914 LE restoration documented by Porsche Classic Partner Options

[JeffBowlsby]

A 914 LE owner sent me a link to their restoration documentation of a forlorn BB, found in the desert. Gaudin Porsche in Las Vegas is the force behind this one, apparently there is an internal program amongst P-car dealers to locate and restore classic Porsches such as the 914 LE. Gaudin is also a Porsche Classic Partner and can provide the inspection and Porsche Classic Technical Certificate.

https://www.gaudinclassic.com/vehicles/97/1...-porsche-914-le

Cool to see this car come together.

Another indication of the high level of interest in our cars.

[Michael N]

How can you tell you've got an original LE spoiler?

Part number, end of the valance has dimples, original gel coat…..







Tabs on the bottom uses these spoiler brackets to support.

[Van B]

How can you tell you've got an original LE spoiler?

Part number, end of the valance has dimples, original gel coat…..







Tabs on the bottom uses these spoiler brackets to support.

@Michael N Thanks for sharing those. @Mikey914 does your reproduction have the tabs on the bottom and the brackets?

[Mikey914]

How can you tell you've got an original LE spoiler?

Part number, end of the valance has dimples, original gel coat…..







Tabs on the bottom uses these spoiler brackets to support.

@Michael N Thanks for sharing those. @Mikey914 does your reproduction have the tabs on the bottom and the brackets?

Mine does not. It is intended not to be concurs piece, but a reasonable replacement for a car you drive. You can then swap it out for shows. We could make the part exactly like OEM, but cost would be 75% more, so we opted for this version. The majority of the ones we see are with the tow bars, as you do not need to remove the valance to tow the car.

[JeffBowlsby]

Mine does not. It is intended not to be concurs piece, but a reasonable replacement for a car you drive. You can then swap it out for shows. We could make the part exactly like OEM, but cost would be 75% more, so we opted for this version. The majority of the ones we see are with the tow bars, as you do not need to remove the valance to tow the car.

Mark, food for thought. Demand is high for the originals with essentially no supply. A high quality detail-accurate repro would be well received amongst LE owners and other 914 owners who want the most period correct piece. Your current LE spoiler is probably the best available, but if improved you would corner the market.

The higher cost you suggest is not unreasonable for a quality product with the brackets and special hardware as you like to offer complete assemblies. Hope you put this high up on the list of new products to offer.

@Mikey914

[Van B]

Mine does not. It is intended not to be concurs piece, but a reasonable replacement for a car you drive. You can then swap it out for shows. We could make the part exactly like OEM, but cost would be 75% more, so we opted for this version. The majority of the ones we see are with the tow bars, as you do not need to remove the valance to tow the car.

Mark, food for thought. Demand is high for the originals with essentially no supply. A high quality detail-accurate repro would be well received amongst LE owners and other 914 owners who want the most period correct piece. Your current LE spoiler is probably the best available, but if improved you would corner the market.

The higher cost you suggest is not unreasonable for a quality product with the brackets and special hardware as you like to offer complete assemblies. Hope you put this high up on the list of new products to offer.

@Mikey914

Jeff, you beat me to it but I fully concur with the motion. I would gladly pay $350 for a full repro part (incl NLA brackets)

I know a lot of guys here have been in the 914 game a long time, but this thread is prime evidence that time has moved on. More and more 914 owners here and elsewhere regard these cars as classic Porsches and not the "NARP" stigma many of you remember.

Now we just need one of these benevolent owners of an original splitter/valence to lend Mike the part so he can make a new mold... @Beach914 wink, wink, nod, nod (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)