Any 944 parts useful for a 914?, found a 944 in a local wrecking yard, any useful stuff to look for? |
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Any 944 parts useful for a 914?, found a 944 in a local wrecking yard, any useful stuff to look for? |
seanpaulmc |
Aug 4 2017, 02:05 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 352 Joined: 6-December 16 From: Orlando, FL Member No.: 20,649 Region Association: South East States |
A local wrecking yard here has 944. On the World here I have read that the seat belts from the 944 are plug and play, for the most part, for 914 cars that came with retractable belts. Are there any suspension, brake, or other components from the 944 that are usable on the 914?
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JmuRiz |
Aug 4 2017, 02:11 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,488 Joined: 30-December 02 From: NoVA Member No.: 50 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Maybe if it's a early car you could use the quad gauge to make one for your 914.
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Evan0 |
Aug 4 2017, 02:24 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 44 Joined: 13-February 17 From: Southern California Member No.: 20,837 Region Association: Southern California |
Second the idea to grab the quad gauge. Its quite a nice piece. I'm working on a my own at the moment based on the 944's gauge.
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914_teener |
Aug 4 2017, 02:34 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,245 Joined: 31-August 08 From: So. Cal Member No.: 9,489 Region Association: Southern California |
Snag the door switches is my latest. I think they are at least two pole but will work.
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db9146 |
Aug 4 2017, 02:38 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 953 Joined: 21-December 04 From: Atlanta, GA Member No.: 3,315 Region Association: None |
Nice leather hand brake cover - pull it off the 944 handle and fit it to the 914 handle.
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Frankvw |
Aug 4 2017, 02:42 PM
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working on my first 914 ! Group: Members Posts: 653 Joined: 13-April 16 From: Holland, the Netherlands Member No.: 19,896 Region Association: Europe |
Maybe wheels if you have 5 lug. Or the porsche logo badge on the front in case you can live with a red logo. Maybe the windscreenwasher handle from the column....but not sure about that one.
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Chris H. |
Aug 4 2017, 02:55 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 4,043 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Chicago 'burbs Member No.: 73 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Yes you can remove the pointed plastic gauge fronts and replace them with flat glass or plexiglass.
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ThePaintedMan |
Aug 4 2017, 05:25 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,886 Joined: 6-September 11 From: St. Petersburg, FL Member No.: 13,527 Region Association: South East States |
944 CVs would really come in handy for me! I'd gladly pay you to pull them Sean.
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mepstein |
Aug 4 2017, 05:30 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,515 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Aluminum jack and spare.
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bdstone914 |
Aug 4 2017, 06:51 PM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 4,673 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
Wheel studs for five lug conversion. Rear spacers if it has them 21mm NLA from Porsche.
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bdstone914 |
Aug 4 2017, 06:52 PM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 4,673 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
If it has Porsche script outer door handles they are worth about 100 each.
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PatrickB |
Aug 5 2017, 04:44 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 249 Joined: 26-March 17 From: sw ontario Member No.: 20,960 Region Association: Canada |
There's a lot of stuff that fits Volkswagen Mk 2 Jetta/golf...
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seanpaulmc |
Aug 5 2017, 06:13 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 352 Joined: 6-December 16 From: Orlando, FL Member No.: 20,649 Region Association: South East States |
Thanks for the input guys. For the record, I am a total noob!
I went to the yard today and tried to follow up on all your suggestions. I did pull the front seat belts; condition still to be assessed. I pulled the gage pod. No switches as suggest. No outside door handles of note; they looked like the belonged on a Jetta. Missing some trim on them. Spare tire was a steel space saver. And I tried for CVs and failed. I could not break any of the bolts loose. Axles would spin, could not lock them down. And it was hot as Hades here today. I don't think I have the right tools or strength at this time to get those axles for you. I am 5 weeks out from shoulder surgery and I think it might take more than hand tools. Welcome suggestions. Also, why are iPhone photos huge and difficult to post? |
seanpaulmc |
Aug 5 2017, 06:15 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 352 Joined: 6-December 16 From: Orlando, FL Member No.: 20,649 Region Association: South East States |
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seanpaulmc |
Aug 5 2017, 06:17 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 352 Joined: 6-December 16 From: Orlando, FL Member No.: 20,649 Region Association: South East States |
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Chris914n6 |
Aug 5 2017, 06:56 PM
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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 |
Other side... I did a rusty one like that. Lodged the already loose rear bumper in there to counteract the breaker bar. Also lots of wd40. But the 66mm studs were no charge so I saved $60 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) Same car also had 3 good 15x6 cookies. On an auto, one of the axles is 20" iirc and a good fit for Suby trans swaps. |
burton73 |
Aug 5 2017, 07:00 PM
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burton73 Group: Members Posts: 3,655 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California |
I am 5 weeks out from shoulder surgery and I think it might take more than hand tools.
Take care of your shoulder or you will need a rebuld |
porschetub |
Aug 5 2017, 07:07 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,725 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
In real terms not much more than already stated,maybe front hubs for 5 bolt conversion,not even sure about that,think I'am right.
Was thinking that the brakes maybe handy for a conversion but offsets may be wrong,the 944 always stopped well otherwise they are scrap value basically. I have both early and late not too much crossing over really,more about the build on these cars early as they were a parts bin ,Audi 5000 transmission,mk1 golf steering column, some parts off an aircooled beetle rear suspension,you get the point ok (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) . Pick what you can ,you may get some 15" fuches or cookie cutters for a bargain. |
seanpaulmc |
Aug 10 2017, 11:28 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 352 Joined: 6-December 16 From: Orlando, FL Member No.: 20,649 Region Association: South East States |
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Chris914n6 |
Aug 10 2017, 02:03 PM
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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 hubs are just like 911 but 8mm less track width. Rotors are 911 20mm. Calipers are all wrong.
944 21mm spacers and 66mm studs with the -8mm hubs are not a bad fit for the 914 front. Basically moves the wheel out 1/2". In real terms not much more than already stated,maybe front hubs for 5 bolt conversion,not even sure about that,think I'am right. Was thinking that the brakes maybe handy for a conversion but offsets may be wrong,the 944 always stopped well otherwise they are scrap value basically. I have both early and late not too much crossing over really,more about the build on these cars early as they were a parts bin ,Audi 5000 transmission,mk1 golf steering column, some parts off an aircooled beetle rear suspension,you get the point ok (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) . Pick what you can ,you may get some 15" fuches or cookie cutters for a bargain. |
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