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 )

 
 Reply to this topicStart new topic
> Headlight Actuating Arm Rubber Seals
euro911
post Jan 7 2017, 06:18 PM
Post #1


Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up!
*****

Group: Members
Posts: 8,849
Joined: 2-December 06
From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA)
Member No.: 7,300
Region Association: Southern California
Looks like Mark at 914rubber is interested in reproducing these ... anybody else besides me interested in a pair? (or more)?

(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-7300-1483741183_thumb.jpg)


These are mounted in the headlight bucket area, at the arm brush assemblies and assist with keeping water out of the front trunk.

Attached Image



I'm in for 2 pair ...

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
bandjoey
post Jan 7 2017, 06:29 PM
Post #2


bandjoey
****

Group: Members
Posts: 4,925
Joined: 26-September 07
From: Bedford Tx
Member No.: 8,156
Region Association: Southwest Region
Picture mounted please. I can't think of where is would go.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Gunn1
post Jan 7 2017, 07:01 PM
Post #3


Senior Member
***

Group: Members
Posts: 1,021
Joined: 14-February 16
From: Minnesota
Member No.: 19,670
Region Association: None
I cant seem to remember but I dont think my 71' had rubber seals. It actually had a set of bristle's, one on the left side and one on the right side of each headlight assy lift arm. Not sure but it may have had a rubber membrane behind the bristles, but don't think so.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Mikey914
post Jan 7 2017, 07:02 PM
Post #4


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

Group: Members
Posts: 12,659
Joined: 27-December 04
From: Hillsboro, OR
Member No.: 3,348
Region Association: None
I think there was a metal part that was somehow incorporated or mounted with this. Anyone have a picture. I only have late cars.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
euro911
post Jan 7 2017, 07:37 PM
Post #5


Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up!
*****

Group: Members
Posts: 8,849
Joined: 2-December 06
From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA)
Member No.: 7,300
Region Association: Southern California
Mark, I'll include the metal piece for you to look at when I send you the seal.

I haven't looked at the '75 yet ... these were on the '71. I didn't know about them until I removed the headlight assemblies, prepping the car for body work and paint.



EDIT: I'll reinstall the brush assembly, the clamp and seal and snap a pic tomorrow ...
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
mepstein
post Jan 7 2017, 08:12 PM
Post #6


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

Group: Members
Posts: 19,261
Joined: 19-September 09
From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE
Member No.: 10,825
Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
This is a pair from an early car.


Attached thumbnail(s)
Attached Image
User is online!Profile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Chris914n6
post Jan 7 2017, 11:03 PM
Post #7


Jackstands are my life.
****

Group: Members
Posts: 3,318
Joined: 14-March 03
From: Las Vegas, NV
Member No.: 431
Region Association: Southwest Region
I've had a 72, 73, 74, and 2x 75. Bristles yes but no rubber sheet (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Mikey914
post Jan 8 2017, 02:03 AM
Post #8


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

Group: Members
Posts: 12,659
Joined: 27-December 04
From: Hillsboro, OR
Member No.: 3,348
Region Association: None
My 75 had the brushes.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Garland
post Jan 8 2017, 12:08 PM
Post #9


Restoration Fanatic
***

Group: Members
Posts: 1,328
Joined: 8-January 04
From: ......Michigan......
Member No.: 1,535
Region Association: Upper MidWest
72 Restoration

Attached Image

Attached Image

Attached Image
User is online!Profile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Garland
post Jan 8 2017, 12:09 PM
Post #10


Restoration Fanatic
***

Group: Members
Posts: 1,328
Joined: 8-January 04
From: ......Michigan......
Member No.: 1,535
Region Association: Upper MidWest
More:Attached Image


Attached Image
User is online!Profile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
euro911
post Jan 8 2017, 01:11 PM
Post #11


Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up!
*****

Group: Members
Posts: 8,849
Joined: 2-December 06
From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA)
Member No.: 7,300
Region Association: Southern California
Thanks for posting the pix, John ... saved me some time (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
porbmw
post Jan 8 2017, 02:38 PM
Post #12


Senior Member
***

Group: Members
Posts: 811
Joined: 10-September 08
From: Vancouver, B.C.
Member No.: 9,534
Region Association: None
I'd be in for a couple of pairs.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
mepstein
post Jan 8 2017, 03:08 PM
Post #13


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

Group: Members
Posts: 19,261
Joined: 19-September 09
From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE
Member No.: 10,825
Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
QUOTE(Chris914n6 @ Jan 8 2017, 12:03 AM) *

I've had a 72, 73, 74, and 2x 75. Bristles yes but no rubber sheet (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

I've had bristles and I think a rubber wiper but no rubber sheet. Maybe it came off?
User is online!Profile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
bandjoey
post Jan 8 2017, 03:29 PM
Post #14


bandjoey
****

Group: Members
Posts: 4,925
Joined: 26-September 07
From: Bedford Tx
Member No.: 8,156
Region Association: Southwest Region
my '73 and '74 didn't have this. could it be an aftermarket item? interesting though.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
McMark
post Jan 9 2017, 07:46 AM
Post #15


914 Freak!
***************

Group: Retired Admin
Posts: 20,179
Joined: 13-March 03
From: Grand Rapids, MI
Member No.: 419
Region Association: None
Metal bodies with brushes is an early car thing. Definitely 70-71, but probably some 72 as well (till they ran out of stock). I've also never seen the rubber top sheet.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Luke M
post Jan 9 2017, 04:50 PM
Post #16


Senior Member
***

Group: Members
Posts: 1,371
Joined: 8-February 05
From: WNY
Member No.: 3,574
Region Association: North East States
QUOTE(mepstein @ Jan 7 2017, 07:12 PM) *

This is a pair from an early car.



My 70 6 has the same brushes. I'd be in for a set of these early ones.
The ones I took off are all painted over and falling apart.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
raynekat
post Jan 9 2017, 07:31 PM
Post #17


Advanced Member
****

Group: Members
Posts: 2,158
Joined: 30-December 14
From: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Member No.: 18,263
Region Association: Pacific Northwest
The brushes themselves are not a trivial thing....either to repair or replicate. Black Forest elves obviously crafted those for Porsche back in the day. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Good luck remanufacturing those. The rubber shield easily done.....by Mark 914 Rubber.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
euro911
post Jan 9 2017, 09:02 PM
Post #18


Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up!
*****

Group: Members
Posts: 8,849
Joined: 2-December 06
From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA)
Member No.: 7,300
Region Association: Southern California
A decent rubber seal specimen and associated metal clamp going in the mail to Mark tomorrow.

As for the brush assemblies, yeah, after the metal part was stamped out (laser-cut or water-jetted), it would require another special machine that could bend the sides over to hold the bristles in place.

I'm not expecting Mark to tackle the brush assemblies ... best to find a donor car before it goes to the scrap yard if you want a pair of them (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Kansas 914
post Jan 10 2017, 09:21 AM
Post #19


Advanced Member
****

Group: Members
Posts: 2,999
Joined: 1-March 03
From: Durango, Colorado
Member No.: 373
Region Association: Rocky Mountains
QUOTE(McMark @ Jan 9 2017, 06:46 AM) *

Metal bodies with brushes is an early car thing. Definitely 70-71, but probably some 72 as well (till they ran out of stock). I've also never seen the rubber top sheet.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif)

My early '72 has the "whiskers". After that Porsche used the rubber cup.

Attached Image
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Mikey914
post Jan 10 2017, 03:47 PM
Post #20


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

Group: Members
Posts: 12,659
Joined: 27-December 04
From: Hillsboro, OR
Member No.: 3,348
Region Association: None
I may be abke to replicate the brushes.
Ill at least givevit a shot.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
« Next Oldest · 914World Garage · Next Newest »
 

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: 12th May 2024 - 06:57 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 ...