 Little insect under the hood, Was there a factory gas filler option? |
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| nivekdodge |
 Mar 23 2025, 06:19 PM
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Hi guys.
I’ve never heard mention of this little insect underneath the hood in the back of it. Was there by chance a gas filler option back in the day? Kevin Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| SirAndy |
Mar 23 2025, 06:23 PM
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QUOTE(nivekdodge @ Mar 23 2025, 05:19 PM)  Hi guys. I’ve never heard mention of this little insect underneath the hood in the back of it. Was there by chance a gas filler option back in the day? Never made it into production, as far as i know it was only added by the factory to one prototype car, the silver 914-8 (914.006). I'm guessing they didn't want to spend the money to change the tooling after the bean counters decided they could save a few cents by removing the fuel door. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)  |
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| bkrantz |
Mar 23 2025, 07:58 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,362 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Mar 23 2025, 05:23 PM) QUOTE(nivekdodge @ Mar 23 2025, 05:19 PM) Hi guys. I’ve never heard mention of this little insect underneath the hood in the back of it. Was there by chance a gas filler option back in the day? Never made it into production, as far as i know it was only added by the factory to one prototype car, the silver 914-8 (914.006). I'm guessing they didn't want to spend the money to change the tooling after the bean counters decided they could save a few cents by removing the fuel door. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) Probably a good thing. Can you imagine dragging the fuel hose across the fender the hood every time you fill up? |
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| mepstein |
Mar 23 2025, 08:14 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,878 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(bkrantz @ Mar 23 2025, 09:58 PM) QUOTE(SirAndy @ Mar 23 2025, 05:23 PM) QUOTE(nivekdodge @ Mar 23 2025, 05:19 PM) Hi guys. I’ve never heard mention of this little insect underneath the hood in the back of it. Was there by chance a gas filler option back in the day? Never made it into production, as far as i know it was only added by the factory to one prototype car, the silver 914-8 (914.006). I'm guessing they didn't want to spend the money to change the tooling after the bean counters decided they could save a few cents by removing the fuel door. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) Probably a good thing. Can you imagine dragging the fuel hose across the fender the hood every time you fill up? On the 911’s with a center fill tank through the hood, it’s a real pain. Just like five point seat belts, the look is better than the real life day to day use. |
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nivekdodge Little insect under the hood Mar 23 2025, 06:19 PM
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[quote name='nivekdodge' post='3197608' date='Mar... Mar 23 2025, 07:01 PM gulf908 my understanding is that Porsche wanted a fender f... Mar 23 2025, 10:11 PM
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my understanding is that Porsche wanted a fender ... Mar 25 2025, 03:53 PM gulf908 again Mar 23 2025, 10:12 PM Geezer914 RE: Little insect under the hood Mar 24 2025, 06:05 AM |
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