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post Sep 11 2020, 07:45 PM
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Hi, excuse the dumb question, but I'm a bit lost. I did not dismantle my car pre-restoration, so I did not experience these coming out.

I want to know how the brackets keep the buckets attached to the inside of the fender. I know that I need to place the bracket over the back of the bucket and tighten with the nut, but I can't see how the open ends of the bracket arms attach to the car.

Am I missing something? What function do the 3 asymmetrical holes on the bracket arms serve?

Thank you, Luke.

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post Sep 11 2020, 07:52 PM
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The brackets do not attach to the car it just puts pressure against the fender. Install the bucket from the front then put the bracket on the back and install the nut and tighten and thats it.
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post Sep 11 2020, 08:03 PM
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QUOTE(TonyA @ Sep 12 2020, 11:52 AM) *

The brackets do not attach to the car it just puts pressure against the fender. Install the bucket from the front then put the bracket on the back and install the nut and tighten and thats it.



Ahh.. bucket from the FRONT. That's what I didn't understand. I was trying from the inside of the fender. Thank you very much.
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post Sep 11 2020, 09:06 PM
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Your buckets are missing the plastic discs with electrical contacts for the bulbs. Do you still have those?
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post Sep 12 2020, 03:17 AM
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Yes you can install these, but you will disappointed when you try to hook up the electrical.
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post Sep 12 2020, 06:48 AM
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Used housings are fairly cheap. I wouldn't fight with the ones you have.
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post Sep 12 2020, 11:01 AM
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QUOTE(rhodyguy @ Sep 12 2020, 05:48 AM) *

Used housing are fairly cheap. I wouldn't fight with the ones you have.

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post Sep 12 2020, 03:50 PM
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1. Get good buckets
2. Get long nose needle nose pliers.
3. raise the nose.
4. remove front wheels.
5. suffer
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post Sep 12 2020, 04:59 PM
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To add to the joy, there should be a 'rubber' sleeve on both sides that the TS wiring runs thru and covers the connections at the signal housing. 914rubber offers those.
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post Sep 12 2020, 11:00 PM
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Thanks for all the answers. I do have the brand new electrical boots from914 Rubber ready to go on when the wiring is hooked up.

Regarding the discs with the connections, this is a problem. Mine are in bad shape and I have been searching for replacements. As far as I can find out, it's not possible to buy them by themselves. Is that the case? Do I have to get new buckets just because those parts are kaput? Aside from those parts, the buckets are solid and perfectly fine.

I understand that you say new buckets are cheap, but please consider that I have to apply the USD > AUD exchange rate and then shipping to the other side of the World, which adds up to be more than you might pay. That's been the case with my entire build so far... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

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post Sep 12 2020, 11:54 PM
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I do have some of the plastic ones in stock
These are Euro version

https://914rubber.com/front-turn-signal-wit...ro-lens-for-914

Not really happy with the plastic on these as it is plastic


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post Sep 13 2020, 06:37 AM
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Those discs are rubbish. Broken in multiple spots. Horrid corrosion. Not NEW housings. Serviceable used ones. You should be able to find a set for $50ish USD. Post a WTB (preferring down under) and see what comes of it. Just one of the fun parts of 914 ownership.
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post Sep 13 2020, 10:35 AM
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Well, I hate throwing things that are still serviceable away and considering where you live, I'd try to find some of the contact discs with a WTB and clean up the buckets. The tabs the discs snap on to are corroded so you will need to glue the discs on but that's no biggie. Here are some before and after pics of mine.

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post Sep 13 2020, 01:21 PM
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post Sep 13 2020, 05:23 PM
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Wow, great job cleaning them up. Thanks again for all the answers, I appreciate the knowledge and info.

// Luke.
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post Sep 13 2020, 05:46 PM
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Well, I got them in and they look good from the front, despite much attention still needed at the back...

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post Sep 13 2020, 06:56 PM
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Let's see some more pics of your car!
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post Sep 13 2020, 07:35 PM
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Let's see some more pics of your car!


Hi Chris, please see links in my signature for my build thread and my Instagram account.
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post Sep 13 2020, 09:20 PM
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Oh nice, how did I miss that? Looking great! Love the color.
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