Questions persist, on this Forum and in the Garage, regarding O.E.M. details. And of course, though the World has thousands of photos posted, not many of them are formated to be easily retrieved with the "search" function. The "nailed" threads were a start, but were diluted with too many modified cars, marginal photos, haphazard presentation, and the occasional divergence from the topic at hand.
So, what would the participants, and moderator, of course, think of re-doing the "nailed" threads by 914 model year? With information thus configured, the "newbie" wondering what kind of rear valence should be fitted on his 1972 1.7 can just look at that specific years' thread. Each year would consist of the best possible photo and most original example of a 914 for that model year. The moderator would have discretionary power to delete a posted picture and replace it with another, if the subsequent photo served as a better example.
As an example, I'll attach a photo of the rear of my '70/4 showing not only the model year specific rear bumper, but the correct, deep rear valence as well. Now I realize that my Euro tail light lenses, though O.E.M. parts, are/were not "correct" for the U.S. market, then when a "more correct" photo is posted, Mr. Moderator deletes my pic, and substitutes the subsequent photo.
This proposed thread would not just show general, overview images, but would provide specific photos of, as examples; knobs and switches, air cleaners, coils, rocker rivets, tools and jacks, door jambs, and so forth.
With the collective knowledge and photo documentation that the participating members here have, this Forum could become the "go to" reference source for those seeking O.E.M. information.
Lastly, if there should be discussion and/or disagreement about something depicted, that dialogue should not be part of that nailed thread. The discussion should take place elsewhere on the Originality/History Forum.
Paul
