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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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| rbzymek |
Dec 5 2020, 02:59 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 199 Joined: 5-April 19 From: Northville, MI Member No.: 23,013 Region Association: Upper MidWest 
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So back in 1972 I had a 1970 914. I think I paid $2200 which was a lot for a kid working in a grocery store and paying for engineering school. A driver in Rambler station wagon ran a stop sign and I T-boned him at about 40 mph. No injuries except my knees were knocking together for a while. The P dealer did the repair but the car did not track well at all. Later my dad took it for a drive and he was moderately rear ended. (Really good brakes!) I sold the car and missed it greatly. Fast forward 47 years. I bought my 1975 914 (same color) in April of 2019 and finally have it well sorted. It's been a great retirement/covid diversion. The best part is all of the helpful members on this site. Here are pictures of the first car.
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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 Al Meredith every time I get gas people always look to see wha... Dec 3 2020, 01:58 PM Pursang
every time I get gas people always look to see wh... Dec 3 2020, 02:09 PM Superhawk996
This. Also, I live in a state where you are not... Dec 3 2020, 02:16 PM bbrock
:rotfl: :agree:
I used to vist my Grandmother... Dec 3 2020, 02:25 PM Superhawk996
I will say this, I'll bet the percentage of ... Dec 3 2020, 02:39 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 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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