Edit 10/28/2020:
1 more pair of late latches and two pair of early latches available.

These have the plastic removed and are powder coated satin black.
New spring are made and installed with a stronger push on fastener for the hook.

Note the difference between early and late latches. The early latches have lower locating bumps that are farther apart. Late latches have taller bumps and that are closer together.
Compare to what is on your car. Early should be 70-72 and late from 73 on.
The latch must mate to the rubber block on the top to fit properly.
I have two pairs of early and late latches finished. I have finish parts to make several ore pair.
I request your old latches in return so I can continue offering these. It is ok if the hooks are missing as I have the reproduced.
$90 per pair shipped.

I'll take 2 Early please! I'll send PM shortly for arrangements to send cores.

Bruce, I may have 6-8 cores.

@BPic
' date='Sep 18 2020, 01:11 PM' post='2852339']
I'll take 2 Early please! I'll send PM shortly for arrangements to send cores.
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To clarify you want one set of one left and one right early latch, correct?

[quote name='bdstone914' date='Sep 18 2020, 04:35 PM' post='2852350']
@BPic
' date='Sep 18 2020, 01:11 PM' post='2852339']
I'll take 2 Early please! I'll send PM shortly for arrangements to send cores.
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To clarify you want one set of one left and one right early latch, correct?
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Yes please!

I need a set of early Bruce. I don't have cores. I might, but they're buried somewhere. If at some later date I'm digging through stash and find a set I would gladly send them your way.

I will take a pair of late.
Thanks
Chris

I will take a set of late latches if still available. Thank you.

I like the push fastener idea ! I have struggled with the "C" clips falling off. I ended up using "E" clops, but like your approach better !

@Gint
' date='Sep 20 2020, 11:34 AM' post='2852762']
I need a set of early Bruce. I don't have cores. I might, but they're buried somewhere. If at some later date I'm digging through stash and find a set I would gladly send them your way.
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Thats cool.
Paypay is my screename at Aol.com

@pete000 +
date='Sep 20 2020, 09:29 PM' post='2852958']
I like the push fastener idea ! I have struggled with the "C" clips falling off. I ended up using "E" clops, but like your approach better !
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I went through 3 different types until i found these. We used to use them to hold on electric fan blades. The problem is the posts are worn and more lateral forces are placed on the hooks. The only down side is they qre q one use fastener. You can drive them on to remove the slop on the post.

PayPal is bdstone914@aol.com
Do you have any cores you can return later?
I can send postage for them.
Bruce

Bruce just to clarify the early & late ARE interchangeable but would also have to change the corresponding rub block ?
I also have SEVERAL sets of cores & what I found was there is also a style change.
It seems that on the some early latches the body was stainless vs the later painted or coated mild steel.

@914werke
' date='Sep 22 2020, 11:15 AM' post='2853387']
Bruce just to clarify the early & late ARE interchangeable but would also have to change the corresponding rub block ?
I also have SEVERAL sets of cores & what I found was there is also a style change.
It seems that on the some early latches the body was stainless vs the later painted or coated mild steel.
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I dont know if they are interchangable. The later blocks are also taller. The window seals are different too.I want to try it to find out.
Some early latches were chrome not stainless.

Do you want to trade for the cores? I more need late cores.

Absolutely Ill ring you.

my 1970 914-6 are chrome.

My 70 914-4, were, also Chrome

I have always wonder where the chrome latches were used. There is not a different par number for them. Anyone have a 71 or 72 with chrome latches?

Bruce

They may be interchangable it the block is changed. I have not tried to swap the block to verify. In addition to the later blocks

Bruce I will take a set for a 72
I know I have the cores but it might take me awhile to find them

Hi Bruce, Do you still have a set of restored late version latches available, If so i'l take one set.

Thanks.
Al

Yes, PM sent

bump

Need a set of earlys for the 916 restoration.

If they are still available I need a set of early latches.

Yes PM sent

Great solution to a near universal problem.......actually two problems.
The 'lobster claw' clip was no longer dependable on an oxidised post and when it
was firm it didn't remove excess wobble on the hook. Excellent innovation Bruce.
Seems to me early cars ('70-'72 ?) had a chrome plated flat rest for the rubber
block attached to the roof. Later cars it was black

Yes some early cars had chrome housings. But i just pulled a pair from a 70 that were black. May have been tied to the apoearance group package.

My non-appearance group April 73 2L has one of each. Originally had one early and one late rear brake caliper too.

My 70 parts car had chrome but both my 71's are black.

Do you buy cores?

@partwerks

I would rather trade for parts. I have a good supply at this time. What do you have,? Early or late, how many pairs?

Hi Bruce,
If you still have some, I will take a set for my '75.
I have 4 cores I can return along with the pedal box core as well.
Thanks,
Mike

You have a PM

Was just inquiring in case I come across some.

Bump. Still available.

I sent a PM for 74 latches. Thanks

How do I go about getting a set of the rear targa latches for a 1972 914 ?

@914 chalon v8

I have a set.

Do you have any restored Pedal clusters?

@bdstone914

Yes. PM sent
@914outlaw