914 CV Joints, Any Intrest on Some New Ones Options

[914Sixer]

I have made several inquires about having new 914 CV joints made up. All the manufactures I contacted said it would take a run of 500 to get things rolling. There are no cost estimates at this point.

What is the price point you would like to see? $50-$100 per joint?

Since there are 4 per vehicle, how many would you be interested in buying?


Please know that these CV joints will be made in China. I am neutral on this because the companies are ISO 9000.

[914Sixer]

*"MARK HEARD" <a914nut@email.com>*

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*Subject:* FW: Message from GKN Driveline website - Other - English
*From:* Robert GenwayHaden
*To:* a914nut@email.com
*Date:* 01/14/13 07:01 AM


Mark,



Great e-mail address. Did you see the ‘Wheeler Dealers’ program on the
914 ? One of their best episodes.



Anyway, can you send me the GKN part numbers of the joints and the
shafts please ? These are 30 year old parts so some of our corporate
knowledge leaks as people retire but we can always retrieve the drawings
from a part number.



GKN typically doesn’t operate in the aftermarket, but we do have a
motorsports division that may be able to organize and distribute a batch
of these parts. Do you think that ‘914World.com’ might be able to
organize a group purchase ? Alternatively a company like UTS may be
willing to hold and distribute a batch of shafts. Send me the numbers
please and let’s see what is possible.



Regards,



Rob.



The following message was submitted on the GKN Driveline website:

From: Mark Heard
Organisation:
Address: 134 Stonegate South

City: Boerne, TX 78006
Country: USA
Telephone number: 210-262-4226
Fax number:
Email:
How did you hear about us: Word of mouth
Further info:

Comments:
The fans of the Porsche 914 would like to know there is any possibility
of making new CV joints and or complete axles for the 1970-1976 914. The
914World.com currently has over 6,000 members. We are in need of these
restoration parts

This is the reply I got back from GKN. Lots of possibilities here.