Just arrived in the garage: 1971 914-4 1.7 Options

[falcor75]

Its looking bloody Amazing !

[Dion]

Your car has come together nicely. Interior looks great.
You were able to place the dash/front windshield seal in after the window was installed?
How difficult ?,any danger of damaging seal? I don’t intend to remove my front
windshield but a new seal would be nice. Didn’t want to burn money if it wasn’t feasible.
Real nice man. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[defianty]

It's coming together beautifully. Lovely work.

[raynekat]

Your car has come together nicely. Interior looks great.
You were able to place the dash/front windshield seal in after the window was installed?
How difficult ?,any danger of damaging seal? I don’t intend to remove my front
windshield but a new seal would be nice. Didn’t want to burn money if it wasn’t feasible.
Real nice man. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

I WAS able to place the dash/windshield seal into place after installing the windshield.
It was actually very simple.
I did take out both A pillar vinyl trim pieces (3 screws ea) as the seal needs to go underneath these.
No way to damage the seal.
Not sure if I'm totally in place, but I had enough butyl squeeze out that will hold onto the seal no matter how far I got it in.
The seal looks like it's in place and looks great from both inside and outside the car.

[Dion]

Thanks for the info. I’m going to give this a go when I’m at that stage.
Never thought about the side pillar trim. Thanks mate.
Your 914 really is looking sweet!

[DRPHIL914]

Looks great! working on some of the same stuff, so i have a couple questions for you -
What or who's seal did you use for the window triangle glass seal? I am still fighting with this - how did you install? ive seen a few different approaches - i know you posted a few pics on my thread a few weeks back, that you had modified it to get it to fit, looks good on that picture here! - also on your windshield trim, did you prefit all the pieces to get the correct angle and alignment? i really had a hard time with getting the corners to sit down and several clips actually snapped and broke when the chrome trim was being pressed into place! i really had to work the trim to get it to the correct bend/angle to get it to lay correctly and snap in - i didn't force anything but the corner was the worst, ended up scratching the paint in the corner.
- i wanted to say i like the clean plain look of the engine lid with out the letters on it!
- i also had an issue with my rear window, the butyl i was sent i think was too thick i think as i have a gap bigger than it should be and the engine lid deck seal does not touch the window like it should. I might end up having to re do it- did you have an issue with this? it looks perfect, i am a bit jealous-

[raynekat]

Looks great! working on some of the same stuff, so i have a couple questions for you -
What or who's seal did you use for the window triangle glass seal? I am still fighting with this - how did you install? ive seen a few different approaches - i know you posted a few pics on my thread a few weeks back, that you had modified it to get it to fit, looks good on that picture here! - also on your windshield trim, did you prefit all the pieces to get the correct angle and alignment? i really had a hard time with getting the corners to sit down and several clips actually snapped and broke when the chrome trim was being pressed into place! i really had to work the trim to get it to the correct bend/angle to get it to lay correctly and snap in - i didn't force anything but the corner was the worst, ended up scratching the paint in the corner.
- i wanted to say i like the clean plain look of the engine lid with out the letters on it!
- i also had an issue with my rear window, the butyl i was sent i think was too thick i think as i have a gap bigger than it should be and the engine lid deck seal does not touch the window like it should. I might end up having to re do it- did you have an issue with this? it looks perfect, i am a bit jealous-

Dr. Phil....you have a PM. We'll work it out together.

[raynekat]

Sometimes I frequent the Early 911S Registry website as I also have a 73E.
Call me a glutton for punishment, thank you.

They have a thread that's called something like "show me the satanic details."
So people post their custom things they've done to their car, or some neat factory part that few might have....strange and unusual things for the most part.

So here's some of my "satanic details" on this 914 special I'm building.

First is the fuel pump that was relocated to the front trunk and resides under a factory cover plate.
I wanted to put a fun decal on there, so this came to mind.
Love it or hate it...it's there for eternity I'm sure.

[raynekat]

Starting to mock up the installation of the seats that are going in this car....more satanic details.

These are the Watkins Glen model from GTS Classics.
I picked them because they were more like a sports seat but still fit into the recess of the backpad.

German black vinyl along with my custom selection of tartan plaid...Robertson Hunting Modern tartan.
Stefan did a great job putting these seats together.
I opted for the raw fiberglass backside as well.
Most folks get these painted black I think.
I wanted the raw fiberglass to tie in with the undersides of the front and rear bonnets and the engine cooling shroud.

Need to finish up a bit of under dash wiring before the seats go in for good.
I'm a big guy at 6'2" and 200+, so I need a lot of ground space to spread out and get my head up under the dash. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

The bulb is for the lumbar support adjustments.

[raynekat]

A pic of the engine and trunk lid underside to show how well the seat backs will tie in with everything.

[DRPHIL914]

man those seats are sweet!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) i have nice seats , stock though with no lateral support. i like the GTS and would go thet way if i get different ones. if i could find a plaid thst had some copper metallic stitching that would be really cool- any issue wirh putting the vinyl pieces down that go before you put in the carpet? i will be doing that tomorrow.

Phil

[raynekat]

man those seats are sweet!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) i have nice seats , stock though with no lateral support. i like the GTS and would go thet way if i get different ones. if i could find a plaid thst had some copper metallic stitching that would be really cool- any issue wirh putting the vinyl pieces down that go before you put in the carpet? i will be doing that tomorrow.

Phil

No issue with that.
Measure twice...cut once, as they say.

[raynekat]

Pic of the floorspace I think you're talking about.
I used the same vinyl that is on my dash and door cards to cover the humps just in front of the seats.

I also used come dark charcoal perlon to fill in other areas that might catch your eye.
I don't like seeing the white paint on the floor or the sound deadening material when possible.
I've ordered a set of full size rear carpets for under the seats from Autobahn Interiors.
They did the rest of the German square weave wool carpets that are in the car.
For some reason you only get half carpets for under the seats....what's up with that?
Easily corrected.

I do have an arm rest/box that goes between the seats, but still the perlon covers many sins.

[raynekat]

man those seats are sweet!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) i have nice seats , stock though with no lateral support. i like the GTS and would go thet way if i get different ones. if i could find a plaid thst had some copper metallic stitching that would be really cool- any issue wirh putting the vinyl pieces down that go before you put in the carpet? i will be doing that tomorrow.

Phil

Don't know about copper metallic....but you could certainly find some great plaids that would go with your paint job.

[DRPHIL914]

man those seats are sweet!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) i have nice seats , stock though with no lateral support. i like the GTS and would go thet way if i get different ones. if i could find a plaid thst had some copper metallic stitching that would be really cool- any issue wirh putting the vinyl pieces down that go before you put in the carpet? i will be doing that tomorrow.

Phil

Don't know about copper metallic....but you could certainly find some great plaids that would go with your paint job.

perfect!!!
what is the name of the plaid and where can i find it?

[bbrock]

First is the fuel pump that was relocated to the front trunk and resides under a factory cover plate.
I wanted to put a fun decal on there, so this came to mind.
Love it or hate it...it's there for eternity I'm sure.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) When I first saw this pic, I thought, "Ah crap! Another decal I have to track down." Then it sunk in this was your satanic detail and was relieved. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[raynekat]

perfect!!!
what is the name of the plaid and where can i find it?

Not sure....just googled copper tartan plaid and these came up.
Think you'll need to do a bit of searching and research.
You'll find the exact perfect plaid for your car with time.

[raynekat]

First is the fuel pump that was relocated to the front trunk and resides under a factory cover plate.
I wanted to put a fun decal on there, so this came to mind.
Love it or hate it...it's there for eternity I'm sure.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) When I first saw this pic, I thought, "Ah crap! Another decal I have to track down." Then it sunk in this was your satanic detail and was relieved. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Hehe....gotcha man.

[raynekat]

Looks great! working on some of the same stuff, so i have a couple questions for you -
What or who's seal did you use for the window triangle glass seal? I am still fighting with this - how did you install? ive seen a few different approaches - i know you posted a few pics on my thread a few weeks back, that you had modified it to get it to fit, looks good on that picture here! - also on your windshield trim, did you prefit all the pieces to get the correct angle and alignment? i really had a hard time with getting the corners to sit down and several clips actually snapped and broke when the chrome trim was being pressed into place! i really had to work the trim to get it to the correct bend/angle to get it to lay correctly and snap in - i didn't force anything but the corner was the worst, ended up scratching the paint in the corner.
- i wanted to say i like the clean plain look of the engine lid with out the letters on it!
- i also had an issue with my rear window, the butyl i was sent i think was too thick i think as i have a gap bigger than it should be and the engine lid deck seal does not touch the window like it should. I might end up having to re do it- did you have an issue with this? it looks perfect, i am a bit jealous-

I ended up getting the 914Rubber triangle glass rubber seals.
Did have to make some mods to them to get them to work, but after the mods, they fit fine I think.

Yes, the windshield trim was a pain.
I did break one clip as well, but wasn't taking the windshield back out to replace it.
Just used a bit of urethane windshield adhesive to hold the trim down by the broken clip.
I did adjust the curvature of the corner trim pieces a bit to get them to lay in there better.
It's all a compromise on these older cars especially when so many things get changed or done on them.
In the end, I probably had a little much butyl in there for the windshield so it stood out too much.
But I kept using my heat gun and pushing the windshield in carefully until I was able to get all the trim snapped into place.
I am accepting the end result.
Is it perfect? Nope. But acceptable for where this car was going.

On the rear window, I used 3/8" butyl and mine went in fine.
My seal seems to fit fine and touch the window so I don't know what I did wrong to get it right? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

[mepstein]

Pic of the floorspace I think you're talking about.
I used the same vinyl that is on my dash and door cards to cover the humps just in front of the seats.

I also used come dark charcoal perlon to fill in other areas that might catch your eye.
I don't like seeing the white paint on the floor or the sound deadening material when possible.
I've ordered a set of full size rear carpets for under the seats from Autobahn Interiors.
They did the rest of the German square weave wool carpets that are in the car.
For some reason you only get half carpets for under the seats....what's up with that?
Easily corrected.

I do have an arm rest/box that goes between the seats, but still the perlon covers many sins.

Car is looking awesome. Love the seats.
I do wonder why don’t we just paint the interior black, instead of going to all the lengths to hide the exterior color.

Love the satanic details thread on earlyS. That’s were I got the idea for the muffler that Ben built for me.