QUOTE(type47fan @ Mar 28 2007, 10:15 PM)
QUOTE(Pat Garvey @ Mar 28 2007, 07:28 PM)
QUOTE(type47fan @ Mar 28 2007, 09:16 PM)
Smooth finish surrounds. I wanted a smooth, but not glossy finish so I used 2000 grit wet paper followed by polishing compound on a cloth wheel. It took out the oily fingerprints left by the PO that I couldn't remove with solvents, etc.
Thanks,
Ummm, looks like your (very nice!) 914 is a '75 or '76. Headlight surrounds should be black.
Pat
Yup, a '76 (#3947). I am slowly, and carefully back dating certain aspects of the car, to suit my personal taste. After 30 years of owning 914s, I've got a platform on which to put most of my favorite 914 detail treatments. Heck, I'm putting an emissions compliant V8 in it, 911 S struts, 16x6 Fuchs, 914/6 steering column, wipers/washers, and a whole lot of other mods that kill it for originality anyway. That's why I love this board. There's room for the CW, the hot rodder, and everyone in between.
I do still have the flawless black surrounds that I might put back on for the occaisional formal evening affair. . . .
I just thought I would share my "On Topic" experience and outcome with refreshing the early surrounds. . . .that's all.
Nope - no slam intended. Many of us prefer the early surrounds, though the black ones are more easily maintained. Can't say I have a preference for either look, though for my 914 I must have the white/creme models.
I do find it interesting that someone with a later model wouls prefer the "whites", but since you have the "blacks" on the shelf, it's a street preference. I "prefer" my chrome steelies, but have restored "correct" painted steelies w/tires for the concours afternoon.
So - enjoy & have fun. I may be a purist when necessary, but am usually not. Just like to be ready when competition calls.
Pat