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| Ansbacher |
 Dec 3 2020, 01:17 PM
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I am mystified why Porsche made the decision NOT to design the 914 body with a fuel door to make fill-ups more convenient. When the '64 model of the Type 356 debuted, they bragged about the improvement of it having a fuel door. Six years later, when the 914 debuted, no fuel door, and we have been lifting our frunks at the gas station ever since (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) A step backward in my opinion.
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| Al Meredith |
Dec 3 2020, 01:58 PM
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every time I get gas people always look to see what I'm doing. It makes for some good conversations.
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| Pursang |
 Dec 3 2020, 02:09 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 248 Joined: 19-January 13 From: Beaverton Member No.: 15,386 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(Al Meredith @ Dec 3 2020, 12:58 PM)  every time I get gas people always look to see what I'm doing. It makes for some good conversations. This. Also, I live in a state where you are not allowed to pump your own gasoline (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) . Aside from the questionable logic there, I have never been hassled for filling the 914's tank myself, nor that of my motorcycle. |
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| Superhawk996 |
Dec 3 2020, 02:16 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,731 Joined: 25-August 18 From: Woods of N. Idaho Member No.: 22,428 Region Association: Galt's Gulch 
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QUOTE(Pursang @ Dec 3 2020, 03:09 PM) This. Also, I live in a state where you are not allowed to pump your own gasoline (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) . (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I used to vist my Grandmother in Oregon. I soon learned the fastest way to get gas in Oregon is to simply get out and act like you're going to start pumping it yourself. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Might not work so well if you have Oregon plates (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) |
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| bbrock |
Dec 3 2020, 02:25 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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QUOTE(Superhawk996 @ Dec 3 2020, 01:16 PM) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I used to vist my Grandmother in Oregon. I soon learned the fastest way to get gas in Oregon is to simply get out and act like you're going to start pumping it yourself. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Might not work so well if you have Oregon plates (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) I remember when self-service gas stations were legalized in Kansas. It was a big debate with dire predictions of the fires and deaths that would occur from people not knowing how to use a gas pump. It was also fairly common to be approached by someone while you were pumping your own gas who politely asked if you could show them how to do it. I will say this, I'll bet the percentage of cars running on underinflated tires has increased since the demise of the full service gas station. |
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| Superhawk996 |
Dec 3 2020, 02:39 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,731 Joined: 25-August 18 From: Woods of N. Idaho Member No.: 22,428 Region Association: Galt's Gulch
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QUOTE(bbrock @ Dec 3 2020, 03:25 PM) I will say this, I'll bet the percentage of cars running on underinflated tires has increased since the demise of the full service gas station. Now you get Gov't mandated TPMS sensors in your new car. At your expense . . . . which people still ignore. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) |
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Ansbacher Porsche Logic Dec 3 2020, 01:17 PM
Mikey914 Simple - It's not a REAL Porsche :D Dec 3 2020, 01:27 PM Spoke Keeping costs down. The 914 was a low budget car. Dec 3 2020, 01:38 PM SirAndy I like the fact that the fuel cap is secure behind... Dec 3 2020, 01:48 PM
bbrock
I like the fact that the fuel cap is secure behin... Dec 3 2020, 01:57 PM
Superhawk996
I like the fact that the fuel cap is secure behin... Dec 3 2020, 02:08 PM bbrock
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Question from obser... Dec 3 2020, 02:14 PM Superhawk996
I've been known to tell them, "It does... Dec 3 2020, 02:18 PM bandjoey
I like the fact that the fuel cap is secure behi... Dec 5 2020, 10:11 AM bbrock
And the gas tank is in the front??? YOU'RE GO... Dec 5 2020, 11:13 AM StarBear
And the gas tank is in the front??? YOU'RE G... Dec 5 2020, 11:18 AM bbrock
[quote name='bbrock' post='2872370' date='Dec 5 2... Dec 5 2020, 12:49 PM 73-914 I like it the way it is . Keeps the DB's from ... Dec 3 2020, 01:51 PM mepstein I’d have to look but I think the hood was origin... Dec 3 2020, 01:52 PM GregAmy
every time I get gas people always look to see wh... Dec 3 2020, 02:49 PM Steve One of the prototypes had an outside filler. I am... Dec 3 2020, 02:12 PM Brett W Its always fun to just drive straight up to the pu... Dec 3 2020, 02:22 PM burton73 Just want to point out that my 6 number 41 was con... Dec 3 2020, 02:36 PM mepstein
Just want to point out that my 6 number 41 was co... Dec 3 2020, 02:50 PM Steve
Just want to point out that my 6 number 41 was c... Dec 3 2020, 03:42 PM Steve
Just want to point out that my 6 number 41 was co... Dec 3 2020, 03:40 PM Coondog quote name='burton73' date='Dec 3 2020... Dec 3 2020, 04:22 PM mepstein Here’s why I thought Porsche planned for a fuel ... Dec 3 2020, 02:47 PM SirAndy
Here’s why I thought Porsche planned for a fuel... Dec 3 2020, 03:30 PM mepstein
Here’s why I thought Porsche planned for a fue... Dec 3 2020, 03:38 PM mgp4591 It's part of the enigma...kinda like having 2 ... Dec 3 2020, 03:02 PM Bleyseng This prototype did have the filler door in the hoo... Dec 3 2020, 03:58 PM horizontally-opposed
This prototype did have the filler door in the ho... Dec 5 2020, 12:06 PM burton73 Hi Coondog buddie ,
From the PO on #41 This is ... Dec 4 2020, 04:11 PM GregAmy Hi Lloyd (PO) From what i can remember the hinge ... Dec 4 2020, 08:42 PM fixer34 Not only does it mess with people because you are ... Dec 4 2020, 04:50 PM StarBear
Not only does it mess with people because you are... Dec 5 2020, 11:22 AM gulf908 the fender gas filler was no doubt nixed by VW as ... Dec 4 2020, 11:45 PM GregAmy
Fast forward to the Essen show last year and on t... Dec 6 2020, 01:07 PM zipedadoo Just think about it. If they would have put a fuel... Dec 5 2020, 08:57 AM rhodyguy Dragging the fuel line over the car. Like watching... Dec 5 2020, 09:17 AM Rand https://www.google.com/search?q=hidden+fuel...745... Dec 5 2020, 12:33 PM rbzymek So back in 1972 I had a 1970 914. I think I paid ... Dec 5 2020, 02:59 PM sixnotfour Man Willow Green , Fuchs Hub Caps,,,,you were Cool... Dec 5 2020, 03:31 PM rbzymek
Man Willow Green , Fuchs Hub Caps,,,,you were Coo... Dec 5 2020, 03:42 PM sixnotfour Porsches better mouse trap...version 1.. The in ca... Dec 5 2020, 03:35 PM Grelber The first time I had a state inspection done on my... Dec 5 2020, 03:58 PM brcacti Many mentioned the negatives of having to go under... Dec 5 2020, 04:37 PM r_towle Having owned I think most all makes of German cars... Dec 6 2020, 11:14 PM |
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