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Steering wheel experts please, weird $hit |
Blue6 |
Jan 28 2016, 12:56 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,035 Joined: 3-October 13 From: SoCal Member No.: 16,470 Region Association: Southern California |
Just bought two 1970's for parts. Stored for yrs outside and paid the price. My question is, after pulling both steering wheels, they are both dated 69 and have part #914-347-803-10, which would make them for a six, correct? Now the interesting part, the "803" has been re stamped to "804" on both wheels. It appears to be factory, but the "4" stamped over the top of the "3" is a different font than the others. Both wheels have the correct counter suck holes for the canceling ring. Anybody seen this? Thanks
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mepstein |
Jan 28 2016, 05:55 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,276 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Both 803 and 804 used counter sunk holes. Show us a pic. I'm betting the factory re-stamped the wheel to designate it to a different batch of cars since they weren't selling a lot of 6's. But that's just my thought for now.
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Blue6 |
Jan 28 2016, 10:19 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,035 Joined: 3-October 13 From: SoCal Member No.: 16,470 Region Association: Southern California |
I'll get some pics today...
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Blue6 |
Feb 1 2016, 08:43 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,035 Joined: 3-October 13 From: SoCal Member No.: 16,470 Region Association: Southern California |
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mepstein |
Feb 2 2016, 06:48 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,276 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I'm an enthusiast, not an expert but I would chalk it up to one of the odd/cool/unique things the factory did and enjoy the wheels.
803 10 is a 914-6 wheel 804 10 is an early 914-4 wheel It will definitely fit an early four, a six or an early 911. |
carr914 |
Feb 2 2016, 06:59 AM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 118,695 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
What is the Diameter of the Wheel? A -6 Wheel is the same wheel used in a 73 Carrera RS so they are worth Big $$
Here is a -6 Carrera RS Wheel |
mepstein |
Feb 2 2016, 07:47 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,276 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
The one I just bought from camp914 is going to Dallas for the RS treatment after I get it painted. They now do a thick wrap without padded spokes so it looks very much like the original.
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GaroldShaffer |
Feb 2 2016, 08:18 AM
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You bought another 914? Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,622 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None |
Just bought two 1970's for parts. Stored for yrs outside and paid the price. My question is, after pulling both steering wheels, they are both dated 69 and have part #914-347-803-10, which would make them for a six, correct? Now the interesting part, the "803" has been re stamped to "804" on both wheels. It appears to be factory, but the "4" stamped over the top of the "3" is a different font than the others. Both wheels have the correct counter suck holes for the canceling ring. Anybody seen this? Thanks What are the build dates on those cars? with 12/69 date on the wheel I would think they would have 11/69 - 3/70? Those very early 914s have some other unique parts on them. The pedal board has a longer end on the right side (goes out to a point), seat high adjuster arm is straight, plastic center tray has no divider in it, inside door handle is narrow, latches in targa bar have chrome, not black, base to them, door latch on the jamb has screws that hold the black rubber part on. Check the transmission to verify if they have LSD in them. Usually under each part of the interior trim they have a date stamp on them. There is some other things I am forgetting, but really look them over. I love early cars. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) Some pictures of what you may find. Attached image(s) |
Kraftwerk |
Feb 2 2016, 10:59 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 195 Joined: 6-September 07 From: Bbbbbrroooklynnn Member No.: 8,085 |
^ True: Early cars have loads of great features, metal Gold PORSCHE lettering on engine grill. aluminum 'dots" on speedo & tach gages, Lighter doors.
Interesting E brake... etc. etc. Hmmmm ...how do you : "Check the transmission to verify if they have LSD in them." >? |
carr914 |
Feb 2 2016, 06:27 PM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 118,695 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
The one I just bought from camp914 is going to Dallas for the RS treatment after I get it painted. They now do a thick wrap without padded spokes so it looks very much like the original. Do NOT let them refinish the Black Anodize on the Spokes & Hub! They do a Great Job on the Leather (see my picture above), but they don't know how to do anodizing |
mepstein |
Feb 2 2016, 07:15 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,276 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
The one I just bought from camp914 is going to Dallas for the RS treatment after I get it painted. They now do a thick wrap without padded spokes so it looks very much like the original. Do NOT let them refinish the Black Anodize on the Spokes & Hub! They do a Great Job on the Leather (see my picture above), but they don't know how to do anodizing Yes. I have heard your warnings in the past. Scotty has done the correct black trim paint for me in the past. I'm going to have my local guy give this wheel a spray. |
carr914 |
Feb 2 2016, 07:23 PM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 118,695 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
I like the Original Anodize - if it has a scratch, it's "Patina"
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mepstein |
Feb 2 2016, 07:31 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,276 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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Blue6 |
Feb 2 2016, 09:21 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,035 Joined: 3-October 13 From: SoCal Member No.: 16,470 Region Association: Southern California |
Thanks guys for all the info. Garold, both wheels are 12/69, but the car build dates are 8/70. Nothing unusual so far, but cars are missing the pedal boards, center seats, consoles etc. No LSD in either car, but lots of good parts and some usable sheet metal. I know one wheel will be sent out and then used in Jim's 6 resto, not sure what we'll do with the other yet.
T.C., the wheels are 14 3/4" dia. Both are ebonite. |
Dave_Darling |
Feb 2 2016, 09:56 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,986 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California |
^ True: Early cars have loads of great features, metal Gold PORSCHE lettering on engine grill. aluminum 'dots" on speedo & tach gages, Lighter doors. Interesting E brake... etc. etc. The gold lettering is up through 72, the silver cones in the instruments through 73 (with some early 74s having them as well), lighter doors up into the 73 model year, two-piece hand-brake up through 72... Not exactly the "early" that Garold is talking about; he means "first few hundred in the 1970 model year" I believe. QUOTE Hmmmm ...how do you : "Check the transmission to verify if they have LSD in them." >? Look at the serial numbers stamped onto the bottom. Also jack up both rear wheels, put the car in gear, and turn one wheel. If the other turns the opposite way, the car has a conventional "open" differential. If it turns the same way, or not at all, it has a limited-slip diff. --DD |
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