Original Inside Rear Window Question, Trim on the inside at bottom of glass? |
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Original Inside Rear Window Question, Trim on the inside at bottom of glass? |
swm914 |
May 15 2007, 10:43 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 82 Joined: 28-January 07 From: Palmyra, PA Member No.: 7,484 Region Association: None |
Originally, was there any kind of factory trim running along the bottom of the rear glass where it meets the back of the inner cockpit? My car had a sticky film, somewhat uniform in width running along the bottom of the glass as if something had been glued or stuck there at one time. On part of the distance, I found black electrical tape. I assume the tape must have run the whole way at one time and was put there by a PO as "trim" and where the tape was missing, there was residue.
I removed all the tape and remaining sticky residue and it looks much better. However, it got me to wondering if there was a "trim" of sorts or whatever along there originally that he tried to duplicate with the electrical tape or if he was just being creative? Hopefully, I've described the area I'm talking about good enough. If not, I'll attach a pix when able. Thanks. Steve |
smontanaro |
May 15 2007, 12:36 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,190 Joined: 3-June 05 From: Evanston, IL Member No.: 4,197 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I remember reading in another thread on replacing the rear glass that the factory actually did use electrical tape to "trim" the lower edge.
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70Sixter |
May 15 2007, 01:26 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 422 Joined: 3-August 04 From: Surf City, NC Member No.: 2,444 Region Association: South East States |
Mine had/has nothing there.
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1970 Neun vierzehn |
May 15 2007, 01:30 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,199 Joined: 16-March 06 From: cincinnati, ohio Member No.: 5,727 |
My car had a sticky film, somewhat uniform in width running along the bottom of the glass as if something had been glued or stuck there at one time. Steve Sounds exactly like my 1970 inside, rear window finish. Until I see proof or hear otherwise, electrical tape it is! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) |
IronHillRestorations |
May 15 2007, 01:36 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 |
All I've ever seen is black plastic tape.
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tyler |
May 16 2007, 10:15 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 335 Joined: 24-September 03 From: southern california Member No.: 1,192 |
I don't think there was ever anything there since the backpad is supposed to cover it. I think the tape is there to show a nice straight line from the outside to kind of hide the irregular buytel adhesive.
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TJB/914 |
May 16 2007, 01:56 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 |
Hi Guys,
Here's the factory answer, 3/4" Electrical Tape around the edges. See #11 for reference. When you apply it remember, half goes on the glass & half on the metal. Tom BTW: Why don't you guys buy a set of factory manuels, It's in there and factory correct. That's how I assembled my entire car. Attached image(s) |
1970 Neun vierzehn |
May 16 2007, 04:05 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,199 Joined: 16-March 06 From: cincinnati, ohio Member No.: 5,727 |
Hi Guys, BTW: Why don't you guys buy a set of factory manuels, It's in there and factory correct. Tom, "cause it's way more fun to post and see the responses, hijack threads, "push buttons", call names and point fingers. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chair.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mueba.gif) |
TJB/914 |
May 16 2007, 07:59 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 |
Hi Guys, BTW: Why don't you guys buy a set of factory manuels, It's in there and factory correct. Tom, "cause it's way more fun to post and see the responses, hijack threads, "push buttons", call names and point fingers. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chair.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mueba.gif) Ha Ha (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) I knew the answer before you said it. We are family & need each other. T |
Pat Garvey |
May 16 2007, 09:29 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 |
Hi Guys, Here's the factory answer, 3/4" Electrical Tape around the edges. See #11 for reference. When you apply it remember, half goes on the glass & half on the metal. Tom BTW: Why don't you guys buy a set of factory manuels, It's in there and factory correct. That's how I assembled my entire car. Yep, it's right there in the manual! Imagine Porsche using a simple thing like that. I'm sure (though I haven't checked) that you can buy the exact length item, with a nebulus part number, from Porsche for at least 10 times the cost of 3/4" "homegrown" electrical tape. Tom is correct here, though. Everyone needs to have the factory manual set for the 914. They show up on eBay periodically & are worth the price. Parts manuals too, though the DVD is the better way these days (just got one off eBay for $20 including shipping - much faster than leafing through the original parts manual, plus it has parts info for all other models). Pat |
Eric_Shea |
May 17 2007, 04:01 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 |
QUOTE That's how I assembled my entire car. With Electrical Tape? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) |
1970 Neun vierzehn |
May 17 2007, 06:13 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,199 Joined: 16-March 06 From: cincinnati, ohio Member No.: 5,727 |
QUOTE That's how I assembled my entire car. With Electrical Tape? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chairfall.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) , God, I love this forum! |
Pat Garvey |
May 18 2007, 09:24 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 That's how I assembled my entire car. With Electrical Tape? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) I don't know - duct tape seems like a better alternative for things like replacing those pesky clamps on fuel lines, and who needs CV boots when you have a four inch wad of duct tape. Saves lots of money too. Oh, and who needs motor mounts - put the thing in place & add several wraps of duct tape - it'll hold. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) |
jk76.914 |
May 19 2007, 06:24 AM
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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 |
Originally, was there any kind of factory trim running along the bottom of the rear glass where it meets the back of the inner cockpit? My car had a sticky film, somewhat uniform in width running along the bottom of the glass as if something had been glued or stuck there at one time. On part of the distance, I found black electrical tape. I assume the tape must have run the whole way at one time and was put there by a PO as "trim" and where the tape was missing, there was residue. I removed all the tape and remaining sticky residue and it looks much better. However, it got me to wondering if there was a "trim" of sorts or whatever along there originally that he tried to duplicate with the electrical tape or if he was just being creative? Hopefully, I've described the area I'm talking about good enough. If not, I'll attach a pix when able. Thanks. Steve I used 1" black vinyl floor marking tape. It's thicker, wider, and stickier than electrical tape. It's made to be used in factories, warehouses, and so on to put lines on concrete or tile floors to mark aisles or whatever. It's tough and sticks tenaciously. I found it in a google search. I can look through my receipts and try and find the actual source if anyone's interested. |
swm914 |
May 19 2007, 06:12 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 82 Joined: 28-January 07 From: Palmyra, PA Member No.: 7,484 Region Association: None |
[I used 1" black vinyl floor marking tape. It's thicker, wider, and stickier than electrical tape. It's made to be used in factories, warehouses, and so on to put lines on concrete or tile floors to mark aisles or whatever. It's tough and sticks tenaciously. I found it in a google search. I can look through my receipts and try and find the actual source if anyone's interested.
[/quote] Jim, Yeah, I'd be interested. thanks Steve |
jk76.914 |
May 19 2007, 07:37 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 |
[quote name='swm914' date='May 19 2007, 08:12 PM' post='902622']
[I used 1" black vinyl floor marking tape. It's thicker, wider, and stickier than electrical tape. It's made to be used in factories, warehouses, and so on to put lines on concrete or tile floors to mark aisles or whatever. It's tough and sticks tenaciously. I found it in a google search. I can look through my receipts and try and find the actual source if anyone's interested. [/quote] Jim, Yeah, I'd be interested. thanks Steve [/quote] OK, I'll dig it out in the a.m. and get back to you. Jim |
Pat Garvey |
May 21 2007, 09:48 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 |
Originally, was there any kind of factory trim running along the bottom of the rear glass where it meets the back of the inner cockpit? My car had a sticky film, somewhat uniform in width running along the bottom of the glass as if something had been glued or stuck there at one time. On part of the distance, I found black electrical tape. I assume the tape must have run the whole way at one time and was put there by a PO as "trim" and where the tape was missing, there was residue. I removed all the tape and remaining sticky residue and it looks much better. However, it got me to wondering if there was a "trim" of sorts or whatever along there originally that he tried to duplicate with the electrical tape or if he was just being creative? Hopefully, I've described the area I'm talking about good enough. If not, I'll attach a pix when able. Thanks. Steve I used 1" black vinyl floor marking tape. It's thicker, wider, and stickier than electrical tape. It's made to be used in factories, warehouses, and so on to put lines on concrete or tile floors to mark aisles or whatever. It's tough and sticks tenaciously. I found it in a google search. I can look through my receipts and try and find the actual source if anyone's interested. Jim, No slam intended, but the factory says 3/4 inch electrical tape. I'm sure your solution is better, given the changes in technology in 37 years, but this Forum is directed towards originality. Please don't take this the wrong way - I mean no malcontent, it's just my job as moderator. A halfway decent concours judge would pick out the difference pretty quickly. Without intending to hijack this thread, I do wonder what materials would be used to construct a contemporary 914, while keeping it's inherent qualities of the 70's..... Pat |
jk76.914 |
May 21 2007, 09:55 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 |
Sorry. I guess I just supposed this was another "garage" thread, as opposed to the concours thread. A thousand pardons to those who I insulted!
Steve- I'll PM you with that info on the 1" floor tape. If I can't find the source, I'll just get your address and mail you my roll. You can use it and then mail back what's left. Jim |
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