Full Version: 914 RS door panels installed
I have started to convert my 76 914 in to what I believe a 914 RS should be like.... door panels came in fast so they got in first...
More Pics, sorry they are cell phone pics so quality is bad.
More Pics, sorry they are cell phone pics so quality is bad.
More Pics, sorry they are cell phone pics so quality is bad.
More Pics, sorry they are cell phone pics so quality is bad.
More Pics, sorry they are cell phone pics so quality is bad.
Looks great. Did you make them yourself?
Kinda curious - why grab handles and pull straps?
QUOTE(smontanaro @ Jul 13 2011, 03:24 PM) 
Kinda curious - why grab handles and pull straps?
I think the pull strap opens the door?
The RS door panel kit was purchased about 2 years ago but I never got around to star the project so it sat for a while, now I did so I got them in and they fit perfect.... The RED pull strap opens the door, there was an option with out the handle but I decided to get it like this because is more practical to have it.
What vendor did you buy them from?
Very nice!
On a side note, don't mean to hijack, but just wanted to share an observation: The part of the long that is recessed for the ebrake is a factory weak point that has suffered stress cracks on many 914s. Your tube brace ends right at the vulnerable area, which will transfer/amplify the load stress and potential trouble to that area. Maybe no big deal, but just wanted you to be aware of it so you can keep an eye on that area. Some extra plate reinforcing there might be a good idea. Here's an example of where it can happen:
On a side note, don't mean to hijack, but just wanted to share an observation: The part of the long that is recessed for the ebrake is a factory weak point that has suffered stress cracks on many 914s. Your tube brace ends right at the vulnerable area, which will transfer/amplify the load stress and potential trouble to that area. Maybe no big deal, but just wanted you to be aware of it so you can keep an eye on that area. Some extra plate reinforcing there might be a good idea. Here's an example of where it can happen:
can you still lock your doors from the inside?
Monkeboy: you do loose the ability to lock the car from the inside.
Eric: this is the link on Ebay, http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porsche-914...s#ht_733wt_1165
Rand: I will brace the car with the 3 piece inner reinforcement plates.
Eric: this is the link on Ebay, http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porsche-914...s#ht_733wt_1165
Rand: I will brace the car with the 3 piece inner reinforcement plates.
QUOTE(yeahmag @ Jul 13 2011, 02:45 PM)
Looks great. Did you make them yourself?
I got them from this guy on Ebay......http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porsche-914-916-RS-America-Door-Panels-Black-Vinyl- _W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem35b1d2a81eQQitemZ230616639518QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTru
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QUOTE(tavoman27 @ Jul 13 2011, 04:54 PM)
More Pics, sorry they are cell phone pics so quality is bad.
very nice, mine were shot and i made my own with some left over burled wood- cherry stain, - to match the new steering wheel.
i also saw some billit aluminum ones recently - were very cool.
Phil
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