 DEALER OPTIONS:, What did the dealers offer as upgrades? |
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914/4: 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 914/6: 70 71 72
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| gregrobbins |
 Apr 30 2006, 10:44 PM
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Member: Team NARP  Group: Members Posts: 1,515 Joined: 23-March 04 From: Arizona Member No.: 1,844 Region Association: Southwest Region  |
I am going through my stash of parts and find I have two luggage racks that were attached to the rear deck lid. I started wondering were they a dealer option, or after market "bling?" I know dealers offered radios, side script, AC, and wheels, but what are some of the other things that would have been offered and installed by dealers?
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| Aaron Cox |
Apr 30 2006, 11:25 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
painted fuchs.... iirc (factory was anodized... dealer added the black)
dealers also did the radio and antenna installs IIRC |
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| sixerdon |
May 1 2006, 06:38 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 466 Joined: 23-May 03 From: Dartmouth, MA Member No.: 731 |
THE CREST!
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| Jasfsmith |
May 2 2006, 07:12 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 556 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Bangor, ME Member No.: 2,882 Region Association: North East States  |
Mud flaps (factory designed).
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| Ferg |
May 2 2006, 08:23 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,948 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 116 Region Association: None 
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Turned aluminum interior scuff plates... I've had two cars with these now, and have been told they were dealer option. I'll snap a pic very soon, as the Dijon Bomb has them, but they start below the speakers and come towards the seat half way and cover the all of the inside part of the sill.
Ferg |
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| Pat Garvey |
May 2 2006, 08:33 AM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) Let's not forget the evil rustproofing, at least east of the Mississippi.
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| Pat Garvey |
May 2 2006, 03:20 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
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Jeez! I forgot the one thing I got from the dealer for my car, and I still think it sets the car off perfectly. Brazilian-made 5.5 steel wheels! I'm fairly certain they were made for VW, but they look good on a red car. My dealer (long-gone now) offered them to me in place of the mistaken 4.5 wheels the factory had put on the appearance group of my car (or, left off the 5.5 steels). Problem was, they only gave me 4, so I had to buy the 5th down the road. Still have them & they look great - just aren't on the car. Puified, you know! |
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| 914-8 |
May 2 2006, 03:32 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 802 Joined: 23-January 06 From: Cal Member No.: 5,461 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Ferg @ May 2 2006, 07:23 AM)  Turned aluminum interior scuff plates... I've had two cars with these now, and have been told they were dealer option. I'll snap a pic very soon, as the Dijon Bomb has them, but they start below the speakers and come towards the seat half way and cover the all of the inside part of the sill. Ferg I've always wondered about the scuff plates. I've now had 3 914s that have them - all the same thing. I like 'em! They look cool and save the carpet in that area. Plus, as a added bonus, on most 914s these days, they are not only a cosmetic touch, but a structural element of the car! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Here's a pic. (IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v520/bak535/Picture117.jpg) |
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| Ferg |
May 2 2006, 03:40 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,948 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 116 Region Association: None
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Yep, that's them!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) I like them alot too, my first 914 had a perfect set, the set I have now are a little dinged up but I still like them.
I don't know for a fact that they are dealer option, but I would like to find out. Ferg |
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| AvalonFal |
May 2 2006, 04:11 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 483 Joined: 3-July 05 From: Southern New Jersey Coast Member No.: 4,367 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I like the look---anybody know if those scuff plates are available on the aftermarket???
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| 914runnow |
May 2 2006, 06:44 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 340 Joined: 19-April 04 From: Modesto California Member No.: 1,948 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(gregrobbins @ Apr 30 2006, 08:44 PM) I am going through my stash of parts and find I have two luggage racks that were attached to the rear deck lid. I started wondering were they a dealer option, or after market "bling?" I know dealers offered radios, side script, AC, and wheels, but what are some of the other things that would have been offered and installed by dealers? Amco offered that: walnut shift knob... That expanded center console ... Front 'Nerf Bar'..for chrome bumpers.. Rear trunk luggage rack chrome...I have instructions for that BTW...... The dealer would install these BTW... If sold by salesman or requested by customer...... Ski Racks were either OEM or after Mkt...... Porsche also offered the 'Jute Mats' for 914's in various colors..They were quite crude..... I also saw inner fenderwell covers on a 24k original early 73.. Those were pretty cool... A/C..was DPD and VPC..usually done at POE...... You can always tell when a dealer did it..... The radios were all added by the dealer..... I have an 8 track in my 75 that I am resurecting,,, with a windshield antenna...NO HOLE IN THE FENDER!!!! I think I will start with that ...... |
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| Pat Garvey |
May 2 2006, 07:22 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
Ski Racks were either OEM or after Mkt......
Porsche also offered the 'Jute Mats' for 914's in various colors..They were quite crude..... I also saw inner fenderwell covers on a 24k original early 73.. Those were pretty cool... A/C..was DPD and VPC..usually done at POE...... You can always tell when a dealer did it..... The radios were all added by the dealer..... I have an 8 track in my 75 that I am resurecting,,, with a windshield antenna...NO HOLE IN THE FENDER!!!! I think I will start with that ...... [/quote] (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) I still have a set of "jute"/cocoa mats. Have had several & though they were crude - effective! Inner fender well covers!!!! WOW. I won a set of these in the eraly 80's at a PCA event; thought they were cool at the time - thankfully never installed, because they are moisture traps! Threw them away! a I recall, they were valued close to $200! A fool and his money! A/C - the dealer always dd it! Radios were SOMETIMES added by the owner - the dealer suggested I get mine from Crutchfield -which I did. Never had the guts to drill a hole for the antenna! But it somehow still plays. |
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| jasons |
May 3 2006, 09:02 PM
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Jackstand Extraordinaire Group: Members Posts: 2,002 Joined: 19-August 04 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 2,573 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Ferg @ May 2 2006, 07:23 AM) Turned aluminum interior scuff plates... I've had two cars with these now, and have been told they were dealer option. Really? I have a set of those hanging around but I figured they were Amco or something.... |
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| Aaron Cox |
May 3 2006, 09:24 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(jasons @ May 3 2006, 08:02 PM) QUOTE(Ferg @ May 2 2006, 07:23 AM) Turned aluminum interior scuff plates... I've had two cars with these now, and have been told they were dealer option. Really? I have a set of those hanging around but I figured they were Amco or something.... that was my understanding |
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| 914-8 |
May 3 2006, 10:20 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 802 Joined: 23-January 06 From: Cal Member No.: 5,461 Region Association: None |
Some of the latest groovy stuff from Amco!
(IMG:http://members.rennlist.com/914_collectibles/zMAd-C12.JPG) |
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| 914-8 |
May 3 2006, 10:23 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 802 Joined: 23-January 06 From: Cal Member No.: 5,461 Region Association: None |
This guy sooo badly wanted to be David Soul.
"Don't give up on us, Baby . . . we'll make the wrong - seem right . . ." (IMG:http://members.rennlist.com/914_collectibles/zMad-C25.jpg) |
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| 914-8 |
May 3 2006, 10:25 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 802 Joined: 23-January 06 From: Cal Member No.: 5,461 Region Association: None |
One of the few still sought after aftermarket accessories from the '70s.
(Maybe the only one??) (IMG:http://members.rennlist.com/914_collectibles/zMAd-C28.jpg) |
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| 914-8 |
May 3 2006, 10:26 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 802 Joined: 23-January 06 From: Cal Member No.: 5,461 Region Association: None |
Would be nice to pick up some of these factory parts at these prices!
(IMG:http://members.rennlist.com/914_collectibles/zMad-C24.jpg) I'll take a front and rear decklid, and GT grille, please! |
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| JeffBowlsby |
May 3 2006, 11:10 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,489 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None
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I have a bunch of photos of dealer and aftermarket acessories on my collectibles website at the link in my signature if anyone is interested. Not complete, but a good beginning...
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| rickyhgarcia |
May 4 2006, 03:36 PM
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UPS truck is here... Group: Members Posts: 293 Joined: 13-June 04 From: Miami, Florida Member No.: 2,198 |
Why the list include a 914-6 oil tank as an upgrade? Didn´t all 914-6 come with an oil tank?
QUOTE(914-8 @ May 3 2006, 08:26 PM) Would be nice to pick up some of these factory parts at these prices! (IMG:http://members.rennlist.com/914_collectibles/zMad-C24.jpg) I'll take a front and rear decklid, and GT grille, please! |
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