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914-6 fog lights |
Racer |
Jul 19 2018, 11:57 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 787 Joined: 25-August 03 From: Northern Virginia Member No.: 1,073 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
My early US delivery 914-6 (s/n 172) did not come with lights in the bumpers (fog lights?). I know this is true because my dad was the original owner and installed larger square aftermarket lights a few years later (but they were subsequently removed). of note, the car originally had steel wheels, but they were swapped out for 14" fuchs at time of purchase.
I have always assumed 914/6 for the US and "appearance group" 4's came with fog lights. Is this not true Wondering who else has a -6 without the lights. The various COA's make no mention of the lights. Thoughts? obligatory pic: |
mskala |
Jul 19 2018, 01:10 PM
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R Group: Members Posts: 1,925 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 79 Region Association: None |
I have one without fog lights. Seen pictures of others. I never thought to look in the
option list. |
914Sixer |
Jul 19 2018, 02:33 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,871 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Brochure says it should have fog lights standard but now we know that was not always the case.
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1970 Neun vierzehn |
Jul 19 2018, 06:46 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,199 Joined: 16-March 06 From: cincinnati, ohio Member No.: 5,727 |
Dave,
My 70/4, build date 01.1970, was delivered on 01 April 1970. It was delivered to the original owner (I am the second owner as of July 1975) with the appearance package, but without fog lights, 5 1/2" wheels and tethered passenger footrest. At a subsequent service the originating dealer installed the correct fog lights, but the wider steel rims and footrest never were added. I am not surprised that the early production cars were delivered without all the equipment that they were supposed to have. I attribute this anomaly to the lack of the availability of all the items that were probably scarce in the parts bins at the time of their manufacture. My fog lights date to a later 1970 installation by the dealer. Note the unusual fog lamp switch on the dashboard photo, also a late 1970 install. Paul Attached thumbnail(s) Attached image(s) |
Racer |
Jul 20 2018, 06:49 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 787 Joined: 25-August 03 From: Northern Virginia Member No.: 1,073 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Appreciate the feedback and pics.
My 70/4 was a base model.. No appearance package and had body colored grills in the bumper. The -6 has chromed grills to match the bumper. When I was cleaning the car up a bit I noticed how pitted the grills look. Can one find (buy) chromed grills without the fog light holes? I see grills with holes for lights (repro? oem?) are available. Do I have mine re-chromed or just enjoy the "patina" of use (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) |
Jonathan Livesay |
Jul 20 2018, 08:43 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 741 Joined: 13-March 10 From: La Canada CA Member No.: 11,461 Region Association: None |
Dave, My 70/4, build date 01.1970, was delivered on 01 April 1970. It was delivered to the original owner (I am the second owner as of July 1975) with the appearance package, but without fog lights, 5 1/2" wheels and tethered passenger footrest. At a subsequent service the originating dealer installed the correct fog lights, but the wider steel rims and footrest never were added. I am not surprised that the early production cars were delivered without all the equipment that they were supposed to have. I attribute this anomaly to the lack of the availability of all the items that were probably scarce in the parts bins at the time of their manufacture. My fog lights date to a later 1970 installation by the dealer. Note the unusual fog lamp switch on the dashboard photo, also a late 1970 install. Paul That switch would be correct for a 65-69 911/912, the dot in the center should light up when the lights are on. |
davep |
Jul 23 2018, 10:40 PM
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914 Historian Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,137 Joined: 13-October 03 From: Burford, ON, N0E 1A0 Member No.: 1,244 Region Association: Canada |
My early US delivery 914-6 (s/n 172) did not come with lights in the bumpers (fog lights?). The various COA's make no mention of the lights. I have about 150 914/6 COA and many do list the fog lights as an option; M566 In 1971 fog lights & leather steering wheel became standard equipment. If you do have the COA, could you email it to me to aid my research please. I'll PM. |
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