Home  |  Forums  |  914 Info  |  Blogs
 
914World.com - The fastest growing online 914 community!
 
Porsche, and the Porsche crest are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG. This site is not affiliated with Porsche in any way.
Its only purpose is to provide an online forum for car enthusiasts. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
 

Welcome Guest ( Log In | Register )

8 Pages V « < 5 6 7 8 >  
 Reply to this topicStart new topic
> GB- 914-6 plastic steering wheel cover at dash correct for 6, Another parts request I'm trying to fill
Mikey914
post Jan 27 2017, 10:45 AM
Post #121


The rubber man
**********

Group: Members
Posts: 12,671
Joined: 27-December 04
From: Hillsboro, OR
Member No.: 3,348
Region Association: None
On this run yes, they are not perfect.

As I mentioned I will be reworking the tool But it will not be a fast proposition. Figure 6-8 weeks for me to get this straightened out.

I'll send you a set to play with MB911. Maybe we do some trading? WE can work that out via PM. But do drop me an adress again.
Mark
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
mb911
post Jan 27 2017, 08:43 PM
Post #122


914 Guru
*****

Group: Members
Posts: 6,863
Joined: 2-January 09
From: Burlington wi
Member No.: 9,892
Region Association: Upper MidWest
QUOTE(Mikey914 @ Jan 27 2017, 08:45 AM) *

On this run yes, they are not perfect.

As I mentioned I will be reworking the tool But it will not be a fast proposition. Figure 6-8 weeks for me to get this straightened out.

I'll send you a set to play with MB911. Maybe we do some trading? WE can work that out via PM. But do drop me an adress again.
Mark



Sounds like a plan to me.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Harpo
post Feb 19 2017, 09:54 AM
Post #123


Senior Member
***

Group: Members
Posts: 1,304
Joined: 21-August 11
From: Motor City aka Detroit
Member No.: 13,469
Region Association: None
Mark please add me to the list for clamshells & eye brows.

Thanks

David
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
mb911
post Feb 19 2017, 05:53 PM
Post #124


914 Guru
*****

Group: Members
Posts: 6,863
Joined: 2-January 09
From: Burlington wi
Member No.: 9,892
Region Association: Upper MidWest
I received Mark's samples and they look great. I need to spend some time playing around with them maybe this week.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
larryM
post Feb 26 2017, 03:10 PM
Post #125


emoze
***

Group: Members
Posts: 891
Joined: 1-January 03
From: mid- California
Member No.: 65
Region Association: Northern California
why?

- i recently got a repro pair from AA - $19.50 ea - 2 req'd
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
mepstein
post Feb 26 2017, 04:05 PM
Post #126


914-6 GT in waiting
***************

Group: Members
Posts: 19,300
Joined: 19-September 09
From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE
Member No.: 10,825
Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
QUOTE(larryM @ Feb 26 2017, 04:10 PM) *

why?

- i recently got a repro pair from AA - $19.50 ea - 2 req'd

I don't buy anything from AA so I'll wait on 914rubber.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Biggles
post Apr 28 2017, 01:36 AM
Post #127


Member
**

Group: Members
Posts: 191
Joined: 5-September 13
From: UK
Member No.: 16,353
Region Association: England
Hi Mark

How's the tooling re-work coming along on these ?

Chris
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
brant
post May 2 2017, 10:56 AM
Post #128


914 Wizard
**********

Group: Members
Posts: 11,628
Joined: 30-December 02
From: Colorado
Member No.: 47
Region Association: Rocky Mountains
I'm going to need the eye brows too.
brant
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
gcrotvik
post May 2 2017, 02:18 PM
Post #129


Member
**

Group: Members
Posts: 360
Joined: 16-December 09
From: Portland Oregon
Member No.: 11,134
Region Association: Pacific Northwest
QUOTE(brant @ May 2 2017, 09:56 AM) *

I'm going to need the eye brows too.
brant


I believe Mark already has the eyebrows done. They were part of the original group buy.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
brant
post May 2 2017, 02:21 PM
Post #130


914 Wizard
**********

Group: Members
Posts: 11,628
Joined: 30-December 02
From: Colorado
Member No.: 47
Region Association: Rocky Mountains
QUOTE(gcrotvik @ May 2 2017, 02:18 PM) *

QUOTE(brant @ May 2 2017, 09:56 AM) *

I'm going to need the eye brows too.
brant


I believe Mark already has the eyebrows done. They were part of the original group buy.



crud
I didn't find them on the website
I'll go look again
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
gcrotvik
post Aug 25 2017, 07:56 AM
Post #131


Member
**

Group: Members
Posts: 360
Joined: 16-December 09
From: Portland Oregon
Member No.: 11,134
Region Association: Pacific Northwest
Just checking in on these. Mark, were you able to re-tool the clam shells? Is there an eta?
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
ConeDodger
post Aug 25 2017, 02:52 PM
Post #132


Apex killer!
***************

Group: Members
Posts: 23,602
Joined: 31-December 04
From: Tahoe Area
Member No.: 3,380
Region Association: Northern California
When they're perfect. I'm in. No hurry.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
mb911
post Aug 25 2017, 03:18 PM
Post #133


914 Guru
*****

Group: Members
Posts: 6,863
Joined: 2-January 09
From: Burlington wi
Member No.: 9,892
Region Association: Upper MidWest
I will get back on this project shortly as I have a sample.. Been so busy with some many other projects but need to ramp this up..
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Mikey914
post Aug 27 2017, 10:15 AM
Post #134


The rubber man
**********

Group: Members
Posts: 12,671
Joined: 27-December 04
From: Hillsboro, OR
Member No.: 3,348
Region Association: None
QUOTE(gcrotvik @ Aug 25 2017, 06:56 AM) *

Just checking in on these. Mark, were you able to re-tool the clam shells? Is there an eta?

We would be starting from scratch again on these, so I've put it off until I can get some other big projects completed. I literally have $15,000 into these to date and it's not making much sense to throw that into this again, at least at this time. I do have plenty of these that are close, and if you are making the column metal you can make them work, but not on a true 6.

Sorry.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Biggles
post Aug 27 2017, 11:27 AM
Post #135


Member
**

Group: Members
Posts: 191
Joined: 5-September 13
From: UK
Member No.: 16,353
Region Association: England
QUOTE(Mikey914 @ Aug 27 2017, 05:15 PM) *

QUOTE(gcrotvik @ Aug 25 2017, 06:56 AM) *

Just checking in on these. Mark, were you able to re-tool the clam shells? Is there an eta?

We would be starting from scratch again on these, so I've put it off until I can get some other big projects completed. I literally have $15,000 into these to date and it's not making much sense to throw that into this again, at least at this time. I do have plenty of these that are close, and if you are making the column metal you can make them work, but not on a true 6.

Sorry.


Hi Mark, not quite true. The ones I received from you to try did fit on my -6, but they needed some alteration work to the bottom fixings points where the clam shell is screwed onto the steering column. The side holes were also slightly out so I decided to drill and tap new holes into the indicator and wiper housing.

After searching the globe, I couldn't find any shells (well none that could be bought) so I had no other option, but the bottom line is that if someone a) has no other choice and b) has the time , tools and patience they WILL fit and when done, you'll never tell the difference. Despite the size issue, the rest of the casting and finish is excellent.

See pics of some of the process.

Chris.


Attached thumbnail(s)
Attached Image Attached Image Attached Image Attached Image Attached Image Attached Image
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Mikey914
post Aug 27 2017, 03:21 PM
Post #136


The rubber man
**********

Group: Members
Posts: 12,671
Joined: 27-December 04
From: Hillsboro, OR
Member No.: 3,348
Region Association: None
Thanks for the heads up. You wouldn't happen to have a template laying around would you?
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
mb911
post Aug 27 2017, 04:27 PM
Post #137


914 Guru
*****

Group: Members
Posts: 6,863
Joined: 2-January 09
From: Burlington wi
Member No.: 9,892
Region Association: Upper MidWest
QUOTE(Mikey914 @ Aug 27 2017, 01:21 PM) *

Thanks for the heads up. You wouldn't happen to have a template laying around would you?



I was thinking the same and just get a laser cut piece to bolt in position.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
914forme
post Aug 27 2017, 07:37 PM
Post #138


Times a wastin', get wrenchin'!
****

Group: Members
Posts: 3,896
Joined: 24-July 04
From: Dayton, Ohio
Member No.: 2,388
Region Association: None
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) For my conversion car this will work just fine. For my real -6, I just hope the surround is not damaged. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

But I would be in for one of these for the EG project car.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Biggles
post Aug 28 2017, 03:29 AM
Post #139


Member
**

Group: Members
Posts: 191
Joined: 5-September 13
From: UK
Member No.: 16,353
Region Association: England
QUOTE(Mikey914 @ Aug 27 2017, 10:21 PM) *

Thanks for the heads up. You wouldn't happen to have a template laying around would you?


Yes I've still got the cardboard template. I could send it to you?

It will also need drilling for the 2 main clam attachment points (can't remember the size?) and I also used 2 self tapper screws to attach the bracket onto the steering column.

As mentioned, this isn't the end of it. Drilling and tapping the side holes will also need to be done by the installer.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Mikey914
post Aug 30 2017, 02:56 PM
Post #140


The rubber man
**********

Group: Members
Posts: 12,671
Joined: 27-December 04
From: Hillsboro, OR
Member No.: 3,348
Region Association: None
I'm thinking about making the column with the "correct" fitment. That way the "conversion kit" would be complete. I have a sample, just need to modify and check fit.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
« Next Oldest · 914World Garage · Next Newest »
 

8 Pages V « < 5 6 7 8 >
Reply to this topicStart new topic
1 User(s) are reading this topic (1 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:

 

Display Mode: Standard · Switch to: Linear+ · Switch to: Outline

Track this topic · Email this topic · Print this topic · Subscribe to this forum

- Lo-Fi Version Time is now: 29th May 2024 - 01:31 AM
Invision Power Board v9.1.4 © 2024  IPS, Inc.
All rights reserved 914World.com © since 2002
914World.com is the fastest growing online 914 community!
We have it all, classifieds, events, forums, vendors, parts, autocross, racing, technical articles, events calendar, newsletter, restoration, gallery, archives, history and more for your Porsche 914 ...