I need carpet Options

[johnpierre]

Hey everyone

It is time to dedicate some attention to my, well, you already know don't you. I am looking to replace the original (yes original) carpet. I have been looking on Ebay and can't really tell what the quality is like of the kits that are available. I found one for 75.00 but the seller gave it a 5 out of 10.

There is a supplier in OC califormia that I have spoken to that restores everything porsche and they have the original wool loop kit in original colors but that kit was over 500.00

Does anyone have a recommendation? I want to spend about 150.00 for a charcoal grey or black kit that will fit properly and look not like a crappy after market product until I can afford the real deal.

Any thoughts?

thx -jp-

ps I have a 73 1.7 fuel injected model

[Tom_T]

There is a supplier in OC califormia that I have spoken to that restores everything porsche and they have the original wool loop kit in original colors but that kit was over 500.00

Who was that in OC??

Recheck on that, cuz it may have been the 356/911/912 square loop or square weave wool that wasn't used on the 914s, but some folks do resto's with it. The German material loop pile 914 kit was around the $175-250-ish range at most vendors, & IIRC it's a synthetic even on the OE/NOS ones - not wool.

I don't know what material 914rubber is using, so ask Mark W/Mikey914 on here (owner).

PS - if you're not in a hurry, you can wait til the Porsche Swap Meet in March at the Phoenix Club in Anaheim & meet AI & others in person there for pricing & ordering .... as well as a bunch of other Porsche goodies & display cars!

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Tom
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[johnpierre]

There is a supplier in OC califormia that I have spoken to that restores everything porsche and they have the original wool loop kit in original colors but that kit was over 500.00

Who was that in OC??

Recheck on that, cuz it may have been the 356/911/912 square loop or square weave wool that wasn't used on the 914s, but some folks do resto's with it. The German material loop pile 914 kit was around the $175-250-ish range at most vendors, & IIRC it's a synthetic even on the OE/NOS ones - not wool.

I don't know what material 914rubber is using, so ask Mark W/Mikey914 on here (owner).

PS - if you're not in a hurry, you can wait til the Porsche Swap Meet in March at the Phoenix Club in Anaheim & meet AI & others in person there for pricing & ordering .... as well as a bunch of other Porsche goodies & display cars!

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Tom
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hey Tom
the source in OC was called Auto International and if I remember the conversation correctly they said the material they use is exactly the same as the original, not necessarily NOS.

I don't want to wait, waited way too long already...
-jp-

[Tom_T]

hey Tom
the source in OC was called Auto International and if I remember the conversation correctly they said the material they use is exactly the same as the original, not necessarily NOS.

I don't want to wait, waited way too long already...
-jp-

JP -

They're actually in north San Diego County - not OC - Escondido to be specific, if it was these guys -

http://www.autosintl.net/

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914 1972-76
Domestic carpet $265.00
German Perlon $293.00
German Velour $523.00
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At their now jacked up pricing, the Lakewell German Velour at 240.00 Euros ($259.16 at current exchange rate) is by far the better deal! I'm amazed at how much AI has gone up in the past 2-3-4 years!

http://www.lakewell.com/en/porsche/914/ful...rsche-914-69-76

However, maybe Mark/914Rubber can do the German Velour for you at a comparable price?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

That is, unless you're on a tight budget, then go domestic & maybe get some Coco Mats on top to keep the wear down with a period correct look! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Cheers! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
Tom
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[johnpierre]

hey Tom
the source in OC was called Auto International and if I remember the conversation correctly they said the material they use is exactly the same as the original, not necessarily NOS.

I don't want to wait, waited way too long already...
-jp-

JP -

They're actually in north San Diego County - not OC - Escondido to be specific, if it was these guys -

http://www.autosintl.net/

<snipped>
914 1972-76


Domestic carpet $265.00
German Perlon $293.00
German Velour $523.00
<end snip>

At their now jacked up pricing, the Lakewell German Velour at 240.00 Euros ($259.16 at current exchange rate) is by far the better deal! I'm amazed at how much AI has gone up in the past 2-3-4 years!

http://www.lakewell.com/en/porsche/914/ful...rsche-914-69-76

However, maybe Mark/914Rubber can do the German Velour for you at a comparable price?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

That is, unless you're on a tight budget, then go domestic & maybe get some Coco Mats on top to keep the wear down with a period correct look! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Cheers! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
Tom
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Tom
wow your really know your stuff... thanks for all the info really will make this very easy for me. if ever in la, culver city let me buy you a beer... ;-)

-jp-

[Tom_T]

Tom
wow your really know your stuff... thanks for all the info really will make this very easy for me. if ever in la, culver city let me buy you a beer... ;-)

-jp-

JP - no prob! Always glad to help.

Also, just bring your by then all prettied-up 914 & put her on display at the PCA LA Region Concours at the Santa Monica Museum of Flight in July (I'll be judging there) & enjoy Porsches & Planes while others enjoy gawking at your 914.

You could also enter your 914 in the easier Wash & Shine division where only the exterior & interior is judged, since we now have a separate class for 914s in W&S, so newbies & occasional entrants with DDs can more easily compete in this "cleaning & prep contest" without fighting the 911 crowd for hardware/ribbons! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)

IIRC lunch is included for Display & Concours entrants, & last year it was a really good BBQ spread! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chowtime.gif)

Do check with Mark/Mikey914 by PM or email on here to see if his 9124Rubber can make you up a "German Velour" (loop pile) carpet set - if that's what you're looking for, or for his or go to one of the other German or Domestic etc. options out there.

Cheers! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
Tom
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