be from the factory. Here is a link to a thread: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=67816 |
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| AlanG |
Dec 31 2012, 10:50 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 470 Joined: 28-December 12 From: CANADA Member No.: 15,294 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(SirAndy @ Dec 31 2012, 11:39 PM) QUOTE(AlanG @ Dec 31 2012, 08:15 PM) QUOTE(SirAndy @ Dec 31 2012, 11:08 PM) QUOTE(AlanG @ Dec 31 2012, 06:48 PM) My '72 has a black, rubber-like material on the windshield pillars and across the top. I do recall having seen pictures of one other 914 with similar trim. Anyone know the background on this? Yes. First, your car is a '73 and an early one at that. The door decal should have a build date of '72 but i'm certain your VIN starts with 473 ... The first 1000 or so of MY '73 had the black windshield pillar trim. There are several threads about these here already. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) PS: (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) I'm really not the argumentative type but, my VIN is 4722910267. In that case the vinyl on your windshield pillar is not original. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) 10267 is right in the middle of the '72 production run and way too early for the vinyl to be from the factory. Here is a link to a thread: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=67816 Thanks. That's very interesting. I wish I had more background on its history. Based on how faded it was when I first got it, I'd guess its been there for quite a while. Happy New Year! |
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Posts in this topic
Rant6 Black Windshield and Sail Trim? Jun 18 2012, 09:00 AM
Jeff Bowlsby The black trim on your 914 would not be original, ... Jun 18 2012, 06:01 PM
SirAndy The black trim on your 914 would not be original, ... Jun 19 2012, 10:54 AM Pat Garvey Some pics would help. Jun 20 2012, 05:18 PM bembry
Some pics would help.
Yes! That car sounds... Jun 20 2012, 07:36 PM Rant6
Some pics would help.
Yes! That car sound... Jun 22 2012, 12:56 PM JawjaPorsche 914Rubber sells them:
http://shop.914rubber.com/9... Oct 28 2012, 09:57 AM Pat Garvey Go with Mark - he's the best! Oct 28 2012, 06:56 PM rick 918-S :wttc: :ttiwwp: Nov 4 2012, 06:08 AM Rant6 OK, I'm a little embarrased to ask this questi... Nov 8 2012, 05:58 AM SirAndy
OK, I'm a little embarrased to ask this quest... Nov 19 2012, 07:51 PM scotty b Just to get Tom going. Didn't the creamsicle L... Nov 22 2012, 06:18 AM Jeff Bowlsby
Just to get Tom going. Didn't the creamsicle ... Nov 24 2012, 07:48 AM bulitt 1) Click on "add reply" not - "fast... Nov 22 2012, 08:33 AM 914Sixer Early base model cars (70-72) had trim painted to ... Dec 6 2012, 09:54 PM Pat Garvey
Early base model cars (70-72) had trim painted to... Dec 7 2012, 07:09 PM AlanG As I look into more "oddities" of my car... Apr 20 2013, 11:13 AM |
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