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Model Specific Information
914/4: 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 914/6: 70 71 72
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| Pittelli |
 Apr 8 2007, 04:25 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 8-April 07 From: San Luis Obispo, CA Member No.: 7,656  |
Oh well.
QUOTE(Pittelli @ Apr 8 2007, 03:23 PM)  Here, I hope is a pic: <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_AGQAJEG62C0/Rhlbo3nz-PI/AAAAAAAAACs/kU9YZ_BNlCs/s1600-h/Porsche+Trunk.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_AGQAJEG62C0/Rhlbo3nz-PI/AAAAAAAAACs/kU9YZ_BNlCs/s400/Porsche+Trunk.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5051169214756550898" /></a> QUOTE(Pittelli @ Apr 8 2007, 02:37 PM) Yes, it does. I'll send a pic if I can figure out how to do so. I called the guy who sold it to me and he said "it just opens up. If not, there's a switch under the steering wheel." It doesn't just open up. Presumably, there is a latch that would keep it from doing so. I tried pushing, pulling, jiggling. The only switches under the steering wheel are little things that don't seem to have anything to do with the back trunk. The guy was a little hard to deal with when I bought it from him and I don't know if he's giving me the bum's rush. He opened it while I was there, but I was busy looking for things like rust and didn't pay attention to how he did it. QUOTE(Pat Garvey @ Apr 8 2007, 01:20 PM) QUOTE(Pittelli @ Apr 8 2007, 12:37 PM) Hello, I just got a '71 914. Sorry for the very basic question, but how the heck do I get the back trunk open? I see a lever for the engine compartment and the front trunk and that's it. It doesn't have a push button like I see in most of the pictures here.java script:emoticon(':headbang:', 'smid_29') Sounds strange! Does your 914 have a reflector panel between the taillights with "PORSCHE" script? Can you send a photo? |
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| Pittelli |
Apr 8 2007, 04:28 PM
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#102
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 8-April 07 From: San Luis Obispo, CA Member No.: 7,656 |
Sorry, I'm new at this. I think this link by itself will take you to the pic:
http://bp1.blogger.com/_AGQAJEG62C0/Rhlbo3...rsche+Trunk.JPG QUOTE(Pittelli @ Apr 8 2007, 03:25 PM) Oh well. QUOTE(Pittelli @ Apr 8 2007, 03:23 PM) Here, I hope is a pic: <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_AGQAJEG62C0/Rhlbo3nz-PI/AAAAAAAAACs/kU9YZ_BNlCs/s1600-h/Porsche+Trunk.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_AGQAJEG62C0/Rhlbo3nz-PI/AAAAAAAAACs/kU9YZ_BNlCs/s400/Porsche+Trunk.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5051169214756550898" /></a> QUOTE(Pittelli @ Apr 8 2007, 02:37 PM) Yes, it does. I'll send a pic if I can figure out how to do so. I called the guy who sold it to me and he said "it just opens up. If not, there's a switch under the steering wheel." It doesn't just open up. Presumably, there is a latch that would keep it from doing so. I tried pushing, pulling, jiggling. The only switches under the steering wheel are little things that don't seem to have anything to do with the back trunk. The guy was a little hard to deal with when I bought it from him and I don't know if he's giving me the bum's rush. He opened it while I was there, but I was busy looking for things like rust and didn't pay attention to how he did it. QUOTE(Pat Garvey @ Apr 8 2007, 01:20 PM) QUOTE(Pittelli @ Apr 8 2007, 12:37 PM) Hello, I just got a '71 914. Sorry for the very basic question, but how the heck do I get the back trunk open? I see a lever for the engine compartment and the front trunk and that's it. It doesn't have a push button like I see in most of the pictures here.java script:emoticon(':headbang:', 'smid_29') Sounds strange! Does your 914 have a reflector panel between the taillights with "PORSCHE" script? Can you send a photo? |
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| Pat Garvey |
Apr 9 2007, 07:52 PM
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#103
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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(Pittelli @ Apr 8 2007, 04:28 PM) Sorry, I'm new at this. I think this link by itself will take you to the pic: http://bp1.blogger.com/_AGQAJEG62C0/Rhlbo3...rsche+Trunk.JPG QUOTE(Pittelli @ Apr 8 2007, 03:25 PM) Oh well. QUOTE(Pittelli @ Apr 8 2007, 03:23 PM) Here, I hope is a pic: <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_AGQAJEG62C0/Rhlbo3nz-PI/AAAAAAAAACs/kU9YZ_BNlCs/s1600-h/Porsche+Trunk.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_AGQAJEG62C0/Rhlbo3nz-PI/AAAAAAAAACs/kU9YZ_BNlCs/s400/Porsche+Trunk.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5051169214756550898" /></a> QUOTE(Pittelli @ Apr 8 2007, 02:37 PM) Yes, it does. I'll send a pic if I can figure out how to do so. I called the guy who sold it to me and he said "it just opens up. If not, there's a switch under the steering wheel." It doesn't just open up. Presumably, there is a latch that would keep it from doing so. I tried pushing, pulling, jiggling. The only switches under the steering wheel are little things that don't seem to have anything to do with the back trunk. The guy was a little hard to deal with when I bought it from him and I don't know if he's giving me the bum's rush. He opened it while I was there, but I was busy looking for things like rust and didn't pay attention to how he did it. QUOTE(Pat Garvey @ Apr 8 2007, 01:20 PM) QUOTE(Pittelli @ Apr 8 2007, 12:37 PM) Hello, I just got a '71 914. Sorry for the very basic question, but how the heck do I get the back trunk open? I see a lever for the engine compartment and the front trunk and that's it. It doesn't have a push button like I see in most of the pictures here.java script:emoticon(':headbang:', 'smid_29') Sounds strange! Does your 914 have a reflector panel between the taillights with "PORSCHE" script? Can you send a photo? Your problem comes from the aftermarket reflector the previous owner put on the car. These kits cames with an electric latch opener for the trunk, which apparently has gone bad in your 914. Regretfully, I have no answer for you, since I've never had the part in question. Hoever, i know it is a common problem with these modifications. I'd suggest you take the question to the Garage Forum. You'll get a fast answer there. Pat |
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| mrhurtalot |
Apr 9 2007, 08:51 PM
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#104
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VRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOM! Group: Members Posts: 323 Joined: 5-October 06 From: Yukon, Oklahoma Member No.: 6,996 |
my answer for this...
PUNCH OUT A TAIL LIGHT! er... i had the same problem... |
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| Pat Garvey |
 Apr 10 2007, 07:51 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 |
QUOTE(mrhurtalot @ Apr 9 2007, 08:51 PM) my answer for this... PUNCH OUT A TAIL LIGHT! er... i had the same problem... OUCH! Harsh, expensive & really tough on the knuckles. There are other ways, so I'm told. Just don't remeber them. |
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| BS Chairman |
Apr 11 2007, 08:32 PM
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#106
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Member Group: Members Posts: 98 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Southeast Michigan Member No.: 28 |
QUOTE(Pat Garvey @ Apr 10 2007, 05:51 PM) QUOTE(mrhurtalot @ Apr 9 2007, 08:51 PM) my answer for this... PUNCH OUT A TAIL LIGHT! er... i had the same problem... OUCH! Harsh, expensive & really tough on the knuckles. There are other ways, so I'm told. Just don't remeber them. Pat, Back in the 90's at a 914 show in W.Va. there was a six with a deck lid that they couldn't open. The fix was a flashlight and a few loong extension threw the top cup opening! Oh yes, it takes two bodys to do this job and 12 bystanders! But, it did work in about a half hour. Gary |
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| Pat Garvey |
 Apr 12 2007, 06:26 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 |
QUOTE(BS Chairman @ Apr 11 2007, 08:32 PM) QUOTE(Pat Garvey @ Apr 10 2007, 05:51 PM) QUOTE(mrhurtalot @ Apr 9 2007, 08:51 PM) my answer for this... PUNCH OUT A TAIL LIGHT! er... i had the same problem... OUCH! Harsh, expensive & really tough on the knuckles. There are other ways, so I'm told. Just don't remeber them. Pat, Back in the 90's at a 914 show in W.Va. there was a six with a deck lid that they couldn't open. The fix was a flashlight and a few loong extension threw the top cup opening! Oh yes, it takes two bodys to do this job and 12 bystanders! But, it did work in about a half hour. Gary Well, in South Philly it only takes one guy - usually Vince or Moik (that's South Philly for "Mike") or, if you're really hard up - Guido. You say - "hey xxxxx, there's a cheesesteak stuck in the trunk o 'dat car" Simple crowbar action & it's open - no big deal, until you try to explain the how the cheesesteak thing was a joke. People have been known to "disappear" because of this, but it's effective in the short run. Oh yeah, metal damage - forgot about that. But, it's a concours - whatever it takes. Just having fun guys - I LOVE this town! Pat |
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| jonferns |
Apr 16 2007, 11:14 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,081 Joined: 29-March 07 From: New Jersey Member No.: 7,631 Region Association: North East States 
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heres the 914 that I just bought, and is being shipped to me from california...this is the ONLY rust on the car...tell me what you think...and what is the best way to fix it...
(IMG:http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q44/sendjonathanmail/reartrunk.jpg) (IMG:http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q44/sendjonathanmail/trunk.jpg) |
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| mrhurtalot |
Apr 16 2007, 03:13 PM
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VRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOM! Group: Members Posts: 323 Joined: 5-October 06 From: Yukon, Oklahoma Member No.: 6,996 |
yeck! thats worse than my OKLAHOMA car. but im sure i have you beat every where else...
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| Pat Garvey |
Apr 16 2007, 08:12 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 |
QUOTE(sendjonathanmail @ Apr 16 2007, 11:14 AM) heres the 914 that I just bought, and is being shipped to me from california...this is the ONLY rust on the car...tell me what you think...and what is the best way to fix it... (IMG:http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q44/sendjonathanmail/reartrunk.jpg) (IMG:http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q44/sendjonathanmail/trunk.jpg) To me, it doesn't look like more than severe surface rust on the top side, but that's from here! If so, it shouldn't be a major problem. I would take it to a professional though. What's the rest of the car look like? Assume it's a '74? |
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| jonferns |
Apr 16 2007, 09:08 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,081 Joined: 29-March 07 From: New Jersey Member No.: 7,631 Region Association: North East States
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the rest of the car looks superb, and its original paint, 1.8L... tell me what you think
(IMG:http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q44/sendjonathanmail/IMG_6778.jpg) |
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| Johny Blackstain |
 Jul 15 2007, 03:58 PM
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Walnut Elite Stratocaster player Group: Members Posts: 3,434 Joined: 5-December 06 From: The Shenandoah River Member No.: 7,318 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Ya know, Andy says I need wheel spacers I get wheel spacers. Pat tells me my trunk looks like Kimshi & well, I cleaned it. See previous page/post for a before shot.
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| Pat Garvey |
Jul 15 2007, 08:17 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 |
QUOTE(Johny Blackstain @ Jul 15 2007, 03:58 PM) Ya know, Andy says I need wheel spacers I get wheel spacers. Pat tells me my trunk looks like Kimshi & well, I cleaned it. See previous page/post for a before shot. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool_shades.gif) Kimshi? WTF is that? Whatever....it looks pretty slick now! Keep up the good work - you may geta concours car out of the beast yet! Pat |
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| Johny Blackstain |
Jul 15 2007, 08:25 PM
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Walnut Elite Stratocaster player Group: Members Posts: 3,434 Joined: 5-December 06 From: The Shenandoah River Member No.: 7,318 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(Pat Garvey @ Jul 15 2007, 10:17 PM) Kimshi? Fermented Korean cabbage... smells like (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stromberg.gif) . In DC, where politically correct means everything, instead of saying (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stromberg.gif) happens, people say "Kimshi occurs". (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool_shades.gif) |
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| Pat Garvey |
Jul 15 2007, 08:42 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 |
QUOTE(Johny Blackstain @ Jul 15 2007, 08:25 PM) QUOTE(Pat Garvey @ Jul 15 2007, 10:17 PM) Kimshi? Fermented Korean cabbage... smells like (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stromberg.gif) . In DC, where politically correct means everything, instead of saying (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stromberg.gif) happens, people say "Kimshi occurs". (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool_shades.gif) Ewwwh! |
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| amallagh |
Feb 16 2008, 07:58 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 103 Joined: 4-September 06 From: Cheshire, England Member No.: 6,767 |
Does anyone know if the 914 rear deck gerney spoiler was available as a factory or dealer option when the cars were sold? I'm told they were but can't find any period pictures or evidence of this.
Anyone got any period pictures or weblinks ? This is the type of spoiler I mean I've only just fitted this spoiler as part of my GT conversion but I'm being told I will need to remove it for some of the classic rally events I do unless I can prove that it was a 'period modification or accessory' (IMG:http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb207/amallagh/images2.jpg) Help ? Andrew |
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| 1970 Neun vierzehn |
Feb 16 2008, 01:46 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,199 Joined: 16-March 06 From: cincinnati, ohio Member No.: 5,727 |
Andrew,
I don't recall that type spoiler (or any spoiler, for that matter) being fitted to a 914 that was raced from 1970 to (about) 1975/76. I recall seeing small spoilers like the one that you've posted advertised in the US in aftermarket catalogs around 1976/77. The first pic that I have showing a spoiler similar dates from 1978. If you are supposed to be compliant with specs dating from 1973 or prior, I don't think that they will allow your rear appliance. Paul Below is a /6 from 1978...... Attached image(s) 
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| Pat Garvey |
Feb 16 2008, 08:24 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 |
QUOTE(1970 Neun vierzehn @ Feb 16 2008, 02:46 PM) Andrew, I don't recall that type spoiler (or any spoiler, for that matter) being fitted to a 914 that was raced from 1970 to (about) 1975/76. I recall seeing small spoilers like the one that you've posted advertised in the US in aftermarket catalogs around 1976/77. The first pic that I have showing a spoiler similar dates from 1978. If you are supposed to be compliant with specs dating from 1973 or prior, I don't think that they will allow your rear appliance. Paul Below is a /6 from 1978...... Agrre, for the US. Don't know about the ROW though. Pat |
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| amallagh |
Feb 16 2008, 08:39 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 103 Joined: 4-September 06 From: Cheshire, England Member No.: 6,767 |
When I bought my rear gerney spoiler I was told that it was similar to a US dealer option available at the time.
I would have to get my whole trunk lid resprayed and fill the holes to remove it. Not good ! No body else heard of these spoliers being offered in the 70s that can show any evidence to the fact ? Andrew |
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| amallagh |
Feb 17 2008, 01:55 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 103 Joined: 4-September 06 From: Cheshire, England Member No.: 6,767 |
QUOTE(1970 Neun vierzehn @ Feb 16 2008, 07:46 PM) Andrew, I don't recall that type spoiler (or any spoiler, for that matter) being fitted to a 914 that was raced from 1970 to (about) 1975/76. I recall seeing small spoilers like the one that you've posted advertised in the US in aftermarket catalogs around 1976/77. The first pic that I have showing a spoiler similar dates from 1978. If you are supposed to be compliant with specs dating from 1973 or prior, I don't think that they will allow your rear appliance. Paul Below is a /6 from 1978...... Paul, I notice the front spoiler on the picture you posted. I was told that these were also an aftermarket (or dealer) option and were supposed to be the equivalent to the rear 'ducktail' and front apron that appeared on the 911 RS in 1973. I was told that the 914 equivalents became available some time after that. If I could even get any evidence that they were sold '76/'77 then that might satify the scrutineers as it is still broadly 'in period'. Do you have anything you could scan/copy ? Like an original catalogue ? If the picture you attached is all you have then is there any way to demonstrate the date ? Where did you find it ? Your help is very much appreciated. Your picture is the best lead I've found so far. Regards Andrew |
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