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| 914_7T3 |
 Jan 24 2020, 01:56 PM
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Please forgive me, I'm new to all of this!  Group: Members Posts: 1,875 Joined: 3-April 17 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 20,991 Region Association: Southern California 
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Was curious if the German Hella back pad lights without chrome surround were ever OEM on any MY 914s or just a newer replacement for the originals. Picked up this new 3 prong example and wanted to verify.
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| drem914 |
Jan 24 2020, 03:32 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,053 Joined: 16-May 08 From: Trabuco Canyon, CA Member No.: 9,062 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(914_7T3 @ Jan 24 2020, 11:56 AM)  Was curious if the German Hella back pad lights without chrome surround were ever OEM on any MY 914s or just a newer replacement for the originals. Picked up this new 3 prong example and wanted to verify. I believe it is the later. mine had cracked at the electrical connection and the replacement was a later replacement about 10 years ago. |
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| dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Jan 24 2020, 03:59 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,158 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
no no no!!!
QUOTE(914_7T3 @ Jan 24 2020, 12:56 PM) Was curious if the German Hella back pad lights without chrome surround were ever OEM on any MY 914s or just a newer replacement for the originals. Picked up this new 3 prong example and wanted to verify. |
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| horizontally-opposed |
Jan 24 2020, 06:20 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,456 Joined: 12-May 04 From: San Francisco Member No.: 2,058 Region Association: None
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My car has had the one pictured since at least 1986.
I see the $$$ chrome-rimmed lights with the white switch and prefer this one. The lack of chrome and black switch seems more in keeping with the interior design. At least, it does to me. Could it have been changed in the 13-14 years of the car's life? Sure. Could it be original to the car? I have no idea—but if there is one thing I have learned while studying Porsche, it's that there are always X factors, supplier issues, etc. I'd look to Jeff, Glenn, Brad, or others for a better answer on this…but I'm keeping mine. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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| rgalla9146 |
Jan 24 2020, 07:09 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,736 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None
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I agree with pete.
There are others just as legit......the 'x factor' Back 44 to 50 years ago who was focused on these things ? Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| CHIZ 914 |
Jan 24 2020, 07:46 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 204 Joined: 14-May 18 From: Mountlake Terrace, Wa Member No.: 22,118 Region Association: None
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| 914werke |
Jan 24 2020, 08:54 PM
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"I got blisters on me fingers" Group: Members Posts: 11,211 Joined: 22-March 03 From: USofA Member No.: 453 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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| 914Sixer |
Jan 24 2020, 10:27 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 9,117 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region
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Looks like Rory has the variations covered. Same old story, who was providing parts that day, that month or that year.
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| windforfun |
Jan 25 2020, 06:59 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,052 Joined: 17-December 07 From: Blackhawk, CA Member No.: 8,476 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(914Sixer @ Jan 24 2020, 08:27 PM) Looks like Rory has the variations covered. Same old story, who was providing parts that day, that month or that year. Exactly. Let's not get too picky here. NOS can be from different revisions. |
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| 914 |
Jan 25 2020, 09:05 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 453 Joined: 26-December 02 Member No.: 19 Region Association: Southern California
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Jeffery
Ive bought a couple ones you have pictured these from Bug City..As one day while out in the "6" it spit into because of stress cracking..I think I paid like 25.00 per.. I know they are not original but look pretty close..Try PMing Mike Fintton as he had in the past for sale.Cant wait to see your 914.. Alan/914 |
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