QUOTE(bbrock @ Nov 16 2018, 09:57 AM)
I'm going to send my belts to SafetyRestore for re-webbing, but first I need to refresh the hardware. Anyone know what finish is used on the chrome(ish) retainers (on the right below)? I can't tell if it is a low level chrome plating or bright zinc. I think chrome which I can have done relatively local.
Click to view attachment Also, the tags are missing from my belts. I want to replace so the re-webbers can sew them in. Before I follow the route this guy on the Bird did, doesn't anyone know of a source for reproductions?
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911...t-belt-tag.htmlFinally, which is correct and where does the triangle sticker go?
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Brent -
1. - The upper belt holder loops are chrome 74-76 MYs (earlier cars used a flat plat with slot which was Cad plated for others reading here), as are the insertion tabs for the buckle unit. Being interior parts, they're probably not a full-on Triple Plating (Copper-Nickel-Chrome), as was done on the bumpers.
And they're not "low level Chrome" - just 45 years old!
2. - I don't know of anyone making the repro belt tags, so if the the Pelican forum guy has a workable solution, maybe share it in the O&H Forum as a new topic on "Repro Plates, Decals, Markings & Labels" where we can also add other repro's - like SoCalAndy/Andy T's repro VIN Stickers & the "Press" decals.
Hopefully the new O&H Mod can then make it a "Nailed Topic" for O&H.
If anyone else has a source(s) for repro tags, please also post here & in that above noted TBD "Repro Plates, Decals, Markings & Labels" O&H topic.
3. - I'd say that the darker brighter Orange rectangular "PRESS" one is closest to original - so use that type (they fade over time with sun exposure, & whomever made the lighter orange ones probably used a faded one for the color sample).
They were originally a tad lighter than the 914 Phoenix Red (Blood Orange) paint color.
AFAIK those triangle ones don't go on any 914s, & may be for VW &/or AUDIs of the day.
Tom
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