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> On the fence., Trim or No Trim?
Stapler
post Apr 30 2015, 12:05 AM
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Hi all. I've been a member a while though not the most active one.

I'm doing a frame-off restoration on a 76 and I've been on the fence for a while now about whether or not to keep what I think was a sales floor add on to the car.

The project car had side trim on it when I bought it and it looks like it's been there since day one.

Would you keep it or not?


Here is a pic of the type of trim I'm talking about. The car isn't a 914 obviously but the trim is very similar.


Thanks

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post Apr 30 2015, 01:21 AM
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Absolutely 100% positively and unequivocally NO. Lose the trim. Don't put it on. Never. Not a chance. Nope. It sucks.

I'd also change the avatar, unless you are cruising for West Hollywood members.
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post Apr 30 2015, 01:21 AM
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Nope. If you are taking votes then mark me down as a NO. One of the things that I like the most about the 914 is the simplicity and clean lines. No scoops or bulges, just simple. However, it's your car and you should do what fits YOUR tastes.
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post Apr 30 2015, 02:29 AM
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Nope. If you are taking votes then mark me down as a NO. One of the things that I like the most about the 914 is the simplicity and clean lines. No scoops or bulges, just simple. However, it's your car and you should do what fits YOUR tastes.



Thanks for the input, I've been thinking they need to go. I'm not a fan of the scoops or fender flares either.


And Cuda thanks for suggesting I may like to spend my spare parts searching time cruising West Hollwood for tranny. I'll upload another "straight" away.
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post Apr 30 2015, 03:41 AM
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That trim could be purchased in any FLAPS back in the day, so it could easily have been added by one of the owners... Either way, I wouldn't go there, but as mentioned above, it's your car.
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post Apr 30 2015, 05:47 AM
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Lose the trim, it's ugly.

Keep the avatar, it's hilariously badass.
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post Apr 30 2015, 06:03 AM
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no trim. it was a mistake. belongs on a buick
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post Apr 30 2015, 06:24 AM
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No trim
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post Apr 30 2015, 07:34 AM
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post Apr 30 2015, 08:12 AM
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QUOTE(era vulgaris @ Apr 30 2015, 04:47 AM) *

Lose the trim, it's ugly.

Keep the avatar, it's hilariously badass.


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post Apr 30 2015, 08:25 AM
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QUOTE(KELTY360 @ Apr 30 2015, 09:12 AM) *

QUOTE(era vulgaris @ Apr 30 2015, 04:47 AM) *

Lose the trim, it's ugly.

Keep the avatar, it's hilariously badass.


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post Apr 30 2015, 08:49 AM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Hate that trim some people have added
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post Apr 30 2015, 03:51 PM
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QUOTE(Stapler @ Apr 29 2015, 10:05 PM) *

(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/www.customautotrim.com-9787-1430373919.1.jpg)



My 69 Pontiac came with that trim from the factory & the F & R side marker lights were integrated into them too, so it depends on the make & model - which I can't tell from the pic. Many cars from the 60's & 70's & 80's had them as base or optional.

I'd look for some original sales docs &/or window sticker for this car - or look on evil-bay for an old dealer sales brochure on that make/model to see if it was an option.

If you're trying to do a faithful resto, then you'll want to know if it was a dealer or owner/FLAPS add-on - or original base or optional equipment.

If you're doing resto mod - then do what looks best to you.

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post Apr 30 2015, 03:54 PM
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NO TRIM!!!!!!

(keep the avatar, I think it's original)
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post Apr 30 2015, 04:36 PM
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No Trim, and "frame-off resto"?.......

The discussion of the Avatar reminds me of a thread on the BRZ forums where a guy was showing his pictures of a blown transmission.
Everybody knows what "car porn pictures" are...
So when I said I wanted to see more "blown tranny porn", the last response on the thread was: "whatever you do DO NOT Google that!".... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)
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post Apr 30 2015, 04:45 PM
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If it came that way from the dealer, and the original sales receipt documents that, then Yes. By all means keep it.

If you can document the original purchase, the opinions above make good sense leave it off.
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post Apr 30 2015, 04:56 PM
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Unless you’re going to use it as a daily driver and park it amongst other cars, I’d agree that this is a good time to remove it…
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post Apr 30 2015, 05:10 PM
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I say since you are doing it frame off,leave the "ding doomers" on.
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post Apr 30 2015, 05:11 PM
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Note: It was a different avatar when I made my original post. That was was... umm... a bit... how do we be politically correct here? (especially when no politics are permitted)... Well, see my original comment.

The new avatar is a significant improvement. Glad to see that OP takes suggestions well!

Now, take the rest of the suggestion and lose the side-bumpers.
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post Apr 30 2015, 05:36 PM
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Definitely lose them please- for the cars sake.
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