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> GT Arch Recommendation, Which arches should I buy?
SixerJ
post Sep 26 2014, 04:37 PM
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Hi I'm looking for some guidance on which steel GT arches I should purchase for my original -6 project

I would especially like to hear from members and the body shop pro's who have fitted the various options

I'm asking the question because I almost pulled the trigger on a set of originals the other day. But as we all know they are serious $$$ and that is if you can find them. Once I've paid shipping and customs they would be $$$$. With so many other parts to purchase I hesitated over the return key..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

Presumably originals would be 1st choice but who's would be next in terms of fit, finish, minimal filler, closest to a factory shape, minimise the work to replicate the factory width wheel lip (what is the correct width?) etc

One of my issues is that 914s are so thin on the ground here that it's not like I can pop around and examine another cars GT arches, let alone have a factory car, RD and AA parked in a row to help me come to a decision (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

Help!
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post Sep 26 2014, 04:46 PM
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Restoration Design has them, but they aren't quite as smooth as the factory flare$

http://www.restoration-design.com/mm5/merc...oduct_Code=P359
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post Sep 26 2014, 04:50 PM
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If you put flare on an original six, it's not original anymore.
Given that, buy the restoration design one and get them to a good metal man and they fit like a glove.
Yes, there are some wrinkles, but even I can hammer and dolly those out in a few minutes.

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post Sep 26 2014, 05:04 PM
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QUOTE(r_towle @ Sep 26 2014, 11:50 PM) *

If you put flare on an original six, it's not original anymore.
Given that, buy the restoration design one and get them to a good metal man and they fit like a glove.
Yes, there are some wrinkles, but even I can hammer and dolly those out in a few minutes.

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I really should post a pic of the car. She's is an original six, but about as far from as original as you can get & currently has hand beaten an rolled aluminium GT wings and arches. The plan is to replace with steel wings and arches as I'm hoping to build her as a historic FIA spec car
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post Sep 26 2014, 05:36 PM
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Restoration design for the flares, and a parts car for new wings/fenders
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post Sep 26 2014, 06:02 PM
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QUOTE(SixerJ @ Sep 26 2014, 03:37 PM) *

Hi I'm looking for some guidance on which steel GT arches I should purchase for my original -6 project


OEM -6, why would you ever want non OEM "GT arches" on your -6 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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post Sep 26 2014, 11:06 PM
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3 of 4 originals on Ebay right now

http://www.ebay.com/itm/PORSCHE-914-6-STEE...a2c&vxp=mtr
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post Sep 28 2014, 10:40 AM
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when I was looking for my flares I called Restoration and Design and they were just reselling the AA flares. So unless things have changed in a year that is what I learned.
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post Sep 28 2014, 12:05 PM
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QUOTE(Chris Scott @ Sep 28 2014, 12:40 PM) *

when I was looking for my flares I called Restoration and Design and they were just reselling the AA flares. So unless things have changed in a year that is what I learned.

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post Sep 28 2014, 12:10 PM
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QUOTE(ripper911 @ Sep 28 2014, 02:05 PM) *

QUOTE(Chris Scott @ Sep 28 2014, 12:40 PM) *

when I was looking for my flares I called Restoration and Design and they were just reselling the AA flares. So unless things have changed in a year that is what I learned.

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maybe...but I'd rather deal with RD...good people.
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post Sep 28 2014, 06:17 PM
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And for some reason, they were cheaper? And ditto, good guys to deal with.

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post Sep 28 2014, 06:55 PM
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Sorry someone had to do it... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
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Go with whoever has them cheaper. I don't remember giving RD a big enough discount to be able to sell them cheaper than AA. If they do they aren't making any kind of real profit on them.

It's the same product.
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post Sep 28 2014, 07:59 PM
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New OEM still available from the dealer.
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post Sep 29 2014, 12:08 AM
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QUOTE(RobW @ Sep 29 2014, 01:55 AM) *

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Sorry someone had to do it... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)


Ok you have shamed me in to it.......I will take pictures tonight when I get in from work
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post Sep 29 2014, 04:58 AM
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As always the world delivers & thanks for the feedback so far

Ignoring the $ & considering she's a genuine 6 / what I'm trying to achieve, I really should just bite the bullet and purchase Porsche arches. Therefore I need find a set.

Just checked with my friendly Porsche UK parts man. All part numbers are showing up in the system as NLA - UK and Germany

Also checked with some of the German based specialists - no one has them

Apart from Stoddards, who else in the US might have them? Or for that matter any hoarders out there who are think of selling?
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post Sep 29 2014, 05:13 AM
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Orig or repro. Both look the same under filler, primer and paint. $ or $$$
It's the install and finish work that really counts.
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post Sep 29 2014, 06:21 AM
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QUOTE(mepstein @ Sep 29 2014, 07:13 AM) *

Orig or repro. Both look the same under filler, primer and paint. $ or $$$
It's the install and finish work that really counts.


New old stock, with OE parts stickers. No longer available.
If you insist on installing GT flares on a real 6 today, these are the only way to go.
$4000. Pictures available.
Add 4 fenders ?
NOS OE (wings) 2 front, 2 rear.
$12,000 total, pictures available.
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post Sep 29 2014, 03:09 PM
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Pictures

Orange car is the -4 panel donor, yellow is the -6 (originally Metallic green)

PO imported it from the US approx 15 years back (a John Lowe sale) & turned her into a poorly built race car, selling many of the -6 goodies along the way to fund the build, including skinning it in aluminium - why (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) !!!

It raced in Porsche Open in the UK as well as on some European ccts (running a 3.2 or bigger lump, can't remember what). The story I heard from good sources was that while at Spa the bonnet flipped due to not putting in the pins properly & due to lack of visibility the PO hit another car in traffic, then the Armco. That was the end of her racing career

Looking at the bonnet, cracked windscreen, wrecked windscreen slam panel and wing damage (front & rear wing scrape on the drivers side / smashed up door and rear wing on the passenger side) I would say that the story is probably true

It was reunited with its 2.0 engine (just got the COA, but have not checked the numbers yet) at some point before I bought it, which was approx 1.5 years ago. Work on her is banned by the misses until I finish the house, she didn't mention anything about buying parts though (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Once I get cracking properly I will start a build thread

The dog and my brothers Cobra with Holly issues are simply taking space up where the 911 should be....... Attached Image Attached Image
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post Sep 29 2014, 03:34 PM
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The dog and my brothers Cobra with Holly issues are simply taking space up where the 911 should be....... Attached Image Attached Image

Great looking dog - an English Cream?

And the cars are brilliant - cheers!
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