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914/4: 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 914/6: 70 71 72
Negative Porsche stripes for a 74 |
scottsilvertt |
May 18 2006, 08:45 PM
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scottsilvertt Group: Members Posts: 66 Joined: 17-May 06 From: South East USA Member No.: 6,019 Region Association: South East States |
Hello, I am a new member 914er. I am an old 911 guy turning 914. I always liked the 914. So I got one to try it out. Also this is the first posting I have ever done anywhere. So here goes. I am interested in the Negative "porsche" stripes on the side of the cars. I have always liked those stripes...but then, I was a 5 or 10 yr old kid and thought they were wonderful. Has anyone ever seen black stripes on black car? Perhaps wouldn't be so showy. has anyone ever seen any color on a black car? Are the stripes still approved of these days? Also, If I get some, I would like to find some that truly look factory or at least dealer. So any leads? A lot of words, I will be shorter next time. Scott Allen |
blitZ |
May 19 2006, 05:27 AM
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Beer please... Group: Members Posts: 2,223 Joined: 31-August 05 From: Lawrenceville, GA Member No.: 4,719 Region Association: South East States |
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TJB/914 |
May 19 2006, 07:50 AM
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Mid-Engn. Group: Members Posts: 4,326 Joined: 24-February 03 From: Plymouth & Petoskey, MI Member No.: 346 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Scott Allen, A big welcome to the 914 way of life. I am surprised no one has welcomed you yet.
Negetive or Positive stripes could be used on the 1974 model from my research. I have factory advertisements showing both stripes & we all know the 1974 LE stripes. I would like to hear from the others, what's correct for the 1974 year & is there a correct layout w/installation procedure??????? Tom BTW Take a look at the strips (my favorite) on the 1976 silver car I posted a picture in the forum (plaid seats) a few down. I believe this is in-correct for the 1976 model. This stripe was used on 1970 to mid 1974 & they were a factory option installed by the dealer. |
gregrobbins |
May 19 2006, 08:28 AM
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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 |
Stripes on the silver car are after market ones that you get on eBay. I think the seller is in Malta. I got a set for my '74, but did not install them as they just look to narrow to me.
Jeff Bowlsby has/is the source for LE stripes, yellow and red. Perhaps he has the ability to get them in some of the other dealer offered colors too. |
tdgray |
May 19 2006, 08:29 AM
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Thank God Nemo is not here to see this Group: Members Posts: 9,705 Joined: 5-August 03 From: Akron, OH Member No.: 984 Region Association: None |
My understanding was that sometime in 73 positive stripes were STILL being used. Negative stripes came after that
But since this was a dealer option I guess anyting could be used. A source for these stripes is our own Mike Z here one the board. Hope this helps and not confuses. Edited - because I left the word still out (makes a difference). |
VWnDRAG |
May 19 2006, 11:04 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 69 Joined: 23-September 05 From: Hollywood, CA Member No.: 4,850 |
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Scott, Mine is a 75 and came with “factory” (dealer installed) negative ID stripes. I believe the “positive” stripes were earlier and the bolder “negative” strips were later. Exact switchover date (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) I’ve never thought about 'um on a black car before. Obviously, both the stripe and the word -----PORSCHE----- would be glossy. Matte finish negative stipes on a black car could look really cool. Very subtle. On a black car, the negative stripes might look better. You could always just peel ‘um off later. With my 75, I missed out on chrome bumpers. I think the bolder stripe helps tie in the big 75-76 bumpers. They had to do somthin’. Tom Attached image(s) |
TomL |
May 19 2006, 04:57 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 13 Joined: 10-October 04 From: Lubbock, TX Member No.: 2,916 |
Do a search on "decals" there are several places that sell them. Also Pelican Parts is featuring a 911 called "Black Beauty II" that has beautiful decals on it. I don't know that much about "correct" for the year but I think those would look really nice on a 914.
Tom |
scottsilvertt |
May 19 2006, 06:18 PM
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scottsilvertt Group: Members Posts: 66 Joined: 17-May 06 From: South East USA Member No.: 6,019 Region Association: South East States |
Still learning how to do this. You guys have been great.
I love your white 75 and the stripes. In fact a white car I saw, with stripes, started this whole 914 thing with me, on a ocean drive near Monterey....I wanted a white car....even drove 5 hours to pick up a white 76, but everything was bad on the car. owner was not too truthful. In desperation I chose the blace car. It will be good for me to try something different. I think I will try the black on black....I did see the black beauty on pelican, with silver stripes. Thanks for all you comments. scott |
Pat Garvey |
May 19 2006, 07:38 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 |
Positive stripes were available until '74, then replaced by the better looking(my opinion) negative stripes. Got my original positive stripes for my '72 from the dealer in late '72, but they refused to install them. It was easy - the length of the striping pretty much dictates its position on the car. Same for the negatives. Don't think there was a prescribed mounting instruction.
When the negative stripes came out there were more colors available - don't remember how many. Your black car would be gorgeous with silver stripes in it! I do remeber that they were harder to remove than to install, though a fairly simple task with a hair dryer. Good Luck & welcome to the 914 "non-club"! |
simonyak |
May 21 2006, 07:00 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 15 Joined: 23-January 06 From: Minnesota Member No.: 5,459 |
I bought this '71 a few months ago and decided to replace the old cracked positive stripes. After I got the old ones off and cleaned up I was left with a very faint negative image. Kind of a ghost stripe. I am thinking about leaving it as is. Any opinions? Also, has anyone seen these wheels before? I don't think they are stock.
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73Phoenix20 |
May 21 2006, 08:10 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 334 Joined: 15-June 05 From: Michiana Member No.: 4,283 |
Here's a shot of the black negatives on Porsche Silver... these were a later install, and placement was dictated by the length of the stirpes. Still deciding if I like 'em or not!
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JeffBowlsby |
May 21 2006, 09:47 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,486 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None |
Actually, the negative stripes were a product of the development of the 914 LE cars, that is why they showed up later in the 1974 model year. Here is a detail from a 1975 accessories catalog which described the available negative stripes, and a photo of the stripes in their package frpo the dealer. Note that no white negative stripes were produced. The stripes shown are yellow, and made by VOA (Volkswagen of America) as an aftermarket accessory for 914s, and sold through the dealers. Some sources state that there was no 914 except the 914 LE cars that came with the stripes installed at the factory, and other knowledgable sources say ALL 914 side stripes were installed at the dealers or by owners, even the 914 LE cars. BTW, the VOA stripes were long enough to be installed all the way into the wheel wells, the length was not so short as to suggest that they should have been installed in a certain position. In fact, there are mounting instructions on the back of the package, but that photo is on my other computer.
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Pat Garvey |
May 22 2006, 04:05 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 |
I bought this '71 a few months ago and decided to replace the old cracked positive stripes. After I got the old ones off and cleaned up I was left with a very faint negative image. Kind of a ghost stripe. I am thinking about leaving it as is. Any opinions? Also, has anyone seen these wheels before? I don't think they are stock. Thanks Wow! I had a set of those wheels back in 73 for my 72! Haven't seen any of them since yours - I like 'em ('scuse me - that was a non-purist statement that I never made). I've always been partial to the negative stripes & if they were proper for my 72 would slap them on right now! Every car shown on this thread that has them looks great to me! |
mrgreenjeans |
Feb 25 2007, 11:26 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 |
Hello, I am a new member 914er. I am an old 911 guy turning 914. I always liked the 914. So I got one to try it out. Also this is the first posting I have ever done anywhere. So here goes. I am interested in the Negative "porsche" stripes on the side of the cars. I have always liked those stripes...but then, I was a 5 or 10 yr old kid and thought they were wonderful. Has anyone ever seen black stripes on black car? Perhaps wouldn't be so showy. has anyone ever seen any color on a black car? Are the stripes still approved of these days? Also, If I get some, I would like to find some that truly look factory or at least dealer. So any leads? A lot of words, I will be shorter next time. Scott Allen Welcome, from a longtime viewer, but still a new member ! I have seen both the silver and orange negative stripes on the black body. Both were stunning I thought....IF you like the stripe kit. Personally ,when I had the 21 year old paint removed from our Sunflower 74, I chose not to reinstall the black negative stripes, as a personal preference point of view. I just liked the whole yellow thing going on with the black accents on the roof, sails, and rockers, and bumpers doing enough of the blacking out for me. Do what makes you happy and enjoy the little beauty like it was your best friend/ significant other in all the world you were dressing up to share your good times with. |
914werke |
Nov 30 2009, 11:53 PM
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"I got blisters on me fingers" Group: Members Posts: 10,034 Joined: 22-March 03 From: USofA Member No.: 453 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Actually, the negative stripes were a product of the development of the 914 LE cars, that is why they showed up later in the 1974 model year. Here is a detail from a 1975 accessories catalog which described the available negative stripes, and a photo of the stripes in their package frpo the dealer. Note that no white negative stripes were produced. The stripes shown are yellow, and made by VOA (Volkswagen of America) as an aftermarket accessory for 914s, and sold through the dealers. Some sources state that there was no 914 except the 914 LE cars that came with the stripes installed at the factory, and other knowledgable sources say ALL 914 side stripes were installed at the dealers or by owners, even the 914 LE cars. BTW, the VOA stripes were long enough to be installed all the way into the wheel wells, the length was not so short as to suggest that they should have been installed in a certain position. In fact, there are mounting instructions on the back of the package, but that photo is on my other computer. Jeff could you post those instructions? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
Ferg |
Dec 1 2009, 12:36 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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JeffBowlsby |
Dec 1 2009, 02:52 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,486 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Note that the 'PORSCHE' text is centered between the wheel wells, not on the door.
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cupps |
Aug 23 2016, 09:16 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 1 Joined: 23-August 16 From: california Member No.: 20,331 Region Association: None |
Hi, new member here looking for friendly guidance. I am looking to purchase negative side stripes for a 1973 914, where is the best place for accurate decals?
thanks! cupps |
Jazzy |
Oct 16 2017, 02:44 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 32 Joined: 16-September 17 From: The Netherlands Member No.: 21,432 Region Association: Europe |
Another bump for this older thread... Does anyone know where to buy these decals?
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flat4guy |
Oct 16 2017, 07:08 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 442 Joined: 10-October 16 From: nor cal Member No.: 20,484 Region Association: Northern California |
I would love the negative stripes in a bright green to match my wheels, is that possible by the person on this site?
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