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| Steve Snyder |
 Feb 6 2015, 08:28 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 241 Joined: 10-June 08 From: Graham, NC Member No.: 9,158 Region Association: South East States  |
Anyone know why some 914s have the radio antenna on the right front fender as opposed to the left? I do not see any correlation with model year or market region specs. For instance, here is a photo of an alleged "Creamsicle" (US Spec - 1974) currently for sale in the classifieds (antenna on right):
 ...and here is another US Spec 1974 914 with the antenna placed on the left fender:  Can anyone enlighten me as to what determined location, or did the Karmann factory merely have a single drill located between two production lines? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| Johny Blackstain |
Feb 6 2015, 10:34 AM
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Walnut Elite Stratocaster player Group: Members Posts: 3,434 Joined: 5-December 06 From: The Shenandoah River Member No.: 7,318 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
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As far as I know there is no "factory" location for the antenna. Radios were either dealer or buyer installed so it was up to the actual installer as to where the antenna was placed. Only factory location I know of is the 916, which had the antenna embedded in the windshield.
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| Tom_T |
Feb 6 2015, 01:46 PM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California
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It was supposed to be done according the the service manual/service bulletins, & usually happened, that the power antenna went on the right & manual one on the left fender.
But sometimes the AC option had dealers switch that, & then there were some dealers who just did what they wanted. I think if you check any 914 with a factory option radio, you'll find that those followed that set-up correctly. Cheers! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// |
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| Rob-O |
Feb 6 2015, 03:54 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,251 Joined: 5-December 03 From: Mansfield, TX Member No.: 1,419 Region Association: Southwest Region
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Some (most?) years there was a small plastic cap inside the front trunk area on the driver's side inner fender. Removing that cap was to allow the antenna cable to pass through the body without having to drill any holes. There is another similar cap just behind the radio to allow the cable to be run into the cabin.
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| Steve Snyder |
Feb 6 2015, 04:31 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 241 Joined: 10-June 08 From: Graham, NC Member No.: 9,158 Region Association: South East States |
Thank you for the responses. The manual v. power placement makes some sense, though if I was a dealer, I would be tempted to install all antennas on the left precisely because of the pre-drilled hole inside that fender for the cable.
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| Rob-O |
Feb 6 2015, 08:54 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,251 Joined: 5-December 03 From: Mansfield, TX Member No.: 1,419 Region Association: Southwest Region
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I believe the directions even had exact measurements as to where on the left fender to drill for the antenna hole. Too far forward and the antenna would be visible in the wheel well looking at the side of the car. Too far back and you drill through a bulkhead where the inner fender, cabin sheet metal and the door framing all met.
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| JeffBowlsby |
Feb 8 2015, 09:08 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,485 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None
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| JeffBowlsby |
Feb 8 2015, 09:09 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,485 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None
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As has been noted, the factory provided a hole in the fender well and even a grommet on the left (drivers side) fender, by the hood hinge bracket. Radio suppliers including at least Motorola and Blaupunkt provided instructions on how to install the radios. At least Blaupunkt even offered a template to locate the antenna hole. See attached. I have photos and examples of the radio install kits on my Classics website on the "Accessories" webpage if you need more info.
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| Rob-O |
Feb 8 2015, 10:33 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,251 Joined: 5-December 03 From: Mansfield, TX Member No.: 1,419 Region Association: Southwest Region
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QUOTE(Jeff Bowlsby @ Feb 8 2015, 07:09 PM)  As has been noted, the factory provided a hole in the fender well and even a grommet on the left (drivers side) fender, by the hood hinge bracket. Radio suppliers including at least Motorola and Blaupunkt provided instructions on how to install the radios. At least Blaupunkt even offered a template to locate the antenna hole. See attached. I have photos and examples of the radio install kits on my Classics website on the "Accessories" webpage if you need more info. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) |
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| JmuRiz |
Mar 6 2015, 08:53 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,424 Joined: 30-December 02 From: NoVA Member No.: 50 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Best option is to fill in the hole and use a hidden antenna (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
Then again I also had my windshield washers and sed markers filled in too. |
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| PancakePorsche |
Mar 12 2015, 12:16 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 236 Joined: 29-July 11 From: Southern California Member No.: 13,373 Region Association: None |
FWIW, I had a early 74 model which had Blaupunkt Frankfurt and antenna on the right side. I never saw another like it since. Dealer discretion perhaps.
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| 914Sixer |
Apr 16 2015, 09:44 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,871 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region
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Dealers were fast and loose in the 70's. Lots of stuff was done in the name of profit..
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| Pat Garvey |
Apr 20 2015, 07:01 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
Funny! Jeff's template brought it back for me.
August 8, 1972, my 914 was ready for delivery from Classic Porsche/Audi (Cincinnati). Turned in my very rust '65 Beetle (which became a dunebuggy), and walked around the Bahia Beauty, making a pre-delivery check of EVERYTHING (because dealers were scum then). Other than the wrong wheels and tires, everything looked Ok. This guy comes over with a parchment template that he lays on the drivers' side fender. Starts getting ready to drill a hole for the radio antennae that I didn't order! Thankfully, I caught him in time, because I had no radio option. His response was (sic) "boss told me to do it to all the cars". I have a radio (since 1973), but have never needed to drill a hole for an antennae. Have me little secret for getting reception..... |
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