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914/4: 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 914/6: 70 71 72
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| 914werke |
 Jun 21 2006, 01:21 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 
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Ok on the frt cowl of all the cars are the vertical slits feeding the Fresh air intake box. On SOME of the cars there is a plastic screen with checker pattern installed just under.
What yrs What option pkg, what criteria did they come to exist? Are they still available? Most that all that I have seen have been on cars with a re-paint & just get trashed. |
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| URY914 |
Jun 21 2006, 01:22 PM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 120,318 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
Good question.
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| 914werke |
Jun 21 2006, 07:40 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
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It thought so... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
Bueller, Bueller........... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chair.gif) |
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| Pat Garvey |
Jun 21 2006, 07:49 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(rdauenhauer @ Jun 21 2006, 09:40 PM)  It thought so... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Bueller, Bueller........... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chair.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) Bueller's home sick............... The inyake screen was not on 70-72 models. I'm pretty certain it started with the mid-year 73's. |
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| McMark |
Jun 23 2006, 02:11 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
Nope, later. 75/76.
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| Van914 |
Jun 23 2006, 05:28 AM
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Van914 Group: Members Posts: 698 Joined: 5-January 03 From: Cincinnati, Ohio Member No.: 90 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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McMark,
My 74 has one. van914 |
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| URY914 |
Jun 23 2006, 08:07 AM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 120,318 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
My '73 did not have one. Maybe they started with "74? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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| 914werke |
Jun 23 2006, 09:06 AM
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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
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QUOTE(URY914 @ Jun 23 2006, 07:07 AM) Mark are you sure? Thats why I ask I seem to recall pullin them off of 74 cars but not exactly sure. Was it part of the "Apperance" pgk or just a smart idea recognized after yrs of complaint. If so then wouldnt it appear on ALL cars after a given date or model yr? |
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| TJB/914 |
Jun 23 2006, 10:45 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
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Hi Guys,
I am back in town & lots of interesting stuff on the site. More from me later. I am sure 74 was the first year for cowl vent screens. I looked at my archives & found an early 73 without the screen. If I remember correctly they may have appeared late 73, but all 74's have them. Later I'll take a picture of mine. Story: While restoring mine (10) years ago I was able to purchase new cowl vent screens from Porsche. The rubber seal around it was another story. I finally found a good used one for my car. The first thing when looking at 74's & later is the owner's detailing of this area. Most paint jobs paint over the screens & it looks like crap. Properly restored/originals have black screens showing through. Like McMark said the difference in a cheap and proper restoration is "details". (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Tom Attached image(s) 
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| Pat Garvey |
Jun 23 2006, 03:38 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 |
I checked my parts manual & it indicates no screen for 914-6 or "914". Shows screen on "914 1.7", which usually indiactes '73 914, as well as all future models.
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| TJB/914 |
Jun 23 2006, 06:39 PM
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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
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Hi Pat,
I agree with you, sometime in 1973 the screen was included. 1974 to 1976 will definitely have them. See the attached picture for details. Notice the rubber seal showing on the front side. It's hard to find one in good shape. Used ones always have paint on them from prior use. This is the first area I look at when judging the quality of restoration or original condition. To do the proper job everything has to be removed under the cowl to get it detailed to this standard. Tom Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| Pat Garvey |
Jun 23 2006, 06:56 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 |
Tom,
Wow! Thanks for doing it properly!! Wow! Everyone seems to trash these things when it comes tme to repaint. Did it right! Beautiful, almost wish I had one - but it would make detailing even more diff. Happy to see your back from your trip - STUMP us! Pat Attached image(s) 
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| McMark |
Jun 24 2006, 02:17 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
I knew it wasn't on most of the 73s I've seen. So I figured it would follow the usual pattern of 73/74 and 75/76. I stand corrected, 74-76 it is.
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| JeffBowlsby |
Jun 24 2006, 06:45 AM
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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
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My early 1974 914 has the fresh air intake screen...VIN 1465. This car has many 1973 details like silver center gauges, metal tailbadges, wide red-zone oil temp gauge and more, FWIW.
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| VWnDRAG |
Jun 25 2006, 03:14 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 69 Joined: 23-September 05 From: Hollywood, CA Member No.: 4,850 |
From:
The 914 & 914-6 Porsche, A restorer's guide to authenticy. Attached image(s) 
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| tod914 |
Jun 25 2006, 04:01 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,755 Joined: 19-January 03 From: Lincoln Park, NJ Member No.: 170 |
Probally introduced the same time as the plastic threshold plates??
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| jk76.914 |
Jun 25 2006, 04:20 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 809 Joined: 12-April 05 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 3,925 Region Association: North East States |
I bought one from Stoddard's, back in 2002. That doesn't mean a thing today, availability-wise, but they had to back order from Germany even then. I seem to recall it was about $20.
The real issue is the seal. Even with the new grill, I ended up using the old seal. It was still intact and pliable, but you can see the thin line along the bottom edge of the slots- that's the old platinum metallic that the 2nd owner repainted the car in 1980. (It came white from the factory back in 1975.) Anybody have a solution for the seal? Good used? or some hidden cache of new ones? Jim (sorry about the crummy picture).  |
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| TJB/914 |
Jun 25 2006, 05:11 PM
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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
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Hi Jim & all others.
I agree the seal is a big problem. I am surprised no one has mentioned the chrome washer nozzles change over about mid 73. I know "black" washer nozzles are 1974 & beyond. If I remember corrently the chrome ones are NLA & black??? Comments!!!!! Tom |
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| Pat Garvey |
Jun 25 2006, 07:12 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(Thomas J Bliznik @ Jun 25 2006, 07:11 PM) Hi Jim & all others. I agree the seal is a big problem. I am surprised no one has mentioned the chrome washer nozzles change over about mid 73. I know "black" washer nozzles are 1974 & beyond. If I remember corrently the chrome ones are NLA & black??? Comments!!!!! Tom (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) I have four spare chromies & as much as I like you guys, they ain't available! Gotta look out for #1. Did the black ones change from el-cheapo aluminum to plastic? If nor, why not have them stripped & re-anodized? All you have to do is drop one on the garage floor & it's toast - very malebale! |
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| McMark |
Jun 26 2006, 01:42 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
Chromes are still available, they're exactly the same as VW ones, so there's lots of sources.
$14.75 each at Pelican. |
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