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Side Sail "template", Replacing the vinyl side sale |
NJTom |
Jan 26 2017, 05:58 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 92 Joined: 16-July 14 From: NJ Member No.: 17,643 Region Association: None |
Hello, I'm restoring a 1972 914 and I'm/we're getting close to the end (thank God can't wait). The vinyl side sales need to be replaced, I know I can buy the pre cut pieces but even the OEM replicas are $25.00. Don't get me wrong I don't mind spending money but I just like to be smart about plus I only need the side and not the top. I saw and step by step instructions on replacing them but I was wondering if someone has a "template" with the sizes and where cut cut the "notches". If not I'll "wing it". Thanks in advance.
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rnellums |
Jan 26 2017, 07:42 AM
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Professional Enthusiast Group: Members Posts: 1,646 Joined: 26-November 09 From: Littleton, CO Member No.: 11,072 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Call me crazy, but I would think the money would be better saved elsewhere. Getting the texture right is important IMO.
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NJTom |
Jan 26 2017, 08:38 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 92 Joined: 16-July 14 From: NJ Member No.: 17,643 Region Association: None |
Call me crazy, but I would think the money would be better saved elsewhere. Getting the texture right is important IMO. Hi thanks, I know this will sound idiotic but I'm not that fussy. This will never be a numbers matching or collectors car so I doubt very much that only a few Porsche purists would notice but thanks again I will consider.... |
tomh |
Jan 26 2017, 09:07 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 322 Joined: 28-February 10 From: san jose Member No.: 11,412 Region Association: None |
It's a hassle to remove all the trim and do this, I just did it.
Don't just wing it,do it right with the proper material. 914 rubbers kit is inexpensive and the pieces fit perfectly. |
NJTom |
Jan 26 2017, 09:12 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 92 Joined: 16-July 14 From: NJ Member No.: 17,643 Region Association: None |
It's a hassle to remove all the trim and do this, I just did it. Don't just wing it,do it right with the proper material. 914 rubbers kit is inexpensive and the pieces fit perfectly. Thanks yes I saw their kit. Trims already off we are getting it ready for paint. But will mostl likely order. Thanks again |
Front yard mechanic |
Jan 26 2017, 09:15 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,162 Joined: 23-July 15 From: New Mexico Member No.: 18,984 Region Association: None |
Wing it it's what we do
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NJTom |
Jan 26 2017, 09:18 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 92 Joined: 16-July 14 From: NJ Member No.: 17,643 Region Association: None |
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bdstone914 |
Jan 26 2017, 09:20 AM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 4,520 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
Hope you choose a vinyl that will hold but under outside exposure and sunlight.
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Dave_Darling |
Jan 26 2017, 02:27 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,985 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California |
I've seen photos of cars done with truck bed liner paint on the sail panels. It's not quite the right texture, but it's not bad.
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Big Len |
Jan 26 2017, 02:52 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,747 Joined: 16-July 13 From: Edgewood, New Mexico Member No.: 16,126 Region Association: Southwest Region |
You're talking about a $33.00 difference in getting 914 Rubber's pre-cut pieces that are identical to original.
To me, it's a no brainer vs. winging it. |
boxsterfan |
Jan 26 2017, 03:14 PM
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914's are kewl Group: Members Posts: 1,776 Joined: 6-June 03 From: San Ramon, CA Member No.: 791 Region Association: Northern California |
Find some sail panel vinyl that looks like brushed aluminum....ala like the 911 targa's. Put that on and see what it looks like.
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malcolm2 |
Jan 26 2017, 03:19 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,745 Joined: 31-May 11 From: Nashville Member No.: 13,139 Region Association: South East States |
My car is also non-Concours. I like the patina of a 40 year old paint job (or a 20 year old re-spray).
I painted my sails with truck bed liner type stuff. Cheap stuff from the AutoZone. Dave is right, it does not look perfect. It left a random bumpy texture, flat finish. I was really surprised at how good it looked. I used the same stuff on the rocker covers. After 25,000 miles of daily driving, a spot has worn off where my foot or blue jeans rub the edge as I crawl into the driver's seat. One day I'll just touch it up. |
NJTom |
Jan 26 2017, 03:34 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 92 Joined: 16-July 14 From: NJ Member No.: 17,643 Region Association: None |
Thanks for all the info, I saw a you tube once where bed liner was used. But never could find again. Might be worthwhile to do a "test" worth case just strip and start over! Thanks again everyone
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malcolm2 |
Jan 26 2017, 04:58 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,745 Joined: 31-May 11 From: Nashville Member No.: 13,139 Region Association: South East States |
not very good pictures and I would say I have not washed the car since the summer, so it could be dusty. But this is the bed liner stuff. Dupli-color Bed Armour. |
NJTom |
Jan 26 2017, 05:33 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 92 Joined: 16-July 14 From: NJ Member No.: 17,643 Region Association: None |
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malcolm2 |
Jan 26 2017, 06:07 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,745 Joined: 31-May 11 From: Nashville Member No.: 13,139 Region Association: South East States |
By the way, I forgot that I did not "paint" the top of the targa bar. I guess I could have. But the vinyl was OK up there, so I did not remove it.
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