1974 914 Front Trunk Originality Question, Grommets/Drain Tube(s) Options

[gcrotvik]

I am restoring a 74 914. I have a question regarding the grommets/drain tube(s) used in the 3 drain holes located in the front trunk area. The Porsche Pet does not show (at least that I can find) the grommet/drain tube types that were originally used by the factory. If you follow current thinking by Mark at 914Rubber, there is a 911 style drain tube that fits in the lowest drain hole. When I look up the associated 911 part number for this drain tube, it is not associated with the 914, only the 911 (for the front headlight buckets). If this is true, then the drain tube provided by 914Rubber is a good solution, but not original to the 914.

So here is my question. What did the factory use as grommets/drain tubes for the 3 drain holes in the front trunk? Part numbers?

I have looked at many 914 front trunk pictures and it appears that the drain hole under the spare tire hold-down and the drain hole closest to the inner bulkhead are a grommet of some type. The drain hole closest to the front cross panel looks to be closed off with a solid plug.

I am looking for concourse originality.

Thank you for your help!

Greg

[Pat Garvey]

I find it a new piece of education here. I am pretty knowledgeable with the early cars. To learn that there is a third weep channel in the 74's is interesting, though because it is forward and in a non-drainage position I doubt that it is a weep channel. Probably another closed grommet.

As you can see in the pic of my '72, there are 2 weep holes (sorry for the filth - haven't been in there for a few years). Looks like you have a third, forward of the center tube.

Regardless, the drain tubes that fit into the weep holes are important. I'm not certain which part the factory used but Mark is correct in that the 911 headlight drain tube is a direct fit. And unnoticeable.

All the others that you mentioned are simple grommets. Why they are there is a mystery to me.

I appreciate that you are after "concourse" originality, but recognize that you have to deal with issues much larger that the drain tubes. No one will recognize any difference, and the 911 tube is the only one available (unless Mark makes some).

A someone who has searched for many years for concours parts, and I have found most but not all, concentrate on more important areas. Keep searching though. Took me 8 years to find restored snow plow rear valance. Been searching longer than that now to find a proper early rain tray. And I've put a hefty reward for one out there.

BTW, the 4 mounting plates in my trunk are for an early Automotion sway bar. I'll close those up someday.
Pat