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mb911 |
Nov 5 2019, 08:49 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,748 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Does anyone remember who it was that restored the aluminum trim? I would love to have my sail panel trim redone rather then spending 200 each new
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mepstein |
Nov 5 2019, 10:51 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,142 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I think it was Panel Billy that had his done.
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Jett |
Nov 5 2019, 11:28 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,619 Joined: 27-July 14 From: Seattle Member No.: 17,686 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
We’ve used King of Trim
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ConeDodger |
Nov 6 2019, 12:16 AM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,543 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California |
Pro tip: Have all your trim done at the same time. After straightening and polishing, the last step is anodizing. If it’s all done at the same time, it will all look the same. Different batch on a different day will get you a different finish.
(Thanks @Harvey Weidman) |
mb911 |
Nov 6 2019, 04:40 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,748 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I wonder what average cost is for this service?
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dcheek |
Nov 8 2019, 08:33 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 691 Joined: 30-May 06 From: Westfield, New Jersey Member No.: 6,103 |
You can get them new from these guys:
https://www.aasesales.com/collections/porsc...b52-131i-101097 Dave |
PanelBilly |
Nov 8 2019, 09:12 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,788 Joined: 23-July 06 From: Kent, Wa Member No.: 6,488 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
It was expensive and i ended up buying new ones after the fact.
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UROpartsman |
Nov 8 2019, 11:34 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 290 Joined: 22-October 15 From: Simi Valley, CA Member No.: 19,288 Region Association: None |
Coincidentally Rob-O just mentioned sail panel trim on another thread.
Porsche has these (repops) in stock. I bought some from Sierra Madre. Passenger side fit well, drivers side fit terrible. I tried a couple before I gave up and got a refund. The drivers side all have an incorrect curve. It causes the ends (the ones that usually have a screw hole) to sit at an angle instead of a straight line that runs from the mesh engine grill caps. It might be a bit early to mention it, but we've been developing our own sail panel trim. Probably won't have them available for another six months to a year, but we're on round #2 of prototypes and are making good progress. They're very difficult items to get right and it's taking a long time, but they'll be worth the effort. |
dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Nov 8 2019, 11:34 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,772 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
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dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Nov 8 2019, 11:36 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,772 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
excellent! Please keep up the good work, we need more quality parts for the 914s.
Please keep in mind when you remake the parts, that the new rear roll bar chrome Porsche is selling does not fit worth a flip compared to the old originals, so you may want to consider copying an old one rather than new Porsche stock Coincidentally Rob-O just mentioned sail panel trim on another thread. Porsche has these (repops) in stock. I bought some from Sierra Madre. Passenger side fit well, drivers side fit terrible. I tried a couple before I gave up and got a refund. The drivers side all have an incorrect curve. It causes the ends (the ones that usually have a screw hole) to sit at an angle instead of a straight line that runs from the mesh engine grill caps. It might be a bit early to mention it, but we're currently developing these two trim pieces. Probably won't have them available for another six months to a year, but we are on round #2 of prototypes and are making good progress. They're very difficult items to get right, and it's taking a long time. But they'll be worth the effort. |
mb911 |
Nov 8 2019, 11:36 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,748 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Just got a quote for 150 each piece to restore.. Guess I will look for black Friday deals..
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UROpartsman |
Nov 8 2019, 11:38 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 290 Joined: 22-October 15 From: Simi Valley, CA Member No.: 19,288 Region Association: None |
Please keep in mind when you remake the parts, that the new rear roll bar chrome Porsche is selling does not fit worth a flip compared to the old originals, so you may want to consider copying an old one rather than new Porsche stock. Noted, thanks! |
gms |
Nov 10 2019, 07:40 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,692 Joined: 12-March 04 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 1,785 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
It might be a bit early to mention it, but we've been developing our own sail panel trim. Probably won't have them available for another six months to a year, but we're on round #2 of prototypes and are making good progress. They're very difficult items to get right and it's taking a long time, but they'll be worth the effort. That is great! I was pleased with the last batch of URO stuff I received. The rear targa bar trim piece is very nice |
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