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> Shave the side marker lights?, Has anyone done this?
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post Jul 7 2006, 03:44 PM
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I was curious if anyone has had their side markers shaved off. They just seem out of place considering the lines of the car. Also, I plan on shaving the antenna also. I know some people probably hate me for saying this, but it's my personal preference.
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post Jul 7 2006, 03:48 PM
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i welded up sidemarkers and antnnae holes.....

looks sooo much cleaner.

euro cars didnt have side markers
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post Jul 7 2006, 03:50 PM
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it's on my list... I'll wait until I'm about to get it painted though...
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post Jul 7 2006, 03:55 PM
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I did all that and more!! Also deleted the fender to cowell gasket, windshield squirters and inlet grill between the wipers.

See my paint thread below...


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post Jul 7 2006, 04:00 PM
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Take a look at the turtlegirl build on the last few pages, it looks so damn clean

without them.
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post Jul 7 2006, 04:00 PM
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post Jul 7 2006, 04:01 PM
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Dan (Almaden Valley) had this done and it looks great! My car in the background looks like it has grown ugly warts on the fenders. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)


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post Jul 7 2006, 04:03 PM
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QUOTE(Jeff73 @ Jul 7 2006, 05:44 PM) *

I was curious if anyone has had their side markers shaved off. They just seem out of place considering the lines of the car. Also, I plan on shaving the antenna also. I know some people probably hate me for saying this, but it's my personal preference.

Never have had an antenna hole.

My next 914 won't be a purist version, so when it's time to repaint, the side markers will go & it will get full Euro exterior look. Won't put in a VW-logo'd steering wheel though.

It's your 914 - do what makes you happy. So long as you aren't going to seriously concours the car, so what?
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post Jul 7 2006, 04:08 PM
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All retro cleanness is good if thats what ya wnt. I got an electric antena and covered the side marker holes. As for me, its a growing thing/mutation. Have fun with it and good luck!


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post Jul 7 2006, 04:08 PM
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Thanks, looks as good as I thought it would. I like the cowl and squirters deleted also. Might have to copy you on that one.
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post Jul 7 2006, 04:15 PM
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QUOTE(Midtowner @ Jul 7 2006, 02:01 PM) *

Dan (Almaden Valley) had this done and it looks great! My car in the background looks like it has grown ugly warts on the fenders. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)



Oh I really like that number five car. What a nice color. I would like to paint mine like that in a few years. With flat black bumpers, hoods and wheels.
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post Jul 7 2006, 04:16 PM
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Best thing I ever did to teener.

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post Jul 7 2006, 04:43 PM
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I think there may be more US 914's with shaved fenders than those with the side markers anymore. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I've done it to 3 914s - my first with fiberglass, the other two with steel.

My current look:

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post Jul 7 2006, 05:11 PM
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Mine is all primered right now but everything was shaved off when I got it, I think it is gonna look pretty sweet. BTW have any of you had problems with the fender to cowel fills? I think I need to grind them out, the PO used fiberglass filler in them and it keeps cracking... that is the only part I have not redone yet, any advice on refilling those?
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post Jul 7 2006, 05:23 PM
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QUOTE(Jeff73 @ Jul 7 2006, 02:44 PM) *

I was curious if anyone has had their side markers shaved off.


For sure. Maybe even the majority when given the opportunity during bodywork.

Burma Shave baby!!!
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post Jul 7 2006, 05:31 PM
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I was really on the fence about shaving them when my car was redone.

I was against it . . . but then at the last minute changed my mind and got rid of them.

I'm VERY happy they are gone!

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post Jul 7 2006, 07:18 PM
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Mine is all primered right now but everything was shaved off when I got it, I think it is gonna look pretty sweet. BTW have any of you had problems with the fender to cowel fills? I think I need to grind them out, the PO used fiberglass filler in them and it keeps cracking... that is the only part I have not redone yet, any advice on refilling those?


If you have access to a welder you can fill them with weld, if not lead will not crack.
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post Jul 7 2006, 08:25 PM
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any advice on refilling those?


Use metal rod stock and fit it into the seal slot below the fender and cowell height.
Weld and grind. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)

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post Jul 7 2006, 08:49 PM
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I shaved mine too !!! Too bad this is just primer though ....


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post Jul 7 2006, 09:32 PM
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Much cleaner without them;


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