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newdeal2	Dec 25 2004, 11:40 AM Post #21
Unregistered	Engine lids/rain trays are a GREAT idea....but they must be better than original so you can use intakes , etc. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif)

morgan	Dec 25 2004, 01:12 PM Post #22
Member Group: Members Posts: 310 Joined: 28-March 03 From: milwaukee WI Member No.: 488	RACE TARGA TOP YA (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif)

rhodyguy	Dec 25 2004, 02:05 PM Post #23
Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,071 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch	a Special Edition front valance, that doesn't have a shitty finnish, and can be fastened without having to bend the corners in to install it. you could sell all you had time to make. kevin

jandro62	Dec 25 2004, 03:22 PM Post #24
Member Group: Members Posts: 104 Joined: 4-June 04 From: Texas Member No.: 2,156	I agree with a glass engine lid, or even just a shallower rain tray to accomodate those of us running carbs, intakes, etc. that don't fit otherwise. That'd be awesome.

scotty914	Dec 25 2004, 05:29 PM Post #25
suby torque rules Group: Members Posts: 1,525 Joined: 20-July 03 From: maryland, the land of 25 year Member No.: 924	so far the things i am running around in my head are a light weight engine lid that can come with or with out a rain tray that should clear carbs, as long as there is a inch and a half clearence between the grill and the top of the carbs now. also a light weight quik bolt on targa roof, both items should be in the range of 10 lbs complete maybe less. both will have an aluminum frame glassed in to the stucture. the engine lid would be designed with pins in the front to drop in to the welded in nuts for the hinges now and a pin that would lock in to the stock catch. the roof will have simple bolt on levers to lock it down that should work with or with out the interior trim in place. the roof should be about 125 to 150 each, depending on what the lock down system costs. if i do the roof it will be a one time 10 item run, due to the mold methods i would use. and i would limit it to one per person for 2 weeks, then they would be up for grabs. now if some wants i could make a silicone rubber mold for this, that would be theirs when completed but it would cost about 150 in silicone. but i dont see a long term product in this now the engine lid will be stock in apperance, but weigh about 10 lbs with the grill and rain tray, which will be a long term item made in runs of 5, most likely 10 in first run. they should cost about 150 to 200 depending on rain tray and a couple of other varibles i figure between both items they would save 40 lbs ( iirc both items stock weight ) did you hear that all you sawzall fools also i would set aside 5 to 10 % for the 914 club.com.

Trekkor	Dec 25 2004, 07:53 PM Post #26
I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California	What % do I get? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/w00t.gif) Just kidding, I would love to see this turn out for you. I might take a spare engine lid and hack on it. Cut big ovals so my 8 inch K&N filters can pop out? KT

neo914-6	Dec 25 2004, 10:23 PM Post #27
neo life Group: Members Posts: 5,086 Joined: 16-January 03 From: Willow Glen (San Jose) Member No.: 159	The front signal lense like #4 in lense Felix

markb

Dec 25 2004, 11:00 PM

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QUOTE (Jaiderenegadesimpson V8 914 @ Dec 25 2004, 08:23 PM)

The front signal lense like #4 in lense
Felix

Those are really cool.

GWN7	Dec 25 2004, 11:09 PM Post #29
King of Road Trips Group: Members Posts: 6,280 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Member No.: 56 Region Association: Northstar Region	They can be made (just like new), but as it was discussed before, the turn signal buckets are different on that car and the #4 type wouldn't fit on our cars (too big). It is possible that reproductions could be made of the #4 ones and then cut down to size to fit the smaller assemblies. Then new ones that would fit our cars could be made. Here is a sample of the plastic material that I got to make lenses. Attached image(s)

Andyrew	Dec 25 2004, 11:16 PM Post #30
Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California	How about a dash that has guage pods (like 2in or the standard small size) on either side of the main dash? Like little ears... Would take the "square dash" away... I want to make one for myself, I wouldnt buy one. but I think alot of people might... Dont have a pic, but I think the guy with the nissan engine (sorry forgot your name) made one for himself.... Andrew

scotty914	Dec 25 2004, 11:20 PM Post #31
suby torque rules Group: Members Posts: 1,525 Joined: 20-July 03 From: maryland, the land of 25 year Member No.: 924	actually that would be easy to make smaller, and mantain all proprotions exactly. just would need two extra steps in making the master. i wont go in to it here but its about 3 hours of work to do it, and about 50 bucks in materials.

McMark	Dec 26 2004, 01:45 AM Post #32
914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None	Here's an idea along the lines of the lightweight targa top. Put a section in the middle that is not fiberglass, but just a single layer of metal screen material inside the epoxy. Kind of making a "moonroof". I know the clear Saratoga tops are very popular.

DJsRepS	Dec 26 2004, 08:11 AM Post #33
Member Group: Members Posts: 431 Joined: 4-November 04 From: Sarasota Florida Member No.: 3,060	What? no one liked my idea of an inbetween the seats cup holder with compartments and an arm rest that can be left up out of the way. I posted on page one of this thread. My 72/914-1.7L has only a shallow plastic OEM tray. Even if you drop the lame arm rest idea a better somthing needs to go in there. Ive dumped too many morning coffee's in that car. Anyone got some pics or ideas of what you have stuck there?

grasshopper	Dec 26 2004, 08:41 AM Post #34
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,613 Joined: 10-December 04 From: Valdosta, GA Member No.: 3,258 Region Association: None	The rear reflector sounds great with 914 or 914 club on it. I also like the idea of the center console having a drinkholder... haha (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beer3.gif)

Rusty	Dec 26 2004, 10:24 AM Post #35
Wanted: Engine case GA003709 Group: Admin Posts: 7,941 Joined: 24-December 02 From: North Alabama Member No.: 6 Region Association: Galt's Gulch	If you're gonna dabble in fiberglass, how about fiberglass bumper tops? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif)

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Dec 26 2004, 10:42 AM

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QUOTE (Lawrence @ Dec 26 2004, 09:24 AM)

If you're gonna dabble in fiberglass, how about fiberglass bumper tops? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif)

I like that idea as well....I was talking to a fellow club member about this a few weeks ago...apperantly there is someone that makes them, but I believe he wants about $150 each which is too much IMHO, if they sold in the $75 range, I think you'd have a seller on your hands (I'd buy a front and rear right now..."got paypal"? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif) )

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Dec 26 2004, 11:28 AM

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QUOTE (Mueller @ Dec 26 2004, 09:42 AM)

QUOTE (Lawrence @ Dec 26 2004, 09:24 AM)

If you're gonna dabble in fiberglass, how about fiberglass bumper tops? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif)

I like that idea as well....I was talking to a fellow club member about this a few weeks ago...apperantly there is someone that makes them, but I believe he wants about $150 each which is too much IMHO, if they sold in the $75 range, I think you'd have a seller on your hands (I'd buy a front and rear right now..."got paypal"? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif) )

Eric_Shea	Dec 26 2004, 11:53 AM Post #38
PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,274 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains	Wasn't someone going to make rear braker caliper outer adjustment screw caps? You could sell those to all the parts houses (Worldpac, SSF etc...) if they were acurate.

azbill	Dec 26 2004, 02:37 PM Post #39
Member Group: Members Posts: 455 Joined: 26-July 04 From: Glendale, Az Member No.: 2,403 Region Association: Southwest Region	How about making these - These are the small plugs that cover the screw holes. You can often find a whole bunch of these floating around on the floor under your seats. Plug those holes, and give your interior that extra good factory original look. Interior Trim Plug, Black, 914 1.7/1.8/2.0 (1970-76), 914-6 (1970-72), As Needed, Each B-552-233-10 $2.55 The above is from PP. I am sure most everyone needs them. I need about 10 or 12 and some for spares but not at $2.55 each. Azbill

scottb	Dec 26 2004, 04:27 PM Post #40
who wants a PEZ?! Group: Members Posts: 1,993 Joined: 27-December 02 From: south-(not north)-wick, MA Member No.: 32 Region Association: North East States	maybe someone else makes them already but i sure would like an under dash gauge mount to hold the 2 remaining factory gauges rolling around on the floor since i removed my center console. not in the mood to buy new gauges simply to accomodate a smaller mount. call me cheap! and, i will put down $ for a rear reflector that allows the use of the trunk lock and simply says 914.... and in addition to all the above, i want kids that listen and a wife that doesn't yell at me!!!! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif)

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