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| forrestkhaag |
 Jul 26 2017, 06:12 PM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 935 Joined: 21-April 14 From: Scottsdale, Arizona Member No.: 17,273 Region Association: Southwest Region  |
I gotta tell you... some folks hate those luggage racks - but now that another one sold on the boards here today or yesterday, I must say that in 1972 when I bought my first 71 914, it came with one.
I didn't know what to make of it. it made waxing the car in front of hot chicks weird. It had the potential for degradations of the rack holes (a problem many too young here will never know the dimension of...) .......But. (one "T"} Other than its utilitarian simplicity.... it was butt ugly and poked holes in the metal. But wait a minute..... I used that car to drive between Tulsa and Baton Rouge with one or two fuel stops in rain, snow, sleet and mud and the rack allowed me to never consider any car bigger in capacity than the 914. My girlfriend had her four suitcases of God knows what strapped thereon and I had a my leather dopp kit in the front trunk stinking of fuel/... Ahhh such was life. She was happy riding in a Porschhhhh and I was happy driving a mid engine car in my very early twenties with a chick that had luggage (and a rack). (Most don't have luggage in college back then.... Baggage, yes. Luggage. No) The rack on the trunk / Ugly or simi-ugly maybe. Like so many things not up to a 9 or 10, there are many that serve a good purpose in their simplicity and, dare I say, ugliness. That 914 luggage rack was one of them. Today, we overcome lack of storage with an additional SUV in addition to the SUV we already have. We tow my 914 to 914 events so I don't have to consider heat or a radio one can hear - much less AC - a non-starter if one wants to be less than rank-gamey at these 914 social events / arriving in the 914.. It is a world of contrast my friends. Enjoy it. It never lasts. (Hal Holbrook - Wall Street) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Attached thumbnail(s)  Attached image(s)  
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| iankarr |
Jul 27 2017, 05:57 AM
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The wrencher formerly known as Cuddy_K Group: Members Posts: 2,479 Joined: 22-May 15 From: Heber City, UT Member No.: 18,749 Region Association: Intermountain Region 
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QUOTE(Valy @ Jul 27 2017, 03:19 AM)  QUOTE(cuddyk @ Jul 26 2017, 09:03 PM) Sexy ugly! Or is it Ugly sexy? Looks like your rack is not in the stock location. Hmmm. Looks stock to me. Btw...is this the whitest ad ever????  I'm more a leg man, but I'm developing a greater love of racks. TMI? |
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| mbseto |
Jul 27 2017, 07:28 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,253 Joined: 6-August 14 From: Cincy Member No.: 17,743 Region Association: North East States |
Luggage rack is the difference between a show pony and a work horse. I would not be ashamed. Also, bikini girls: get off the bodywork!!
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| mb911 |
Jul 27 2017, 07:32 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,858 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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My car came with one and as I redo everything that's the thing I struggle with removing from the GT build only becuase it is so odd.
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| 76-914 |
Jul 27 2017, 07:46 AM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,505 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(green914 @ Jul 26 2017, 05:28 PM) I have thought many times about putting a luggage rack on a spare deck lid just for long trips. Have it on only when needed, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) and kept out of sight when not in use. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) nice to tow some times and enjoy modern comforts. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) That's what I did. For a couple of hundred bucks you can have both. The lid with the rack hangs from the garage ceiling when not being used. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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| JmuRiz |
Jul 27 2017, 08:00 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,432 Joined: 30-December 02 From: NoVA Member No.: 50 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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green914 and 76-914 have the best idea.
I personally hate racks on older Porsches. A lot of 356 guys like them but I think they are fugly. I can't see myself needing more space in a 914 than is available in the stock trunks, if I need more I'd take my wagon (not that I've driven my 914 in 9 years (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) ) |
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| forrestkhaag |
Jul 27 2017, 08:16 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 935 Joined: 21-April 14 From: Scottsdale, Arizona Member No.: 17,273 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I wasn't considering putting one one my car / just reminiscing of decades past when I had one on my 1st 914. I'm not crazy. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif)
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| 76-914 |
Jul 27 2017, 08:19 AM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,505 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(forrestkhaag @ Jul 27 2017, 07:16 AM) I wasn't considering putting one one my car / just reminiscing of decades past when I had one on my 1st 914. I'm not crazy. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) Yes, you are! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| My 914 |
Jul 27 2017, 08:30 AM
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Casual Member Group: Members Posts: 560 Joined: 23-April 16 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 19,928 Region Association: North East States |
I wish there were a better looking one available. Given time, Porsche might have redesigned it. The ones in the pictures look a little flimsy to me. Sort of like taking half a beach chair and putting it on the back of the car.
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| Eric_Shea |
Jul 27 2017, 09:10 AM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,275 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains  |
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| GeorgeRud |
Jul 27 2017, 09:16 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I'd love to come up with extra carrying capacity as I've been needing to use a wheelchair or walker to get around since last year's illness. I'd really like to come up with one for my 911 Targa, but I think the roof would be too high to place a wheelchair up there. A rack over the engine lid (on the 911) might work.
Or, perhaps another Troutman designed 914 pickup? |
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| larryM |
Jul 27 2017, 12:22 PM
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emoze Group: Members Posts: 891 Joined: 1-January 03 From: mid- California Member No.: 65 Region Association: Northern California
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- period correct - a true collectible and a crowd-pleaser at local cruise-ins in a way - these threads are reminiscent of the love/hate threads on the rear reflector add-on http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...41478&st=20 |
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| forrestkhaag |
Jul 27 2017, 01:58 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 935 Joined: 21-April 14 From: Scottsdale, Arizona Member No.: 17,273 Region Association: Southwest Region |
To anyone who is willing to find a place for a walker or wheelchair and still want to get in a 914 or 911, MORE POWER TO YOU AND YOUR RECOVERY!
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| SirAndy |
Jul 27 2017, 02:08 PM
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QUOTE(bandjoey @ Jul 26 2017, 05:22 PM) I'm still not sure but when I see SirAndy's Red 914 all loaded up with his bags, it kinda looks ok. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/914world.com-4-11722-1496346791.1.jpeg) |
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| Matty900 |
Jul 27 2017, 02:58 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,269 Joined: 21-February 15 From: Oregon Member No.: 18,454 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(Eric_Shea @ Jul 27 2017, 08:10 AM) Beautiful, you want some need bars for it? |
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| Matty900 |
Jul 27 2017, 02:58 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,269 Joined: 21-February 15 From: Oregon Member No.: 18,454 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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| flmont |
Jul 27 2017, 02:59 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 879 Joined: 21-October 08 From: Tucson,Az Member No.: 9,676 Region Association: Southwest Region
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I just bought one last week I cant wait to use it on a cruise to anywhere,..as soon as my car is running that is,..
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| euro911 |
Jul 27 2017, 03:50 PM
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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
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Jul 27 2017, 01:08 PM) QUOTE(bandjoey @ Jul 26 2017, 05:22 PM) I'm still not sure but when I see SirAndy's Red 914 all loaded up with his bags, it kinda looks ok. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/914world.com-4-11722-1496346791.1.jpeg) |
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| SirAndy |
Jul 27 2017, 04:33 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,658 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(euro911 @ Jul 27 2017, 02:50 PM) QUOTE(SirAndy @ Jul 27 2017, 01:08 PM) QUOTE(bandjoey @ Jul 26 2017, 05:22 PM) I'm still not sure but when I see SirAndy's Red 914 all loaded up with his bags, it kinda looks ok. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) The pic above is the old place, the pic posted earlier by bandjoey is the new place. |
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| euro911 |
Jul 27 2017, 05:18 PM
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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
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Both places look cool. I like Victorian era architecture, but the split-level Post WWII place on a hill looks great too. Congrats (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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| Valy |
Jul 27 2017, 08:45 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,676 Joined: 6-April 10 From: Sunnyvale, CA Member No.: 11,573 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(cuddyk @ Jul 27 2017, 04:57 AM) QUOTE(Valy @ Jul 27 2017, 03:19 AM) QUOTE(cuddyk @ Jul 26 2017, 09:03 PM) Sexy ugly! Or is it Ugly sexy? Looks like your rack is not in the stock location. Hmmm. Looks stock to me. Btw...is this the whitest ad ever???? I'm more a leg man, but I'm developing a greater love of racks. TMI? That's not stock too and neither are the chrome wheels. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) |
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