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> Getty Door Panels, The search continues!
TurboWalt
post Sep 12 2010, 04:30 AM
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In researching upgrades for my water cooled 1976. I keep finding references to Getty door panels. Are these 911 styled like their dash? I don't see them listed in their catalog. Can these still be purchased? It would be great to see some pics of these.

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post Sep 12 2010, 08:43 AM
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Walt, I'm thinking that what was referenced was GT door panels, not Getty. They have a pull strap for the door opening mechanism.

I see them on eBay. Look under 914 GT

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post Sep 12 2010, 08:49 AM
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Try AppBiz @ http://appbiz.com/

I didn't see pictures of his product line when I opened the web page, but they have a nice product line. Try calling Bob at Appbiz Monday, he is very helpful . I've bought several pieces from Appbiz and they show up at the bigger swapmeets.
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post Sep 12 2010, 08:50 AM
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Original Fit Interiors used to make some upgraded 911 style door panels. They looked really nice and had a lower open pocket on each side. I don't know if they are still in business though, the guy is a bit of a flake, but can do good work.
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post Sep 12 2010, 12:31 PM
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I was considering making my own as I have not had luck finding these. Post if you can find a manufacturer. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Sep 12 2010, 12:42 PM
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porsche-914...=item43a180137b
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post Sep 12 2010, 01:25 PM
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TC, those are not them, if he is talking about what I think he is. I will see if I can find a pic of them. A member just posted a pic of his car with some installed. They have the slanted pockets from a 911.
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post Sep 12 2010, 01:46 PM
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Found them. These belong to moparrob from his 993 seat install thread. They are close to what I have seen. The best ones that I have seen, and that I believe were available from Getty, had the 911 door handles on the inside as well. This set below uses a different type of door handle.


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post Sep 12 2010, 01:46 PM
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No idea where I got this, but I liked the look so I saved the picture. Probably from this forum. All I know is the photo was taken with a Sony Cybershot DSC-T1 camera, on 12/16/2008 at 2:44 p.m.

I like how well it integrates into the stock arm rest configuration, and the red piping. Material looks to be a perforated vinyl, and maybe the seat cushion matches it....

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post Sep 12 2010, 02:45 PM
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QUOTE(TurboWalt @ Sep 12 2010, 03:30 AM) *

In researching upgrades for my water cooled 1976. I keep finding references to Getty door panels. Are these 911 styled like their dash? I don't see them listed in their catalog. Can these still be purchased? It would be great to see some pics of these.

Thanks, Walter


Not listed in their catalog but if you call Getty ( last time I contacted them) they can make up a set.
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post Sep 12 2010, 07:41 PM
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I'll have to call them (Getty). I'm definitely looking for the 911 style, not the GT. Thanks for posting the pics.
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post Sep 13 2010, 07:51 AM
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QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Sep 12 2010, 11:46 AM) *

Found them. These belong to moparrob from his 993 seat install thread. They are close to what I have seen. The best ones that I have seen, and that I believe were available from Getty, had the 911 door handles on the inside as well. This set below uses a different type of door handle.


I saw those too , I'm not 100% sure , but I believe those may be from a 924 or early 944 . I did like the looks of them . I have a set of door pull handles from the late 70's 911 , the top flap / map pocket door / arm rest is longer than what colud be used in a 914 ( 914 door shorter than a 911 ) , so I will have to come up with a way to cut them down to fit and still look presentable . I do want the 911 pull handle style in my 914 , just not at that point of reconstruction ( maybe deconstruction ) of my 914 , but have been eyeballing other folks renderings . These on this subject car do look good.

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post Sep 13 2010, 11:12 AM
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I think I saw something like these on RiqueMar's car at RR this last weekend... Someone was asking him about them...
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post Sep 13 2010, 12:55 PM
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I called Getty, they referred me to Autos International & Original Fit. It appears Original Fit is no longer in business. All I could find about them is poor service. I'll have to contact Autos International and see if they offer anything.
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post Sep 13 2010, 01:03 PM
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I bought a pair of GT style panels from appbiz and they were well made and came with all the needed panel clips.

I believe that they also have a number of styles for the 914 door panels, you'll just have to call and get some images emailed to you as there aren't any on the website.
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post Sep 13 2010, 01:16 PM
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The ones pictured in post #8 look just like the Original Fit Interior parts I had.
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post Sep 13 2010, 01:20 PM
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Yeah, RiqueMar had them on his black car. Very nice quality. They look like a modern door panel!
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post Sep 13 2010, 07:48 PM
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This is door the panel that Dr. Evil is talking about. I think that it looks amazing.

From pelicanparts:
"For those who had asked about the door panels, I happened to stumble across the vendor that made them as I was thumbing through Panorama Magazine.

It is indeed called 'The Porsche Place' at (541)459-1700, 110Arrowhead Ranch Road, Oakland, OR 97463

No website listed though, hmmm. Maybe some industrious member can trade them web services for a set of panels?
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post Sep 13 2010, 08:09 PM
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QUOTE(mikea100 @ Sep 14 2010, 04:48 AM) *

This is door the panel that Dr. Evil is talking about. I think that it looks amazing.

From pelicanparts:
"For those who had asked about the door panels, I happened to stumble across the vendor that made them as I was thumbing through Panorama Magazine.

It is indeed called 'The Porsche Place' at (541)459-1700, 110Arrowhead Ranch Road, Oakland, OR 97463

No website listed though, hmmm. Maybe some industrious member can trade them web services for a set of panels?
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I think thats Original Fit, they were in Oakland, Oregon.
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post Sep 16 2010, 12:20 AM
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Update:

"The Porsche Place" & "Original Fit Interiors" are the same place. Spoke with John. He does offer the updated 911 style door panels for our 914's. The pricing seemed to be reasonable, of course materials and stitching options drive the price up. He starts with a stock door panel and modifies it, does some fiberglassing etc. He has no cores, you must send him yours.
Given past feedback from various boards it appears that John does decent work. He is just very slow on filling orders. Has anybody here dealt with him in the past?
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