QUOTE(sixerdon @ May 10 2006, 10:35 AM)
Yes, the rivets are "push post" type (or push pin) which expands when tapped in.
I have never been able to save them when removing the panels. You can tap them right through inside the box section.
I'm not convinced that the post '73 rocker panels have/had the white rivets. Any pictures out there that could convince me otherwise? Johnson's book is not clear. One picture shows white/white on the early cars and the other picture is not clear enough to show any white on the rocker panels. They look black to me. We need to see an original never-been-removed rocker from that era.
If you want to try those alternate rivets, go ahead. Just watch out for those judges who do know the difference. Buying the clear/translucent ones is the only sure bet. If you ordered them through Porsche, they have the authorized replacement.
Don
You are right on on this issue. If a discontinued part has an official replacement, any concours judge worth his salt should know it and accept it as factory. Example: the fuel line recall - the battery cover & strap used as part of that recall is NOT as-supplied, but accepted. Another example: replacement of 911 hydro suspension with "normal" struts - not supplied, but accepted - also for safety reasons.
If you go with the translucent make certain you don't get gigged & if you do - PROTEST!
Brett Johnson's book is a 99% book for 914 pfhiles. It does have some errors in it, but Brett said in the beginning that it wasn't absolutely perfect. Nonetheless, it is valuable source of info. I'd be curious to know who's spotted any errors/modifications/corrections that they confirm of this tome.