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| davep |
 Sep 23 2007, 12:07 PM
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914 Historian  Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,143 Joined: 13-October 03 From: Burford, ON, N0E 1A0 Member No.: 1,244 Region Association: Canada   |
I don't suppose you have the window sticker?
No rear window defrost, and you live in PA? |
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| Pat Garvey |
Sep 23 2007, 07:54 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(davep @ Sep 23 2007, 12:07 PM)  I don't suppose you have the window sticker? No rear window defrost, and you live in PA? Nope! Unfortunately, at that time (&maybe now), I lived in Kentucky. The window sicker was "confiscated" so that sales/use tax could be damanded. Think I do have the original dealers bill of sale, if that will help. Wouldn't need the rear defrost in PA because I live close to the Delaware river - so our winter temps are moderate. Pat |
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| Pat Garvey |
Oct 1 2007, 07:22 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'm out of touch with the "contemporary" Porsche happenings.
Can someone supply the name of the current CEO of PCNA, and the address? I'm about to fire off my complaint about my COA, but am fairly certain Fred Scwab is no longer around. Pat OK, I know his name is Peter Schwartzebauer. Need his address. Not going to a flunky about this! |
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| 1970 Neun vierzehn |
 Oct 1 2007, 07:46 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,199 Joined: 16-March 06 From: cincinnati, ohio Member No.: 5,727 |
Pat, you should really acquaint yourself with a Google, or similar search engine (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/type.gif)
Your PCNA contact would be Peter Schwartzenbauer (It always helps to spell a dude's name right, eh Matt Garney?) Address>>>980 Hammond Drive Suite 1000 Atlanta , Georgia 30328 Good luck with this CoA odyssey, we'll be hoping you don't end up (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) . Paul (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) |
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| davep |
Oct 1 2007, 07:47 PM
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914 Historian Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,143 Joined: 13-October 03 From: Burford, ON, N0E 1A0 Member No.: 1,244 Region Association: Canada |
Peter Schwarzenbauer President and CEO
This is the spelling I have |
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| Pat Garvey |
Oct 1 2007, 09:35 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 @ Oct 1 2007, 07:46 PM) Pat, you should really acquaint yourself with a Google, or similar search engine (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/type.gif) Your PCNA contact would be Peter Schwartzenbauer (It always helps to spell a dude's name right, eh Matt Garney?) Address>>>980 Hammond Drive Suite 1000 Atlanta , Georgia 30328 Good luck with this CoA odyssey, we'll be hoping you don't end up (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) . Paul (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) Thank you very much for the spelling correction, as well as the address. I "should acquaint" my self "with Google"? This, coming from the only 60 year old I know who just got his first PC? I've been using the web since (1983) before you even knew what a PC was. I took the easy way out because I knew a PC newbie would step in. ps: for those unaquainted, Paul & I have been best bud's since the 70's & we slam each other all the time, so there's nothing personal here - even if he is a dinosaur! Pat Anyway, the letters go out tomorrow. They're kindly, yet demonstrative - I DID spend $100 for something nebulus! |
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| davep |
Oct 2 2007, 10:04 AM
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914 Historian Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,143 Joined: 13-October 03 From: Burford, ON, N0E 1A0 Member No.: 1,244 Region Association: Canada |
As I said, I think I may have the correct spelling. I did find it a lot in my search using that name.
As I stated earlier, what we really need it to get the raw data from the cardex for at least one car. If they have the transmission # for one car, then they should have it for all. Maybe the data is there, and they just don't know how to interpret it. Get the actual codes that are in the cardex. I think C27 was Spanish equipment. See if they can tell us what codes exist, and what they are interpreted as. This would be very valuable information. I would like to see both the option code and the interpretation printed in the COA. Some, but very few, do so. If PCNA does not have answers, see it they can get the info from the factory. This lady was the contact for the COA. Get her (if she is still there) on our side. Barbara Kurz Certificate of Authenticity Department Porsche Cars North America Also: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. Certificate of Authenticity 980 Hammond Drive, Suite 1000 Atlanta, GA 30328 USA Email coa@porschecars.com (preferred) Tel 1-800-PORSCHE (option 5) Fax 1-800-322-2436 |
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| 1970 Neun vierzehn |
 Oct 2 2007, 10:54 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,199 Joined: 16-March 06 From: cincinnati, ohio Member No.: 5,727 |
Pat,
I'm sure if you mail anything stateside, you'll send it registered/certified, so the receipient has to sign for it. Also, it has been recommended to me that when I correspond to Germany, use lots of colorful, unique stamps in multiple denominations, as someones grandson, nephew, brother, etc. will probably want those stamps, and because of that, the contents in the envelope have a better chance of being reviewed and addressed. Lastly, if you mail something to Germany, it helps if the correspondence was in German. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_flagge6.gif) . It shows respect for their language and culture as well as being indicative of the extra effort that the sender went to. I did all of the above many yeras ago when I wrote to the factory, and the response brought me a whole pile of brochures, literature, color charts, stickers and posters. I don't how the local (Atlanta) headquarters will respond, but at least you shouldn't need to send your correspondence in German. Good luck in your quest. Paul |
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| orange914 |
Oct 2 2007, 10:59 AM
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http://5starmediaworks.com/index.html Group: Members Posts: 3,371 Joined: 26-March 05 From: Ceres, California Member No.: 3,818 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(TedK @ Sep 22 2007, 05:05 PM) Tinted Windshield and Side Glass Aren't they all this way? there is non tinted glasas also, but from my limited exposure to the 914's it seems to me the plain is unusual? $90 does seems inline, when the marti report for my mustang was $200. the marti report is a much more detailed document however. i have to remind myself what most shops hourly rates are all the time. it helps bring me to reality of todays cost... unfortunately... mike |
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| Pat Garvey |
Oct 2 2007, 08:29 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 |
QUOTE(davep @ Oct 2 2007, 10:04 AM) As I said, I think I may have the correct spelling. I did find it a lot in my search using that name. As I stated earlier, what we really need it to get the raw data from the cardex for at least one car. If they have the transmission # for one car, then they should have it for all. Maybe the data is there, and they just don't know how to interpret it. Get the actual codes that are in the cardex. I think C27 was Spanish equipment. See if they can tell us what codes exist, and what they are interpreted as. This would be very valuable information. I would like to see both the option code and the interpretation printed in the COA. Some, but very few, do so. If PCNA does not have answers, see it they can get the info from the factory. This lady was the contact for the COA. Get her (if she is still there) on our side. Barbara Kurz Certificate of Authenticity Department Porsche Cars North America Also: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. Certificate of Authenticity 980 Hammond Drive, Suite 1000 Atlanta, GA 30328 USA Email coa@porschecars.com (preferred) Tel 1-800-PORSCHE (option 5) Fax 1-800-322-2436 Jeff, Since I recieved my most recent (2003) COA from Ms. Kurz, that is who I directed my letter to, with a cc to Peter Scwartzenbauer (that spelling is correct for him). I sent them every tidbit I have on my 914, and assured them I am the original owner. Also explained my problem with not having the windoe sticker. Asked her/them if it's possible to get the original cardex(Kardex) codes for 914's, as the group has a hunger to know. Went out today. Let all know what I get in response. Not holding my breath, but if I get zero out of this, I'll go over thier heads. Fed up with this crap! Pat |
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| Pat Garvey |
Oct 3 2007, 08:02 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(davep @ Oct 2 2007, 10:04 AM) As I said, I think I may have the correct spelling. I did find it a lot in my search using that name. As I stated earlier, what we really need it to get the raw data from the cardex for at least one car. If they have the transmission # for one car, then they should have it for all. Maybe the data is there, and they just don't know how to interpret it. Get the actual codes that are in the cardex. I think C27 was Spanish equipment. See if they can tell us what codes exist, and what they are interpreted as. This would be very valuable information. I would like to see both the option code and the interpretation printed in the COA. Some, but very few, do so. If PCNA does not have answers, see it they can get the info from the factory. This lady was the contact for the COA. Get her (if she is still there) on our side. Barbara Kurz Certificate of Authenticity Department Porsche Cars North America Also: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. Certificate of Authenticity 980 Hammond Drive, Suite 1000 Atlanta, GA 30328 USA Email coa@porschecars.com (preferred) Tel 1-800-PORSCHE (option 5) Fax 1-800-322-2436 Dave, I held my letter up because I have a conflict in mailing addresses. The letter I got from Ms Kurz in 2003 indicated here return address asountain Industrial Blvd, Tucker, GA. Have her email addy, but emails get lost & unsaved, so I want somehting certified delivery. I'll email her anyway & let her know a letter is forethcoming. Your questions are also addressed. Pat |
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| type4org |
Oct 8 2007, 03:56 AM
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You need PLAID! Group: Members Posts: 231 Joined: 13-June 06 From: Oldenburg (Oldb), Germany Member No.: 6,212 |
I ordered my COA in Germany since that's where I am now. Had to go back twice and tell them to correct mistakes:
- at first they listed engine data for a 1.8 - on the second try they corrected that to show 2.0 liter data, but for the *wrong* 2.0 (looked like GA data instead of the correct GC) - the total number of cars for that year ("Stückzahl") was mistyped and showed 14100 - but even the number it shows now, 4100, is a contentious issue. We had a whole thread in here about the inaccuracies: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=64209 At least they were responsive and sent out replacements very quickly after the initial long wait for the first version. If you're persistent you can get what you believe is correct. However, people who don't have the knowledge to realize the COA is flawed are left with bad data for quite a lot of money.  |
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| Gustl |
Oct 8 2007, 04:06 AM
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914 enthusiast & historian Group: Members Posts: 11,504 Joined: 16-June 04 From: TIROL / Austria Member No.: 2,212 Region Association: Austria  |
so it seems that you've got a rare M471 car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Gustl |
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| type4org |
Oct 8 2007, 04:20 AM
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You need PLAID! Group: Members Posts: 231 Joined: 13-June 06 From: Oldenburg (Oldb), Germany Member No.: 6,212 |
QUOTE(Gustl @ Oct 8 2007, 05:06 AM) so it seems that you've got a rare M471 car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Gustl Except, the wheel issue is still a mystery (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) |
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| TeenerTim |
Nov 1 2007, 04:27 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 597 Joined: 22-October 07 From: Norfolk,VA Member No.: 8,253 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
QUOTE(TedK @ Sep 22 2007, 08:05 PM) White Fog Lights Was there a choice?? Yes Virginia, mine are orange. |
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| davep |
Nov 1 2007, 06:26 PM
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914 Historian Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,143 Joined: 13-October 03 From: Burford, ON, N0E 1A0 Member No.: 1,244 Region Association: Canada |
QUOTE(TeenerTim @ Nov 1 2007, 02:27 PM) Yes Virginia, mine are orange. I'd like to see a closeup photo of the lens. Then we can compare the fluting. |
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| TeenerTim |
Nov 2 2007, 08:55 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 597 Joined: 22-October 07 From: Norfolk,VA Member No.: 8,253 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
QUOTE(davep @ Nov 1 2007, 08:26 PM) QUOTE(TeenerTim @ Nov 1 2007, 02:27 PM) Yes Virginia, mine are orange. I'd like to see a closeup photo of the lens. Then we can compare the fluting. Here's a shot I already have. I'll take a close-up this weekend and post it. Attached image(s) 
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| davep |
Nov 2 2007, 11:29 AM
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914 Historian Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,143 Joined: 13-October 03 From: Burford, ON, N0E 1A0 Member No.: 1,244 Region Association: Canada |
While you are at it, please remove the grille and show the body of the lamp. Lets be sure it is a factory lamp with a factory lens.
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| TeenerTim |
Nov 2 2007, 12:15 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 597 Joined: 22-October 07 From: Norfolk,VA Member No.: 8,253 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
No problem. I'll be removing the bumpers and other goodies to start the body work. I'll take whole assembly off and get close-ups.
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| Pat Garvey |
 Nov 4 2007, 08:10 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(Pat Garvey @ Oct 2 2007, 09:29 PM) QUOTE(davep @ Oct 2 2007, 10:04 AM) As I said, I think I may have the correct spelling. I did find it a lot in my search using that name. As I stated earlier, what we really need it to get the raw data from the cardex for at least one car. If they have the transmission # for one car, then they should have it for all. Maybe the data is there, and they just don't know how to interpret it. Get the actual codes that are in the cardex. I think C27 was Spanish equipment. See if they can tell us what codes exist, and what they are interpreted as. This would be very valuable information. I would like to see both the option code and the interpretation printed in the COA. Some, but very few, do so. If PCNA does not have answers, see it they can get the info from the factory. This lady was the contact for the COA. Get her (if she is still there) on our side. Barbara Kurz Certificate of Authenticity Department Porsche Cars North America Also: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. Certificate of Authenticity 980 Hammond Drive, Suite 1000 Atlanta, GA 30328 USA Email coa@porschecars.com (preferred) Tel 1-800-PORSCHE (option 5) Fax 1-800-322-2436 Jeff, Since I recieved my most recent (2003) COA from Ms. Kurz, that is who I directed my letter to, with a cc to Peter Scwartzenbauer (that spelling is correct for him). I sent them every tidbit I have on my 914, and assured them I am the original owner. Also explained my problem with not having the windoe sticker. Asked her/them if it's possible to get the original cardex(Kardex) codes for 914's, as the group has a hunger to know. Went out today. Let all know what I get in response. Not holding my breath, but if I get zero out of this, I'll go over thier heads. Fed up with this crap! Pat It's been one month now, with no response from either party. I'll give it another 30 days & then I'm going to the factory. They sold us these cars - they had better support us. Pat |
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