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Coolest914 |
Jun 17 2016, 12:19 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 25-April 16 From: Napa, CA Member No.: 19,932 Region Association: None |
I am new owner of a 76 914 2.0 in very good shape. I'd like to get some suggestions on the best place to buy parts. The 914 came with a catalog for autoalanta who's website looks very complete with lots of factory parts lists and drawings with hyperlinks.
Any suggestions would be appreciated. |
r_towle |
Jun 17 2016, 12:35 AM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,624 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
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There is a member vendor forum here, the car has quite a following of talented people who make parts for the car. http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showforum=4 You may find searching here regarding AUto Atlanta will be enlightening and prudent. A few Http://Www.914rubber.com Http://Www.pmbperformance.com Http://Www.tangerineracing.com Http://www.pelicanparts.com |
Chris914n6 |
Jun 17 2016, 01:16 AM
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Jackstands are my life. Group: Members Posts: 3,393 Joined: 14-March 03 From: Las Vegas, NV Member No.: 431 Region Association: Southwest Region |
The banner ads say a lot towards who is committed to doing you and the car right.
I'd like to add to the list sierramadre.com as they sponsored WCR15 and are close to you. There are a bunch of individuals that specialize, like caliper rebuilds, pedal rebuilds, harness rebuilds, trans rebuilds, etc. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) |
Cuda911 |
Jun 17 2016, 02:15 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,489 Joined: 20-May 14 From: Oceanside (N. San Diego County), CA Member No.: 17,376 Region Association: Southern California |
Tom at TC's Garage is a 914 guru, a friend, and an excellent parts source:
Address: 1578 Osage St, San Marcos, CA 92078 Phone:(760) 891-8151 914World member Bruce Stone is also a great source. PM him at: bdstone914 |
sb914 |
Jun 17 2016, 06:03 AM
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Surf Guru Group: Members Posts: 4,365 Joined: 25-November 12 From: Brookings,Oregon Member No.: 15,191 Region Association: Southern California |
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Cairo94507 |
Jun 17 2016, 06:21 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,022 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
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Let the fun begin. Before you start buying parts for you 914, please take the time to read, read, read the threads on this site. We have some great resources here with people who love these cars and support our passion. Please post up pictures of your car so we can see what you have to work with. Then I might suggest you do a complete assessment of your car, front to rear and top to bottom, creating a list of what the car needs and then prioritize that. Mostly, have fun. |
Gmanscott55 |
Jun 17 2016, 08:21 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 182 Joined: 3-February 16 From: Sunset Beach,Ca Member No.: 19,630 Region Association: Southern California |
Welcome. You are in good hands with this group ! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png)
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cary |
Jun 17 2016, 08:28 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,900 Joined: 26-January 04 From: Sherwood Oregon Member No.: 1,608 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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Another source/914 World advertiser . http://www.gprparts.com/ Welcome .......................... |
rgalla9146 |
Jun 17 2016, 08:47 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,624 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None |
My goodness, how civil ! And, of course, Welcome ! |
JoeDees |
Jun 17 2016, 09:12 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 515 Joined: 10-November 14 From: Northern Kentucky Member No.: 18,106 Region Association: None |
In my experience, it really depends on what parts you're needing on who the best vendor is for said part.
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napasteve |
Jun 17 2016, 09:22 AM
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914 driving winemaker Group: Members Posts: 508 Joined: 2-January 13 From: Napa, CA Member No.: 15,327 Region Association: Northern California |
Coolest914, Welcome to the world and hello from another Napa 914 owner. Specifically, what parts are you looking for?
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Coolest914 |
Jun 17 2016, 09:35 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 25-April 16 From: Napa, CA Member No.: 19,932 Region Association: None |
Coolest914, Welcome to the world and hello from another Napa 914 owner. Specifically, what parts are you looking for? Do not have a compete list yet but at 1st glance, rubber moldings, sail panel vinyl, original wheels, radio, external metal molding, control unit mounting brackets (currently attached with 1 screw to battery shelf) |
Coondog |
Jun 17 2016, 09:49 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,089 Joined: 24-September 15 From: Apple Valley Calif Member No.: 19,195 Region Association: Southern California |
Here's some more for your list to look up
Automotion Stoddard |
napasteve |
Jun 17 2016, 10:09 AM
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914 driving winemaker Group: Members Posts: 508 Joined: 2-January 13 From: Napa, CA Member No.: 15,327 Region Association: Northern California |
"rubber moldings, sail panel vinyl"-914Rubber has this stuff
"original wheels"-nice sets come up on the 914World FS/WTB: 914 Parts pages; also look at thesamba.com classifieds "radio"-that's on my bucket list too, I need to do some research and hope to get a new audio setup to install this coming winter "external metal molding, control unit mounting brackets"-I'm not sure on this stuff, watch the classifieds especially when someone parts out a car. |
Shadowfax |
Jun 17 2016, 10:44 AM
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Show us the meaning of haste Group: Members Posts: 509 Joined: 19-January 15 Member No.: 18,340 Region Association: South East States |
Restoration Design is a great source too. Sounds like you might need a new battery tray for the control unit mounting points.
Almost forgot! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) |
rick 918-S |
Jun 17 2016, 06:10 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,680 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
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BeatNavy |
Jun 17 2016, 06:26 PM
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Certified Professional Scapegoat Group: Members Posts: 2,933 Joined: 26-February 14 From: Easton, MD Member No.: 17,042 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
A few Http://Www.914rubber.com Http://Www.pmbperformance.com Http://Www.tangerineracing.com Http://www.pelicanparts.com (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) these are all great vendors, and (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) Eric Shea at PMB just squared me away today on some brake parts. Great service! |
SixerJ |
Jun 18 2016, 01:08 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 448 Joined: 24-June 13 From: UK Member No.: 16,042 Region Association: England |
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Don't forget your local OPC, my guy Mark has been super helpful and actually many of the prices were better than the independent vendors. Including the external chrome trim BTW some of it is NLA, one windscreen trim that takes the front targa rubber and one targa bar trim that seals the side window glass. Think it's the drivers side Have you downloaded the Porsche PET parts pdf yet? Pictures please Jon |
JeffBowlsby |
Jun 18 2016, 12:48 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,663 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None |
Whats OPC?
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Dave_Darling |
Jun 18 2016, 01:52 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 15,048 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California |
AA is, ummm, somewhat controversial around here. There are people who swear by them, and others who swear at them. Quite a few people have had less-than-positive experience with them.
Then again, they have been selling 914 parts since the 70s. Some people want to support them because of that. Personally, I would rather do without than buy from AA. --DD |
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