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> Is there more than one source for side marker base?, Need a side marker base and only option is expensive....
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post Aug 24 2020, 10:36 AM
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Ill send you one .. you pay USPS postage (about $8)
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post Aug 24 2020, 10:41 AM
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QUOTE(JRust @ Aug 23 2020, 05:33 PM) *

Why don't you just shave the side markers & be done with it

Has the law changed so that the front side markers are no longer legally required?
If a legal requirement, but removed, will insurance cover an accident where visibility is called into question? Just what are the legal ramifications if you are caught doing so?


I'm sure an insurance company lawyer could make a case for almost any modification. LED headlights, euro tail lights, lower than normal ride height, non stock steering wheel, etc, etc. but almost every style of vehicle has a hotrod following and I've never heard of people not getting covered due to their modifications. Think about what we do to our 914's, 3.6 conversions, Chevy conversions, electric motor conversions (adding hundreds of pounds to a car) mods to the suspension, brakes, bodywork, etc.

If $46 is too much for a reproduction specialty part, there is always used.
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post Aug 24 2020, 12:43 PM
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Whenever I have to pay for a 914 part or service I have to remind myself that we are all lucky to have access to these old parts and people who know how to work on them. Example my 914 mechanic is part retired, just does smaller type repair jobs now.
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post Aug 24 2020, 01:33 PM
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who else would be crazy enough to make 914 side marker bases then autoatlanta? Have over 500 in stock along with the replacement pegs. Really stupid to make that many but we had to or they would not have done them. Good part though


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Hello.....I need a side marker base and I go to 914 Rubber and their only offering is a $46 Auto Atlanta part. I thought 914 Rubber competes with AA so the prices can be more competitive? Did I miss their product offering? Are there any alternatives to the AA part? Just asking.....
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post Aug 24 2020, 02:44 PM
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I can't imagine the tooling and production came cheaply. Gotta sell a bunch of them before you see a penny's profit. Thanks for undertaking this task.
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post Aug 24 2020, 03:19 PM
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Try Retro Automotive in Claremont, NH. Matt sells everything in preowned Porsche parts.

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post Aug 24 2020, 05:02 PM
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QUOTE(second wind @ Aug 23 2020, 10:14 PM) *

Fine....I will just glue my old one to the fender.

914rubber & others sell just the clips that hold it in. My base was fine, it was just the layers of double face tape the PO used that I had a problem with (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)
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post Aug 24 2020, 08:11 PM
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Clips and or the seal should really be the only things you need. The base really doesn’t go bad. Any corrosion can be removed by soaking in apple cider vinegar.
It’s the right time to replace the lens seal I. That part of the seal tucks under the base.

I did however make my base seals a little different in that the seal side the lens fits into has a step like the lens for a better seal.
Also have the rubber boot for the wiring if you need it too.
Here’s how mine are different


As well as a visual on why now is a good time to change them out.


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post Aug 24 2020, 08:43 PM
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But not the clips/snaps?


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post Aug 24 2020, 09:29 PM
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Got the clips only too
They can be found here.
https://914rubber.com/side-marker-plastic-clip
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post Aug 24 2020, 10:04 PM
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Awesome.
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post Aug 24 2020, 10:12 PM
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Got the clips only too
They can be found here.
https://914rubber.com/side-marker-plastic-clip


Who knew? I feel lower than a snakes belly in a wagon rut....you are the best Mikey and a shout out to you George. I remain humble and thank all.
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post Aug 25 2020, 10:45 AM
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Don’t sweat it,
Fortunately there are options (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif)
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