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carr914
post Mar 2 2009, 06:35 PM
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Found out today that while the shop was working on my 914-6, one of the flunky's remove & destoyed my sticker from the door-jam. I had made it Perfectly Clear that this sticker was not to be touched and to be protected during the restoration. But now it's gone. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)

I was told that you can get them from Porsche? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

I know that George sells replicas, but how do you get them perforated?

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post Mar 2 2009, 06:46 PM
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Damn TC.... that SUCKS.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)

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post Mar 2 2009, 06:50 PM
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What about the possibility of taking one of George's stickers to a printer or label shop. Have them replicate it with the vin number transparent instead of perferated. Has anyone contacted Porsche to see if they can stamp one of George's labels instead of one of the new style they provide?
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post Mar 2 2009, 06:54 PM
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I want one perforated as it was or there is no need for a sticker. This is a 19,000 mile fairly early 914-6.

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post Mar 2 2009, 06:58 PM
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That sucks big time, but there is not a lot that can be done about it now. Talk to the shop owner, and let him know that the value of your restoration has just been diminished, and you expect to be compensated accordingly.

I would get a new vin sticker made from Porsche. I know that they don't look the same as the old ones.

I worry that perforating one of AA's stickers could be considered a VIN crime if your car inspector was having a bad day, or just wanted to be hard nosed. Its one of those things that would probably never happen, but if it did it could land you in a lot of trouble.

You might loose points in concourse for having the modern vin sticker, but its better then having your car in an impound lot while the mess is worked out.

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post Mar 2 2009, 07:04 PM
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http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...=84716&st=0
No reason why one of these couldnt be made with a "perferated" look texture on the silver, along with the numbers being either transparent or body color. Just a suggestion.


Here is an old thread on this for you. http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...c=25015&hl=
Contact partsman. Maybe he can help

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...c=25169&hl=

Good luck, hope it pans out.
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post Mar 2 2009, 07:16 PM
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QUOTE(carr914 @ Mar 2 2009, 04:35 PM) *

I was told that you can get them from Porsche? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

Yes. And no. You can get a replacement sticker, however, it will look nothing like the original ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

The repros AA sells are a close match, but you'll have to find a way to perforate them ...
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post Mar 2 2009, 07:21 PM
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Gotta say...this really sucks! I'd be taking the shop foreman to task over this. Money lost & no reason for it. Hard to say just what that original label is worth, but it approximates priceless!
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post Mar 2 2009, 07:31 PM
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Read those threads Pat? I'm under the impression partsman whom works at a Porsche dealership can get them. The old style not the new unless I read into wrong.
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post Mar 2 2009, 07:34 PM
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I would use a leather hole punch or a tubular knife and spend about a month practicing making the perforations. It wouldn't take a lot of force to cut the sticker. A little pressure on a rubber backing and the mark would be there. Your not changing the VIN. your replacing a sticker with the same appearance as the factory sticker. Where's the crime. IMHO the shop comitted the crime. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ar15.gif)
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post Mar 2 2009, 07:38 PM
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I need one for my 914-6 also. I have the origional that was scraped off the door jam and I have one of AAs repo. I wonder if Mike Z or someone in the graphics business could repo one with the perferations ??? Al
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post Mar 2 2009, 07:48 PM
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QUOTE(tod914 @ Mar 2 2009, 05:31 PM) *

Read those threads Pat? I'm under the impression partsman whom works at a Porsche dealership can get them. The old style not the new unless I read into wrong.

This is what you get from the dealer ...

Note:
- Different look
- 911 part number
- Wrong weight
- Not perforated

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post Mar 2 2009, 09:48 PM
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That totally Sucks .Those guys have been around for a long time and know better. They owe you BIG.
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post Mar 2 2009, 09:48 PM
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Mar 2 2009, 05:48 PM) *

QUOTE(tod914 @ Mar 2 2009, 05:31 PM) *

Read those threads Pat? I'm under the impression partsman whom works at a Porsche dealership can get them. The old style not the new unless I read into wrong.

This is what you get from the dealer ...

Note:
- Different look
- 911 part number
- Wrong weight
- Not perforated

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) Andy

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LOL 3k pound 914!!!!
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post Mar 2 2009, 09:54 PM
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That is a drag T.C... Sorry to hear about it. I think if someone wants your car
they will overlook this detail. Not all collectors plan to show their cars in a
concours. I think most just want to have one, hmm, good poll maybe?

Someone out there has got to be able to make these. I am sure people
would pay $50 for a perfect replica with their VIN number. Isn't there anyone
in the printing business who can do it? What about laser cutting the numbers
on a CNC machine? Take the sticker, tape it to a piece of metal, zap with a
laser cutter?

I screwed my own up on the Rockin 914 using a wire wheel and being just
plain careless. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) I wheeled about 1/3 of the sticker
to nothing in one second of not paying attention.

Cover your sticker with painters tape followed by strong duct tape before
your gets f-ed up too.

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post Mar 2 2009, 10:05 PM
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QUOTE(sixnotfour @ Mar 2 2009, 10:48 PM) *

That totally Sucks .Those guys have been around for a long time and know better. They owe you BIG.



Not only have they been around a long time, I TOLD them that sticker needed to stay and not be screwed up.

I've been in contact with partsman, he's been promoted, and thinks all he can get are the black labels with the 911 parts#. He's going to check, though.

I will be on the horn tomorrow seeking a solution. At least I have a picture to go off of.

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post Mar 2 2009, 10:09 PM
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QUOTE(FourBlades @ Mar 2 2009, 10:54 PM) *

That is a drag T.C... Sorry to hear about it. I think if someone wants your car
they will overlook this detail. Not all collectors plan to show their cars in a
concours.

John



The good thing is I don't plan on ever getting rid of this car. I've had a lot of 914s - now in restoring this 914-6 back from the grave, I get to do it my way, with all the right parts. It's a keeper.

T.C.
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post Mar 2 2009, 10:29 PM
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Euro cars had no sticker ?
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post Mar 2 2009, 10:43 PM
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Oh man I would be absolutely LIVID over this TC, that's inexcusable. I'd have lost my shit if when I found out if I'd been in your place. Ugh. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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Euro cars had no sticker ?

True but then he's gotta yank the windshield VIN, etc. as well. That would be tough to stomach. Probably a lot better off taking the time to find a perfect or near perfect replacement, whatever the cost, since the paint shop is gonna be on the hook to pick up the tab.
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