Original, or not?, a '70/4 inspection, trying something new and/or different Options

[Gustl]

obviously the steering wheel is not factory original,
as well as the knob between the headlight switch and the emergency flasher switch

[1970 Neun vierzehn]

obviously the steering wheel is not factory original,
as well as the knob between the headlight switch and the emergency flasher switch

The steering wheel is period correct (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) . I changed the wheel shortly after buying the car because the leather on the OEM wheel was deteriorating and the thicker, smaller diameter wheel felt better when I autocrossed the car back in the '70s and '80s.

The fog light switch is "original" to a point. It comes with a story. The car was ordered with the "appearance package". It arrived in late March 1970 with chrome bumpers, vinyl on the rollbar, leather wrapped steering wheel, dual horns, but without fog lights and the tethered passenger footrest. It also came with 4.5" wheels instead of the 5.5" wheels, (both sizes steel, of course).
The dealer installed the fog lights and the switch for them. I've been advised on this Forum that the fog light switch is correct, but that it is missing the cover and the rubber surrounding it. Since that is the way it was delivered originally, I've left it alone. A small anomilie, yes. And a good catch on your part, Wolfgang.

Paul

[1970 Neun vierzehn]

I suppose some photos of the engine compartment are in order to finish this thread. Getting really good pics within the confines of the engine bay is always a challenge. Remember, this is a 1970/4.

[1970 Neun vierzehn]

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These last two pics show the engine cover removed and incorrect heater blower hose. The correct hose was installed subsequent to when these photos were taken.
Also of note, the oil bath orientation was corrected to what was illustrated previously.

[6freak]

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lenses and the 914 badge seems wrong ...shouldnt it read 1.7?
fun stuff
MikeC (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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They didn't add the "1.7" until MY73
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MY73 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Good catch on the valance appears to be a six valance but the hole seems a little more to the right then a six ...O the jack is supposed to have a piece of foam rubber stuff under it on the finder not the trunk floor......
MikeC
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Mike,
There is a piece of felt that matches the trunk material located on the side, just where the end of the jack point almost touches it. The pre-resto photo shows it better.

The valance is an early /4 valence.

Paul
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not what i was look n at and never seen anything in that area ...is it a stock piece.......the one i was talk n about gos on the finder just under the top of the jack ....mite be something PO put on mine to help protect the paint ....the earlie 4 bangers had a port hole valance ....I did not know that ...i thought it was only the 6 model...still learn n
whats MY73.??.... Manufacturing Year 1973

MikeC (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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and the O ring is missing from the top of the jack as well...noticed i have one on mine last night
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this is the rubber and O-ring i spoke of

[Jasfsmith]

Missing rubber band to hold the battery cover down. Also I didn't see the rubber retained at the lever end of the jack.

[Jasfsmith]

looking inside.......

Missing the plug that covers the armrest attachment screw. Yes?

[Jasfsmith]

seats

Seat belt safety manufacture labels missing.

Damn nice car BTW.

[Jasfsmith]

This is an ez change to spot.....

Wrong tire profile.

VERY nice car.

Maybe I missed it. What color are the front hood to hinge bolts?

[1970 Neun vierzehn]

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MikeC (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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and the O ring is missing from the top of the jack as well...noticed i have one on mine last night
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this is the rubber and O-ring i spoke of
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I don't ever recall seeing that before (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) uh.....what's it for? and how can I ever hope to obtain one? Thanks for the "catch".

Paul

[1970 Neun vierzehn]

Missing rubber band to hold the battery cover down. Also I didn't see the rubber retained at the lever end of the jack.

The missing rubber band for the battery cover......wasn't on when I purchased the car in 1975. The rubber retainer for the jack disintegrated long ago.

The list of unobtainium parts grows......
1-early rain tray
2-holster (sheath, or recepticle) for drivers side seatbelt
3-rubber band for early battery cover
4-rubber retainer(s) for early jack

Paul

[1970 Neun vierzehn]

looking inside.......

Missing the plug that covers the armrest attachment screw. Yes?

Don't recall ever seeing them on the armrest, but it would seem that there would be something covering the screws. Hmmmmm, more missing minutia.

Paul

[1970 Neun vierzehn]

seats

Seat belt safety manufacture labels missing.

The labels became frayed and torn and ragged looking, so I removed them completely.

The front trunk hinge bolts are "finished" like the front latch bolts, cadmium, I presume....

Paul

[6freak]

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MikeC (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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and the O ring is missing from the top of the jack as well...noticed i have one on mine last night
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this is the rubber and O-ring i spoke of
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I don't ever recall seeing that before (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) uh.....what's it for? and how can I ever hope to obtain one? Thanks for the "catch".

Paul
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its the only one i have seen like this ...note sure if is stock ..its to protect from paint chips and the O -ring was supposed to keep the jack from making contact with the body when jacking up the car..so i have been told
MikeC (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[Jasfsmith]

Missing rubber band to hold the battery cover down. Also I didn't see the rubber retained at the lever end of the jack.

The missing rubber band for the battery cover......wasn't on when I purchased the car in 1975. The rubber retainer for the jack disintegrated long ago.

The list of unobtainium parts grows......
1-early rain tray
2-holster (sheath, or recepticle) for drivers side seatbelt
3-rubber band for early battery cover
4-rubber retainer(s) for early jack

Paul

AA has the rubber band for the early battery cover last I checked.

Not OEM but take a piece of the battery acid pads and cut it to the profile of the battery cover, and insert it in to the underside of the cover before clamping it to the battery with the rubber band. Any spills and vapors are caught by the pad and keeps the battery clean of acid.

[1970 Neun vierzehn]

AA has the rubber band for the early battery cover last I checked.

Not OEM but take a piece of the battery acid pads and cut it to the profile of the battery cover, and insert it in to the underside of the cover before clamping it to the battery with the rubber band. Any spills and vapors are caught by the pad and keeps the battery clean of acid.

Interesting hint,....is that something you have done to keep your PCA Parade winning 914 looking nice in the engine compartment?

I've never been able to visualize how the "rubber band" fastens the early battery cover (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Care to expound on that topic James? I have never seen it in person or illustrated.

Thanks for the tips.

Paul

[1970 Neun vierzehn]

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MikeC (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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and the O ring is missing from the top of the jack as well...noticed i have one on mine last night
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this is the rubber and O-ring i spoke of
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I don't ever recall seeing that before (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) uh.....what's it for? and how can I ever hope to obtain one? Thanks for the "catch".

Paul
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its the only one i have seen like this ...note sure if is stock ..its to protect from paint chips and the O -ring was supposed to keep the jack from making contact with the body when jacking up the car..so i have been told
MikeC (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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A very curious concept that makes sense, but one I've never heard of before. The first (and only owner besides me) of my car told me that when the car was delivered on 01 April 1970, there was no cover over the relay board! That the relay board would not have a cover on it, as it is exposed to a rather harsh environment, but the engineers would "spec" a rubber O-ring on the jack to protect the paint...... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif)

The aforementioned previous owner also told me that his (now mine) 914 was delivered w/o the curious tethered footrest, hence I've never retrofitted said item.
These early cars were full of anomilies, both /4s and /6s.

Thanks for the feedback.

Paul