Oh well.

Sorry, I'm new at this. I think this link by itself will take you to the pic:
http://bp1.blogger.com/_AGQAJEG62C0/Rhlbo3...rsche+Trunk.JPG

Your problem comes from the aftermarket reflector the previous owner put on the car. These kits cames with an electric latch opener for the trunk, which apparently has gone bad in your 914.

Regretfully, I have no answer for you, since I've never had the part in question. Hoever, i know it is a common problem with these modifications. I'd suggest you take the question to the Garage Forum. You'll get a fast answer there.
Pat

my answer for this...

PUNCH OUT A TAIL LIGHT!


er... i had the same problem...

OUCH!
Harsh, expensive & really tough on the knuckles. There are other ways, so I'm told. Just don't remeber them.

Pat, Back in the 90's at a 914 show in W.Va. there was a six with a deck lid that they couldn't open. The fix was a flashlight and a few loong extension threw the top cup opening! Oh yes, it takes two bodys to do this job and 12 bystanders! But, it did work in about a half hour.
Gary

Well, in South Philly it only takes one guy - usually Vince or Moik (that's South Philly for "Mike") or, if you're really hard up - Guido. You say - "hey xxxxx, there's a cheesesteak stuck in the trunk o 'dat car" Simple crowbar action & it's open - no big deal, until you try to explain the how the cheesesteak thing was a joke. People have been known to "disappear" because of this, but it's effective in the short run. Oh yeah, metal damage - forgot about that. But, it's a concours - whatever it takes.

Just having fun guys - I LOVE this town!
Pat

heres the 914 that I just bought, and is being shipped to me from california...this is the ONLY rust on the car...tell me what you think...and what is the best way to fix it...

yeck! thats worse than my OKLAHOMA car. but im sure i have you beat every where else...

To me, it doesn't look like more than severe surface rust on the top side, but that's from here!

If so, it shouldn't be a major problem. I would take it to a professional though.

What's the rest of the car look like? Assume it's a '74?

the rest of the car looks superb, and its original paint, 1.8L... tell me what you think

Ya know, Andy says I need wheel spacers I get wheel spacers. Pat tells me my trunk looks like Kimshi & well, I cleaned it. See previous page/post for a before shot.

Kimshi? WTF is that?

Whatever....it looks pretty slick now!
Keep up the good work - you may geta concours car out of the beast yet!
Pat

Fermented Korean cabbage... smells like . In DC, where politically correct means everything, instead of saying happens, people say "Kimshi occurs".

Ewwwh!

Does anyone know if the 914 rear deck gerney spoiler was available as a factory or dealer option when the cars were sold? I'm told they were but can't find any period pictures or evidence of this.
Anyone got any period pictures or weblinks ?
This is the type of spoiler I mean
I've only just fitted this spoiler as part of my GT conversion but I'm being told I will need to remove it for some of the classic rally events I do unless I can prove that it was a 'period modification or accessory'

Help ?
Andrew

Andrew,
I don't recall that type spoiler (or any spoiler, for that matter) being fitted to a 914 that was raced from 1970 to (about) 1975/76. I recall seeing small spoilers like the one that you've posted advertised in the US in aftermarket catalogs around 1976/77.

The first pic that I have showing a spoiler similar dates from 1978. If you are supposed to be compliant with specs dating from 1973 or prior, I don't think that they will allow your rear appliance.

Paul

Below is a /6 from 1978......

Agrre, for the US. Don't know about the ROW though.
Pat

When I bought my rear gerney spoiler I was told that it was similar to a US dealer option available at the time.
I would have to get my whole trunk lid resprayed and fill the holes to remove it. Not good !
No body else heard of these spoliers being offered in the 70s that can show any evidence to the fact ?
Andrew

Paul,
I notice the front spoiler on the picture you posted. I was told that these were also an aftermarket (or dealer) option and were supposed to be the equivalent to the rear 'ducktail' and front apron that appeared on the 911 RS in 1973. I was told that the 914 equivalents became available some time after that.
If I could even get any evidence that they were sold '76/'77 then that might satify the scrutineers as it is still broadly 'in period'. Do you have anything you could scan/copy ? Like an original catalogue ?
If the picture you attached is all you have then is there any way to demonstrate the date ? Where did you find it ?
Your help is very much appreciated. Your picture is the best lead I've found so far.
Regards
Andrew

Andrew,
The photo of the yellow /6 was taken in July 1978 near Aspen Colorado at the annual Porsche Club of America "Parade". At the end of this post, I'll attach a photo that our forum moderator, Pat Garvey, took showing the same car at the "welcome lot" for that event. As luck would have it, the "Welcome" banner displays the year!

Additionally, I've been searching old books and publications (Road & Track, for one), looking for any advertisement that might show or feature the type of spoiler that you are concerned with. For the 1976 calendar year, I've found photos showing such a spoiler on the trailing edge of Datsun/Nissan 240Zs. Looking at pictures showing US racing (SCCA and IMSA), I've not come across a photo showing a 914 with such a device. In the '70s, there were quite a number of accessory catalogs published that were aimed at the sports car enthusiast market. MG Mitten, Imparts, Automotion, Performance Products, and many others advertised in R&T and many offered free catalogs. Air dams and front spoilers were fairly common and I remember rear appliances being offered as well, but alas, I no longer have 30 year old brochures. I am, howeever, not finished looking. I still need to go through my 70s era Porsche Panorama collection to see what I can find.
Paul

Paul, what a stroke of luck !
Really appreciate your efforts here. Anything else you can get hold of that confirms the date or shows it was available earlier would be very useful.
What a star !
Andrew

Andrew,
Last evening I went through every issue of the Porsche Club of Americas' monthly publication "Panorama" for 1976 and 1977. I found neither photos nor commercial advertising for rear spoilers for the 914. There were lots of ads for front spoilers, but no references whatsoever to those to be fitted on the rear. However, I ran across a private "classified" ad in October 1977 for a 914/6 that was listed as being "all yellow....with front and rear spoilers...." The car for sale listed a California owner. The yellow car that I've posted pictures previously was from California. Same car, perhaps?!?. At any rate, that ad from October 1977 tells me that somebody had a spoiler on a 914 by late 1977. I can't imagine that could be of much use to you, however.
Lastly, may I suggest that you post your question on the Main Forum page, where it will get more readership exposure. Perhaps someone has an early accessory catalog or some other documentation that can prove the existence/use of your spoiler prior to the 1978 photos that I've posted. Good luck in your quest.

Paul

Can someone please post a pic of what the rear of my 1976 914 should have between the tail lights, mine has the aftermarket "PORSCHE" piece between

Check out the first page of this thread. Your help is there.
Pat

I didn't see it, rear of a 1976??

Sorry, bad reference.

Check this one out. You aren't the only person who's had this problem:
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?s=&...st&p=741449
Pat

My #1002 car has a build date of 12/69..... 1600+ with build date of Oct 1969?

I am confused here.

Kevin

My '72, 1.7 just painted.


/Lars S

Lars - just absolutely gorgeous!
Pat

So, yeah, it took 5+ years to get the picture posted

On later cars (say 74 and up), there's an indentation along the upper edge of the rear panel by the right side roof carrier. It seems to have an M6 fastener in it.

Does anyone know what this is for?

Early cars do not have this.

Do you have a pic?

Eric, I repeat, do you have a pic of this location? Would help.
Pat

Eric, I repeat, do you have a pic of this location? Would help.
Pat

Eric, I repeat, do you have a pic of this location? Would help.
Pat

So: 15 years later I stumble across this trunk fest. I'm new the the Teener world and am trying to sort out my new to me 74 LE. It came with a rear reflector which I thought was OK when I saw it in the photos. But after realizing it was an afterthought, and that the trunk release relies on good electrical service to open the trunk I'm not so sure I like it. (I heard rumors about random electrical glitches).
I'm thinking that I have two viable options: Remove the reflector and get bumperplugs.com to provide some covers and replace the original latch and button. Or, figure out a way to have an emergency release wire to open the trunk in the event of an electrical failure or latch failure.
I've seen some frunk emergency cables in the forums and will add that as time allows too.
Looking forward to hearing from some of the 914 veterans!Click to view attachment Click to view attachment Click to view attachment

Hi,

Just learning the ropes here. Finally got my 914/6 back from a very long restoration.

On my punch list is to figure about what to do with the floor of my rear trunk. Does anyone know what is correct? Have seen wonderful pics of different applications from this blog. My big concern would be if the car’s being judged, would the carpet/mat need to be removed.

Also have seen a “wooden” panel installed in many trunks. Was/is this to protect rear lights from anything heavy crashing into them because of a sudden stop?

I know I’ve been a “newbie” since enrolling back in 2016. Thought my car was going to be finished. Boy, was I wrong or what!