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Lavanaut
post Jun 11 2008, 12:52 PM
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After a good amount of info from all sorts of people in response to this thread, I went back and skimmed what I could wrap my head around. Here's what I've come up with (slowly adding links to pics as I have time):

Items in green are the most-recently added. Items in red have been recently updated/changed due to new information.

Cowl-to-Fender Seam: absent (metal-filled) or empty for very early 70 (up to #49), rubber seam thereafter. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
Ignition Switch: on dash, left of column for 70 & 71, on right side of column for 72
Interior Mirror: small version for 70 and 71, larger for 72
Dash Top: wide opening for glovebox for 70 & 71, narrower for 72 (to accommodate dash vents)
Dash Vents: Absent for 70 & 71, present for 72
Door Panels: smooth vinyl for 70 & 71, basketweave for 72
Glove Box: wide for 70 & 71, narrow for 72 (to accommodate dash vents)
Main Wiring Harness: hybrid /4-/6 harness for 72 cars
Passenger Foot Rest ("dogbone"): present in 70 & 71, replaced with foam pad on bulkhead for 72 cars
Passenger Seat: fixed for 70 & 71, moveable for 72
Rear Bumper: squared off for 70 and early 71, rounded for later 71 and 72
Seat Inserts: smooth vinyl for 71, basketweave for 70 & 72
Seatbelts: non-retractable for all years 70 & 71, retractable for 72
Steering Column: /4 steering column for 72 cars

If you know of further differences, please post to this thread and I'll include them in this list. Please include a picture if you can and I'll link to it from here.

And thanks to everyone who's contributed! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

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post Jun 11 2008, 12:55 PM
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I know a couple simple ones like, 69-70 no pass movable seat. 71-72 pass seat was like the drivers.

I think it was 72 they also added retractble seat belts and dash vents. There are probably a dozen others.
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post Jun 11 2008, 12:59 PM
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Did you check Jeff Bowlsby's site? It seems to be down right now... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)

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post Jun 11 2008, 12:59 PM
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70-71 has the 911 style ignition switch. 72 has an ignition switch on the column.
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post Jun 11 2008, 01:36 PM
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QUOTE(Root_Werks @ Jun 11 2008, 11:55 AM) *

I know a couple simple ones like, 69-70 no pass movable seat. 71-72 pass seat was like the drivers.

I think it was 72 they also added retractble seat belts and dash vents. There are probably a dozen others.

1969 i could be wrong but i dont think they made any tell 70 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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post Jun 11 2008, 01:38 PM
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QUOTE(6freak @ Jun 11 2008, 12:36 PM) *

QUOTE(Root_Werks @ Jun 11 2008, 11:55 AM) *

I know a couple simple ones like, 69-70 no pass movable seat. 71-72 pass seat was like the drivers.

I think it was 72 they also added retractble seat belts and dash vents. There are probably a dozen others.

1969 i could be wrong but i dont think they made any tell 70 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)


Well, yes and no. Some have build dates of 69 though they still call them 70.
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post Jun 11 2008, 02:06 PM
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Early cars had a finished cowl to fender seam, no black rubber filler strip.
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post Jun 11 2008, 02:15 PM
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Early cars had a finished cowl to fender seam, no black rubber filler strip.


Early meaning 69? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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post Jun 11 2008, 02:19 PM
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QUOTE(GeorgeRud @ Jun 11 2008, 01:06 PM) *

Early cars had a finished cowl to fender seam, no black rubber filler strip.

Maybe a picture would help.I have no idea what your trying to point out (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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post Jun 11 2008, 02:28 PM
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The seam is the line on either side, running from the front hood corner to the door/window pillar base.
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post Jun 11 2008, 02:32 PM
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QUOTE(McMark @ Jun 11 2008, 01:28 PM) *

The seam is the line on either side, running from the front hood corner to the door/window pillar base.

Ok i`m with ya now ....mines a 70 and it has that black rubber thingy there
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This is great info guys ~ keep it coming and I will try to summarize everything and hopefully we'll end up with a nice list when all's said and done.
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post Jun 11 2008, 02:36 PM
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I have never seen one that was not done by the owner! I didn't know they did that on factory cars. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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post Jun 11 2008, 02:44 PM
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There's some misinformation here. Check your facts before posting.
70-71 had non-retractable seatbelts.
70-71 had non moveable passenger seat.
70-71 had 911 style ignition switch.
All 914's had the seam at the fender/cowl.
72 914/6 was pretty much a /4 with a 6/ motor & suspension on it.
70-71 had a different rear bumper. The lic plate area edges have sharp corners.
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post Jun 11 2008, 02:45 PM
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Sorry, in my earlier post I failed to include the link to Jeff Bowlby's site: (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)

http://members.rennlist.com/914_collectibles/

Take a look at the factory optional accessories page. It lists these by model year.
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All 914's had the seam at the fender/cowl.


That's what I thought but only from my experience with the 6s that I have seen and owned! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif)
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post Jun 11 2008, 03:00 PM
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QUOTE(markb @ Jun 11 2008, 01:44 PM) *

There's some misinformation here. Check your facts before posting.

Thanks Mark. Once I get a list together (a-la SirAndy's approach in this thread) I'm sure it will be necessary to ferret out misinformation. I'd appreciate help in doing so, too... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

QUOTE(ericread @ Jun 11 2008, 01:45 PM) *

Sorry, in my earlier post I failed to include the link to Jeff Bowlby's site: (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)

http://members.rennlist.com/914_collectibles/

Take a look at the factory optional accessories page. It lists these by model year.

Thanks Erik, I will.
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post Jun 11 2008, 03:01 PM
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QUOTE(Lavanaut @ Jun 11 2008, 10:52 AM) *

Does a thread like this already exist? I did check in the "Originality and History" forum, but didn't find it there.


apparently, you didn't look very hard ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)


it's an ongoing thread and it's currently on top of the page in the Originality and History" forum.

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=74301

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QUOTE(ericread @ Jun 11 2008, 01:45 PM) *

Sorry, in my earlier post I failed to include the link to Jeff Bowlby's site: (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)

http://members.rennlist.com/914_collectibles/

Take a look at the factory optional accessories page. It lists these by model year.

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Its all about the fours that does us no good because we want to know about the sixs ..but thanks anyway (IMG:style_emoticons/default/flag.gif)
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QUOTE(GeorgeRud @ Jun 11 2008, 12:06 PM) *

Early cars had a finished cowl to fender seam, no black rubber filler strip.


i don't think that's true for any of the production cars. i have seen that on some of the prototypes, but never on a production car ...
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