 Rear trunk ignorance!, WTF is is for? |
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914/4: 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 914/6: 70 71 72
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| Pat Garvey |
 May 3 2006, 04:55 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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This is to show my ignorance! For many years, Ive wondered what the grommet in the carpet of my rear trunk (left of center-middle) is for. Beneath the grommet is a plastic plug. Whafur? |
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| JeffBowlsby |
May 3 2006, 06:12 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,485 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None 
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The grommet in the carpet is for the tire holddown bolt when the spare tire is placed in the trunk. Although I don't recall ever looking at the hole in the trunk (under the plastic plug) to see if it is threaded.
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| SirAndy |
May 3 2006, 07:55 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,607 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(Jeff Bowlsby @ May 3 2006, 05:12 PM)  The grommet in the carpet is for the tire holddown bolt when the spare tire is placed in the trunk. Although I don't recall ever looking at the hole in the trunk (under the plastic plug) to see if it is threaded. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) spare tire tie-down ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Andy |
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| sixerdon |
May 3 2006, 09:24 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 466 Joined: 23-May 03 From: Dartmouth, MA Member No.: 731 |
The intent was to keep the tire in the rear trunk if the AC condenser was installed in the front. I saw it once years ago when I was down south. It provided more room in the front trunk. In fact, I don't even know how the spare tire could be bolted down in front with the condenser. Never saw a combo condenser and spare up front.......at least here in the Northeast. Can anyone add to that?
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| Pat Garvey |
May 4 2006, 07:14 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 |
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Well, this is the first time anyone's been able to answer that question for me! It works, too. The hole is threaded correctly for the hold down. Cool! Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| sixerdon |
May 4 2006, 09:36 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 466 Joined: 23-May 03 From: Dartmouth, MA Member No.: 731 |
Even my early "six" (01/70) has the threaded hole, but not the hole in the pad (carpet). So what year did the factory start with the hole in the pad (carpet)??
Don |
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| Pat Garvey |
May 4 2006, 09:42 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 |
QUOTE(sixerdon @ May 4 2006, 07:36 AM) Even my early "six" (01/70) has the threaded hole, but not the hole in the pad (carpet). So what year did the factory start with the hole in the pad (carpet)?? Don Well, mine's a late mid-year '72, & it has it. Good question! |
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| sixerdon |
May 4 2006, 09:45 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 466 Joined: 23-May 03 From: Dartmouth, MA Member No.: 731 |
..........and I have several friends with '71's (including an O.O.) with no hole. Have another friend with a '72. I'll see if his is there.
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| Leo Imperial |
May 4 2006, 10:12 AM
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Do you have to use so many cuss words? Group: Members Posts: 906 Joined: 29-November 04 From: 914 Roadshow - Glen Cove NY Member No.: 3,192 Region Association: None |
I use it to hold the tow hook. Same thread size.
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| rickyhgarcia |
May 4 2006, 04:37 PM
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UPS truck is here... Group: Members Posts: 293 Joined: 13-June 04 From: Miami, Florida Member No.: 2,198 |
My car has A/C...but my spare is in the front trunk. An inverted square-U shaped bracket is placed on top of the condenser, attached on both sides of the condenser, with a threaded nut/hole right in the middle for the tire tie down.
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| IronHillRestorations |
May 4 2006, 06:31 PM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,714 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None
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I just figured it was German engineering to give you an optional spare location.
If you put the spare in the back and leave the board out of the front trunk, you have enough room in the back for your mike stand and accessories, while your amp rides up front, and your guitar (and squeeze) in the passenger seat! I wish I had a picture of my old 914 loaded with my gear on the way to a gig! When I had "good" tires on the car, and needed space I'd just leave the spare home, and put the 12 channel powered mixer in the back trunk. |
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| Eric_Shea |
May 4 2006, 10:04 PM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,274 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains  |
Two Hoosier's in the front trunk and two Hoosier's in the rear. Take it to the course, bolt them on and beat the live'n piss out of it! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif)
Oh wait... wrong forum. Sorry guys. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) |
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| Aaron Cox |
May 4 2006, 10:24 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(Eric_Shea @ May 4 2006, 09:04 PM) Two Hoosier's in the front trunk and two Hoosier's in the rear. Take it to the course, bolt them on and beat the live'n piss out of it! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) Oh wait... wrong forum. Sorry guys. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) cant fit 2 in the rear...... |
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| 914runnow |
May 5 2006, 10:11 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 340 Joined: 19-April 04 From: Modesto California Member No.: 1,948 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(rickyhgarcia @ May 4 2006, 02:37 PM) My car has A/C...but my spare is in the front trunk. An inverted square-U shaped bracket is placed on top of the condenser, attached on both sides of the condenser, with a threaded nut/hole right in the middle for the tire tie down. VPC or DPD system???My brkt is attached to the body on My VPC system.. ANY WAY>>> The hole was in all models of years....And was to allow for larger items that needed more depth in front trunk, to allow tire in rear trunk....Not really A/C use .. As that (A/C) was not even on Porsche's drawing board yet...Hence the hole miles before A/C was introduced..A/C cars were typically 2.0 cars in 73...Although 1.7 1.8's I have dismantled have had them...I have yet to see a 70 thru 72 car with it...Although Brett's book shows a 916 with one in it...Possibly installed later by dealer?? SOOOOOO who has SEEN ONE that was delivered to the dealer like that OR excuse me....the dealer delivered new for the 70 yo 72 models...??? Thanx Oppppps should this be a new thread?? |
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| sixerdon |
May 5 2006, 04:28 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 466 Joined: 23-May 03 From: Dartmouth, MA Member No.: 731 |
I have a full set up in my '71 parts car. Go figure. It's the DPD unit. Unless there is some hard documentaion somewhere saying 914's weren't offered A/C until '73, I don't believe it. I picked this car up locally 6 years ago, but I don't know it's origin. It is a curious oddity for 914 enthusiasts in these parts. I can't imagine the power loss when these things are running on a 1.7.
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| John |
May 7 2006, 10:35 PM
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member? what's a member? Group: Members Posts: 3,393 Joined: 30-January 04 From: Evansville, IN (SIRPCA) Member No.: 1,615 Region Association: None |
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I guess I know where my spare can go. Thanks for answering a question that I too had for a long time.... |
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| 914werke |
May 9 2006, 09:45 PM
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"I got blisters on me fingers" Group: Members Posts: 10,027 Joined: 22-March 03 From: USofA Member No.: 453 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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sort of related but under that trnk carpet on some cars is a pad. they differ in make/material from year top year. Does any one have the low down on what is appropriate for what yr.?
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| mrgreenjeans |
Feb 25 2007, 11:56 PM
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mrgreenjeans Group: Members Posts: 213 Joined: 9-February 07 From: N.Dak. Member No.: 7,520 Region Association: Northstar Region |
QUOTE(rdauenhauer @ May 9 2006, 11:45 PM) sort of related but under that trnk carpet on some cars is a pad. they differ in make/material from year top year. Does any one have the low down on what is appropriate for what yr.? My friends identical car to mine, but made a month later, in Sept. 73, has a very different looking pad material, and both our pads are O.E. Different suppliers maybe to the factory ? Mine has a very smooth and finished, almost a shiny look, and has stayed in a very 'flat' appearing mode, while my friends, much lower mileage car, has a rougher texture pad, and its kind of curled up a little. Both cars have lived a pretty much 'sheltered' life, with little to no outdoor heat exposure. What gives ? |
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| SirAndy |
Mar 3 2007, 05:49 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,607 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(rdauenhauer @ May 9 2006, 07:45 PM) sort of related but under that trnk carpet on some cars is a pad. they differ in make/material from year top year. Does any one have the low down on what is appropriate for what yr.? from DGVWPB: "To lower the the heat buildup under and in the rear trunk area, the factory introduced a shortened rear valance and a additional insulating mat for the 1973 production." (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) Andy |
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| ClayPerrine |
Mar 3 2007, 06:25 PM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,416 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille
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QUOTE(sixerdon @ May 5 2006, 04:28 PM) I have a full set up in my '71 parts car. Go figure. It's the DPD unit. Unless there is some hard documentaion somewhere saying 914's weren't offered A/C until '73, I don't believe it. I picked this car up locally 6 years ago, but I don't know it's origin. It is a curious oddity for 914 enthusiasts in these parts. I can't imagine the power loss when these things are running on a 1.7. Don We have one running on Betty's 1.8L. It actually makes it livable in Texas in mid-summer. Ran it for a while with the original York compressor, BIG power hog. We had to turn it off to pass someone. Since putting a rotary compressor on it, it is drivable with no problems. On the DPD unit, the spare fits over the cone shaped condenser in the front trunk. ANd if you want to sell the DPD system, I will buy it. |
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