I also found original switches, for rear window defroster and rear fog light.

Once I install the cigarette lighter, I will have all the dash holes filled. And I have some plans for the new switches.

I also got the missing targa trim piece from 914 Rubber, so I have left and right.

Left side installed, with flat head screws in the rear holes.

And right side.

Then time for the rear edge trim piece. I treated the steel retaining clips with T-9 to prevent (more) rust.

Easy to tap into place.

Then the fun started with the rear sail trim. I recycled the spacer for the upper screw. The screw hole in the new factory piece did not line up with the existing hole in the sail edge, so that required a new hole.

Here's the trailing edge retaining clip, slid into the trim. But the fit is sloppy, so when I tried to get the nut started inside the fender, the protruding bolt vanished into the hole.

My solution: a small roll of vinyl electrical tape, sticky side out, and wedged into the space to force the clip towards the bottom.

With that I managed to get the nut started, and the trim installed. Looks good to me.

beautiful!

Bob, the car is coming along beautifully. Very nice workmanship and attention to detail as usual.

Kevin

Looking great!

That looks perfect!

I really think the sail panel vinyl adds so much to the look of our cars. On my 2nd Six, following some paint/rust repair, I left the sail panel vinyl off to see if I could get accustomed to that look. After about a week I put the vinyl back on. It's funny, because my default would always be to remove any vinyl roofing on cars as it just traps moisture and creates problems.

Thanks, everyone.

Cairo, I agree about the sail vinyl. I have seen very few 914s that I think look good without it. One I did like (and made) was my 914 race car.

I did the trim on the other side today, and got a few more photos of details.

Just like on the left side, the tab on the lower trim is elevated, so the trailing edge of the rear trim sits too high.

To fix that I folded the tab down. The metal is soft aluminum, so pretty easy.

That lets the rear trim sit flat on the bodywork.

And just like on the left side, the existing screw hole did not line up with the new trim, but here was off by only a few mm.

Right side done.

I was also changing tires on my 2017 911 today, and could not help comparing to the 914 tires. Note that my C2 has the smallest rear tires of all 911s for that year.

One more sail trim detail--some glue for the forward end of the lower trim strip.

While I was feeling sticky, I needed to reglue the end of the chrome trim strip on the lower dash bolster.

And I got out the front and rear lid hinge brackets, to test the fit of new hardware.

In the front, I installed the pivot plates. I will wait to install the lid bracket until I get the dash vents and hoses done.

While I wait for some more orders to arrive I re-arranged my work space a bit, and got the stand out. Time to start some engine work. Soon.

Successful gluing of targa bolster. Cracks are still visible but the padded vinyl is flat.

And the chrome trim strip is now glued to the dash bolster.

Time for the steering column. The PO had an auxiliary relay for the starter, so I suspect something in the ignition circuit is bad.

Here's one problem: the original switch has cracked.

New switch installed.

I first put the column together on the bench.

And tried to install this, including plugging in the connectors, but I had trouble getting the cables under the dash to cooperate.

Instead, I pulled out the switch module, and installed the column housing with the ignition switch.

And then the switch module, including the plugs (after arranging the cables under the dash a bit).

Steering column in!

I was digging through my big can of old nuts and bolts and stuff, and found these. From my previous episode of 914 madness almost 30 years ago.

Just like Shingles........

Yikes! I hope not.

Back home again, and back to work on the 914. A few things arrived while I was gone, including a cigarette lighter to replace the one I can't find.

After installation, I have a full set of dash knobs.

I also made a new set screw for the odometer reset knob. The original hole in the know was stripped out. I had a length of M4 stud with a screw groove in one end.

Stud cut down to a minimal length.

I drilled a larger hole in the knob and got out my metric taps.

Test fit on a spare cable.

Next up: installing the gauges and connecting the last bits of wiring harness. Here is the gauge panel, with satin black powder coating.

Here are the gauges I cleaned up months ago, and new ring gaskets.

Another critical part of the 914 "look".

Going through more stuff that arrived, a nice big box.