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Porsche Logic, Who made this decision? |
Ansbacher |
Dec 3 2020, 01:17 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 689 Joined: 4-July 14 From: Tampa Bay, Florida Member No.: 17,589 |
I am mystified why Porsche made the decision NOT to design the 914 body with a fuel door to make fill-ups more convenient. When the '64 model of the Type 356 debuted, they bragged about the improvement of it having a fuel door. Six years later, when the 914 debuted, no fuel door, and we have been lifting our frunks at the gas station ever since (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) A step backward in my opinion.
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Mikey914 |
Dec 3 2020, 01:27 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,625 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
Simple - It's not a REAL Porsche (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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Spoke |
Dec 3 2020, 01:38 PM
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Jerry Group: Members Posts: 6,964 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None |
Keeping costs down. The 914 was a low budget car.
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SirAndy |
Dec 3 2020, 01:48 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,581 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
I like the fact that the fuel cap is secure behind a lock and one needs access to the inside of the car to get to the fuel inlet.
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73-914 |
Dec 3 2020, 01:51 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 556 Joined: 24-April 10 From: Albany UpstateNY Member No.: 11,651 Region Association: None |
I like it the way it is . Keeps the DB's from stealing your gasoline
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mepstein |
Dec 3 2020, 01:52 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I’d have to look but I think the hood was originally made with a door in mind.
Still, I really like the simplicity of the 914. |
bbrock |
Dec 3 2020, 01:57 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I like the fact that the fuel cap is secure behind a lock and one needs access to the inside of the car to get to the fuel inlet. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) Yes! Two things. The 914 was once again ahead of its time by having a locking gas cap BEFORE the 1973 Oil Embargo. Also, you are thinking about this in the wrong era. When the 914 was new, your fuel tank was filled by a gas station attendant. Watching the attendant walk around the car several times searching for the gas cap even after you had popped the hood latch for them was priceless entertainment. Also gone are the days when the grocery bagger brought your groceries out of the store with you and loaded them in your car. Again, the 914 proved its superiority. You'd have him load a few groceries in the trunk until he started to chuckle about what a stupid car you had that can't even handle a load of groceries. Then you'd walk around and pop open the frunk and blow his mind. DAMMIT these are fun cars! |
Al Meredith |
Dec 3 2020, 01:58 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 957 Joined: 4-November 04 From: Atlanta, ga Member No.: 3,061 |
every time I get gas people always look to see what I'm doing. It makes for some good conversations.
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Superhawk996 |
Dec 3 2020, 02:08 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,673 Joined: 25-August 18 From: Woods of N. Idaho Member No.: 22,428 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
I like the fact that the fuel cap is secure behind a lock and one needs access to the inside of the car to get to the fuel inlet. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) It also enables lots of fun and games at gas stations. I love the odd looks then the hood is up to fuel it. You can just tell most people can't wrap their mind around what they are watching. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) My favorite game used to be: Question from observer: Where is the engine? Me: I don't know . . . then a long pause . . . I've never thought about that. Yeah I'm an (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bootyshake.gif) |
Pursang |
Dec 3 2020, 02:09 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 228 Joined: 19-January 13 From: Beaverton Member No.: 15,386 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
every time I get gas people always look to see what I'm doing. It makes for some good conversations. This. Also, I live in a state where you are not allowed to pump your own gasoline (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) . Aside from the questionable logic there, I have never been hassled for filling the 914's tank myself, nor that of my motorcycle. |
Steve |
Dec 3 2020, 02:12 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,549 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Orange County, CA Member No.: 822 Region Association: Southern California |
One of the prototypes had an outside filler. I am guessing they did it to save costs.
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bbrock |
Dec 3 2020, 02:14 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
My favorite game used to be: Question from observer: Where is the engine? Me: I don't know . . . then a long pause . . . I've never thought about that. Yeah I'm an (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bootyshake.gif) I've been known to tell them, "It doesn't have one. It runs on farts." and then point at my wife. You get a double asshole score for that. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) |
Superhawk996 |
Dec 3 2020, 02:16 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,673 Joined: 25-August 18 From: Woods of N. Idaho Member No.: 22,428 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
This. Also, I live in a state where you are not allowed to pump your own gasoline (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) . (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I used to vist my Grandmother in Oregon. I soon learned the fastest way to get gas in Oregon is to simply get out and act like you're going to start pumping it yourself. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Might not work so well if you have Oregon plates (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) |
Superhawk996 |
Dec 3 2020, 02:18 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,673 Joined: 25-August 18 From: Woods of N. Idaho Member No.: 22,428 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
I've been known to tell them, "It doesn't have one. It runs on farts." and then point at my wife. You get a double asshole score for that. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) That's priceless. I'll have to remember that one. |
Brett W |
Dec 3 2020, 02:22 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,856 Joined: 17-September 03 From: huntsville, al Member No.: 1,169 Region Association: None |
Its always fun to just drive straight up to the pump and screw with people. Thats more fun than an external filler.
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bbrock |
Dec 3 2020, 02:25 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I used to vist my Grandmother in Oregon. I soon learned the fastest way to get gas in Oregon is to simply get out and act like you're going to start pumping it yourself. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Might not work so well if you have Oregon plates (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) I remember when self-service gas stations were legalized in Kansas. It was a big debate with dire predictions of the fires and deaths that would occur from people not knowing how to use a gas pump. It was also fairly common to be approached by someone while you were pumping your own gas who politely asked if you could show them how to do it. I will say this, I'll bet the percentage of cars running on underinflated tires has increased since the demise of the full service gas station. |
burton73 |
Dec 3 2020, 02:36 PM
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burton73 Group: Members Posts: 3,461 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California |
Just want to point out that my 6 number 41 was converted to cowl fill in the early 70s
I have never seen one like this so we left it there like some of the other items that made this car cool. Bob B |
Superhawk996 |
Dec 3 2020, 02:39 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,673 Joined: 25-August 18 From: Woods of N. Idaho Member No.: 22,428 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
I will say this, I'll bet the percentage of cars running on underinflated tires has increased since the demise of the full service gas station. Now you get Gov't mandated TPMS sensors in your new car. At your expense . . . . which people still ignore. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) |
mepstein |
Dec 3 2020, 02:47 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 |
Here’s why I thought Porsche planned for a fuel door. All the hoods have this cut out. Not just early.
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GregAmy |
Dec 3 2020, 02:49 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,262 Joined: 22-February 13 From: Middletown CT Member No.: 15,565 Region Association: North East States |
every time I get gas people always look to see what I'm doing. It makes for some good conversations. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I love watching the reactions. |
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