We will be hosting our open house in October this year. Currently we are under construction, adding 6000 sq/ft of storage, so when that is complete we would love for you to join us in celebrating 10 years of operation here in Canada!

Pete

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thanks for the update.

I just looked back at this as a customer needed a console replacement.
Time for another gentle prod...
Any news Pete?

Nothing yet.

I will re-look at it soon. I know some of you guys are itching for them.

Pete

Hey Pete, I'll be there!

Will you be having any special deals on for this? I'm going to pick up around $5,000 worth of 914 body parts, and wondering what the options for payment are going to be.

Thanks for taking my wife as passenger for the Mosport Parade Laps! She really enjoyed that.

Damn! I wish I could make it. I would love to shake the hands of everyone at RD and thank them for making the parts to turn this....

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Into this....

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The parts are awesome and a great fit.

Thanks everyone at Restoration Design and congrats on you anniversary!!!

@BPic

thanks for your support.
We have been preparing and cleaning all week. We hope to see some 914world members here!

Cheers,
Pete

Well, our open house was a success! We had plenty of visitors and a crew of 914's.
Special thanks to Jon Tipper who rallied the 914s for one last cruise before the winter.

Heres some footage of the day


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FChOqEeeGRU

wow that is a beautiful shop/warehouse/showroom!! a complete one stop shop! Congratulations Pete or to your family business Restoration Design!

Congrats guys and thanks for the support. I may be naive but I was amazed by the equipment you have and after seeing the video and thinking about it, the amount of money you have invested in tooling has to to be crazy. With all that and I still thought the metal I bought from you was very reasonable.
Again thanks for all you do! Please keep up the excellent work.

New Year & new

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Please

I have not forgotten...

Hey Pete any update?

No updates...sorry.

Priorities have shifted here. We are working with less people and I have shifted my focused as well. Hopefully I can get back to this project once things get back to normal

Pete

Ya, normal may be a ways off.
Was thinking of this today while drinking my coffee & it had been a while....
Would be a fantastic holidays drop!

Cheers

The speedster should be done in the New Year. That is when I will be able to get back to old unfinished jobs. Sorry for the delay.

Pete

+1

would love to see these and/or driver side suspension console come to life.

Hey Pete
Happy new year ?

Not a new product, but the most correct springs you will get on the market.
The differences are on the hooks.


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https://www.restoration-design.com/store/product/PP336SA

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https://www.restoration-design.com/store/product/PP336S

Pete

Both work great ..............

Its been a while, any news of these pieces Pete? @peteyd

No news yet. Still haven't touched them

We are proud to offer another new part for the 914.

Front bumper mount


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Those have been available at Tangerine Racing Products for years. Sales has hardly justified investment in tooling for quantity production.
But I guess that instantly makes my short stack of cut pieces, waiting to be formed, obsolete.
My next sheet metal product was going to be the reinforcing pieces pictured by 914Werke. Those are bound to be a bigger seller than the front bumper mounts. I really thought Restoration Design would have made those before now.

@ChrisFoley

Sorry, I didn't even know that you produced these pieces. I have been getting requests for these pieces lately. They will be a complimentary part that will be available with the front latch panel.

front latch panel

I have some of the reinforcements that Rich 914werke has been asking for. They are just not on the website yet. If you're interested in some give me a call.

Pete

I'm sure you'll sell a lot more of the bumper reinforcements than I did. Mine have been marketed more as a backdating piece than a repair panel.
Good to know the other pieces are finally available, but I don't need any right now. One of my project cars will need them though.

We are continuing our development for the 914 model. Here are a few parts that have recently been added to our website. These are made out of 16g sheet metal, which matches the original thickness.

https://www.restoration-design.com/store/product/PP318IL
https://www.restoration-design.com/store/product/PP318IR

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For now people will have to reuse the top portion of this panel. Although we are working on finishing the top half. These are stamped with 18g sheet metal which matches the original thickness

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Saw it at Carlisle. Huge time saver compared to repairing the original.

Hi Pete,

Would the reinforcements be to tie the outer Trailing Arm Pickup Point and Suspension console? If so I need a set. Part #'s ? I don't see them listed on the RD site just yet.


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Sweet.. I have a NOS set of the longer ones. The shorter ones like you have posted would complete my set. Looks like I'll have to call Pete.

Perfect. I don't have them listed on the website yet. I haven't started the tooling for the larger pieces yet either.

Pete

Can you post a pic of where these are located on the early cars? I have a '75 that will get a bumper backdate and don't remember mention of these as part of what's required.

looking forward to those !!!
Appreciate all the 914 focus

They are not required to backdate your bubs

@peteyd (sorry had the wrong name here before). I know mine is an extreme example but might this area forward of the front floor be a good candidate for a new replacement part from RD? It always seems this low point below/in front of the pedal cluster is a mess. I'm currently deploying some sheet metal-origami to slowly rebuild this disaster.

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This area is definitely a great candidate for tooling. We have discussed it internally and do plan to make it in the future. We just don't know exactly when to fit it in.

Pete

The fuse panels are finally ready to go!

Youtube Install

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Upgrade your Porsche 914 with our 'modernized' fuse panel, designed to combine classic style with up-to-date tech. Crafted by Restoration Design, this fuse panel features a sleek black anodized aluminum faceplate, perfectly complementing the interior of your vintage Porsche.
Built on a high-quality PCB (Printed Circuit Board) , this fuse panel ensures reliable and efficient electrical distribution. It utilizes modern ATO fuses, which are readily available and offer improved safety over original fuses.
One of the standout features is the glow-to-blow LED indicators. These LEDs provide instant visual feedback, glowing when a fuse is blown with a bright, unmistakable light. No more guesswork—troubleshooting electrical issues is now faster and more straightforward.
Designed to fit seamlessly into your Porsche 914, this fuse panel is an essential upgrade for any enthusiast looking to enhance the reliability and functionality of their classic car while maintaining its timeless appeal.

We also have these relays

-Designed and manufactured in Canada using modern components allowing for a slim and efficient design
-Rated for 30A switching current and 25A motor load
-225 Ohm coil resistance
-Compatible with OEM plastic covers or Restoration Design stamped aluminum covers
-Transient voltage suppression circuitry (TVS) on both the coil and contacts. This is designed to react and dampen sudden or momentary over voltage conditions. This will increase the lifespan of your relay and protect it from short circuits
-Can be used to power fuel pumps
-This is equivalent to the RED relay
-RoHS compliant


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We have made another new part!

https://www.restoration-design.com/store/product/PP345P

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A few weeks too late for me! Darn it. I had to repair/restore 4 of these rusted out plugs for my floors.

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Any updates?