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johnpierre
post Feb 25 2013, 11:14 PM
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hey everyone
just saw a 14 for sale on ebay and it came with some luggage. turns out it is the wrong one and mis represented-along with most of the car- but it got me thinking about the history of my (our) car/s and i am interested in buying a couple of books that i can reference all the details that i will run across. this luggage issue being a perfect example: what did it look like in which models, years was it offered, etc. does anyone have any suggestions on what to buy. i will probably get a few, so any and all suggestions are welcomed from a picture history coffee table to the more technical manuals.

ps just did a search on google for 914 luggage not luggage rack, not one image, but lots of images of some of the members cars on this site. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Feb 26 2013, 12:18 AM
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I have some images of 914 luggage on my webpage here:

http://bowlsby.net/914/Classic/Accessories.htm
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post Feb 26 2013, 12:19 AM
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How about some old school aluminum luggage to match your moons?
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post Feb 26 2013, 12:55 AM
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QUOTE(euro911 @ Feb 25 2013, 10:19 PM) *

How about some old school aluminum luggage to match your moons?
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very funny mark... there is no shortage of humor on this site i see.
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post Feb 26 2013, 12:58 AM
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QUOTE(Jeff Bowlsby @ Feb 25 2013, 10:18 PM) *

I have some images of 914 luggage on my webpage here:

http://bowlsby.net/914/Classic/Accessories.htm



holy shit i love your site. my bank account on the other hand will not be liking your site that much. good thing i don't listen to my bank account that much. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Feb 26 2013, 08:28 AM
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QUOTE(johnpierre @ Feb 25 2013, 09:14 PM) *

... does anyone have any suggestions on what to buy....

there is a restoration and authenticity guide ... by Brett Johnson ?? maybe, that details alot of details and differences between the MY's .... might be one you're looking for...
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post Feb 26 2013, 11:22 AM
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The 2 books in the pix below by Long & Johnson (noted above) are good authenticity resources - but both have errors & need to take stuff with a grain of salt.

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... and in addition to downloading the free parts manual from the Porsche website's "Classics"/"Documents" section & the Haynes 914 Repair Manual & a CD or hard copy of the factory repair manual - add this collection of period articles & road tests of the 914...

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Also the Originality & History forum on here & 914club, as well as Jeff Bowlsby's site above & p914.com are good resources for that. Jeff has a page with a bunch of the period 914 & accessories brochures too, which show what was available back-in-the-day! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

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post Feb 26 2013, 12:26 PM
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QUOTE(johnpierre @ Feb 25 2013, 10:58 PM) *

QUOTE(Jeff Bowlsby @ Feb 25 2013, 10:18 PM) *

I have some images of 914 luggage on my webpage here:

http://bowlsby.net/914/Classic/Accessories.htm



holy shit i love your site. my bank account on the other hand will not be liking your site that much. good thing i don't listen to my bank account that much. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


false alarm. i thought these were items for sale. i really wanted some of the older posters, they are so cool, and the books i thought i hit the mother load. oh well.
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post Feb 26 2013, 02:54 PM
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There's a definitive history in the 914 chapter of Porsche, Excellence was Expected. It's the first chapter in the second book.

I think this is a link to the edition I have.

http://www.bentleypublishers.com/porsche/h...s-expected.html

Earlier editions were two volumes. There is a newer version out so if you can, you should get the latest one if you're interested in the most recent stuff too.

Of course you'll have to put up with the pesky history of the other Porsche cars as well.

Frankly, for restoration purposes you can get more detail (via close-up pix) out of a combination of all the resources above.

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post Feb 26 2013, 03:36 PM
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Lit show is this weekend at LAX. You should find plenty there.
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post Feb 26 2013, 05:01 PM
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QUOTE(Tom_T @ Feb 26 2013, 09:22 AM) *

The 2 books in the pix below by Long & Johnson (noted above) are good authenticity resources - but both have errors & need to take stuff with a grain of salt.

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... and in addition to downloading the free parts manual from the Porsche website's "Classics"/"Documents" section & the Haynes 914 Repair Manual & a CD or hard copy of the factory repair manual - add this collection of period articles & road tests of the 914...

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Also the Originality & History forum on here & 914club, as well as Jeff Bowlsby's site above & p914.com are good resources for that. Jeff has a page with a bunch of the period 914 & accessories brochures too, which show what was available back-in-the-day! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

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awsome... thank alot i already came across the brian long book so its good go know that one i a backup up by the members here.
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post Feb 26 2013, 05:06 PM
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QUOTE(KaptKaos @ Feb 26 2013, 01:36 PM) *

Lit show is this weekend at LAX. You should find plenty there.

just look this up on line. i live 15 away from airport. i will definitely be attending.
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post Feb 26 2013, 05:07 PM
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hey everyone, thanks for the info i am going to start building my data base asap. yee-haw
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post Feb 26 2013, 10:55 PM
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Porsche suitcase Stainless stee $500

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/pts/3645534199.html
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post Feb 27 2013, 02:33 AM
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Porsche suitcase Stainless stee $500

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/pts/3645534199.html


Holy **** -- it's made out of stainless STEE? I thought they quit making anything from stainless stee in 1918, after the Armistice. Hell, everyone knows that most of the regular stee is locked up at Area 51. Stainless stee? Forgetaboutit.
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post Feb 27 2013, 05:58 AM
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Porsche suitcase Stainless stee $500

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/pts/3645534199.html


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